Anesthesia Tech

Jaime Maldonado

***** ****** ***** *** **** *** Leesburg, VA 20176 ********@*****.*** +1-347-***-****

Professional Summary

Seeking a position related to Anesthesia Technician, Admissions Registration

Clerk, Nursing Assistants, Medication Technician and Patient Care with the potential to expand my experience and apply my knowledge.

Willing to relocate to: Washington, DC

Work Experience

Anesthesia Technician III

Inova Loudoun Hospital-Leesburg, VA

June 2024 to Present

Perform a variety of technical and supportive patient care tasks to assist attending anesthesiologists, residents and nurse anesthetists in performing anesthetic procedures for patients ranging from infancy to geriatrics.

•Cleans, sterilizes and sets up all anesthesia equipment

•Maintenance of Equipment – Maintains an efficient level of anesthesia equipment, spinal nerve blockand epidural sets with an assortment of cannulas, endotracheal tubes, masks, oral and nasal airways,

•Assists the Anesthesiologist in providing care to the patient by giving assistance to the Anesthesiologistas requested, ordering, stocking and cleaning Anesthesia areas, in the surgical Services and Labor and Deliver departments, overseeing of drugs and solutions, other assigned duties in Surgical Services

•Under the direction of the Anesthesiologist, Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, PerioperativeDirector, Manager, or R.N

•Performs cleaning duties, stocks supplies and drugs used in the department

•Insures that minor equipment is functional, assists in set up of pressure transducer bags, massive blood& fluid warmers, and provides first line repair of hemodynamic monitors and anesthesia delivery systems

•Troubleshoot malfunctioning equipment, ventilators and monitors

•Prepare and set intravenous (IV) lines, Rangers. and Ultrasound.

•Calibrate and record the anesthesia monitors for accuracy

•Changes breathing tubing between cases, empties trash bins and changes suction canisters and tubing

•Assembles and maintains standardized procedure kits for blocks, central lines, arterial line, bloodproduct infusions and fiber optic scopes

•Maintains adequate par-levels for non-stock supplies and communicates any shortages to the SurgicalMaterials Specialist.

Critical Care Anesthesia Technician

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center-New York, NY

August 2017 to June 2024

Responsible for provision, maintenance and technical function of anesthesia machines, monitoring equipment, fluid warmers, patient warming systems and other types of anesthesia equipment. Responsible for provision and stocking of supplies for anesthesia administration, cleaning and disinfecting Anesthesia equipment and troubleshooting various types of anesthesia equipment. Receives, stores and distributes equipment and materials Sets up maintains anesthesia machines and related monitoring equipment. Checks and maintains proper function of suctions gauges and systems, function of gas lines and gauges. Troubleshoots different types of anesthesia equipment. Cleans and disinfects equipment following established infection control practices. Disposes of regulated medical waste per guidelines. Monitors inventory and maintain par stock in central storage areas and individual rooms. Maintains cleanliness and order in storage areas.

Anesthesia Technician/PCT

Westchester Medical Center-Valhalla, NY

September 2013 to July 2018

Assisting the licensed anesthesia provider in clinical settings such as: the operating room (OR), obstetrics suite (OB), interventional and/or diagnostic radiology, Post anesthesia care unit (PACU), intensive care unit (ICU), endoscopy.

Demonstrating practical knowledge and expertise in all general areas of anesthesia. The anesthesia technician must have a thorough knowledge of the set-up, operation and troubleshooting of anesthesia delivery systems, monitors, and ancillary devices. The anesthesia technicians will maintain a sufficient inventory of all equipment and supplies. Being knowledgeable of all guidelines, policies and safety requirements as determined by all relevant regulatory and standard setting agencies or organizations. Possessing an understanding of anatomy and physiology as it applies to anesthesia care. Performing effectively in the areas where anesthesia is provided, assist the licensed anesthesia provider with patient assessments, evaluations, transport, positioning, insertion of intravenous and other invasive lines, and airway management.

Nursing Assistant/Medication Technician

Adult Home / Assisted Living May 2008 to October 2013

Administers prescribed medications to patients and maintains related medical records under supervision of nurse, general duty. Verifies identity of patient receiving medication and records name of drug, dosage, and time of administration on specified forms or records. Presents medication to patient and observes ingestion or other application, or administers medication, using specified procedures; dispense oral, inhalation and topical medications to patients. Takes vital signs or observes patient to detect response to specified types of medications and prepares report or notifies designated personnel of unexpected reactions. Documents reasons prescribed drugs are not administered. Gives direct patient care, such as bathing, dressing, and feeding patients, and assisting in examinations and treatments. May receive supply of ordered medications and apportion, mix, or assemble drugs for administration to patient. May record and restock medication inventories.

Patient Access / Patient Registration

Westchester Medical Center

November 2011 to August 2013

Under the direction of the Patient Accounts Director and Lead Registration Clerk and responsible for workflow in a specific area of patient registration.

Responsibilities include gathering, reviewing, and entering patient info and insurance. Collect and enter co-pays and deductibles. Scan in all documents to the system. Review admission packet with patients and collect consent for treatment.

Register and direct patients to appropriate departments.

Personal Care Aide

Personal Care

Provided nursing care in accordance with resident care policies and procedures.

Use mechanical lifts during transfer’s patient. Note any unusual changes in resident’s condition and report to nurse. Take temperature, pulse, blood pressure and respiration. Turn and position bed patients according to turning schedules.

Provided medication and reminders. Ensured the safety and well-being of the residents is maintained. Perform incontinence checks on residents every two hours.

Record data on BM sheet, weight sheet and Nurse Aide flow sheet. Keep linen and utility area clean and in order, empty and clean urinals and bedpans. Assisted residents with bathing, dressing, hygiene, and grooming and helping residents to the bathroom in accordance with established aide care plan.

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing

John Dewey College Of Puerto Rico - Hato Rey, PR

2007 to 2008

B.S. in Biology

Catholic University of Puerto Rico - Arecibo, PR 1990 to 1995

Skills

•Hand washing, Monitoring intravenous solutions, vital signs, Scrubbing and assisting with sterile techniques, anatomical positions, naso-oral-traq suction, patient transportation, intake-output, bed bath, IV catheter placement, bed making, Insertion of foley catheter, PO medications, SQ medications, ID medications, wound healing, IM medications, IV medications, Venipuncture. Excellent Interpersonal skills. Bilingual Work with minimum supervision and self-starter.

Computer Programs: IBM/PC, Windows, Word, Excel, Professional Write, Power Point,

Professional File. Able to work under pressure and take decision. Knowledge in Laboratory Start-Up. Knowledge in Equipment Validation. Good Manufacturing Practices knowledge. Preparation of solution. Preparation of sanitization agents. Knowledge in Sampling water.

•ICU Experience

•Critical Care Experience

•Medical Terminology

•Epic

•Patient Care

•Operating Systems

•Experience Administering Injections

•Cardiac catheterization

•Catheterization

•Patient monitoring

•Microsoft Outlook

•Microsoft Excel

•Microsoft Powerpoint

•Microsoft Office

•Microsoft Word

•Vital signs

•Medical terminology

•Critical care experience

•Anatomy knowledge

•Nursing

•Patient care

•Epic

•Laboratory experience

•ICU experience

•Manufacturing

•Supervising experience

•OR experience

•Hospital experience

•Software troubleshooting

Certifications and Licenses

CPR Certification

BLS Certification

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