Sarah A. Schuchert
West Mifflin
Summary
Compassionate patient care technician with experience in ambulatory surgery, acute care, home health, and private caregiving.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Patient Care Technician (Pre-op)
UPMC West Mifflin Ambulatory Surgical Services
West Mifflin
01.2025 - Current
- Manage patient intake, including taking and charting vital signs, medical history, and appropriate intake questions; perform diagnostic tests such as urinalysis, blood glucose, and EKGs as ordered; secure patient belongings while they undergo procedures; apply heart monitors and ensure accurate tracking of vitals; prepare patient bays according to specific procedures ensuring readiness for the next patient; communicating critical patient information to nursing staff to ensure seamless care and coordination. assisting nursing staff in post-anesthesia care with monitoring patient vitals and reporting any changes in patient care promptly, positioning patients, removing IV catheters, assisting patients with dressing, discharge and patient transport.
Patient Care Technician
UPMC
Pittsburgh
07.2019 - 02.2021
- Acquired, charted, and monitored patient health values like blood glucose, blood pressure, intake/output, weight, and vital signs; bathed and dressed patients; collected specimens; disposed of soiled linens; performed simple dressings; removed IV catheters; reported to other medical staff, patients, and/or patients’ families while honoring HIPAA; and scanned bladders pursuant to straight catheterizations.
Toddler Teacher
Tutor Time
Bethel Park
07.2018 - 03.2019
- Coordinated the activities/education of students; charted and reported on student incidents, as well as educational and life milestones; monitored for and resolved conflict and safety issues; and Prepared and distributed meals.
Independent Sales Consultant
LuLaRoe
Corona
10.2016 - 12.2017
- Acted as sole point of customer service, advertised my business via multiple platforms, performed inventory management and quality control; and processed and shipped orders.
Home Health Aide (For twin, pre-teen, autistic children)
eKidzCare
Sewickley
03.2015 - 12.2015
- Acted as cohort/intermediary with behavioral therapist and the therapeutic staff, assisted with personal hygiene, counseled and resolved conflicts, engaged children in sensory stimulation, executed a care plan, performed light housework, prepared meals, and remediated safety issues.
Caregiver/Personal Assistant
Marie E. Steiner
West Mifflin
08.2009 - 01.2015
- Assisted with personal hygiene, transported to medical appointments and acted as an intermediary with medical staff, distributed medication, performed housework, prepared meals, and ran errands.
Student Nurse
UPMC
Pittsburgh
08.2013 - 03.2014
- Assessed patients and charted vitals, assisted patients with personal hygiene, assisted with medical dressings and wound care, distributed medications, documented daily intake/output, researched patient drug information, worked with other student nurses to learn and apply skills during clinical sessions.
Education
Associates - Liberal Arts and Sciences
Community College of Allegheny County
West Mifflin, PA05-2015
Skills
- Pre-operative patient preparation
- Post-anesthesia care support
- Patient assessment
- Vital sign monitoring
- Diagnostic testing
- Documentation
- Multi-disciplinary team collaboration
Timeline
Patient Care Technician (Pre-op)
UPMC West Mifflin Ambulatory Surgical Services
01.2025 - Current
Patient Care Technician
UPMC
07.2019 - 02.2021
Toddler Teacher
Tutor Time
07.2018 - 03.2019
Independent Sales Consultant
LuLaRoe
10.2016 - 12.2017
Home Health Aide (For twin, pre-teen, autistic children)
eKidzCare
03.2015 - 12.2015
Student Nurse
UPMC
08.2013 - 03.2014
Caregiver/Personal Assistant
Marie E. Steiner
08.2009 - 01.2015
Associates - Liberal Arts and Sciences
Community College of Allegheny County