Physician Assistant

• Jan 2023 - Present

Physician Assistant

• Jun 2020 - Jan 2023

• Performs comprehensive History and Physical exams • Writes treatment plans • Performs, orders, and interprets diagnostic tests • Manages wide range of Orthopaedic patients to include: General Orthopaedics, Joint Reconstruction, Sports Medicine, Hand/Upper Extremity, and Orthopaedic Oncology • Sees consult, follow-up, preoperative and postoperative patients • Provides patient education on condition, treatment, preoperative, operative, and postoperative course •… Show more • Performs comprehensive History and Physical exams • Writes treatment plans • Performs, orders, and interprets diagnostic tests • Manages wide range of Orthopaedic patients to include: General Orthopaedics, Joint Reconstruction, Sports Medicine, Hand/Upper Extremity, and Orthopaedic Oncology • Sees consult, follow-up, preoperative and postoperative patients • Provides patient education on condition, treatment, preoperative, operative, and postoperative course • Performs array of in-office procedures to include intraarticular corticosteroid joint injections, viscosupplementation knee joint injections, soft tissue injections, tendon sheath injections and joint aspirations • First/second assistant in surgical cases including wound closure • Provides education to residents of the University of Pennsylvania Orthopaedic Residency Program, Temple Podiatry residents, Emergency Medicine PA residents, and various MD/PA students • Writes prescriptions • Applies splints and casts • Treats musculoskeletal pain disorders though various modalities to include nonpharmacological, physical therapy, occupational therapy, pharmacological, and referral to PM&R Show less • Performs comprehensive History and Physical exams • Writes treatment plans • Performs, orders, and interprets diagnostic tests • Manages wide range of Orthopaedic patients to include: General Orthopaedics, Joint Reconstruction, Sports Medicine, Hand/Upper Extremity, and Orthopaedic Oncology • Sees consult, follow-up, preoperative and postoperative patients • Provides patient education on condition, treatment, preoperative, operative, and postoperative course •… Show more • Performs comprehensive History and Physical exams • Writes treatment plans • Performs, orders, and interprets diagnostic tests • Manages wide range of Orthopaedic patients to include: General Orthopaedics, Joint Reconstruction, Sports Medicine, Hand/Upper Extremity, and Orthopaedic Oncology • Sees consult, follow-up, preoperative and postoperative patients • Provides patient education on condition, treatment, preoperative, operative, and postoperative course • Performs array of in-office procedures to include intraarticular corticosteroid joint injections, viscosupplementation knee joint injections, soft tissue injections, tendon sheath injections and joint aspirations • First/second assistant in surgical cases including wound closure • Provides education to residents of the University of Pennsylvania Orthopaedic Residency Program, Temple Podiatry residents, Emergency Medicine PA residents, and various MD/PA students • Writes prescriptions • Applies splints and casts • Treats musculoskeletal pain disorders though various modalities to include nonpharmacological, physical therapy, occupational therapy, pharmacological, and referral to PM&R Show less

Physician Assistant Student

• Aug 2017 - Dec 2019

Medical Technician

• Aug 2012 - Aug 2017

• Performed phlebotomy duties and explained the details of the procedure to the patient. • Trained new personnel (employees, nursing students) and current employees in all aspects of the phlebotomy procedure. • Processed and received specimens, evaluated specimens submitted to determine suitability for analysis. • Performed phlebotomy procedures on both inpatients and outpatients. • Maintained phlebotomy records in the appropriate manner and filed accordingly. • Operated various… Show more • Performed phlebotomy duties and explained the details of the procedure to the patient. • Trained new personnel (employees, nursing students) and current employees in all aspects of the phlebotomy procedure. • Processed and received specimens, evaluated specimens submitted to determine suitability for analysis. • Performed phlebotomy procedures on both inpatients and outpatients. • Maintained phlebotomy records in the appropriate manner and filed accordingly. • Operated various computer systems to include VISTA. • Processed specimens from other VA facilities and Community Based Outpatient Clinics. • Inspected all specimens for integrity and suitability for testing. Show less • Performed phlebotomy duties and explained the details of the procedure to the patient. • Trained new personnel (employees, nursing students) and current employees in all aspects of the phlebotomy procedure. • Processed and received specimens, evaluated specimens submitted to determine suitability for analysis. • Performed phlebotomy procedures on both inpatients and outpatients. • Maintained phlebotomy records in the appropriate manner and filed accordingly. • Operated various… Show more • Performed phlebotomy duties and explained the details of the procedure to the patient. • Trained new personnel (employees, nursing students) and current employees in all aspects of the phlebotomy procedure. • Processed and received specimens, evaluated specimens submitted to determine suitability for analysis. • Performed phlebotomy procedures on both inpatients and outpatients. • Maintained phlebotomy records in the appropriate manner and filed accordingly. • Operated various computer systems to include VISTA. • Processed specimens from other VA facilities and Community Based Outpatient Clinics. • Inspected all specimens for integrity and suitability for testing. Show less

Medical Laboratory Technician

• Feb 2011 - Jul 2012

• Calibrated and performed preventive maintenance on instruments in hematology, coagulation, urinalysis, chemistry, and microbiology • Identified and troubleshot instrument malfunctions taking appropriate action to solve problems. • Performed daily quality control procedures on equipment and reagents maintaining proper records. • Processed and received specimens, evaluated specimens submitted to determine suitability for analysis. • Prepared and stored specimens for shipment to… Show more • Calibrated and performed preventive maintenance on instruments in hematology, coagulation, urinalysis, chemistry, and microbiology • Identified and troubleshot instrument malfunctions taking appropriate action to solve problems. • Performed daily quality control procedures on equipment and reagents maintaining proper records. • Processed and received specimens, evaluated specimens submitted to determine suitability for analysis. • Prepared and stored specimens for shipment to Quest Diagnostics. • Set up testing using manual or automated techniques on clinical samples. • Obtained and analyzed test data and verified results. Prepared laboratory reports and reported results in timely manner. • Entered referral test results into CHCS/ALTHA from Quest Diagnostics • Maintained laboratory equipment and supplies. • Lead technician of five technicians.

Medical Laboratory Technician

• Jul 2007 - Feb 2011

• Performed personal interviews and surveys to obtain medical histories and visual inspections of blood donors. • Took vital signs and checked hemoglobin levels to ensure that prospective donors are eligible to donate blood products. • Performed phlebotomy duties and explained the details of the procedure to the donor. • Assisted in apheresis procedures. • Prepared and packaged specimens in accordance with all shipping rules and regulations. • Shipped, packed, and referred… Show more • Performed personal interviews and surveys to obtain medical histories and visual inspections of blood donors. • Took vital signs and checked hemoglobin levels to ensure that prospective donors are eligible to donate blood products. • Performed phlebotomy duties and explained the details of the procedure to the donor. • Assisted in apheresis procedures. • Prepared and packaged specimens in accordance with all shipping rules and regulations. • Shipped, packed, and referred specimens to outside laboratories for testing. • Shipped hazardous and biological materials. • Led the donor processing team. • Processed donor units and prepared samples to be sent to testing laboratory. • Manufactured packed red blood cells, platelets, fresh frozen plasma, and recovered plasma in accordance with standard operating procedures. • Trained new personnel (civilian, active duty military, reserve military, and student personnel) in all the aspects of blood donor operations. • Purchased, inventoried, and distributed various lab supplies required for testing. • Assisted in the collection of statistical and donor data to ensure accreditation criteria are met. • Operated various computers and computer systems to include Defense Blood Standard System.