Veteran Telemetry Technician & Clerical Coordinator surpassing expectations in all hospital environments for over six years. Well-versed and dependable at cardiac monitoring and assessment with a proven history of contribution above and beyond the call of duty to aid medical staff and administration.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Telemetry Technician/Clerical Coordinator
Chapman Global Medical Center, ICU
01.2019 - Current
Observe and interpret cardiac rhythms by applying ACLS and advanced EKG interpretation practices while monitoring ICU and Telemetry patients, alerting RN’s and logging irregularities/acute events during course of treatment
Logged and reported relevant trends and events to appropriate clinical staff
Audited logs of other Telemetry Techs for errors and omissions providing direct feedback to TT/CC’s or Director of Nursing
Trained and precepted new TT/CC’s on roles and responsibilities
Authored, maintained, and updated 32-page training manual
Point of contact for Physicians, hospital support staff (EVS, Engineering, IT, HIM, case management, etc.)
Audited and updated chart data and digital whiteboard
Maintained awareness of unit and patient status as an informational resource for floor staff, house supervisors, physicians, and administration.
Telemetry Technician/Clerical Coordinator
Hoag Memorial Hospital, Float Pool
01.2018 - 01.2019
Implemented all remote telemetry monitoring duties outlined above for the central telemetry unit less auditing, precepting and editing training manual
Implemented all clerical duties outlined above for Med/Surg, ICU, CCU, Oncology, Pulmonology, Advanced Brain and Spine.
Scribe America, Hoag Memorial Hospital ER, Medical Scribe
01.2016 - 01.2018
Documented encounters for Emergency Department physicians by drafting patient H&P, Review of Systems, patient history, Physical Exam, Medical Decision Making, and Progress Notes
Consolidated/relayed lab & radiology results, data from previous visits, status changes, etc
For physician review via investigating the EMR, monitored incoming alerts, and close communication with emergency room nurses, physician consults, imaging, lab, and support staff
Coordinated progress of patient care for admissions, transfers or discharges.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biology: Cellular and Molecular
California State University
Dominguez Hills, Carson, CA
2023
Skills
Patient Chart Management
Operational Standards
Nursing Staff Support
Hearth Rhythm Interpretation
Cardiac Rhythm Monitoring
HIPAA Regulations
Remote Monitor Management
EMR Systems
Telemetry Equipment Maintenance
Accomplishments
Supervising a team of five staff members, contributing to policy, procedure, and audits of documentation.
Improved patient outcomes with thorough clinical awareness.
Documented actionable infection control and safety concerns for the unit.
Reduced patient length of stay and delay of care by assisting case management, .
Maintained inventory and special ordering for departments throughout the hospital.