Carolyn Vasser
Endoscopy Technician
Chicago,IL
Summary
Productive Endoscopy Technician with success in working side-by-side with physicians to execute wide range of endoscopic procedures. Highly knowledgeable of human anatomy and quick to recognize abnormalities potentially affecting procedures. Accomplished in immediately responding to emergencies and stabilizing patients in life-threatening situations.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Endoscopy Technician
University Of Chicago Medical Center
07.2001 - Current
- Set up endoscopy suites with equipment and supplies needed for procedures.
- Assisted physicians and nursing staff with various tasks and responsibilities during procedures.
- Assisted physicians in performing upper and lower gastrointestinal examinations, esophageal dilation and biliary stent placements.
- Retrieved and disposed of specimens according to established protocols.
- Cleaned and disinfected endoscopic equipment and scopes according to infection control guidelines and standards.
- Supported physicians and nursing staff during procedures
Medical Assistant
Mercy Hospital And Medical Center
08.1999 - 07.2001
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Assisted physicians with patient medical history, vital signs, urinalysis, injections, venipunctures, ear irrigations, tray set ups,
- Tracking patient test results, referrals, appointments, patient refills, answering phones, medical billing, and filing.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning of documents.
Education
Certification - Certified Nursing Assistant
Samland Institute of Allied Health And Technology
Chicago, IL10.2012
Diploma - Medical Assisting
Illinois School of Health Careers
Chicago, IL06.1996
Skills
- Patient Records Administration
- Infection Control Standards
- Preparing Specimens
- HIPAA
- Educating Patients
- Measuring Vital Signs
- Direct Patient Care
- Physiology Understanding
- First Aid/CPR
- Organizational Skills
- Problem-Solving
- Flexible and Adaptable
Timeline
Endoscopy Technician
University Of Chicago Medical Center
07.2001 - Current
Medical Assistant
Mercy Hospital And Medical Center
08.1999 - 07.2001
Certification - Certified Nursing Assistant
Samland Institute of Allied Health And Technology
Diploma - Medical Assisting
Illinois School of Health Careers
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