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Crystal Wendell A.

Crystal Wendell A.

$23.00 / hr

Seattle, WA

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About Crystal Wendell

* Experienced leader for special projects such as yield study, process improvements and culture reduction. * More than 6+ years of healthcare experience in different roles and various healthcare settings. * Certified Tissue Bank Specialist by American Association of Tissue Banks * Certified Quality Process Analyst by American Society of Quality * Certified Emergency Medical Technician by National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians * Advanced GI Technical Specialist by Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates * Registered Medical Interpreter by Washington State Department of Social and Health Services

Caregiving Services & Expertise

Services

  • Companionship

Job Interests

  • Full Time
  • Part Time

Caregivers that work non-full-time jobs or irregular shifts can negotiate extra compensation in addition to their standard hourly wage.

Skills & Expertise

  • ALS
  • Arthritis
  • Cardiovascular Disorders
  • COPD
  • Diabetes
  • Gastrointestinal Disorders
  • HIV/AIDS
  • Post Surgery Recovery
  • Vision and Eye Disorders
  • Senior Care
  • Elder Care
  • Home Care

Languages

  • English
  • Tagalog
  • Spanish

Experience & Education

Seattle Central Community College

Jan 2016 - Present
Seattle, WA
Jan 2016 - Present

Inland Northwest Health Services

Jan 2018 - Present
Spokane, WA
Jan 2018 - Present

Seattle Vocational Institute

Jan 2012 - Present
Seattle, WA
Jan 2012 - Present

Tissue Bank Specialist / Process Analyst / Trainer

Apr 2016 - Present
LifeNet Health
Perform Musculoskeletal, Cardiovascular and Vivigen processes in Northwest. * Provides effective technical training for cellular allograft (Vivigen I and Vivigen Formable) processing personnel. * Produce vascular allografts from saphenous veins and train newly hired personnel. * Process musculoskeletal tissues and produce fresh osteochondral and cryopreserved osteoarticular grafts. Specializes in disarticulating knee joint to expose femoral condyles and meniscus. * Initiate NCI (Non-Conformance Investigations) related to tissue recovery and packaging issues. * Assist in development and implementation of CAPA (Corrective Action and Preventive Action). * Review and TECO (Technically Complete) Vivigen charts within 72 hours of processing event completion * Assist in creating, reviewing, and revising control documents and procedures specific to LifeNet Health Northwest * Formulate training plans, develop study guides for new personnel.
Apr 2016 - Present

Medical Interpreter

Feb 2012 - Present
Independent Contractor
Accurately and thoroughly document medical visits and procedures as they are being performed by the physician, including but not limited to: * Patient medical history and physical exam. * Procedures and treatments performed by healthcare professionals, including nurses and physician assistants. * Patient education and explanations of risks and benefits. * Physician-dictated diagnoses, prescriptions and instructions for patient or family members for self-care and follow-up
Feb 2012 - Present

Ophthalmic Technician

Oct 2015 - Apr 2016
Vitreoretinal Associates of Washington
* Assist the physician during diagnostic and minor surgical procedures, including instrumentation, sterile preparations and documentation. * Interview and assess 15 to 20 patients daily and document their ocular and medical history. * Perform a variety of routine tests using ophthalmic instruments that provide diagnostic information, including but not limited to, intraocular pressures, confrontation visual fields, basic eye motility and pupillary reaction.
Oct 2015 - Apr 2016

Endoscopy Technician/ Advance GI Tech Specialist

Feb 2015 - Apr 2016
Puget Sound Gastroenterology
* Assist physicians and nurses with endoscopic procedures such as Colonoscopy, Upper Endoscopy, Flexible Sigmoidoscopy, Esophageal Manometry, Esophageal Dilation, Endoscopic Ultrasound, Liver Biopsy, Esophageal pH Testing, Capsule Endoscopy. * Sterilize and prepare GI scopes and other GI instruments. * Provide assistance in the collection and submission of laboratory specimens.
Feb 2015 - Apr 2016

Dispensary Technician

Feb 2015 - Oct 2015
Evergreen Treatment Services
* Collect specimen (saliva, urine or blood) for drug screening or laboratory analysis. * Perform specimen inventory and maintenance activities as required by urine retention guidelines. * Receive laboratory results and create report for the medical providers and counselors. * Assist dispensary staff in providing medication assisted treatment (Methadone and Buprenorphine) for opioid dependence to more than 2,200 patients.
Feb 2015 - Oct 2015
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