Anthony Benjamin
Healthcare - (Cell) 3012571629
3406 63rd Avenue Cheverly ,MD
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Endoscopy Technician
White Oak Medical Center
08.2019 - Current
- Advanced skillset through participation in specialized trainings on various types of endoscopic equipment, broadening capabilities as a technician.
- Set up endoscopy suites with equipment and supplies needed for procedures.
- Collaborated with physicians and nurses to develop individualized patient care plans focused on maximizing comfort and minimizing anxiety levels.
- Improved patient comfort during endoscopic procedures by providing attentive care and maintaining a calming environment.
Endoscopy Technician
Holycross Hospital
08.2012 - 06.2019
- Advanced skillset through participation in specialized trainings on various types of endoscopic equipment, broadening capabilities as a technician.
- Set up endoscopy suites with equipment and supplies needed for procedures.
- Collaborated with physicians and nurses to develop individualized patient care plans focused on maximizing comfort and minimizing anxiety levels.
- Improved patient comfort during endoscopic procedures by providing attentive care and maintaining a calming environment.
- Assisted physicians and nursing staff with various tasks and responsibilities during procedures.
- Assisted in the collection of diagnostic specimens during endoscopic procedures, ensuring proper labeling and handling for accurate laboratory analysis.
- Reduced risk of infection through meticulous cleaning, disinfection, and maintenance of endoscopes and accessories.
- Ensured timely completion of endoscopic procedures by effectively assisting physicians with scope insertions, biopsies, and polypectomies.
- Supported physicians and nursing staff during procedures.
- Assisted medical staff by preparing patients for procedures.
- Assisted doctors, nurses and support staff by preparing for patient procedures.
- Maintained all safety protocols and processes when cleaning, disinfecting and sterilizing endoscopes and related equipment.
- Handled transfers of scopes to various departments for maintenance and routine repairs.
- Verified proper stocking and readiness of day surgery and operating rooms by ordering equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
- Prepared patients for procedures by measuring vital statistics and applying necessary monitoring equipment.
- Assisted with transportation of scopes for repairs and maintenance.
- Ambulated and assisted patients before and after procedures.
- Handled setup and maintenance of patient charts, recording all information while maintaining confidentiality.
- Enhanced efficiency in the endoscopy suite by diligently preparing rooms and equipment for procedures.
Endo technician/Patient Transporter
Providence Hospital and Medical Center
northeast dc
05.2002 - 03.2011
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
Education
Associates In Mass Communications - Communications
02.2011
Diploma - N/A
05.2001
Skills
- Flexible Endoscope Use
- Patient preparation
- Measuring vital signs
- Biopsy Handling
- High-Level Disinfection
- Endoscopic Procedures
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Care
- Infection control standards
- Sterilization techniques
- HIPAA
- Patient Positioning
- Specimen Collection
- Anatomy knowledge
- Medication Administration
- Transporting patients
- Room preparation
- File and records maintenance
- Aseptic Techniques
- Quality Assurance
- Procedure Assistance
- Equipment Maintenance
- Instrument care
- Endoscope Reprocessing
- Safety checking
- Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers (BLS)
- Procedure Support
Accomplishments
ERCP and advanced procedure training
Endo pro & Provation training
Patient special positioning training
Timeline
Endoscopy Technician - White Oak Medical Center
08.2019 - Current
Endoscopy Technician - Holycross Hospital
08.2012 - 06.2019
Endo technician/Patient Transporter - Providence Hospital and Medical Center
05.2002 - 03.2011
Prince George’s Community College - Associates In Mass Communications, Communications
Northwestern High School - Diploma , N/A
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