Christopher Blagburn
Comfort,TX
Summary
Results-oriented Endoscopy Technician with extensive experience in various endoscopic procedures. Demonstrated adaptability and quick-learning abilities to thrive in new environments. Known for rapidly acquiring and effectively applying new knowledge. Committed to continuous learning and adept at navigating change. Skilled in equipment preparation, maintenance, and software usage.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Endoscopy Technician
HCA Houston Healthcare Clear Lake
Webster, TX
09.2024 - Current
- Assist in bronchoscopy, rigid bronchoscopy,
- robot-assisted bronchoscopy, and bronchial valve placement.
- Responsible as the scrub assistant to the physician during invasive G.I. procedures
- Hands sterilized instruments, scopes, and/or supplies to the physician during the procedure without unnecessary delay.
- Assist co-workers in the provision of continuous, quality patient care for adolescents, adults, and older adults.
- Responsible for adhering to regulations, standards, hospital, and departmental policies and procedures.
- Participates in departmental Performance Improvement activities.
- Acts as a resource person for other personnel, as appropriate.
- ERCP and EUS.
Endoscopy Technician
Medical City Lewisville
Lewisville, Texas
03.2024 - 08.2024
- Responsible as the scrub assistant to the physician during invasive G.I. procedures
- Hands sterilized instruments, scopes, and/or supplies to the physician during the procedure without unnecessary delay.
- Assist co-workers in the provision of continuous, quality patient care for adolescents, adults, and older adults.
- Responsible for adhering to regulations, standards, hospital, and departmental policies and procedures.
- Participates in departmental Performance Improvement activities.
- Acts as a resource person for other personnel, as appropriate.
Endoscopy Technician
Presbyterian St Lukes /Rocky mountain childrens Hospital
Denver, CO
10.2023 - 01.2024
- Assist physician in procedures, maintain stock and order supplies
- Act as the first assistant to doctors performing endoscopy/surgical procedures.
- Exhibit qualities of a strong patient liaison in the procedure room.
- Clean procedure rooms during turnover between cases.
- Learn endoscopic/surgical equipment and technologies to assist the physicians during procedures.
- Process scopes for reuse.
- Restock and change over rooms.
- Perform housekeeping duties in relation to room turnover between cases and at the end of the day.
- Assist in the maintenance of all supplies.
- ERCP and EUS
Endoscopy Technician
Hill Country Memorial Hospital
Fredericksburg, TX
06.2021 - 10.2023
- Maintain a sanitary environment for your patient.
- You will demonstrate knowledge of high disinfection and sterilization of endoscopy equipment.
- You will prepare the endoscopy unit adequately and ensure availability of necessary GI equipment and supplies.
- You will clean GI treatment rooms between procedures and prepare rooms for the next case.
- You will assist in the maintenance, care, and labeling of specimens.
- You will identify the specimen with the surgeon and pass it to the circulating RN.
- ERCP and EUS
Critical Care Tech
Methodist Stone Oak Hospital
San Antonio, TX
02.2018 - 05.2021
- Participates in the implementation of nursing care plans by performing direct and indirect patient care under the supervision of the licensed nurse.
- Obtains and records initial and ongoing patient information throughout the cycle of care, including admissions data, vital signs, height and weight, blood pressure, oxygen saturation, intake and output, calorie counts, and other patient information as outlined by policy.
- Assists with mobility by regular turning and positioning, dangling, and ambulating patients. Assists with use of walkers, crutches, canes, and wheelchairs. Transfers patients to and from other units, departments, or entities. Assists with discharges. Demonstrates proper body mechanics.
- Obtains or assists in the collection of specimens for diagnostic or waived tests. Ensures accuracy of all labels and timely transfer of specimens.
- Assists patients with activities of daily living, including eating and drinking, bathing, shaving, oral care, grooming, and elimination. Changes bed linens as needed.
- Serves as Monitor/Telemetry Tech for the unit, as needed.
- Engages in evidence-based best practices that enhance the patient experience, including safety rounding, communication fundamentals/AIDET, Teach-Back, Narrating Care, etc.
Health Care Assistant
Military
02.2009 - 02.2016
- Served as an Emergency Room Technician, Trauma Medic, and triage medic.
- Sutures, IV, and breathing treatments.
- A medic for an entire section comprised of over 80 personnel.
- Trained for use of EKG, CPR classes, and assigned as a Hazmat Team member.
- trained new personnel on medical care and development of skills
- Supervise 20 personnel on the team, including field medical training and combat medical duties.
- Provide BLS recertification and EMT refresher training.
- Served as a patient care advisor and physical therapy assistant.
- Maintained accountability of $450k worth of tactical and non-tactical medical equipment and facilities.
- Maintained over 80 patient records, reports, and data spreadsheets in order to track patient treatment.
Tire and Battery Technician
SAM'S CLUB
Pensacola, FL
01.2006 - 01.2009
- Assisted customers with tire and battery choices and questions for vehicle; installed tires and batteries to vehicle specifications
- Managed the cash register, stocked supplies and assisted in making of supply orders
Education
High school diploma -
Skills
- Team Leadership
- Data Analysis
- Training/Development
- Policy implementation
- Forklift certified
- Warehouse experience
- Pallet jack and scissor lift
- Emergency response
- CPR/First Aid
- Organization/Communication
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Stocking and inventory control
- Conflict Management
- Critical care experience
- EMT experience
- Hospital Experience
- Triage
- Vital Signs
- Laboratory Experience
- Supervising Experience
- Loss Prevention
- Patient Care
Military Service
United States Army, Specialist
Personal Information
- Willing To Relocate: Anywhere
- Authorized To Work: US for any employer
Timeline
Endoscopy Technician
HCA Houston Healthcare Clear Lake
09.2024 - Current
Endoscopy Technician
Medical City Lewisville
03.2024 - 08.2024
Endoscopy Technician
Presbyterian St Lukes /Rocky mountain childrens Hospital
10.2023 - 01.2024
Endoscopy Technician
Hill Country Memorial Hospital
06.2021 - 10.2023
Critical Care Tech
Methodist Stone Oak Hospital
02.2018 - 05.2021
Health Care Assistant
Military
02.2009 - 02.2016
Tire and Battery Technician
SAM'S CLUB
01.2006 - 01.2009
High school diploma -
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