Experienced EMT/Lab Technician and CNA Specialist

Julius Strayhand

**** *. ******** **. ********, Arizona 85224

623-***-**** **********@*****.***

Objective

Utilize my extensive experience and unique skill set to obtain a technician position.

Education

Phoenix College, Phoenix, AZ 2006, Associate’s Degree of Science Business Management Providence Training Institute, Glendale, AZ 10/2018, Arizona State Licensed Nurses Aid

Paradise Valley Community College, Phoenix, AZ 12/2021 Emergency Medical Technology Educational Program (AZ -DHS/EMT Certificate/AZ State Certified EMT)

ECG Academy, Phoenix AZ 2025, Level One ECG Interpretation Certificate

Certifications and Clearances

•AZ State Board of Nursing Licensed Nursing Assistant & CNA Certificate, #218504

•American Safety & Health Institute CPR, AED and Basic First Aid training, BLS (Basic Life Support) American Heart Association, PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) American Heart Association, ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) American Heart Association.

•Emergency Medical Technology Educational Program (AZ-DHS/EMT Certificate/AZ State Certified EMT)

•State of Arizona Department of Public Safety Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card

•Level One ECG Interpretation Certificate

Relevant Work History:

East Valley ER & Hospital Chandler/Gilbert, AZ (August 2025-Present)

Lab / ER Technician Dual Role Supporting both clinical Laboratory Operations and Emergency Room Activities

Job Duties: Perform basic laboratory tasks, specimen collection, assisting with patient care in a fast-paced emergency environment, and supporting overall department functions to ensure efficient and quality patient care.

Collect and prepare specimens such as blood, urine, and other bodily fluids following established protocols

Conduct basic laboratory testing, including sample preparation and operating simple lab equipment under supervision

Maintain the cleanliness and organization of laboratory and emergency department areas and equipment

Follow safety, infection control, and hospital policies to ensure a safe environment for staff and patients

Record, document, and communicate laboratory and patient care activities accurately

Support inventory management, monitor and restock in both medical supplies of laboratory and emergency department supplies and reagents

Perform vital signs, venipuncture, IV placement, phlebotomy lab draw, wound care and other patient care procedures as needed

Operate laboratory equipment, conduct point-of-care testing, and maintain quality controls

Assist clinical staff and communicate effectively with patients, families and team members to facilitate seamless care delivery, while maintaining confidentiality and adhering to all hospital policies and procedures

Support the electronic medical records system and maintain up-to-date patient data

Lifetime Heart Vein & Vascular, Chandler/Gilbert, AZ (April 2025-August 2025)

Cardiac Nuclear Stress Technician

Job Duties:

Perform treadmill stress tests, stress echocardiograms, exercise nuclear testing

Perform pharmacological stress tests including dobutamine and lexiscan

Perform Ankle-Brachial Index Tests, both at rest and stress

Event Monitor and wireless telemetry hookup, scanning and frequent monitoring of event monitor internet website

Generate post cardiac stress testing reports, including treadmill, nuclear, dobutamine and lexiscan, to be expedited directly to the cardiologist

Maintain supplies, equipment, and cleanliness of stress testing rooms

Accurate and detailed documentation in patients charts

Knowledge of cardiac anatomy

Knowledge of the cardiac electrical conduction system

General knowledge about cardiac medications

Knowledge of stress testing protocals

Continuing education in cardiac testing and systems

Ability to interpret advanced cardiac arrhythmias from a surface ECG

Ability to interpret a 12-lead ECG

Ability to react appropriately in an emergent situation

Valleywise Health Medical Center, Phoenix, AZ (October 2023- Present)

Certified Nursing Assistant/Emergency Department Technician/Burn Technician Certified (Float)

Job Duties:

Under the direction of a Nurse Manager or Director, provide professional, skill age-specific nursing care for patients in collaboration with the physician and other disciplines. Perform patient-related services for burn patients, pediatric through geriatric Tasks include direct patient care, vital signs, point of care glucose monitoring checks, phlebotomy lab draws, wound dressing changes, Extremity splint application, Cardiac Telemetry monitoring, perform 12-lead EKG's, daily ADL's, clinical procedures and other tasks as requested. Communicate patient needs and observed/reported changes in the patient’s condition to the supervising Nurse or Physician while documenting all interactions and relative care delivered

Code Team/ Code Blue Team responds to patients in Cardiac/Respiratory Arrest (provide life-saving care by managing the patients airway, administering medications, performing chest compressions, and stabilizing the patient)

Dignity Health St. Joseph’s Hospital & Medical Center, Phoenix, AZ (April 2021-November 2023) EKG Technician/Cardiac Monitor Technician/Cardiac Nuclear Stress Technician & Patient Care Technician

Job Duties:

Perform 5 and 12-lead EKGs hospital wide (Acute Cardiac Conduction Disarrhythmia, Stroke, Stemi, Myocardial Infarction, Atrial Fibrillation, Bundle Branch Blocks etc). Code Team/ Code Blue Team responds to patients in Cardiac/Respiratory Arrest (provide life-saving care by managing the patients airway, administering medications, performing chest compressions, and stabilizing the patient).Work directly in coordination with Cardiologist/ and BSN RN to administer nuclear medicine injection cardiac stress tests & stress echocardiograms. Perform treadmill stress tests, and pharmacological stress tests including dobutamine and lexiscan. Perform Ankle-Brachial Index Tests, both at rest and stress. Accurate and detailed documentation in patients charts. Knowledge of cardiac anatomy, knowledge of the cardiac electrical conduction system, knowledge of cardiac arrhythmia interpretation, general knowledge about cardiac medications, knowledge of stress testing protocols, continuing education in cardiac testing and systems. Ability to interpret advanced cardiac arrhythmias Event Monitor and wireless telemetry hookup, scanning and frequent monitoring. Apply and educate patients about Holter/mobile cardiac telemetry monitor usage.

Cardiac Monitor Tech, focus on continuous hearth rhythm surveillance, dysrhythmia reporting, and technical monitoring, identifying changes and alerting staff.

Prior to EKG technician role, worked as patient care technician at bedside performing delegated tasks (vital signs, glucose checks, ambulating) and assisting patients with ADLs (feeding, grooming, bathroom, etc).

Mayo Clinic, Phoenix, AZ (March 2020- May 2022) Emergency Department Technician

Job Duties:

Assist with delegated tasks of direct and indirect patient care under supervision of RN including vital signs assessment and documentation, orthopedic device application, phlebotomy lab draw Venipuncture Method blood collection, CBC/BNP blood culture tubes, sodium citrate tubes, serum tubes, heparin tubes EDTA tubes, Glycolytic Inhibitor tubes, Phlebotomy Case Study. Code Team/ Code Blue Team responds to patients in Cardiac/Respiratory Arrest (provide life-saving care by managing the patients airway, administering medications, performing chest compressions, and stabilizing the patient). 12-lead EKGs, wound care, ENT, orthopedic procedures, eye/ear irrigations, suture/staple removal, foley leg bag application, c-spine immobilization and bladder scanning. Assist with orientation, training and quality assurance activities for the Emergency Department. Communicate data reflective of the patient's status, delegated tasks and functions. Demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development of the life span and appropriately interprets information relative to the patient's age-specific needs.

Honor Health Deer Valley Medical Center, Phoenix, AZ (February 2019-February 2021)

(LNA) Patient Care Technician #2: Medical-Surgical Unit

Job Duties:

Assist patients with ADLs (personal hygiene, restroom, grooming, feeding). Conduct vital signs, EKG, glucose checks and bladder scans. Collect fluid samples and other specimens for testing.

Code Team/ Code Blue Team responds to patients in Cardiac/Respiratory Arrest (provide life-saving care by managing the patients airway, administering medications, performing chest compressions, and stabilizing the patient).

Assist nursing staff in administering basic treatments. Ensure rooms have adequate patient care supplies. Removal of IVs upon discharge or transfer. Provide appropriate emotional support and assistance to patients.

Bella Vita Health and Rehabilitation Center, Glendale, AZ (August 2018-November 2019) (LNA, CNA) Nursing Assistant

Job Duties:

170-bed skilled nursing facility. Assist with ADLs, physical therapy, occupational therapy and speech therapy on secured behavioral/dementia unit. Assist patients in the rehabilitation process through provision of appropriate care under supervision of RN.

St. Luke's Medical Center, Phoenix, AZ (January 2018 -November 2019)

Behavioral Health Technician

Job Duties:

Assist with ADLs and coordination of care. Support individuals and learning teams providing hope, encouragement, support, self-determination, and connection to the community. Provide recovery coaching and crisis support services.

RI International (Recovery Innovations) Peoria, AZ (June 2017-June 2018)

Psychiatric Technician

Job Duties:

Assist with ADLs and coordination of care. Supports individuals and learning teams providing hope, encouragement, support, self-determination, and connection to the community. Provides recovery coaching and crisis support services to create a No-Force-First recovery environment in a transitional living facility.

Connections AZ (UPC) -Phoenix, AZ (June 2012-November 2013) Behavioral Health

Technician

Job Duties:

Assist in treating patients with serious mental health or substance abuse issues. Assist with ADLs, report any changes in physical or mental status, and providing care, compassion and safety for patients assigned to my care. Responsible for monitoring and documenting behaviors, intervention in crisis situations, and providing basic nursing support in the capacity of a BHT or PCA. Report directly to charge nurse.

Banner Dell Webb Medical Center, Surprise, AZ (January 2012 –October 2017)

Behavioral Health Technician

Job Duties:

Worked as Behavioral Health Technician at Banner Dell Webb Medical Center & Scottsdale Behavioral Health Hospital facilities treating patients with serious mental health or substance abuse issues. Assisted with ADLs, reporting changes in physical or mental status, and providing care, compassion and safety for patients assigned to my care. Responsible for monitoring and documenting behaviors, intervention in crisis situations, and providing basic support in the capacity of a BHT or PCA. Reported directly to charge nurse.

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