Sentences with phrase «patient handling equipment»

Capable of handling patient handling equipment needed to lift, transfer, and reposition patients

The MedSurg segment, which generates almost 40 % of Stryker's net sales, manufactures surgical equipment and surgical navigation systems, patient handling equipment, and endoscopic systems.

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Police Commissioner Bill Bratton says meetings are ongoing about preparing the NYPD and other agencies with information and the equipment they need to handle a potentially infected patient.

In a call Tuesday Frieden noted that, in addition to training by Emory University Hospital nurses who cared for Ebola patients there, they are focused on assessing equipment and how it is handled both before and after the healthcare worker contacts an infected patient.

This area contains its own examination table, cages, and medical equipment required to handle the special needs and intensive care these patients often require.

For the Dog patient • A «down» behavior for relaxing calmly in the waiting and exam rooms • A «place» behavior for movement onto the scale and the table • A «rest» /» steady» behavior for waiting quietly during veterinary handling • Desensitization and counter-conditioning to equipment, medicating and handling.

In addition to handling extractions, the equipment also removes tartar buildup and polishes the teeth of feline and canine patients in Dakin's care.

They lack the proper equipment, training, staffing and time to handle anything outside of a normal, healthy patient surgery and recovery.

«Implementing these policies and using this equipment will save millions of dollars and more thousands of lost work days for workers injured from unsafe patient handling practices,» Picknick said.

For example, although it is widely known in the industry that patient - handling equipment should be use to move patients from bed to wheelchair — or vice versa — many workers opt not to use the equipment.

Doctors and hospital staff handle patients, bodily fluids and expensive medical equipment.

They can work with patients, keep meticulous charts, field phone calls, make sure tools and equipment are sterilized and ready to go for the doctors and nurses, handle copayments and insurance, and make sure the waiting room is tidy and welcoming — all in a single shift.

They set up equipment, attend directly to patients and handle incidental tasks.

An experience registered nurse with the extensive knowledge of nursing skills; excellent knowledge of medical terminology, equipments and pharmaceuticals; excellent knowledge of patient handling, excellent written and oral communication, other Core Skills include:

Working as a dental assistant with the main responsibility of assisting the dentist, responsible for looking after all the clerical work of the office, lead a team of 6 members of the office staff and supervise their work, develop and implement long term plans in the office, responsible for keeping records of the patients, schedule the meetings of the dentist, handle medical equipments like - X-ray machine, monitor the progress of the patients

Worked as a dentist assistant in the dental department with the responsibility of office administration, assisting dentist in his work, supervising the work of the office staff, clerical duties of the office and so on; responsible for keeping record of patients» history, health background and family history; responsible for handling medical equipments of the dental department; responsible for solving patients» problems, responsible for providing health care education to the patients

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EARLE3407 Old Dobbin Road, Montgomery, Alabama 36116 - 1903Home Phone: [phone] Cell Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone] E-mail: [email protected] position managing legal discovery and document review with opportunity to assist attorneys with civil litigationBAR ADMISSIONAlabama State Bar, 1999LAW - RELATED EXPERIENCELaw Firm, AlabamaResearch Attorney for Special Projects, Mass Torts Department, November 2001 — February 2008 • Managed Multi-District Litigation (MDL) Document Depository (September 2002 to February 2008) o Reviewed more than 1 million pages of evidentiary documents for litigation purposes and for inclusion in electronic databaseso Coordinated document review assignments with attorneys at local depository and at other sites across the USo Retrieved, reviewed and coded documents in Concordance and Summation legal databaseso Prepared memoranda and spreadsheets providing detailed analysis of discovery materials • Aided attorneys and support staff with processing and preparation of personal injury claims and litigationo Conducted legal research and drafted pleadingso Conducted supplementary online research for additional documents and information pertinent to litigationo Assisted with preparation of correspondence to clients and referring attorneyso Contacted clients for additional information needed in case preparation, litigation, and potential settlementso Prepared and input case intakes and referrals into databaseLaw School, AlabamaStudent Intern, Alabama Disabilities Advocacy Program (ADAP), August 1996 — June 1997 • Participated in law school clinical program under third - year law student practice rule (as authorized by Alabama Supreme Court) o Assisted attorneys and advocates in cases involving mentally ill patients confined to state mental health facilitieso Interviewed clients in person (at state facilities) and over the phoneo Worked with clients, attorneys, and social workers to investigate and resolve issues concerning involuntary confinement and treatmento Aided in legal research on an appellate brief submitted to the U. S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit (ruling granted in favor of our client) Faculty Research Assistant for Library Services, Bounds Law Library, March 1996 — June 1997 • Prepared research and teaching materials for law school faculty; worked 20 hours per week while matriculating 10 - 15 hours per semester) o Investigated copyright issues related to procuring and reproducing texts for academic useo Conducted legal research using WESTLAW, LEXIS and the InternetADDITIONAL RELEVANT EXPERIENCEManufacturing Company (MC), Montgomery, AlabamaAdministrative Assistant and Cost Analyst, Materials Purchasing Department, April 1999 — September 2001 • Assisted materials buyers in negotiating and preparing commodities contracts between raw materials suppliers and MC for manufacturing plants in the US and Mexicoo Assisted Legal Department at MC's corporate headquarters with coordination and preparation of documents for litigationo Notified and educated suppliers about MC's freight - on - board policy and its corresponding Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) provisions; result was the reduction of freight claims for both the company and its supplierso Prepared contracts and purchase orders for raw materials and capital projects involving plant maintenanceo Solicited price quotations from current vendors and established Excel spreadsheet format which simplified quote submission process and allowed MC to track and compare usage volumes and costs over timeo Prepared and analyzed cost reports used by materials buyers and production planners in purchasing decisions, including cost reductions, materials consolidation, and selection of vendorso Acted as liaison between vendors and the Purchasing, Transportation and Accounting Departments on issues concerning inbound freight, commercial carriers, and payment terms for commodities, resulting in reductions in freight costs and greater payment discounts for raw materialso Established online databases and printed directories for the Purchasing Department, allowing buyers to have easier and faster access to current vendor informationo Completed Year 2000 (Y2K) compliance project, which involved data collection and communication with MC's past, present, and potential materials suppliers and service providersNot - For - Profit Organization, AlabamaAdministrative Assistant, Combined Federal Campaign, September 1998 — January 1999 • Aided Campaign Director with 1998 Federal Campaigns (CFCs) in City 1 and City 2, which together generated nearly $ 700,000 for more than 1,000 local, national and international charitieso Prepared weekly reports on donations using WordPerfect, Microsoft Word, Excel and dBase IVo Wrote script for Talent Showcase at City 1's 1998 CFC Kickoffo Assisted Director with merger of the City 1 and City 2 CFCs in 1999Regional Bank, AlabamaAdministrative Assistant, Year 2000 (Y2K) Department, March — June 1998 • Worked with Vice President of Corporate Projects on short - term project for the bank's Y2K Departmento Analyzed and processed data on Y2K readiness for all branches of Bank throughout the southeastern USo Organized meetings for personnel of Banko Communicated with vendors of computer hardware, software, and office equipment to request information on Y2K complianceo Prepared compliance files for Federal Reserve auditso Prepared in - house memoranda and reports using Microsoft Word and ExcelRecord / Music Promotion Company, AlabamaRecord Pool Co-Founder; Office Manager, September 1990 — December 1991 • Co-founded record pool to enhance promotion of music in Alabama and the southeastern USo Procured and distributed records from major and independent labels for club, radio and mobile disc jockeyso Coordinated jointly sponsored promotional events with record companies, radio stations and clubso Designed, wrote, and published bi-weekly reports and brochures to inform the music industry of the progress and popularity of music and performers in the region, with specific focus on the Alabama music sceneMajor University, AlabamaGraduate Research Assistant, AUM Department of Marketing, June 1989 — August 1990 • Worked 13 - 20 hours per week as a research assistant to Marketing faculty while carrying a full course load in the MBA programo Analyzed consumer surveys used in academic researcho Assisted Conference Chairperson with coordination for Atlantic Marketing Association (AMA) annual meeting (October 1989) o Co-authored five - year index and classification of AMA Proceedings (published Fall 1991) EDUCATIONLaw School, AlabamaJuris Doctor (JD), 1997 • Scholarshipso Seybourn H. Lynne Scholarship, 1996 - 97o Dexter C. Hobbs Memorial Scholarship, 1995 - 96o E. W. Godbey Memorial Scholarship, 1994 - 95 • Honorso Who's Who Among American Law School Students, 1996 - 94o Arthur Davis Shores Award, 1997 • Activitieso Frederick Douglass Moot Court Team Manager, 1996 - 97 Southern Regional Competition, Second Place National Competition, Eighth Placeo John A. Campbell Moot Court Competition, Spring 1996o Black Law Students Association Delegate, BLSA National Convention, 1997 Co-Chairperson, Public Relations Committee, 1996 - 97 Chairperson, Public Relations Committee, 1995 - 96 BLSA President's Award, 1996 and 1997o American Bar Association, 1996 - 97 Entertainment and Sports Industries Forum Intellectual Property Section Law Student Divisiono LAWS Student Group Leader, 1995 - 96Major University, AlabamaMaster of Business Administration (MBA), 1990Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (B.S.B.A.), 1988 (Major: Marketing — Advertising and Promotion Track) • Honorso Dean's List • Activitieso National Student Advertising Competition Team, 1988 - 90 Seventh District Competition: Third Place, 1990o Marketing Club, 1987 - 90 Vice President — Career Development, 1988 - 89o Public Relations / Advertising (PR / AD) Club, 1988 - 90 Charter Member, 1988 Active in fund - raising and membership driveso Theater Guild, 1988 - 90 Screening Committee, 1989REFERENCESAvailable upon request

Handle tasks of measuring and taking impressions of patients» jaws and teeth to determine the size and shape of dental prostheses by using dental articulators, recording devices, and other equipment

Worked as a medical assistant; responsible for keeping patients» medical and family history; responsible for handling laboratory equipments; helped physicians in examining and treating patients; handled all office administration; handling and answering external phone calls; responsible for scheduling meetings and appointments; looked after data entry tasks; maintained financial records and performed accounting tasks

From documenting patient conditions / progress and scheduling appointments to cleaning equipment and handling billing tasks, my background has prepared me to excel in this role.

Handle responsibilities of setting up the necessary equipment and machines for taking x-ray of patients

Vet Tech Assistants provide support to veterinarians by completing the following tasks: administering medication, preparing animals for surgery, cleaning and maintaining equipment, grooming patients, providing food and fresh drinking water, restraining and handling patients, and doing administrative work.

Tampa General Hospital, Florida, CA Pediatrics ICU RN, 2/2011 to Present • Observe patient behavior and symptoms and reporting directly to on - call physicians • Treat critical child patients with personal affection and comfort while supporting parents • Supervise life equipment and deal with IV administration fluids and other medications • Keep a check on supplies and reporting any type of malfunctioning immediately • Handle emergency cases and managing treatment referrals and records

FAMLY HEALTH CENTERS OF ALBANY, Albany, KY (1/2009 to 5/2010) Laboratory Intern • Ascertained that all needed equipment and supplies are available for use by phlebotomists • Assisted in maintaining supplies and equipment inventory and provided feedback in case anything is low in stock • Cleaned and sanitized surfaces to ensure an infection - free environment • Greeted patients and families and explained procedures that they might have to go through, in accordance to the doctors» orders • Handled data entry work such as patients» records punching and making changes to dynamic fields

PROFESSIONAL HIGHLIGHTS • Proficient in providing assistance to doctors and surgeons during regular medical and surgical operations • Well versed in communicating effectively with patients and their families regarding the disease care and precautions • Adept at administering IV medications and collecting blood and urine samples for laboratory analysis • Efficient in post surgery patient monitoring and progress charting • Familiar with infection control, hygiene and sanitation protocols associated with healthcare setting • Trained in medical equipment handling and instrument sterilization

• Demonstrated expertise in handling dental equipment, materials and instruments with precision and meticulousness • Special talent for assisting in planning, scheduling and coordinating dental plans according to each patients» specific dental needs • Adept at providing supportive periodontal therapies including locally administered antibiotics

Since you will be working with patients directly, you will also need to be well - versed in handling hospital equipment such as blood pressure monitors, sugar strips, and ECG machines.

His main duties consist of taking calls, handling appointments and bill work of patients, maintaining medical records, maintaining medical equipment etc..

Essential responsibilities listed on a Surgical Technician resume sample are preparing surgery equipment, replenishing supplies, preparing patients for surgery, positioning them on the operating table, monitoring vital signs, passing sterile items to surgeons, handling lab specimens, and cleaning the operating room.

Nurses have to handle medical equipment and they are a big part of patient care.

Essential duties listed on a Vascular Sonographer resume sample include preparing patients, answering to patient inquiries, handling diagnostic equipment, and providing patient care during exams.

• Exceptional ability to multitask by handling both medical and administrative duties • Committed to ensuring a smooth running medical facility • Strong knowledge of medical terminology and specialized vocabulary • Proficient in the use of medical record management programs • Typing speed: 90 words per minute without errors • Familiar with operation and maintenance of office equipment • Adept at using technology to perform daily work tasks • Patient - focused and team worker

The primary duties consist mainly of medical administrative duties like noting down appointments of patients, maintaining medical records, taking phone calls, handling billing work, keeping track of medical equipment and so on.

• Observes and follows required safety protocols, including handling and disposal of sharps, use of personal protective equipment, exposure to blood borne pathogens, and general safety of employees and patients.

Under the direction of the Director and House Supervisor, the Certified Nurse Aide is responsible for direct patient care, care within the nursing unit, handling of equipment and supplies, observing...

• To obtain a Patient Escort position with Ohio Health employing adeptness at transporting newly admitted patients to assigned rooms, delivering clinical records and admission forms to nursing units, and handling and maintaining patient transport equipment on a regularPatient Escort position with Ohio Health employing adeptness at transporting newly admitted patients to assigned rooms, delivering clinical records and admission forms to nursing units, and handling and maintaining patient transport equipment on a regularpatient transport equipment on a regular basis.

While working at Sacred Heart Hospital in Seattle, I gained valuable experience handling the treatment of patients, learning to keep meticulous records, and becoming proficient in the operation of medical equipment.

The primary responsibilities of an operating room nurse are assisting the hospital in pre-operative and post-operative care of the patients, maintenance and handling of surgical equipment's, assist surgeon in performing surgery, sterilization of surgical equipment's and soiled medical gowns, ensure standard of surgery are followed in the hospital at all times, supervise activities of subordinate nurses etc..

Surgical Intern Nova Health, Saugus, MA (1/2005 to 5/2006) • Prepared surgical rooms by ensuring that surgical beds, equipment and instruments are available • Handled sterilization procedures both pre and post-surgery • Assisted with patient positioning by taking specific instructions from surgeons • Maintained inventory of surgical supplies, instruments and equipment • Ascertained that surgical asepsis is maintained while handling sponges, sutures and needles

Care Manager • Communicate with patients to assess their individual needs and document findings • Consult with healthcare professionals to determine which health services need to be provided • Contact insurance companies to determine if patients» health plans cover prescribed treatment • Educate patients about general preventative and home care practices • Create and keep record of patients» records and ensure patient privacy constantly • Handle staff scheduling duties and ensure that all shifts are appropriately covered • Manage recruitment, selection, training and placement of healthcare staff • Liaise with medical and non-medical staff such as volunteers and social services • Gather data to ensure that budgets are properly adhered to • Procure supplies and equipment for the facility • Plan and implement strategic changes to improve patient service delivery • Handle facility communications along with clinical governance and audits

• Handle front desk tasks and schedule patient appointments on phone • Take vital signs of patients and prepare them for medical procedures • Assist medical specialists in carrying out medical and surgical procedures • Prepare procedure trays and sterilize all instruments and equipment timely • Prepare patients for medical procedures and explain the outline of the procedure to them • Escort patients to the examination room • Collect information related to case history and demographics to complete individual patient case files

• Hands - on experience in assisting practitioners and nurses in implementing plans of care for emergency care patients • Documented success in performing patient care procedures and treatments in sync with devised plans of care • Competent at observing patients and reporting their conditions to appropriate supervisors to ensure constant care and evaluation • Adept at handling non-invasive monitoring systems such as taking and recoding vitals, placing oxygen saturation equipment properly and observing cardiac monitors on a constant basis

Adept at operating equipment to provide life - saving medical treatment to patients, along with handling laboratory functions such as specimen collection and testing.

• Demonstrated expertise in monitoring patients» post-surgical vital signs to ensure their stability and wellbeing • Deep insight into operating equipment such as cardiac monitors and pulse oximeters and quickly diagnosing problems and responding promptly • Proficient in handling pain management by ensuring a thorough comprehension of pain medications and safe ways of administering them • Adept at handling patient - controlled analgesia pumps and IVs and epidural anesthesia to ensure patient comfort • Qualified to monitor patients for adverse reactions to anesthesia and pain management medications by employing deep insight into anesthesia and how it affects the human body • Hands - on experience in handling critical care procedures post-surgery to ensure increased patient safety and comfort • Proven ability to manage post-operative pain by administering pain medication and assisting patients recover from the effects of anesthesia • Competent at handling patients with post-operative nausea and vomiting by ensuring that steps are taken to ward off respiratory pneumonia and other life threatening conditions • Unmatched ability to assess patients» conditions in post-surgical environments and implement post-surgical treatment plans to ensure increased chances of patient recovery and comfort

Handling patient scheduling activities along with assisting chiropractors by setting up equipment is my feat.

Surgical Tech City Hospital, Saugus, MA (5/2016 to 6/2010) • Devised an equipment maintenance method which guaranteed 100 % sterilization of equipment during the process • Wrote a booklet on pre and post-surgical self - care techniques, used as an important part of patient education procedures • Prepared operative suites for surgeries by checking and gathering needed supplies and equipment • Positioned patients and handled surgical draping activities • Effectively provided self - care education to patients both pre and post surgeries • Recognized emergency situations and responded appropriately by providing CPR or notifying ER staff • Ascertained that inventory of surgical supplies and equipment is maintained properly • Educated patients and families about pre and post-surgical self - care procedures

This covers deep insight into preparing operating and procedure room slates, documenting surgeons» notes, coordinating patients» and support staff's availabilities, and handling procedure and equipment conflicts.

Handles tasks such as assisting with patient examinations, measuring and recording vital signs, maintaining supplies and equipment, providing patient instructions / information, and other assigned duties.

• Documented success in effectively preparing operating rooms prior to each case in accordance with the specific requirements of the surgery • Demonstrated ability to prepare surgical instruments and equipment for autoclaving by following OR protocols • Exceptionally well - versed in handling patient preparation duties by disinfecting surgical areas and providing them with procedural education

Surgical Tech Mayo Clinic, Saugus, MA (6/2010 to Present) • Saved a patient's life who had suffered a mid-surgery heart attack by providing her with immediate CPR • Suggested a series of novel disinfection procedures, decreasing chances of in - room infection by 88 % • Handle patient position duties according to instructions provided by surgeon • Pad points of pressure such as heels, knees, eyes and axillary regions • Discuss patient's temperature and other vitals with the anesthesia personnel to provide them with a heads on • Prepare surgery suites by checking and gathering supplies and equipment • Ascertain that all instruments are working properly before and after each surgical case • Facilitate effective transition between surgical procedures by providing logistical support • Assist in the maintenance and care of specimens and identify specimens and ensure correct labeling