Martin Carpio

OR AIDE

• Transported patients from pre-op area to operating room, and then back again post-operatively.
• Ensured that all necessary equipment was available for each procedure scheduled for the day.
• Greeted visitors entering the OR area and provided directions as needed.
• Transported specimens, laboratory items or pharmacy items, verifying proper documentation and delivery to authorized personnel.
• Assisted in preparation of operating rooms for surgery by setting up equipment and instruments according to surgeon's preference.
• Ensured proper functioning of all equipment used in the OR Suite before use on a patient.
• Reported any discrepancies or malfunctions found in OR equipment immediately.
• Assisted with positioning of patients on operating tables prior to surgery.
• Set up equipment, tools, and supplies for procedures and organize instruments as directed in surgeons' preference cards.

LIFT TECH / CNA

• Transferring patient from beds and wheelchair / from Gurney to beds
• Transferring patient using EZ lift machine from bed to wheelchair.
• Protected patient, self and others from injury during transfers, lifts and transports by using proper equipment and body mechanics.
• Helping ER and ICU to transport their patient to other unit for admission and discharge
• Helping all unit Telemetry, Med Surg, Rehab, Sub Acute, Out Patient, Surgery, including Radiology to transport their patient only if needed and incase of emergencies such as codes
• Assisted patients with daily activities such as dressing and grooming, including bathing, toileting, ambulation, eating transferring to beds and wheelchairs, and taking vital signs.
• Transported specimens for laboratory testing such as urine samples and blood draws.
• Provided assistance to medical staff during tests, treatments and emergency procedures.
• Documented measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff to maintain patient safety and optimize workflow.
• Answered signal lights, bells and requests-for-service to assist patient services fulfillment.
• Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
• Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.