Wendy Bostian
Salisbury,NC
Summary
. Detail-oriented Anesthesia Technician . Offering 19 years of experience testing and calibrating job-related equipment, explaining procedures and monitoring patients under anesthesia. In-depth knowledge of anesthetic and sterile techniques. Dedicated to contributing to safe, efficient anesthesia care. Dedicated Anesthesia tech with excellent experience in industry. Maintains professional appearance and demeanor and expertly completes assigned tasks with focus on quality. Dependable and quick-learning team player with effective communication and organization skills.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Anesthesia Technician
Bill Hefner VA Medical Center
01.2001 - Current
- Maintained and cleaned anesthesia machines by changing soda-lime, refilling vaporizers with anesthetic agents and replacing nitrous, oxygen and air cylinders.
- Stocked anesthesia supplies in anesthetizing locations, fiber optic carts, ploss carts and emergency airway bags.
- Performed blood gas analysis, using blood gas analyzing and centrifuge equipment to monitor and determine carbon dioxide, sodium, pH and oxygen saturation in patients.
- Assisted with transports of invasively monitored O.R. and I.C.U. patients.
- Stocked anesthesia supplies in anesthetizing locations, fiber optic carts, ploss carts and emergency airway bags
- Adjusted and monitored injectable and inhaled anesthesia and sedation by thoroughly assessing vitals and health of patients
- Assisted with transports of invasively monitored O.R. and I.C.U. patients
- Followed infection control procedures to maintain cleanliness of anesthesia monitors and apparatuses
- Performed blood gas analysis, using blood gas analyzing and centrifuge equipment to monitor and determine carbon dioxide, sodium, pH and oxygen saturation in patients
- Maintained sterile anesthesia supplies within expiration date
- Maintained and cleaned anesthesia machines by changing soda-lime, refilling vaporizers with anesthetic agents and replacing nitrous, oxygen and air cylinders
- Assisted anesthesia personnel with insertion and setup of temporary pacemakers, catheters, invasive monitoring lines and central lines for hemodynamic monitoring
- Operated invasive hemodynamic monitoring equipment, intubation bronchoscopes and ultrasonic scanning devices under direction of licensed anesthesia provider
- Accessed and reviewed safety data sheets (SDS) of hazardous materials and latex allergy items used in anesthetizing location
- Verified availability of operating room supplies, medications and gases
- Scheduled repairs for malfunctioning equipment and kept accurate records of all medical components and machines for optimal efficiency
- Provided airway management interventions, tracheal intubation and ventilatory support
- Pretested and calibrated anesthesia delivery systems and monitors
- Participated in consultations and preoperative assessments with anesthesiologists before surgeries
- Assisted post-operative patients with acute pain management in line with established safety and medicine administration protocols
- Handled emergency situations by stepping in to perform CPR on patients until anesthesiologist arrived
Book Keeper/ Secretary
Bostian Commercial Plumbing
Salisbury, NC
01.2004 - Current
- Maintained and processed invoices, deposits and money logs.
- Completed payroll for employees and maintained detailed records of procedures.
- Tracked expenses and income for businesses while organizing and maintaining bank statements for checking accounts.
- Reviewed and filed financial documents, coded accounting entries for data processing and posted daily receipts and payments in accordance with all corporate protocols.
- Answered multi-line phone system and enthusiastically greeted callers.
- Provided clerical support to company employees by copying, faxing, and filing documents.
- Maintained office supplies inventory by checking stock and ordering new supplies.
- Responded to emails and other correspondence to facilitate communication and enhance business processes.
- Screened visitors and issued badges to maintain safety and security.
- Provided clerical support to company employees by copying, faxing, and filing documents
Dialysis Technician
DaVita
11.1995 - 11.2000
- Set up and operated dialysis machines for patients receiving treatment for kidney failure.
- Measured and recorded patients' pre-dialysis and post-dialysis vital statistics.
- Cleaned and connected fistulas, grafts, and catheters to prevent infection.
- Performed routine quality control and safety checks on all equipment.
- Started and ended reverse osmosis water systems and completed water quality monitoring tests
- Performed routine quality control and safety checks on all equipment
- Explained dialysis procedures to patients and answered questions and concerns prior to starting dialysis
- Set-up equipment for dialysis and primed dialyzer in preparation for use
- Set up and operated dialysis machines for patients receiving treatment for kidney failure
- Followed directions when mixing dialysate and priming dialyzer with saline or heparinized solutions
- Safely transported, transferred and positioned patients on chairs for treatment
- Cleaned and connected fistulas, grafts and catheters to prevent infection
- Measured and recorded patients' pre-dialysis and post-dialysis vital statistics
- Inventoried, ordered and restocked equipment and supplies needed for hemodialysis treatment
- Explained dialysis procedures and hemodialysis machine operation to patients prior to treatment to ease anxieties
- Recorded patient's pre-dialysis weight, vitals, and any new medical conditions
- Monitored each patient closely during treatment to check for any adverse reactions or change in condition and reported emergencies to attending nurses
- Cleaned and disinfected hemodialysis machines, chairs, trays, room and equipment
- Recorded client data on hemodialysis flow chart
- Provided in-patient care for [Number] dialysis patients simultaneously focusing on providing clean, safe, and comfortable treatment environment
- Conducted equipment and safety checks on hemodialysis equipment and supplies
- Gathered, charted, and analyzed patient history data and discussed key points with clinicians
- Educated patients about procedures, answered questions, and provided comforting words to control anxiety and enhance procedure results
- Performed diagnostic tests and reported results to healthcare providers
- Maintained accurate patient charts and medical records
- Administered medications and treatments according to physician orders
Education
Associate Of Technology -
Forsyth Community College
Winston Salem09.1990
High School Diploma -
North Davidson High School
Lexington, NC06.1984
Skills
- Equipment setup
- Staff support and assistance
- Training and Development
- Attention to Detail
- Decision-Making
- Planning and Coordination
- Problem-Solving
Timeline
Book Keeper/ Secretary
Bostian Commercial Plumbing
01.2004 - Current
Anesthesia Technician
Bill Hefner VA Medical Center
01.2001 - Current
Dialysis Technician
DaVita
11.1995 - 11.2000
Associate Of Technology -
Forsyth Community College
High School Diploma -
North Davidson High School
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