RICHARD AMISCARAY
Chicago,IL
Summary
Attentive Medical Technologist and previous EMT-B excited to bring expertise in patient care to a growing hospital. Highly accomplished in quickly building rapport with patients, performing assessments and using clinical knowledge and skills to treat patients. Committed to working as part of larger team to deliver high-quality care to diverse patient populations.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Charge Medical Technologist
University of Illinois Hospital and Health Sciences System
Chicago, IL
05.2019 - Current
- Oversee the serology and virology sections of the microbiology lab, orchestrating efficient and accurate testing processes and providing expert guidance to team members, fostering a collaborative-driven environment
- Collaborated with directors, managers, and supervisors to optimize workflow in the microbiology lab, resulting in improved turnaround times for laboratory testing
- Revitalized standard operating procedures, training checklists, and implemented enhanced quality control and quality assurance measures for the tuberculosis bench
- Proficient in utilizing advanced laboratory software systems, including Hyperspace EPIC-Beaker and Sunquest information systems
- Facilitated the implementation of new microbiology testing, meticulously conducting thorough accuracy and precision testing to ensure the reliability and quality of patient results.
Emergency Room Technician (EMT-B)
University of Illinois Hospital and Health Sciences System
Chicago, IL
06.2020 - 05.2022
- Collaborated seamlessly with nursing and medical teams, employing critical care methodologies in the preliminary assessment, education, and documentation of patient conditions and health complaints
- Applied sharp critical thinking & performed skills/ tasks such as obtaining vital signs, obtaining relevant health information ,and administering specialized tests (e.g., EKG, Visual Acuity, point-of-care testing)
- Provided clear instructions to patients regarding test preparations and directions to diagnostic/treatment areas, ensuring their understanding and comfort
- Contributed to diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, demonstrating proficiency in wound care and splint application within the scope of experience, training, and skill level.
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT-B)
Medical Express Ambulance Service (MEDEX)
Chicago, IL
11.2019 - 06.2020
- Assessed, treated, stabilized, and transported critical/ill patients to hospitals, trauma centers, designated home
- Provided basic and advanced patient assessment during ambulatory transport and as part of pre-hospital emergency care
- Developed rapport and communicated effectively with patients and medical professionals.
Specimen Processing Assistant
University of Illinois Hospital and Health Sciences System
Chicago, IL
05.2017 - 05.2019
- Responsible to respond to all inpatient, outpatient, and outreach laboratory related questions
- Communicating with health care teams regarding specimen receive times, collection processes, and patient’s results
- In charge of allocating patient specimens to designated laboratory departments for readily patient testing.
Undergraduate Research Aide
College of Medicine Research Building - UIC
Chicago, IL
08.2016 - 02.2017
- Assisted at the pathology laboratory exploring neuronal development in mice
- This is done by observing cancerous cell lines and looking at effects on primary neurons when mice have autism
- Cryostat Experience
- Tissue preparation, sectioning, and antibody staining
- Continuation in CHD8, TBR2, Pax6 staining project
- Genotyping, PCR, DNA extraction analysis.
Undergraduate Research Aide
Clinical Sciences North Building
Chicago, IL
10.2015 - 08.2016
- Aided in the Anatomy and Cell Biology laboratory by helping investigate the studies of the blood brain barrier in Alzheimer’s disease
- Assisted with hypertension pilot study on EFAD mice with post-doctoral exploring the correlation of hypertension and Alzheimer’s disease by placing mice on high/mid/low salt diets and monitoring blood pressure (systolic/diastolic/mean arterial pressure)
- Managed mouse colony by ear tagging, tail snipping, separating cages, organizing mice in trios to breed, and euthanizing mice
- Knowledge in mice care and behavioral study projects such as novel arm/ spontaneous alternation study, novel object study, open field study, light/dark box study, and water maze studies
- Assisted perfusion/ sodium fluorescein injection on mice for EGF, Aging, and PD-1 Project
- Genotyping, PCR, DNA extraction analysis.
Education
Master of Science in Nursing -
UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS AT CHICAGO (UIC)
01.2024
Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences -
UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS AT CHICAGO (UIC)
01.2019
Skills
- Quality Control Procedures
- Infection Control
- Critical Thinking
- Data Collection
- Detail Oriented
- Team Leadership
- Decision-Making
Certification
- EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN - BASIC, 2026-06-30, 060735792
- BLS PROVIDER, 2024-01-31, 0816049
Volunteer Experience
MAY 2021 - AUGUST 2021
Chicago HOPES for Kids, 641 W Lake St, Chicago, IL, 60661
- Provide educational support to children living in Chicago’s homeless shelters., Provide students with resources and encouragement to succeed academically i.e., individualized literacy time with the kids.
MAY 2019 - MAY 2020
Emergency Room Volunteer | University of Illinois Hospital and Health Sciences System, 1740 W. Taylor St., Chicago, IL, 60612
- Escorting patients during transportation to designated room or bathroom.
- Aided ER personnel by stocking medical carts, sheets/blankets, and responding to requests made by staff to better patient care.
- Frequently rounding 30 room ER to attend to patient’s needs.
SEPTEMEBER 2017 - MAY 2019
Inpatient Pediatrics Volunteer | University of Illinois Hospital and Health Sciences System, 1740 W. Taylor St., Chicago, IL, 60612
- Supporting pediatric patients and families during their visit in the hospital by responding to any questions, delivering items such as games, coloring books, etc. to their rooms.
- Assisted child life specialist by participating in activities associated with pediatric patients i.e.: teaching activities, reading books to the patients, playing games, arts and crafts, etc.
MARCH 2015 - MAY 2019
Feed my Starving Children | Non-Profit Organization, 555 Exchange Ct, Aurora, IL, 60504
- Working with teams to package nutritional food so that it can be delivered to communities around the world who are underprivileged and have little to no access to food.
Timeline
Emergency Room Technician (EMT-B)
University of Illinois Hospital and Health Sciences System
06.2020 - 05.2022
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT-B)
Medical Express Ambulance Service (MEDEX)
11.2019 - 06.2020
Charge Medical Technologist
University of Illinois Hospital and Health Sciences System
05.2019 - Current
Specimen Processing Assistant
University of Illinois Hospital and Health Sciences System
05.2017 - 05.2019
Undergraduate Research Aide
College of Medicine Research Building - UIC
08.2016 - 02.2017
Undergraduate Research Aide
Clinical Sciences North Building
10.2015 - 08.2016
Master of Science in Nursing -
UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS AT CHICAGO (UIC)
Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences -
UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS AT CHICAGO (UIC)
- EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN - BASIC, 2026-06-30, 060735792
- BLS PROVIDER, 2024-01-31, 0816049
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