Amy Olson
Rio,WI
Summary
Knowledgeable Endoscopy Technician with success in assisting with procedures like stent placement, biopsies, balloon dilations and fine needle aspirations, ERCP, EUS, Bravo, HALO, spyglass, food Impactions and GI Bleeds. Talented in fostering rapport with patients and driving team collaboration in high-stress environments. Prepared to bring 16 year background and clinical knowledge. A quick learner with strong attention to detail and a thorough work ethic. Detail-oriented, hardworking technician easily learns new techniques, equipment and software.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Advanced Endo Technician-Travel
Froedtert Hospital
Milwaukee, WI
04.2024 - Current
- Managed quality control and maintained high level of customer satisfaction.
- Prepared rooms for endoscopic procedures according to established protocols.
- Communicated effectively with nursing staff concerning patient needs throughout procedure processes.
- Set-up and tore down procedure rooms in preparation for upcoming operations.
Travel Endo Tech
SacredHeart Hospital
Eau Claire, WI
11.2023 - 02.2024
- Assisted physicians with endoscopic procedures, such as esophagogastroduodenoscopies, colonoscopies, sigmoidoscopies, enteroscopies, and biopsies.
- Prepared rooms for endoscopic procedures according to established protocols.
- Assisted in the training of new staff members on proper operation of endoscopic equipment.
Advanced Therapeutic Technician/Traveler
ThedaCare Regional Medical Center
Appleton, WI
07.2023 - 11.2023
- Assisted in the training of new staff members on proper operation of endoscopic equipment.
- Maintained accurate logs documenting maintenance performed on scopes and other equipment used in the Endoscopy Suite.
- Maintained records of repairs, calibrations, and tests performed on equipment.
Travel Endo Tech
Gundersen Health System
La Crosse, WI
08.2022 - 08.2023
- Set-up and tore down procedure rooms in preparation for upcoming operations.
- Positioned patients using understanding of anatomy and procedures.
- Prepared collected specimens for cytological, microbiological and pathological analysis.
- Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
Advanced Therapeutic Technician
Unity Point Health-Meriter UWHC
Madison, WI
06.2008 - 05.2022
- Provide assistance to physicians in performing double balloon enteroscopy, endoscopic ultrasounds, endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP), esophageal dilations, foreign body removals, and other endoscopic procedures.
- Prepared collected specimens for cytological, microbiological and pathological analysis.
- Measured vital statistics and applied monitoring equipment to prepare patients for procedures.
- Juggled multiple projects and tasks to ensure high quality and timely delivery.
- Performed patient care duties including monitoring vital signs and administering medications.
- Ensured that all instruments used during endoscopic procedures were functioning properly before use.
- Performed maintenance on scopes following manufacturer's recommended schedules.
- Conducted regular inventory checks of supplies needed for endoscopic suite operations.
- Transported and helped patients prior to and following procedures.
Telemetry Monitor Technician/CNA/HUC
Unity Point Health-Meriter
Madison, WI
02.2007 - 06.2008
- Analyzed cardiac rhythms and reported results to nursing staff or physicians.
- Supported department document improvement and assisted with implementation.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
Medical Receptionist
UW Health
Madison, WI
01.2000 - 01.2007
- Scheduled and followed up on patient appointments, collected and processed patient payments and maintained patient files.
- Protected patients by observing strict HIPAA guidelines.
- Handled correspondence, managed files and performed other clerical duties for office staff.
Education
SGNA- Advanced Prgram
Online09-2024
Advanced Tech
SGNA-Tech Program-Advanced
Online01-2024
Advanced
Olympus Scope Knowledge And Repair
Online03-2022
High School Diploma -
DeForest High School
Deforest Wisconsin05.1994
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing
Madison College
Madison, WICNA Certificate -
Madison College
Madison, WISkills
- Certified in BLS
- Maintaining endoscopic equipment
- Specimen preparation
- Colonoscopy and panendoscopy procedures
- Aseptic techniques
- Flexible Schedule
Accomplishments
- Revamped existing set up procedures to streamline endoscopy turnaround times.
- Completed continuing education in Reprocessing, ERCP, and Scope usage.
Certification
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
- Current BLS certification
Timeline
Advanced Endo Technician-Travel
Froedtert Hospital
04.2024 - Current
Travel Endo Tech
SacredHeart Hospital
11.2023 - 02.2024
Advanced Therapeutic Technician/Traveler
ThedaCare Regional Medical Center
07.2023 - 11.2023
Travel Endo Tech
Gundersen Health System
08.2022 - 08.2023
Advanced Therapeutic Technician
Unity Point Health-Meriter UWHC
06.2008 - 05.2022
Telemetry Monitor Technician/CNA/HUC
Unity Point Health-Meriter
02.2007 - 06.2008
Medical Receptionist
UW Health
01.2000 - 01.2007
Advanced Tech
SGNA-Tech Program-Advanced
High School Diploma -
DeForest High School
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing
Madison College
CNA Certificate -
Madison College
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
- Current BLS certification
SGNA- Advanced Prgram
Advanced
Olympus Scope Knowledge And Repair
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