Santiago Alvarado
San Antonio
Summary
Dedicated EKG Monitor Technician at Methodist Healthcare, skilled in EKG interpretation and patient care. Enhanced diagnostic accuracy through advanced telemetry monitoring and collaboration with nursing staff. Committed to patient privacy and trained new technicians, improving departmental efficiency and service quality while ensuring compassionate care during critical cardiac events.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
EKG Monitor Technician
Methodist Healthcare
05.2018 - Current
- Enhanced patient care by accurately monitoring and interpreting EKG data.
- Utilized advanced software programs to analyze complex cardiac data, enabling more accurate diagnoses and personalized treatment plans for patients.
- Demonstrated commitment to patient privacy by maintaining strict confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
- Streamlined EKG report processing for prompt diagnosis and treatment plans.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to provide comprehensive patient care during cardiac events.
- Provided ongoing training to new EKG Technicians, enhancing departmental competency levels and improving overall service quality.
Patient Care Technician
Metropolitan Methodist Hospital
05.2008 - 05.2018
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff, ensuring timely medical interventions when necessary.
- Assisted nurses with essential tasks, streamlining workflow and increasing efficiency in the healthcare setting.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Assisted in training new Patient Care Technicians, sharing knowledge and best practices to ensure consistency in care delivery.
- Performed blood draws, EKGs, and other diagnostic tests accurately and efficiently for prompt analysis by healthcare professionals.
- Provided high-quality personal care to patients, promoting comfort and dignity during their hospital stay.
- Recognized potential emergencies promptly, initiating appropriate action to stabilize patients until further assistance arrived.
Education
Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing
San Antonio College
San Antonio, TXSkills
- Patient care
- HIPAA compliance
- Clinical documentation
- EKG interpretation
- Telemetry monitoring
- Cardiac monitoring
- Pacemaker monitoring
- Electrode placement
- Vital signs measurement
- Arrhythmia recognition
- Basic life support
- Patient communication
- Patient preparation
Languages
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
EKG Monitor Technician
Methodist Healthcare
05.2018 - Current
Patient Care Technician
Metropolitan Methodist Hospital
05.2008 - 05.2018
Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing
San Antonio College
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