Carlos Guirola
Gastrointestinal Technician
Lakewood,CA
Summary
Dedicated GI Technician with a proven track record at St. Mary Medical Center, enhancing patient outcomes through effective communication and expert endoscopic assistance. Demonstrated strong teamwork and organizational skills, optimizing workflow and ensuring compliance with infection control standards. Committed to delivering compassionate care while streamlining procedures for improved efficiency.
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Work History
GI Technician
St. Mary Medical Center, Long Beach CA
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans, ensuring optimal patient care.
- Safeguarded patient privacy by diligently adhering to HIPAA regulations throughout all aspects of care provision.
- Optimized departmental workflow through diligent inventory management, ensuring necessary supplies were always available.
- Increased efficiency in endoscopy unit operations by organizing equipment and maintaining sterilization protocols.
- Established trust among colleagues through consistent adherence to high standards of performance in all assigned tasks.
- Supported physicians during complex procedures, anticipating needs and assisting with critical tasks.
- Enhanced patient comfort during procedures by employing effective communication and pain management techniques.
- Provided empathetic support to patients'' families during difficult times, demonstrating excellent bedside manner skills.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing thorough GI assessments and delivering high-quality care.
- Reduced procedure time for colonoscopies by streamlining pre-operative preparations and patient education.
- Developed strong rapport with patients, easing anxieties surrounding invasive GI procedures.
Education
GED - General Studies
05.1999
Skills
Patient care
Specimen collection
Diagnostic testing
Anatomy
Medical equipment maintenance
Instrument sterilization
Endoscopic expertise
GI procedure assistance
Biopsy handling
Measuring vital signs
Patient preparation
Patient positioning
Direct patient care
Infection control standards
Sterilization techniques
Educating patients
Transporting patients
Materials management
Specimen preparation
Quality assurance
Procedure assistance
Equipment maintenance
Room preparation
Maintaining endoscopic equipment
Certified in CPR
Maintaining quality assurance standards
Preparing specimens
Endoscope disinfection
Colonoscopy and panendoscopy procedures
Scope calibration
Decontamination procedures
Basic life support
Teamwork and collaboration
Procedure preparation
Problem-solving
Patient history documentation
Time management
Multitasking
Multitasking Abilities
Excellent communication
Decision-making
Self motivation
Time management abilities
Troubleshooting equipment
Effective communication
Team collaboration
Procedure support
Active listening
Organizational skills
Surgical assistance
Specimen handling
Team building
Attention to detail
Timeline
GI Technician - St. Mary Medical Center, Long Beach CA
Metro Skills Center - GED, General Studies