Detail-oriented and patient-focused Medical Assistant and Phototherapy Technician with over 30 years of experience delivering safe light-based treatments. Proven track record in operating narrowband UVB booths and UVA systems under dermatologist supervision. Committed to meticulous dosage tracking, strict safety protocols, and providing empathetic patient education for chronic skin conditions.
- Assisted in administering narrowband UVB and UVA therapy to patients. Supported patient comfort during UV treatments. Monitored patient responses to therapy sessions.
- Electronic Medical Records
- Developed and enforced safety guidelines and shielding practices to protect patient well-being.
- Assisted in calibrating and tracking doses for accurate administration. Supported tracking processes to ensure consistent dose management. Facilitated calibration activities to maintain proper dosing protocols.
- Skin Assessment & Documentation
- Infection Control Protocols
- Cultivated strong interpersonal communication skills to foster positive relationships among colleagues.
Professional Experience
Administer phototherapy sessions weekly for patients with psoriasis, eczema, vitiligo, and cutaneous T-cell lymphoma according to physician prescriptions.
- Calibrate and operate specialized light booth equipment, precisely tracking cumulative radiation dosages to prevent adverse side effects or skin burns.
- Facilitated patient preparation for treatment by applying topical solutions, ensuring proper positioning, and enforcing strict compliance with protective UV eyewear.
- Oversaw patient monitoring during procedures, ensuring accurate documentation of skin reactions and treatment progression.
- Maintain sterile environments by sanitizing light booths, hand/foot units between appointments.
- Conduct daily equipment safety checks and log light output measurements to ensure machinery operates within clinical guidelines.