Cory Litzau
La Mesa
Summary
Over 10 years of work experience with most of those years working in emergency medicine. Experienced in working with the sickest and most downtrodden of our community for a decade which inspired me to go into education. Currently working towards earning my teaching credential at SDSU to do my part to improve my community. Fluent in Spanish and also have some administrative experience from my time working in a hospital. I am happy to bring my experience and knowledge to your work environment to foster a better workspace for my coworkers and patrons.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patient Access Service Representative
Sharp Grossmont Hospital
06.2023 - 06.2024
- PAS representative in the Emergency Department
- Obtained patient information and health insurance information for doctors and nurses
- Registered patients with Epic Systems software and assisted patients in applying for emergency health insurance
Healthcare Partner
Sharp Grossmont Hospital
05.2018 - 06.2023
- Worked as an ER Tech in the Emergency Department
- Assisted nurses and doctors in emergency care such as performing CPR, trauma care, and various other lifesaving procedures
- Worked in Grossmont Hospital's ED which is the busiest ED in San Diego and one of the busiest in all of California
- Was a frontline worker working directly with Covid patients during the entire Covid-19 pandemic.
EMT-Basic
American Medical Response, AMR
04.2016 - 04.2018
- Operated ambulances in the 911 system in San Diego, as well as inter-facility transfers throughout Southern California
- Assessed patient conditions, documenting vital signs and medical history during calls.
- Trained new EMT personnel in operational procedures
- Worked as stand-by EMS during special events
EMT-Basic
MaxCare Ambulance
09.2015 - 02.2016
- Inter-facility EMT transporting patients to and from hospitals, clinics, and private residences
- Operated CCT units transferring critical patients between hospitals
Lifeguard
YMCA San Diego
03.2015 - 08.2015
- Enforced pool rules and regulations, maintaining a safe environment for swimmers of all ages.
- Trained in giving swimming instructions to adults and children
Food Distributor
Chipotle
08.2014 - 01.2015
- Distributed and prepared food
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Spanish
San Diego State University
San Diego, CA05-2026
Associate of Arts - Spanish
San Diego Mesa College
San Diego, CA05-2024
Skills
- Fluent in Spanish
- Accustomed to working in high-stress environments
- Accustomed to interacting with a wide demographic of people in the community
- Experience in administrative roles
- Experience with instructor roles
- CPR/BLS lifesaving experience
Accomplishments
Eagle Scout
Certification
AHA CPR certification
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Patient Access Service Representative
Sharp Grossmont Hospital
06.2023 - 06.2024
Healthcare Partner
Sharp Grossmont Hospital
05.2018 - 06.2023
EMT-Basic
American Medical Response, AMR
04.2016 - 04.2018
EMT-Basic
MaxCare Ambulance
09.2015 - 02.2016
Lifeguard
YMCA San Diego
03.2015 - 08.2015
Food Distributor
Chipotle
08.2014 - 01.2015
Bachelor of Arts - Spanish
San Diego State University
Associate of Arts - Spanish
San Diego Mesa College
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