Eric Almeida
Long Island City, NY 11101
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Summary of Qualifications
Extensive experience in healthcare field as a Certified EKG Technician
Fluent in English and Spanish, both written and verbal
Cultural competence and clear communication under high-stress conditions; ability to build rapport with diverse patients, including elderly and children
Thorough and detail-oriented in handling confidential and sensitive information
Strong knowledge of 5 boroughs and Westchester and Rockland Counties
Professional Experience
Precision Health/Med Fax, Portable Cardiac Technician, Staten Island, NY March 2006 – October 2015
Performed 12 Lead electrocardiograms on more than 15 elderly patients daily in nursing homes throughout the tri-state area
Conducted routine initial screenings and monthly pacemaker checks; ensured working condition of devices and checked for cardiac abnormalities
Prepared patients for 24 hour Holter and blood pressure monitoring; instructed patients on proper wear and use of monitors during daily activities and procedure for logging abnormalities
Ensured accurate and prompt completion and delivery of all requisition and insurance forms to be processed by diagnostic office prior to billing
Trained 6-7 new technicians in all operations, including machine use and troubleshooting, protocol for completing requisition forms, and best practices for patient interaction
Consistently exceeded expectations for prompt response to physician requests for emergency screenings; significantly reduced travel time by navigating faster routes to key sites
Education
High School Diploma, Christ the King Regional High School, Middle Village, NY