Steven Powell
Elizabethtown,PA
Summary
Experienced Physician Assistant as a surgical first assistant in a growing facility and well established practice seeking an orthopedic practice that cultivates a team approach to provide high quality care to every patient.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY
ORTHOPEDIC INSTITUTE OF PENNSYLVANIA
07.2021 - Current
- Develop skills, and practice orthopedic medical and surgical interventions including first assist in surgery, reductions with and without sedation, splinting, injections, minor procedures in the clinic and ED settings in a positive professional manor.
- Improved patient outcomes and satisfaction by providing thorough evaluations and developing personalized treatment plans with an average of 4 patients per hour.
- Streamlined clinic workflow by collaborating closely with physicians, nurses, and support staff for faster discharges.
- Contributed to improved team performance by participating in interdisciplinary meetings, offering insights as a Physician Assistant.
LEAD NUCLEAR MEDICINE TECHNOLOGIST
ST. FRANCIS HOSPITAL
07.2012 - 05.2019
- Managed daily in clinical imaging operations
- Prioritized high quality imaging, patient and physician satisfaction
- Lead duties include managing daily operations, call schedules, teaching safety training classes for employees, coaching and leading teams towards organizational metrics and goals.
INSTRUCTOR
BELLEVUE COLLEGE
09.2009 - 06.2016
- Developed and taught a computed axial tomography class, and a cross-sectional anatomy class for nuclear medicine students enrolled in the program.
NUCLEAR MEDICINE TECHNOLOGIST
HARBORVIEW MEDICAL CENTER
01.2007 - 07.2012
- Developed skills related to the plenary of nuclear medicine and PET/CT imaging
- Educated patients on procedure details, provided instructions, and answered questions to minimize anxiety and improve cooperation.
Education
MASTER OF PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT STUDIES -
PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY
Hershey05.2021
NUCLEAR MEDICINE TECHNOLOGY -
BELLEVUE COLLEGE
Bellevue12.2006
BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION - Human Resources, General Management
EASTERN WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY
Cheney, WA12.2002
Skills
- Orthopedic Examinations
- Diagnostic Testing and Interpretation
- Communicating Diagnosis and Treatment Plans
- Surgical First Assist with wound closure
- Consultations from the ER and floor
- Night and Weekend Call
Certification
- Physician Assistants in Orthopedic Surgery Society (PAOS)
- American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA)
- 24 hours of Medications for Addiction Training (MAT)
- National Institute of Health (NIH) Stroke Scale A and B certifications
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB)
Timeline
PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY
ORTHOPEDIC INSTITUTE OF PENNSYLVANIA
07.2021 - Current
LEAD NUCLEAR MEDICINE TECHNOLOGIST
ST. FRANCIS HOSPITAL
07.2012 - 05.2019
INSTRUCTOR
BELLEVUE COLLEGE
09.2009 - 06.2016
NUCLEAR MEDICINE TECHNOLOGIST
HARBORVIEW MEDICAL CENTER
01.2007 - 07.2012
MASTER OF PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT STUDIES -
PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY
NUCLEAR MEDICINE TECHNOLOGY -
BELLEVUE COLLEGE
BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION - Human Resources, General Management
EASTERN WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY
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