Providing emergency care to patients in the ER by monitoring temperature, pulse, and blood pressure. Assisted with emergencymedical processes, ranging from CPR to fitting patients with casts or crutches. Obtained medical samples from patients such as blood or urine. Assisted physicians or nurses during medical procedures by handing them medical instruments & monitoring patients' vital signs.

Performed patient mobility services by turning, lifting, moving & repositioning patients. Answered call lights per shift to aid in patientcomfort, including comforting family or other needs. Maintained confidentiality of patient data to safeguard health information. Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests & prepared for laboratory transport.

This department was merged with Highview Fire & EMS. Worked as a Volunteer Firefighter. Responded to dispatch calls to perform lifesaving procedures & other emergency medical services. Learned a variety of fire suppression activities at fire scenes, including laying & connecting hose, holding nozzles & directing water streams, raising & climbing ladders & using pike poles, smoke ejectors, & forcible entry tools. Performed first aid & medical treatment to those injured during fires & car accidents.

Accompanied physicians at Emergency Departments through day in fast-paced, stressful environments. Reviewed records, paperwork & orders for errors and resolved issues with minimal direction. Followed all HIPAA rules & regulations regarding patient confidentiality. Transcribed & edited physician reports from dictation using EPIC. Checked patient records to verify information accuracy. Documented complete information about examinations, treatment plans, lab results & other details directly into chart.