Emily Wilcox
Vancouver,BC
Summary
Driven Cardiology Technologist with a background as a Rehabilitation Assistant with proven expertise in patient care. Demonstrates exceptional communication and relationship-building skills, alongside a commitment to improving patient outcomes. Excels in fast-paced environments, showcasing a blend of critical thinking and detail orientation. Adapts swiftly to new challenges, ensuring high-quality care and continuous learning.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
ECG Assistant
St. Paul's Hospital, Providence
08.2023 - Current
- Explains procedures to prepare patients for ECG tests and answers related questions.
- Able to efficiently complete ECG's in Emergency department and Tower, keeping up with high volume demand.
- Obtains patient information and enters data into the operating system.
- Performs ECG testing by attaching electrodes to the patient and operating equipment in accordance with established policies and procedures.
- Monitors ECG test for artifacts and other anomalies and readjusts electrodes or patient position to ensure accurate test results are obtained.
- Transmits test results for interpretation by medical staff. Ensures physicians and members of the health care team have knowledge of relevant information.
- Explains procedures for Holter monitoring, stress testing and related procedures and assists Technologists by performing duties such as preparing patients for tests/procedures by applying electrodes and operating ECG equipment during stress testing and related procedures.
- Participates in maintaining a sufficient supply inventory for the area by checking supplies on hand and notifying supervisor when supplies are required.
- Maintains equipment by performing duties such as cleaning, replacing leads and other supplies.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Cardiology Technologist Student
BCIT
05.2023 - 07.2024
- Completion of first and second year Clinical Placement in cardiology technology diploma program at St. Paul's Hospital and UBC/ Vancouver General Hospital.
- Performs Electro Cardiogram (ECG) testing, stress testing, holter monitor testing and Ambulatory Blood Pressure (ABP) testing.
- Scans and analyzes ECG, stress and holter monitor test strips; selects and assesses portions of test strips and summarizes for interpretation by medical staff.
- Explains procedures to prepare patients for testing and answers related questions.
- Obtains patient information and enters data into operating system.
- Performs ECG/ETT/Holter testing by attaching electrodes to patient and operating equipment in accordance with established policies and procedures.
- Monitors ECG test for artifacts and other anomalies and readjusts electrodes or patient position to ensure accurate test results are obtained.
- Reviews ECG printout and notifies ordering physician and/or other medical staff as required.
- Maintains equipment through methods such as cleaning equipment and troubleshooting malfunctioning equipment and reporting equipment problems using established procedures.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
Rehabilitation Assistant
Burnaby Hospital, Fraser Health Authority
09.2013 - 08.2023
- Instruct, assist, safeguard and motivate patients in rehabilitative activities assigned by Physiotherapist, Occupational Therapist, and /or Speech Pathologist
- Developed and facilitated patient specific rehabilitative programs and lead group classes
- Facilitate clients with cognition activities, hand therapy and speech therapy in high-intensity Neuro program
- Demonstrated proper body mechanics and patient handling techniques for patient transfers and positioning.
- Facilitated patient and family education and training
- Diligence and flexibility to organize my time between several therapist and departments of hospital throughout work day. Adaptable to new challenges.
- Maintained cleanliness and sanitation of clinic or treatment environment.
- Assisting with ordering and restocking supplies.
- Experience guiding RA students through placements, and helping them meet their goals
Education
Cardiology Technology Diploma
British Columbia Institute of Technology
Burnaby, BC07.2024
CPR-C Certified -
Canadian Red Cross
Vancouver, BC02.2024
Rehabilitation Assistant Diploma Program
Capilano University
North Vancouver, BC12.2012
Skills
- Ability to effectively and professionally communicate with Healthcare workers and patients
- Creates and sustains effective working relationships
- Uses critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in team environment
- Self-motivated, with strong sense of personal responsibility
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations
- Manages time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement
- Organized and detail-oriented with strong work ethic
- Well rounded knowledge and understanding of cardiac rhythms
Timeline
ECG Assistant
St. Paul's Hospital, Providence
08.2023 - Current
Cardiology Technologist Student
BCIT
05.2023 - 07.2024
Rehabilitation Assistant
Burnaby Hospital, Fraser Health Authority
09.2013 - 08.2023
Cardiology Technology Diploma
British Columbia Institute of Technology
CPR-C Certified -
Canadian Red Cross
Rehabilitation Assistant Diploma Program
Capilano University
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