Andrea Owens
Pompano Beach,FL
Summary
Knowledgeable professional excited to take next career step in rewarding Endoscopic Technician role. Offering many years' hands-on experience in healthcare with a strong background in basic patient care. Skilled in quickly building rapport with patients to ensure optimal satisfaction and service delivery.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Endoscopy Technician
Minimally Invasive Surgery Center
Delray Beach, Florida
01.2025 - 05.2025
- Conducted regular inventory checks of supplies needed for endoscopic suite operations.
- Assisted Dr. with materials he or she needed during the procedure
- Reported any malfunctions or problems with equipment to appropriate personnel for repair or replacement.
- Prepared and collected specimens
Endoscopy Technician
Surgery Center of Fortlauderdale
Lauderdale Lakes, Florida
06.2023 - 12.2024
- Communicated effectively with nursing staff concerning patient needs throughout procedure processes.
- Sterilized and distributed endoscopic instrumentation and equipment.
- Followed nurses' instructions and physicians' orders.
- Positioned patients using understanding of anatomy and procedures.
Surgical Technologist
Baptist Health Medical Center Kendall
Kendall, Florida
10.2018 - 01.2019
- Communicated effectively with surgeons, nurses, and anesthesiologists while performing duties in the OR environment.
- Ensured all necessary equipment was available for each procedure.
- Received specimens from pathology laboratory for examination by surgeon during operation.
Surgical Technologist
Boca Out Patient Surgery Center
Boca Raton, Florida
03.2016 - 01.2017
- Assisted in the application of wound dressings, casts, and other medical devices.
- Provided assistance to surgeons during operations by passing instruments and other supplies.
- Communicated effectively with surgeons, nurses, anesthesiologists, and scrub techs while performing duties in the OR environment.
- Verified correct identification of patient prior to any operation or procedure.
Surgical Technologist
Broward General Medical Center Coral Springs
Coral Springs, Florida
07.2013 - 04.2016
- Organized and maintained unobstructed operative fields to foster immediate access to retractors and suctioning and irrigation equipment.
- Set up equipment, tools, and supplies for procedures and organize instruments as directed in surgeons' preference cards.
- Assisted surgeon by passing instruments and sterile supplies throughout operation.
- Used retractors, sponges and suctioning and irrigating equipment to create unobstructed operating fields.
Surgical Technologist
Memorial Regional Medical Center
Hollywood, Florida
07.2015 - 01.2016
- Assisted in positioning patients on operating table and covered them with sterile drapes.
- Observed aseptic technique and infection control protocols at all times.
- Kept inventory of supplies and ordered new items as needed.
- Organized operating room by setting up surgical trays with instruments according to surgeon preference.
Surgical Technologist
Aventura Hospital & Medical Center
Aventura, Florida
02.2012 - 02.2014
- Assisted in the application of wound dressings, casts, and other medical devices.
- Performed pre-operative skin preparation on patients prior to surgery.
- Provided assistance to surgeons during operations by passing instruments and other supplies.
- Cleansed and disinfected operating rooms after procedures were completed.
Education
Graduate Certificate - Surgical Technology
Sheridan Technical College
Hollywood, FL06-2010
Skills
- Patient positioning
- Team collaboration
- Effective communication
- Specimen collection
- Equipment sterilization
- Endoscopic procedures
Timeline
Endoscopy Technician
Minimally Invasive Surgery Center
01.2025 - 05.2025
Endoscopy Technician
Surgery Center of Fortlauderdale
06.2023 - 12.2024
Surgical Technologist
Baptist Health Medical Center Kendall
10.2018 - 01.2019
Surgical Technologist
Boca Out Patient Surgery Center
03.2016 - 01.2017
Surgical Technologist
Memorial Regional Medical Center
07.2015 - 01.2016
Surgical Technologist
Broward General Medical Center Coral Springs
07.2013 - 04.2016
Surgical Technologist
Aventura Hospital & Medical Center
02.2012 - 02.2014
Graduate Certificate - Surgical Technology
Sheridan Technical College