Shelly Keefer

Emergency Room Technician

Wellspan Health- Chambersburg Hospital

Chambersburg, PA

11.2001 - Current

Transported patients from the ER to other departments or units throughout the hospital as needed.
Completed documentation for each patient encounter accurately and within established timeframes.
Ensured proper disposal of hazardous materials such as needles or contaminated linens.
Prepared rooms for incoming patients by ensuring that necessary equipment was available.
Maintained supplies in the Emergency Room including stocking shelves and disposing of outdated or expired items.
Assisted with resuscitation efforts in life-threatening situations such as cardiac arrest or trauma cases.
Monitored patient conditions and communicated changes to nursing staff and physicians.
Collected blood samples for lab analysis to diagnose disease or screen for health problems.
Took patients' vital signs, collected medical specimens and updated information in patient charts.
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.
Stocked and replenished patient care areas with appropriate supplies.
Maintained appropriate inventory levels and replenished treatment areas.
Safely transferred patients to wheelchair or stretchers for transportation to other departments.
Filled in for unit secretaries, preparing paperwork and obtaining payments when needed.
Maintained compliance with HIPAA protocols to safeguard patient privacy.
Greeted, guided and offered assistance to patients and visitors.
Restocked supplies and cleaned equipment between patients.
Attended training to validate or refresh basic professional skills.
Performed basic, non-invasive medical assistant duties.
Supported nursing staff in day-to-day operations.