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Overview
Work History
Education
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Accomplishments
Certification
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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
Online
09-2024

Advanced Tech

SGNA-Tech Program-Advanced
Online
01-2024

Advanced

Olympus Scope Knowledge And Repair
Online
03-2022

High School Diploma -

DeForest High School
Deforest Wisconsin
05.1994

Some College (No Degree) - Nursing

Madison College
Madison, WI

CNA Certificate -

Madison College
Madison, WI

Skills

  • 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
Amy Olson