Scott Bartl
Bedford Heights,OH
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Physician Assistant Cardiology/Internal Medicine
Faith Medical Associates
Shaker Heights, OH
07.2010 - 07.2012
- Conducted patient assessments and physical examinations, ordering and interpreting laboratory tests and diagnostic studies.
- Provided diagnosis and treatment of acute illnesses, injuries, and chronic diseases.
- Instructed patients on preventive health care, medical problems, medications, and prescribed treatments.
- Assisted in performing minor surgeries such as suturing lacerations or removing foreign bodies from the skin.
- Performed routine medical procedures such as injections, immunizations, biopsies, joint aspirations, splinting fractures and dislocations.
- Developed plans for patient management with physicians' supervision.
- Counseled patients about wellness activities including diet and exercise regimens; referred patients to specialists when necessary.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of therapeutic interventions; adjusted treatments based on response to therapy.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss complex cases; collaborated with other healthcare providers.
- Advised patients on end-of-life issues; provided emotional support during difficult times.
- Prescribed medication according to protocols established by supervising physician.
- Educated staff members regarding best practices for clinical practice.
- Monitored progress of patients over time through regular follow-up visits.
- Coordinated services between primary care providers and specialists.
- Attended seminars and conferences related to current developments in healthcare technology and medicine.
- Managed hospital rounds ensuring timely completion of orders while providing direct patient care.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of advances in medicine through continuing education courses.
- Worked with medical professionals to provide complex clinical care management, patient education and counseling.
- Performed comprehensive patient exams and assessments to formulate, implement and continuously update individualized plans of care.
- Ordered laboratory tests and imaging scans to complete further investigations.
- Assessed, diagnosed, treated and delivered follow-up care.
- Interviewed patients and reviewed patient files to determine medical histories, previous treatment and therapies and medication history.
- Documented lab results, diagnoses and treatments for review by attending physician.
- Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results in electronic medical records.
- Ordered laboratory testing, physical assessments and specialist consults to help diagnose and treat patients.
- Maintained strict patient privacy and confidential patient information, taking care to meet HIPAA guidelines and statutes for data security.
- Monitored treatment regimens to determine efficacy and adjusted according to results achieved.
- Prepared clinical notes and updates on each patient for review by primary physician.
- Recommended diagnoses based on examinations, test results and reported symptoms.
- Liaised with nurses and other clinical staff to process and direct patients to appropriate departments.
- Administered therapies and medications under direction of physician to reduce symptoms and treat underlying conditions.
- Performed laceration repair, suturing, stapling and gluing and used butterfly bandages.
- Conducted thorough physical evaluations and collected patient information to facilitate smooth and effective visits.
- Patiently explained prescribed procedures and discussed test results with patients and family members.
- Interpreted diagnostic test results to determine deviations from normal.
- Gathered and input detailed patient data used for diagnostics and tracking.
- Immunized patients against communicable diseases following CDC guidelines and individual preferences.
Physician Assistant Internal Medicine
Total Lifetime Care
Garrettsville, OH
07.2007 - 07.2010
- Assisted physicians with patient examinations and procedures.
- Performed physical assessments and diagnostic tests.
- Provided medical treatment to patients under the supervision of a physician.
- Documented patient information, vitals, medications, treatments, and results in EMR systems.
- Responded to patient inquiries regarding health-related issues.
- Coordinated with other healthcare professionals for continuity of care.
- Instructed patients on preventive health measures and self-care techniques.
- Ordered laboratory tests and interpreted results.
- Reviewed test results and prescribed medications as needed.
- Conducted follow-up visits to assess the efficacy of treatments or therapies.
- Assisted in surgeries by providing pre-operative instructions and post-operative care.
- Managed acute chronic illnesses such as diabetes, hypertension, asthma.
- Counseled patients on lifestyle changes to improve their overall health.
- Prepared detailed discharge plans for hospitalized patients.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of new developments in medicine.
- Attended conferences and seminars related to internal medicine topics.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, policies, procedures.
- Prescribed and regulated medication as authorized by supervising physician.
- Kept detailed records of patient conditions, histories, illnesses and injuries by administering physical examinations and conducting interviews.
- Worked with medical professionals to provide complex clinical care management, patient education and counseling.
- Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results in electronic medical records.
- Assessed, diagnosed, treated and delivered follow-up care.
- Interviewed patients and reviewed patient files to determine medical histories, previous treatment and therapies and medication history.
- Ordered laboratory tests and imaging scans to complete further investigations.
- Performed comprehensive patient exams and assessments to formulate, implement and continuously update individualized plans of care.
- Monitored treatment regimens to determine efficacy and adjusted according to results achieved.
- Prepared clinical notes and updates on each patient for review by primary physician.
- Documented lab results, diagnoses and treatments for review by attending physician.
- Ordered laboratory testing, physical assessments and specialist consults to help diagnose and treat patients.
- Maintained strict patient privacy and confidential patient information, taking care to meet HIPAA guidelines and statutes for data security.
- Recommended diagnoses based on examinations, test results and reported symptoms.
- Performed laceration repair, suturing, stapling and gluing and used butterfly bandages.
- Liaised with nurses and other clinical staff to process and direct patients to appropriate departments.
- Administered therapies and medications under direction of physician to reduce symptoms and treat underlying conditions.
- Conducted thorough physical evaluations and collected patient information to facilitate smooth and effective visits.
- Patiently explained prescribed procedures and discussed test results with patients and family members.
- Interpreted diagnostic test results to determine deviations from normal.
- Immunized patients against communicable diseases following CDC guidelines and individual preferences.
Biometrics Laboratory Technician
Westside Cardiology
Fairview Park, OH
07.2000 - 07.2008
- Performed daily maintenance and calibration of biometric equipment.
- Maintained records of all user access, including time and date stamps.
- Prepared reports on system performance and any malfunctions or errors.
- Provided technical support to users in the use of biometric systems.
- Assisted with installation, configuration, and troubleshooting of biometric hardware and software.
- Created detailed documentation for all activities related to biometrics systems.
- Analyzed data from tests performed on various types of biometric devices.
- Performed electrocardiograms and monitored patients during exercise stress tests.
- Assisted in the preparation of reports for physician interpretation of test results.
- Provided patient education regarding lifestyle modifications to reduce risk factors for heart disease.
- Conducted patient interviews to obtain medical history, including pertinent family history information.
- Utilized various types of equipment such as EKG monitors, treadmills and other computerized devices.
- Maintained accurate records of patient data, test results and related documentation according to established protocols.
- Monitored vital signs while administering medication during a stress test procedure.
- Assessed patient's condition before, during and after exercise testing procedures.
- Calibrated and maintained all equipment used in performing stress tests on a daily basis.
- Assisted cardiologists with special procedures such as nuclear imaging studies or echocardiograms.
- Informed patients about the purpose, risks and benefits of diagnostic tests prior to conducting them.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations as needed in order to provide appropriate care.
- Ensured proper functioning of all equipment used in performing stress tests on a regular basis.
- Observed changes in patient's physical condition during testing and reported any abnormalities immediately.
- Maintained cleanliness and safety standards within the work area at all times.
- Provided timely feedback to referring physicians regarding results from performed diagnostic tests.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals such as nurses, physicians and technicians when needed.
- Participated in continuing education programs related to cardiac stress testing procedures.
- Provided excellent customer service by effectively communicating with patients, families, staff and staff in other hospital departments.
- Monitored patients' blood pressure and heart rates before, during and after procedures.
- Recorded observations and baseline measurements to maintain accurate medical records.
- Assisted in training technicians, medical students or other staff members.
- Communicated test or assessment results to medical professionals.
- Calibrated, troubleshot or repaired equipment and corrected malfunctions.
- Adjusted settings or positions of medical equipment.
- Educated patients on cardiac conditions and treatments in easy-to-understand terminology.
- Compared measurements of heart wall thickness and chamber sizes to evaluate conditions and identify abnormalities.
Emergency Room Technician
Huron Road Hospital
East Cleveland, OH
06.1994 - 07.1998
- Provided patient care by taking vital signs, inserting IVs, drawing blood and administering medications.
- Assisted physicians with procedures such as intubations, chest tube insertions and central line placements.
- Maintained supplies in the Emergency Room including stocking shelves and disposing of outdated or expired items.
- Monitored patient conditions and communicated changes to nursing staff and physicians.
- Completed documentation for each patient encounter accurately and within established timeframes.
- Transported patients from the ER to other departments or units throughout the hospital as needed.
- Performed quality assurance activities related to emergency room processes, protocols and equipment maintenance.
- Assisted with resuscitation efforts in life-threatening situations such as cardiac arrest or trauma cases.
- Administered oxygen therapy, nebulizer treatments, wound dressings and splinting and casting per physician orders.
- Recorded all pertinent information regarding patient encounters into electronic health records system.
- Responded quickly and efficiently to code blue calls in order to provide effective lifesaving measures.
- Conducted laboratory tests on specimens collected from patients in accordance with lab policies.
- Prepared rooms for incoming patients by ensuring that necessary equipment was available.
- Assessed patients' needs for pain relief medication according to established protocols.
- Ensured proper disposal of hazardous materials such as needles or contaminated linens.
- Facilitated communication between nurses, physicians and other healthcare providers involved in patient care.
- Assisted with CPR and airway clearing procedures during emergencies.
- Took patients' vital signs, collected medical specimens and updated information in patient charts.
- Monitored patients' condition and reported changes in status or acuity to nurses.
- Stocked and replenished patient care areas with appropriate supplies.
- Responded to cardiac monitor alarms and other codes requiring immediate response.
- Collected blood samples for lab analysis to diagnose disease or screen for health problems.
- Safely transferred patients to wheelchair or stretchers for transportation to other departments.
- Coordinated with nurses to assess and prepare patients for tests and medical procedures.
- Took blood pressure measurements and reported to nurse or physician if above or below normal levels.
- Applied and educated patients on orthopedic devices like crutch walking.
- Facilitated communication patients, visitors, nurses, physicians and other hospital personnel.
- Maintained appropriate inventory levels and replenished treatment areas.
- Maintained compliance with HIPAA protocols to safeguard patient privacy.
- Supported nursing staff in day-to-day operations.
- Attended training to validate or refresh basic professional skills.
- Greeted, guided and offered assistance to patients and visitors.
- Restocked supplies and cleaned equipment between patients.
- Performed basic, non-invasive medical assistant duties.
- Monitored health and well-being of clients and reported significant health changes.
- Used wheelchairs to transport patients around facility and to and from vehicles.
- Received blood and bodily fluid samples and passed to employees
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Physician Assistant
Cuyahoga Community College
Cleveland, OH06-1998
Skills
- Treatment Planning
- Diagnostic Testing
- Interpreting laboratory results
- Differential diagnoses
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Assessments
- Internal Medicine
- Physical examination
- Ordering tests
- Medical Diagnosis
Certification
- Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic
- State of Ohio Medical Board Physician Assistant Licensure
Timeline
Physician Assistant Cardiology/Internal Medicine
Faith Medical Associates
07.2010 - 07.2012
Physician Assistant Internal Medicine
Total Lifetime Care
07.2007 - 07.2010
Biometrics Laboratory Technician
Westside Cardiology
07.2000 - 07.2008
Emergency Room Technician
Huron Road Hospital
06.1994 - 07.1998
- Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic
- State of Ohio Medical Board Physician Assistant Licensure
Associate of Applied Science - Physician Assistant
Cuyahoga Community College