Medical Assistant Technician

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BRINELDY A. PAZ TOMEY

objective

Seeking employment as a Surgical/Medical Technician

or assistant for a hospital or private medical practice

QUALIFICATIONS/ Experience

. A skilled Surgical Technologist/Technician and Medical Assistant with

operating room and lab experience, including:

. Operating room set-up, adjusting/calibrating lights and surgical

equipment, operating fusion machine/VTI, and preparing and

transporting patients before and after surgery

. Assisting surgeons and nurses; passing instruments and supplies,

holding retractors, cutting sutures, preparing and counting sponges,

needles, supplies, etc.

. An experienced office manager/bookkeeper for a large healthcare

organization, with responsibility for database/records management,

operating and maintaining office equipment, and performing a wide

range of accounting/clerical duties

. An adept computer user with expertise in MS Office software including

Word, Excel, QuickBooks, PowerPoint, and Outlook

. An efficient and thorough researcher with strong online search skills

and knowledge of trusted internet resources

. Bilingual in English and Spanish

. An excellent written and verbal communicator

. A good listener; quickly grasps instructions and assignments, not

afraid to ask for clarification when necessary

. A fearless and capable multi-tasker, able to prioritize/juggle

multiple assignments and keep cool under pressure

. A fast learner who continually seeks to expand her professional skill

set and work opportunities

. An effective, proven team worker who is equally comfortable working

independently

. A skilled and diplomatic people person who relates well to staff and

patients alike; a strong track record of responding compassionately

and successfully to patient needs

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Surgical Technologist

2007-2010 Baptist Hospital Miami, FL

. Assisted surgeons, preparing and passing instruments, holding

retractors, and performing circulating duties as necessary

. Helped prepare the operating room for surgical procedures, obtaining

and maintaining equipment and supplies

. Monitored and maintained the hospital's proscribed aseptic technique

at all times

. Assembled, cleaned, and calibrated surgical instrumentation and

equipment

. Achieved required scrub in accordance with hospital

policies/procedures

. Gowned and gloved the surgical team

. Helped with skin preparation and draping of patient

. Conducted sponge, needle, and instrument counts

. Researched procedural information for surgery as necessary

. Communicated with other departments to obtain

materials/instruments/services required for each procedure (x-ray,

SPD, Pathology, Nursing Units, etc.)

. Anticipated surgeon needs during the operation utilizing physician

preference cards

. Controlled contaminated instruments and supplies utilizing the case

cart system to prevent the spread of infection

. Ensured the proper handling and integrity of surgical specimens in

accordance with hospital policies/procedures

. Assisted in the transportation and positioning of patients using

established body mechanics and techniques

. Reported pertinent information regarding patient care to relief

personnel

. Prepared the operating room for the next procedure

. Assisted with orientation of new personnel; conducted in-service

programs and training

. Worked scheduled hours while demonstrating flexibility to meet

department needs

. Took mandatory call as assigned

. Planned, pursued, and evaluated my personal/professional goals and

took advantage of continuing education opportunities and resources on

a regular basis

. Maintained patient confidentiality while meeting the information needs

and concerns of family members, physicians, and staff

Medical Assistant

2004-2005 San Juan Medical Institute Condado, Puerto Rico

. Sterilized and prepared instruments and treatment rooms

. Conducted patient interviews; measured and recorded vital signs

including temperature, pulse rate, weight, height, and blood pressure

. Provided permitted patient treatments and injections and performed

routine lab tests

. Managed all patient and office records and documents including charts,

reports and test results, physician appointment schedules, insurance,

billing, purchasing, inventory, etc.

. Maintained the office computer and accounting systems and managed the

books

education

Surgical Technologist

2007 Everest Institute Miami, FL

Nursing Assistant

1997 Ministerio de Justicia Maracaibo, Venezuela

Computer Technician

1991 Pedro Emilio Coll Maracaibo, Venezuela

REFERENCES ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST

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