Sarah Smith
Temecula,CA
Summary
Accomplished Emergency Room Technician with a proven track record at Los Alamitos Medical Center, adept in emergency medical procedures and patient transport. Excelled in high-pressure environments, significantly reducing wait times and improving patient outcomes through efficient triage and ER support. Skilled in medical terminology and fostering team collaboration, consistently achieving and surpassing monthly targets. Passionate Emergency Department Technician possessing expert knowledge of medical terminology and medical equipment operations. Offering 8-year background providing assistance in routine patient care and administrative support activities in emergency department. Trustworthy and responsible professional comfortable working in fast-paced environment and adapting quickly to changes.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Emergency Room Technician
Los Alamitos Medical Center
Los Alamitos, CA
08.2010 - 08.2012
- Followed all hospital policies and procedures and complied with local, state, and federal agency and accrediting body guidelines.
- Assisted with resuscitation, CPR, and emergency airway procedures.
- Received direction and assignments from physicians and nurses, providing efficient technical support to optimize patient care.
- Safely transported patients by wheelchair, stretcher, or bed to other units.
- Reduced wait times by effectively triaging patients to prioritize treatment based on the severity of their conditions.
Emergency Medical Technician
Care Ambulance
Orange, CA
05.2007 - 02.2010
- Ensured accurate documentation of patient information, assessment findings, interventions performed, and overall condition by completing detailed reports in compliance with legal requirements and industry standards.
- Enhanced patient care by efficiently assessing and addressing medical emergencies in high-pressure situations.
- Triaged patients in emergency situations based on life-threatening needs and delegated tasks to better provide treatment to maximum patients at once.
- Collaborated with medical professionals to communicate patient needs with accuracy and speed using hospital and medical codes.
EMT-Basic
American Medical Response, AMR
Cerritos, CA
11.2003 - 05.2007
- Provided compassionate care for diverse populations including children, elderly individuals, pregnant women, and individuals with special needs during medical emergencies.
- Assisted paramedics with advanced life support interventions when necessary, acting as an integral part of the emergency response team.
- Maintained professional competence through ongoing education, training sessions, and skills evaluations to deliver the highest quality patient care possible.
Sales Associate and Manager
Nordstrom
Brea, CA
11.1998 - 08.2003
- Achieved monthly sales targets consistently by implementing effective sales strategies and maintaining a high level of product knowledge.
- Maintained accurate inventory records to ensure adequate stock levels, minimizing out-of-stock situations that could impact customer satisfaction.
- Directed training new staff members on company policies, product information, and sales techniques for a seamless onboarding experience.
- Managed conflict resolution with dissatisfied customers professionally, resulting in improved customer retention rates.
Education
EMT-B - Emergency Medical Technician
Mount San Antonio College
Walnut, CACommunications
Cal State University-Fullerton
Fullerton, CASkills
- Emergency Medical Procedures
- Medical Terminology
- 12-lead EKG monitoring
- Patient Transport
- Information documentation
- Patient admissions
- ER support
Certification
CPR, First Aid
Timeline
Emergency Room Technician
Los Alamitos Medical Center
08.2010 - 08.2012
Emergency Medical Technician
Care Ambulance
05.2007 - 02.2010
EMT-Basic
American Medical Response, AMR
11.2003 - 05.2007
Sales Associate and Manager
Nordstrom
11.1998 - 08.2003
EMT-B - Emergency Medical Technician
Mount San Antonio College
Communications
Cal State University-Fullerton