Bethzaida Mercado-Nkem
Endoscopy Technician III
Bolingbrook,IL
Summary
Knowledgeable as an Endoscopy Technician excited to take next career step in rewarding Endoscopic Technician role. Offering 12 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
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Endoscopy Technician III
Humanedge Allied Health
05.2023 - Current
- Currently in assignment in Valhalla NY at Weschester Medical Center.
- Assted Gastroenterologist with 5 to 6 advanced ERCP procedures daily.
- Positioned patients using understanding of anatomy and procedures for ERCP, Colonoscopy and Endoscopy.
- Prepare collected specimens between 5 to 10 formalin jars per case for cytological, microbiological and pathological analysis from FNA.
- Assisted physicians and nursing staff with various tasks and responsibilities during 50 to 60 daily procedures.
Endo Technician III
Voca the spirit of work
10.2022 - 05.2023
- Assigned in Germantown, MD at Holy Cross Hospital.
- Review procedure requirements to select and set up appropriate equipment and supplies according to physician preferences.
- Use aseptic techniques to sterilize 20-30 daily scopes.
- Prepared collected specimens for cytological, microbiological and pathological analysis for surgeons In OR.
- Set-up and break down of procedure rooms of 30-40 cases daily within 7 minute turn around.
Biomedical Technician
Rush
08.2019 - 10.2022
- Cleaning and distributed between 300 to 500 pieces of equipment daily though out hospital setting.
- Administered preventive maintenance on 700 assigned medical equipment schedule for maintenance..
- Followed privacy regulations and safety protocols.
- Installed 100 components of medical equipment after comprehensive inspection, calibration and testing.
Endo Technician II
West Suburban Medical Center
01.2016 - 10.2022
- Assisted Gastroenterologist with 20 to 30 daily Colonoscopy and Endoscopy procedures.
- Measured vital statistics and applied monitoring equipment to 50 patients weekly preparation for procedures.
- Transported and helped patients prior to and following procedures.
- Ran diagnostic tests and biologic quality assurance tests daily on endoscopic machines.
- Positioned patients using understanding of anatomy and procedures.
Clinical
Saneso
07.2018 - 08.2019
- Demonstration of new Endo Scopes in 300 Endoscopy and hospital settings within the central time zone.
- Managed smooth and effective communication among Directors and physician for purchase of new equipment.
- Sold 30 Scope packages withing 6 months of demonstrations of medical products to new and existing customers.
- Generated gross revenue of million dollars between devices and software.
Advanced Endoscopy Technician
Edward Elmhurst hospital
06.2017 - 07.2018
- Ordered supplies from multiple venders for procedures.
- Maintained all safety protocols and processes when cleaning, disinfecting and sterilizing 60 -100 daily endoscopes and related equipment.
- Assisted with transportation of 5 -10 scopes weekly for repair and maintenance.
- Prepared collected specimens for cytological, microbiological and pathological analysis.
Endoscopy Technician II
Tech, The University of Chicago Medical Center
05.2015 - 06.2017
- Asst Gastroenterologist and Pulmonary physicians with Bronc, Colonoscopy, Endoscopy and double balloon.
- Consistently rotated between different department on daily basis.
- Sterilized and distributed 100 different endoscopic instrumentation and equipment.
- Followed nurses' instructions and physicians' orders when administering contras and Lidocaine for procedure.
Endoscopy Technician
Northshore University Healthcare
01.2007 - 01.2016
- Asst 5 Gastroenterologist weekly with 10 to 12 daily colonoscopy and endoscopy procedures.
- Daily disinfection of 50 to 60 endo scopes.
- Maintained and sent scopes out for repair according to manufactures suggestions.
- Ordered supplies and equipment for Endoscopy suite.
- Trained staff and organized in service with different manufactures.
Education
Bachelor of Science - B.A.Healthcare management
Phoenix University
Phoenix, AZ08.2025
Associate of Science - Nursing Science
Malcome X College
Chicago, IL08.2015
Skills
- Maintaining Quality Assurance Standards
- Certified in BLS
- Specimen Preparation and Documentation
- Certified SGNA
- Training & Development of Staff
- Certified reprocessing of Scopes and equipment
Additional Information
- Bethzaida MercadoAllied Health Professional, Endoscopy TechnicianFind me on Vivian.com
Timeline
Endoscopy Technician III
Humanedge Allied Health
05.2023 - Current
Endo Technician III
Voca the spirit of work
10.2022 - 05.2023
Biomedical Technician
Rush
08.2019 - 10.2022
Clinical
Saneso
07.2018 - 08.2019
Advanced Endoscopy Technician
Edward Elmhurst hospital
06.2017 - 07.2018
Endo Technician II
West Suburban Medical Center
01.2016 - 10.2022
Endoscopy Technician II
Tech, The University of Chicago Medical Center
05.2015 - 06.2017
Endoscopy Technician
Northshore University Healthcare
01.2007 - 01.2016
Bachelor of Science - B.A.Healthcare management
Phoenix University
Associate of Science - Nursing Science
Malcome X College
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