Catherine Guzman
Suffolk
Summary
Medical Assistant and Endoscopy Technician capable of handling administrative and patient-oriented tasks. Dedicated healthcare professional looking to further a
my career as an endoscopy technician. with 14 years of successful experience. Measures vital signs, performs venipuncture, and reads and interprets heart monitors with ease. Patient-centered with a consistent approach to reviewing and improving processes, I am an open and clear communicator. Highly knowledgeable of various endoscopic procedures with success in anticipating patients' and physicians' needs when setting up for procedures. Prepared to bring talent, leadership, and expertise to growing team.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Endoscopy Technician
Sentara Obici Hospital
Suffolk, VA, US
11.2016 - 12.2022
- Clean and sterilize endoscopes, forceps, snares, and other tools and equipment following established infection control procedures.
- Create and complete endoscopy scope logs, sterilization logs, and endo flush logs on a daily basis.
- Assisted doctors, nurses, and support staff by preparing patients for procedures.
- Efficiently set up and dismantled rooms in preparation for upcoming procedures.
- Transferred scopes to the appropriate department for repairs and maintenance.
- Completed tasks to assist medical personnel during procedures.
- Ordered and stocked equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures in order to prepare day surgery and operating rooms for patients.
- Followed all safety procedures during the cleaning, disinfecting, and sterilization of endoscopes and related equipment.
- Set up and tore down patient roots to clean up previous procedures and prepare for upcoming appointments.
- Endoscopic procedures such as endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP), bronchoscopies, gastroscopies, double balloon enteroscopy, and endoscopic ultrasounds are performed with my assistance.
Endoscopy Technician
CentraCare - St. Cloud Hospital Emergency Trauma Center
St. Cloud, MN, US
02.2022 - 05.2022
- Clean and sterilize endoscopes, forceps, snares, and other tools and equipment following established infection control procedures.
- Create and complete endoscopy scope logs, sterilization logs, and endo flush logs on a daily basis.
- Ordered equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures to ensure proper stocking and readiness of day surgery and operating rooms.
- Efficiently set up and dismantled rooms in preparation for upcoming procedures.
- Assisted doctors, nurses, and support staff by preparing patients for procedures.
- Transferred scopes to the appropriate department for repairs and maintenance.
- Completed tasks to assist medical personnel during procedures.
- Ordered and stocked equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures in order to prepare day surgery and operating rooms for patients.
- Followed all safety procedures during the cleaning, disinfecting, and sterilization of endoscopes and related equipment.
- Assisted physicians and nursing staff with a variety of tasks and responsibilities during procedures.
- Set up and tore down patient roots to clean up previous procedures and prepare for upcoming appointments.
Endoscopy Technician
Virginia Gastro at BelleHarbour
Suffolk, VA, US
11.2019 - 02.2022
- Clean and sterilize endoscopes, forceps, snares, and other tools and equipment following established infection control procedures.
- Create and complete endoscopy scope logs, sterilization logs, and endo flush logs on a daily basis.
- Assisted doctors, nurses, and support staff by preparing patients for procedures.
Endoscopy Technician
UCSD
San Diego, CA, US
01 2023 - 12 2024
- Clean and sterilize endoscopes, forceps, snares, and other tools and equipment following established infection control procedures.
- Assisted doctors, nurses, and support staff by preparing patients for procedures.
- Assisted physicians and nursing staff with a variety of tasks and responsibilities during procedures.
- Set up endoscopy suites with all of the necessary equipment and supplies for procedures.
- Followed all safety protocols and processes when cleaning, disinfecting, and sterilizing endoscopes and related equipment.
- Closely followed surgical schedules to sanitize and assess recovery rooms.
- Endoscopes and other equipment were cleaned, disinfected, and sterilized according to safety protocols and processes.
- Endoscopic procedures such as endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP), gastroscopies, double balloon enteroscopy, and endoscopic ultrasounds are performed with my assistance.
- Collect and prepare cytology, microbiology, and pathology specimens.
- Create and complete endoscopy scope logs, sterilization logs, and endo flush logs on a daily basis.
Endoscopy Technician
OHSU
Portland Oregon
12 2024 - 06 2025
- Improved patient comfort during endoscopic procedures by providing attentive care and maintaining a calming environment.
- Ensured timely completion of endoscopic procedures by effectively assisting physicians with scope insertions, biopsies, and polypectomies.
- Prepared for upcoming procedures by effectively setting up and tearing down rooms.
- Transferred scopes to appropriate department for repairs and maintenance.
Endoscopy Technician
Westside Gi Center
New york
10 2011 - 10 2016
- Interviewed patients to obtain consent and record drug allergies prior to pre-procedure drug administration.
- Set up endoscopy suites with equipment and supplies needed for procedures.
- Adhered to safety procedures during cleaning, disinfecting and sterilizing endoscopes and related equipment.
- Assisted in the collection of diagnostic specimens during endoscopic procedures, ensuring proper labeling and handling for accurate laboratory analysis.
- Assisted doctors, nurses and support staff by preparing for patient procedures.
- Transferred scopes to appropriate department for repairs and maintenance.
- Conducted sterilization of endoscopic instruments, reducing risk of infections.
Education
Associate of Arts - Medical Assisting
The New York School for Medical & Dental Assistants
01.2012
Skills
- Medical assisting
- Sterilization
- Maintaining records
- Records management
- Blood Withdrawal certification
- Certified in CPR
- Infectious diseases
- Bilingual
- Fire and safety
- Medical terminology
- AED certification
- ERCP
- EUS/EMR/ESD/FNA/FNB
- EBUS/FNA/SUPER D
- FMT
- EGD
- Colonoscopy
- Double Balloon Enteroscopy
- Liver Biopsy
- Endoscopic Suturing
- Sigmoidoscopy
- Enteroscopy
- Push Enteroscopy
- EndoFlip
- Bravo
- Flex Sigmoidoscopy
- Bronchoscopy
- Balloon dilation
- Endobronchial Ultrasound
- Navigational bronchoscopy
- Foreign body extraction
- EHL
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Certification
- Certified RMA, AAH - 84341454
- Certified NRST AAH - 92067161
- Asge 40 hours Certification
Timeline
Endoscopy Technician
CentraCare - St. Cloud Hospital Emergency Trauma Center
02.2022 - 05.2022
Endoscopy Technician
Virginia Gastro at BelleHarbour
11.2019 - 02.2022
Endoscopy Technician
Sentara Obici Hospital
11.2016 - 12.2022
Endoscopy Technician
UCSD
01 2023 - 12 2024
Endoscopy Technician
OHSU
12 2024 - 06 2025
Endoscopy Technician
Westside Gi Center
10 2011 - 10 2016
Associate of Arts - Medical Assisting
The New York School for Medical & Dental Assistants