Sarah M. Smith
Temecula
Summary
Accomplished EKG Technician with 12 years of experience in emergency patient care. Hands-on experience with technical troubleshooting and accurate diagnostic results. Continually maintained positive attitude in emergent, stressful situations. Seeking to utilize skills and experience in emergency care to contribute to a dynamic healthcare team.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Emergency Room Technician
Los Alamitos Medical Center
02.2010 - 09.2013
- Followed all hospital policies and procedures and complied with local, state, and federal agency and accrediting body guidelines.
- Assisted with resuscitation, CPR, and emergency airway procedures.
- Received direction and assignments from physicians and nurses, providing efficient technical support to optimize patient care.
- Safely transported patients by wheelchair, stretcher, or bed to other units.
- Reduced wait times by effectively triaging patients to prioritize treatment based on the severity of their conditions.
- Ensured accurate documentation of patient information, assessment findings, interventions performed, and overall condition by completing detailed reports in compliance with legal requirements and industry standards.
- Enhanced patient care by efficiently assessing and addressing medical emergencies in high-pressure situations.
- Assisted physicians with patient exams and treatments, including wound cleaning and dressing changes.
- Conducted EKGs for patients presenting with chest pain or other cardiovascular issues.
Emergency Medical Technician
Care Ambulance
05.2007 - 08.2010
- Triaged patients in emergency situations based on life-threatening needs and delegated tasks to better provide treatment to maximum patients at once.
- Collaborated with medical professionals to communicate patient needs with accuracy and speed using hospital and medical codes.
- Provided compassionate care for diverse populations including children, elderly individuals, pregnant women, and individuals with special needs during medical emergencies.
- Assisted paramedics with advanced life support interventions when necessary, acting as an integral part of the emergency response team.
Sales Associate and Manager
Nordstrom
11.1998 - 08.2003
- Achieved monthly sales targets consistently by implementing effective sales strategies and maintaining a high level of product knowledge.
- Maintained accurate inventory records to ensure adequate stock levels, minimizing out-of-stock situations that could impact customer satisfaction.
- Directed training new staff members on company policies, product information, and sales techniques for a seamless onboarding experience.
- Managed conflict resolution with dissatisfied customers professionally, resulting in improved customer retention rates.
- Organized merchandise displays to promote higher levels of customer engagement.
- Helped customers find and select products.
Education
Certification - EKG Monitoring
California School of Health Scienes
Anaheim, CA11-2025
Certification - Phlebotomy
California Phlebotomy School
Murrieta, CAEMT-B - Emergency Medical Technician
Mount San Antonio College
CAUS - Communications
Cal State University-Fullerton
CASkills
- Cardiac monitoring
- Venipuncture
- HIPAA compliance
- Clinical documentation
- Emergency Medical Procedures
- Patient Transport
- Basic life support
- Information documentation
- Patient admissions
- Patient care
- ER support
Certification
- EKG Technician from CSHS
- Certified Phlebotomy Technician I CPT-02509914
- CPR, First Aid, AED
- HIPAA Compliance for Healthcare Workers
Timeline
Emergency Room Technician
Los Alamitos Medical Center
02.2010 - 09.2013
Emergency Medical Technician
Care Ambulance
05.2007 - 08.2010
Sales Associate and Manager
Nordstrom
11.1998 - 08.2003
EMT-B - Emergency Medical Technician
Mount San Antonio College
US - Communications
Cal State University-Fullerton
Certification - EKG Monitoring
California School of Health Scienes
Certification - Phlebotomy
California Phlebotomy School