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Sergio Urtiz

San Diego,CA

Summary

Passionate Emergency Department Technician possessing expert knowledge of medical terminology and medical equipment operations. Offering three-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

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Emergency Trauma Technician

University Of California San Diego
10.2023 - Current
  • Performed basic and advanced patient assessments.
  • As a tech in the Emergency Department, primary responsibilities are caring for the incoming trauma, code STEMI and code stroke patients (acuity level 1) by ensuring the patient is connected to the monitor, prioritizing care, providing CPR, controlling bleeds and assisting all other personnel as appropriate and within the scope of practice.
  • Responded to dispatched emergency assignments quickly and safely.
  • Assessed patient condition through physical and verbal exams and by collecting information from others at the scene.
  • Interpreted limited histories and used physical examinations to identify potential underlying critical issues.
  • Monitored patients for changes, and reviewed and revised plans accordingly.
  • Demonstrated high standards of performance, including teamwork, communication and compassion.
  • Strictly protected the confidentiality of all information related to patient care activities and EMS operations.
  • Safely transported patients by wheelchair, stretcher, or bed to other units.
  • Quickly responded to codes and cardiac monitor alarms

UCSD Clinic Spanish Interpreter

UCSD Health
04.2021 - Current
  • Received new patient information and created charts
  • Organized, filed, and maintained paperwork for patient charts by ensuring all required documents were accurate and complete
  • Billed Medi-Care for services patients received
  • Followed ethical codes to protect confidentiality of patient medical information.
  • Verified understood medical information for patients by simplifying any jargon.
  • Translated documents about treatment directions and helped non-English speaking patients fill out medical forms.
  • Served as medical interpreter for patients and staff clinical encounters by delivering accurate, skilled interpretations to facilitate effective communications.
  • Explained hospital policies and procedures to provide assistance to patients with limited English proficiency.
  • Interpreted services to families during process of scheduling initial visit and coordination of ongoing treatment.

Emergency Trauma Technician

Scripps Healthcare
03.2021 - Current
  • As a tech in the Emergency Department, primary responsibilities are caring for the incoming trauma, code STEMI and code stroke patients (acuity level 1) by ensuring the patient is connected to the monitor, prioritizing care, providing CPR, controlling bleeds and assisting all other personnel as appropriate and within the scope of practice.
  • Other responsibilities include caring for acuity levels 2-5 by providing prioritized care within my scope of practice. Some responsibilities and skills include but are not limited to splinting, crutch training, performing 12 lead electrocardiograms, collecting certain specimens and delivering them to the lab, visual acuity exams, Morgan lens procedures, and applying traction splints.
  • As an Emergency Trauma Technician, I am required to posses knowledge of multiple procedures in order to assist in the set up and assistance of the procedure, many of which require sterile technique.
  • Stocking carts and heads of beds in the trauma rooms and patient rooms is an essential part of my job to assure that the department is prepared and ready at all times.
  • Safely transported patients by wheelchair, stretcher, or bed to other units.
  • Assisted with resuscitation, CPR, and emergency airway procedures.

Emergency Medical Technician

American Medical Response, AMR
09.2020 - 10.2023
  • Performed basic and advanced patient assessments.
  • Responded to dispatched emergency assignments quickly and safely.
  • Assessed patient condition through physical and verbal exams and by collecting information from others at the scene.
  • Interpreted limited histories and used physical examinations to identify potential underlying critical issues.
  • Monitored patients for changes, and reviewed and revised plans accordingly.
  • Inspected the vehicle, medical supplies and equipment during down time.
  • Promoted team effort when working with dispatch center, external public safety agencies and health care providers.
  • Demonstrated high standards of performance, including teamwork, communication and compassion.
  • Kept vehicles ready for emergencies by cleaning them and keeping medical supplies stocked.
  • Strictly protected the confidentiality of all information related to patient care activities and EMS operations.
  • Triaged patients in emergency situations based on life-threatening needs and delegated tasks to better provide treatment to maximum patients at once.
  • Maintained levelheadedness and efficiency in high-pressure situations, effectively prioritizing tasks to save lives and provide medical care.
  • Trained new EMTs on proper protocols and procedures.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Human Biology

University of California - San Diego
La Jolla, CA
06.2023

Timeline

Emergency Trauma Technician

University Of California San Diego
10.2023 - Current

UCSD Clinic Spanish Interpreter

UCSD Health
04.2021 - Current

Emergency Trauma Technician

Scripps Healthcare
03.2021 - Current

Emergency Medical Technician

American Medical Response, AMR
09.2020 - 10.2023

Bachelor of Science - Human Biology

University of California - San Diego

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