Patient Care Technician
Vanderbilt Center For Women's Health @ 100 Oaks
Nashville, Tennessee
- Completed clinical procedures and gathered patient data for interpretation by physician.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Taught patients about medications, procedures, and care plan instructions.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Assisted physicians with minor procedures such as, annual well woman exam, Prenatal care and exam, Pelvic pain exam, Uro/gyn exams, pre and post surgical exams. Including preparing procedure room, stocking sterile equipment, preparing patient information and assisting physician with collection and labeling specimens.
- Collaborated with medical and administrative personnel to maintain patient-focused, engaging and compassionate environment.
- Oriented and trained new staff on proper procedures and policies.
- Explained procedures to patients to reduce anxieties and increase patient cooperation.
- Supported duties for diagnostic and technical treatment procedures (Urodynamics, Iud Insertion, Colposcopy), such as setting up and operating special medical equipment and apparatus.
- Obtained and documented patient medical history, vital signs and current complaints at intake.
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
- Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.
