Emergency Room Technician/Unit Secretary
Houston Methodist Hospital West
Houston, Texas
08.2020 - Current
- Placement of oxygen saturation, cardiac monitoring and non-invasive blood pressure monitoring systems.
- Effectively obtaining 12 lead EKG.
- Quickly assisted with all codes including code blue, stroke and STEMI.
- Inserted peripheral IVs and watched for adverse reactions. Collected and labeled specimens properly and transferred to laboratory.
- Measured and fit crutches, splints, and slings. Also instructed patients on proper use and maintain support devices.
- Safely transported patients by wheelchair, stretcher or bed to other units.
- Streamlined patient files by maintaining filing system at all times.
- Received, recorded and addressed incoming and outgoing communication for physician and nurses.
- Provide 1:1 supervision and patient care for suicidal and homicidal patients