Sara Muchmore
Ann Arbor,MI
Summary
Patient Care Technician with expertise in sample collection, vital signs monitoring, and catheter care. Skilled in providing emotional support and swiftly responding to emergencies with first aid. Proven ability to work unsupervised while maintaining high standards in high-volume clinical settings.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patient Care Technician
Trinity Health Hospital
Ann Arbor, MI
01.2025 - Current
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during challenging situations.
- Collected samples for testing in accordance with established protocols.
- Observed patient condition changes and promptly reported abnormalities to RN on duty.
- Conducted routine safety rounds to maintain a secure environment for patients.
- Monitored vital signs and assisted in preparing patients for examinations and treatments.
- Facilitated patient transfers between bed, wheelchair, or stretcher as required.
- Responded swiftly in emergencies by administering appropriate first aid measures.
- Performed venipuncture and other blood collection procedures according to established standards.
Veterinary Surgical Technician
Humane Society of Huron Valley
Ann Arbor, MI
01.2023 - Current
- Prepared surgical environments and intubated patients for various procedures.
- Administered anesthesia and monitored vital signs of anesthetized patients.
- Assisted in surgeries such as FHO and leg amputation; scrubbed in during operations.
- Communicated pre-operative and post-operative care instructions to clients.
- Managed controlled substances: dispensing, administering, and logging accurately.
- Maintained inventory levels and assessed supplies for veterinary practices.
- Performed dental scaling, polishing, and charting for DVM consultations.
- Conducted radiographs, phlebotomy, and diagnosed cytologies and histologies.
Microbial Pathology Laboratory Technician
University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, MI
07.2022 - 01.2023
- Microbial Testing
- Rapid antigen detection for Cryptococcal, Helicobacter pylori, Pneumococcal and Legionella.
- Plate inoculation and identification of viral and bacterial pathogens
- Medical terminology
- Laboratory Maintenance
- Adhering to quality control and HIPAA protocol.
- Maintained correct identification of samples and collection records
- Media preparation for microbial and molecular analysis
- Ensuring safety and quality while working with transmissible disease
- Familiar navigating healthcare softwares such as Epic
- Operating and maintaining lab equipment
Clinical Laboratory Technician
LynxDx Inc
Ann Arbor, MI
08.2021 - 07.2022
- Comparative Genomics and Quantitative PCR procedure
- Clinical examination of genome and relatedness
- DNA extraction, PCR, gel electrophoresis, PCR purification
- DNA quantification using Nanodrop and Quantus
- Reagent preparation for specimen analysis
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biology, Ecological Biology, Chemistry
Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI05.2021
Skills
- Catheter care
- Anesthesia monitoring
- Radiology
- Vital signs assessment
- Patient monitoring
- Venipuncture proficiency
- Dental procedures
- First aid administration
- Healthcare software proficiency
- IV insertion techniques
- EKG interpretation
- Sterilization methods
- Advance and basic life support
- Intravenous fluid administration
- Preoperative preparation
Academic Research
- Environmental Toxicology — Cherry Hill Nature Preserve
Research and report on the physiological components of invasive Buckthorn and their impact on soil toxicity and nitrogen cycle.
- Hybridization of Invasive A. Melliefra — Warrah Field Station
Microsatellite data collection and examination of hybridization between native Western Australian bees and invasive species of Apex Mellifera.
Certification
- ALS and BLS CPR
- Phlebotomist
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Patient Care Technician
Trinity Health Hospital
01.2025 - Current
Veterinary Surgical Technician
Humane Society of Huron Valley
01.2023 - Current
Microbial Pathology Laboratory Technician
University of Michigan
07.2022 - 01.2023
Clinical Laboratory Technician
LynxDx Inc
08.2021 - 07.2022
Bachelor of Science - Biology, Ecological Biology, Chemistry
Eastern Michigan University
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