Amy Gilman
Summary
A compassionate, organized and dependable CNA/Endoscope Technician known for high productivity, efficient completion of tasks with experience in both inpatient and outpatient settings. Specialize in instrument sterilization, patient preparation and endoscopic equipment maintenance. Skilled in endoscopic procedures, trouble shooting equipment and demonstrating excellent patient care, communication, teamwork and adaptability ensuring seamless collaboration with healthcare professionals to provide optimal patient care.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Endoscopy Technician
Gastro Health
Seattle, WA
09.2024 - Current
- Self-motivated with a strong sense of personal responsibility
- Works effectively in a fast-paced environment and is a team player
- Ability to learn quickly with hands on experience and can adapt to new situations as they arise
- Assisted RNs in procedure rooms, ensuring correct specimen collection techniques
- Provided proficient inpatient care during procedures and assisted with safe discharge within scope of practice
- Adheres to proper sterilization and disinfection in scope room
- Good computer skills for uploading/documenting patients’ information and or other task at hand
- Followed protocols to disinfect and sterilize endoscopic instruments and equipment
- Daily/weekly meetings with charge nurses/supervisors to keep up to date on guidelines and ensuring patients safety
Hearing Screen Technician
Valley Medical Center, Mednax
Renton, WA
05.2019 - Current
- Prepare and perform screening on newborns
- Educated parents on early identification of hearing loss to promote timely intervention
- Documented test results and patient information promptly to ensure accurate follow-up care
- Assisting with scheduling follow up appointments, for audiologist or other specialist for newborns
- Verifying insurance information with parents and guardians
- Reports to the RNs in a timely manner and or refers patients to the correct assistance
- Resolved issues independently while efficiently managing daily tasks to maintain workflow
- Proficient in computer skills for uploading/documenting for billing
Endoscopy Technician
Virgina Mason Franciscan Health
Tacoma, WA
12.2022 - 09.2024
- Traveled between three different outpatient hospitals.
- Assisted RNs in procedure rooms, collecting specimens for verification with physicians during and after procedures
- Performed routine maintenance on scopes, ensuring equipment inspection for damages
- Set up procedure rooms with necessary equipment, preparing for various physicians' schedules
- Efficient in verifying patient’s information before procedure and documenting information if necessary
- Communicates with RNs/physicians and other staff member for potential issues if arises
- Stocking/unboxing supplies weekly and checking for outdated
- Attend monthly meetings to be up to date on reprocessing scopes and maintaining excellent sterilization in scope room practice
- All other duties assigned
Endoscopy Technician
St Annes Hospital
Burien, WA
09.2020 - 12.2022
- Proficient in setting up in OR in a timely manner providing the necessary scopes are prepared for the procedure as assigned by charge nurses
- Set up procedure rooms and prepared proper equipment and supplies for the physicians
- Follows infection control per IFU requirements for various scopes used for both inpatient and outpatient settings
- Identified and resolved equipment issues, performing routine maintenance to ensure optimal functionality
- Collects and labels specimens during procedure and verifying information with physicians and RNs before sending to lab
- Communicated effectively with team members and staff to enhance patient care and address equipment concerns
- Conducted monthly inventory and assessed supplies and equipment for expiration
- Worked on calls every other week, including weekends and holidays.
- Assisted in ER and Front Desk, providing customer service support as needed
Education
License Nursing Assistant -
Renton Technical College
Renton, WA12.2017
Medical Office Assistant Certification -
Ashworth Community College
Norcross, GA03.2016
High School Diploma -
Renton Technical College
Renton, WA03.2016
Skills
- Endoscopy Procedures
- Endoscope maintenance
- Patient Care
- BLS
- Computer Skills
- Time management
- Multitasking
- Team collaboration
- Calm under pressure
References
Upon Request
Timeline
Endoscopy Technician
Gastro Health
09.2024 - Current
Endoscopy Technician
Virgina Mason Franciscan Health
12.2022 - 09.2024
Endoscopy Technician
St Annes Hospital
09.2020 - 12.2022
Hearing Screen Technician
Valley Medical Center, Mednax
05.2019 - Current
License Nursing Assistant -
Renton Technical College
Medical Office Assistant Certification -
Ashworth Community College
High School Diploma -
Renton Technical College