Arianna Reyna
Miami,FL
Summary
Certified Endoscopy Technician with significant experience in assisting gastroenterologists during endoscopic procedures. Proficient in sterilizing equipment, preparing patients for procedures, and maintaining patient comfort and safety. Strengths include strong knowledge of medical terminology, superior hand-eye coordination skills, and ability to work well in high-pressure situations. Demonstrated impact by contributing to improved patient outcomes through vigilance and adherence to all safety protocols.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Endoscopy Technician
Rivas Digestive Center
Hollywood, FL
02.2020 - Current
- Complied with applicable laws, regulations, standards and guidelines relating to the practice of Endoscopy Technician.
- Participated in quality assurance activities related to endoscope reprocessing techniques.
- Assisted in the training of new staff members on proper operation of endoscopic equipment.
- Conducted regular inventory checks of supplies needed for endoscopic suite operations.
- Performed patient care duties including monitoring vital signs.
- Monitored patients during and after procedures to ensure safety and comfort.
- Reported any malfunctions or problems with equipment to appropriate personnel for repair or replacement.
- Maintained endoscopy equipment, including cleaning, sterilizing and troubleshooting.
- Calibrated video monitors prior to each procedure as required by departmental policy.
- Prepared rooms for endoscopic procedures according to established protocols.
- Operated specialized imaging systems such as CCD cameras during examinations.
- Ordered supplies necessary for endoscopic procedures according to established protocol.
- Maintained accurate logs documenting maintenance performed on scopes and other equipment used in the Endoscopy Suite.
- Ensured that all instruments used during endoscopic procedures were functioning properly before use.
- Performed maintenance on scopes following manufacturer's recommended schedules.
- Recorded patients' medical history and other relevant information in the electronic health record system.
- Assisted physicians with endoscopic procedures such as esophagogastroduodenoscopies, colonoscopies, sigmoidoscopies, enteroscopies and biopsies.
- Demonstrated knowledge of sterile technique principles when preparing patients for procedures.
- Communicated effectively with nursing staff concerning patient needs throughout procedure processes.
- Provided post-procedure patient education regarding diet, medication and follow-up instructions.
- Ordered supplies efficiently to maintain stock within desired levels and meet expected patient loads.
- Transported and helped patients prior to and following procedures.
- Use aseptic techniques to sterilize endoscopes, forceps, snares and other endoscopic tools and equipment.
- Obtained informed consents and recorded drug allergies before administering pre-procedure medications.
- Review procedure requirements to select and set up appropriate equipment and supplies.
- Set-up and tore down procedure rooms in preparation for upcoming operations.
- Prepared collected specimens for cytological, microbiological and pathological analysis.
- Cared for patients undergoing endoscopy procedures and transitioned from pre- to post-procedure care.
- Sterilized and distributed endoscopic instrumentation and equipment.
- Followed nurses' instructions and physicians' orders when administering oral and injected medications.
- Ran diagnostic tests and biologic quality assurance tests on endoscopic machines.
- Monitored patients' vital signs with use of blood pressure cuffs, pulse oximeters and cardiac monitoring electrodes.
- Assisted with transportation of scopes for repair and maintenance.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Carleen Health Institute of South Florida
Plantation, FL10-2021
Skills
- Advanced manual dexterity
- Maintaining quality assurance standards
- Aseptic Techniques
- Scope calibration
- Patient records administration
- Manual Dexterity
- Infection control standards
- Educating patients
- HIPAA
- Maintaining endoscopic equipment
- Room preparation
- Records Management
- File and records maintenance
- Specimen Collection
- Specimen Preparation
- Patient Care
- Sterilization techniques
- Quality Assurance
- Patient Positioning
- Direct Patient Care
- Procedure Assistance
- Transporting patients
- Certified in CPR
- Equipment Maintenance
Certification
- BLS
Languages
English
Professional
Spanish
Professional
Timeline
Endoscopy Technician
Rivas Digestive Center
02.2020 - Current
Associate of Science - Nursing
Carleen Health Institute of South Florida
- BLS
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