Dawn Valentine-Holmes
PHILADELPHIA
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
G.I Technician
Temple University Health System - Careers
Philadelphia
08.2014 - Current
- Operated endoscopy equipment for patient procedures in a fast-paced healthcare environment.
- Assisted with patient preparation and recovery in the gastrointestinal unit.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of endoscopy suites and equipment.
- Prepared equipment for examinations and treatments, including cleaning, sterilizing and setting up scopes with appropriate accessories.
- Worked collaboratively with other healthcare providers to ensure optimal care for each patient.
- Troubleshot technical issues related to medical equipment when necessary.
- Participated in monthly meetings with Endoscopy team members to discuss safety protocols and best practices.
- Provided education to nursing staff regarding scope preparations and techniques used during endoscopic procedures.
- Ensured that all instruments were properly handled according to infection control guidelines.
- Operated complex medical equipment used in endoscopic exams such as video monitors, cameras, lasers and computer systems.
- Use aseptic techniques to sterilize endoscopes, forceps, snares, and other endoscopic tools and equipment.
- Adhered to operating and safety procedures during cleaning, disinfecting, and sterilizing endoscopes and equipment.
- Review procedure requirements to select and set up appropriate equipment and supplies.
- Set-up and tore down procedure rooms in preparation for upcoming operations.
- Prepared collected specimens for cytological, microbiological and pathological analysis.
- Ran diagnostic tests and biologic quality assurance tests on endoscopic machines.
G.I. Technician
Endoscopy center of Bucks County
Newtown
09.2012 - 08.2014
- Assisted in preparing endoscopy equipment for procedures.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of work areas and equipment.
- Monitored inventory levels of supplies and reported shortages to staff.
- Collaborated with medical staff to ensure smooth workflow during procedures.
- Observed and learned proper techniques for handling endoscopic instruments.
- Adhered strictly to all state laws governing the practice of GI Technicians.
- Prepared equipment for examinations and treatments, including cleaning, sterilizing and setting up scopes with appropriate accessories.
- Troubleshot technical issues related to medical equipment when necessary.
- Maintained patient records of all endoscopic procedures performed.
- Participated in monthly meetings with Endoscopy team members to discuss safety protocols and best practices.
- Ensured that all instruments were properly handled according to infection control guidelines.
G.I Technician
ENDOSCOPIC ASSOICATES
Abington
02.1999 - 06.2011
- Operated endoscopy equipment for patient procedures in a fast-paced healthcare environment.
- Assisted with patient preparation and recovery in the gastrointestinal unit.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of endoscopy suites and equipment.
- Collaborated with medical staff to ensure smooth workflow during procedures.
- Adhered strictly to all state laws governing the practice of GI Technicians.
- Troubleshot technical issues related to medical equipment when necessary.
- Participated in monthly meetings with Endoscopy team members to discuss safety protocols and best practices.
- Operated complex medical equipment used in endoscopic exams such as video monitors, cameras, lasers and computer systems.
- Conducted quality assurance checks on equipment regularly.
- Ordered supplies for endoscopic suite as required.
Education
Certificate - Medical Assistant
Sanford–Brown
Trevose, Pa09-2014
Medical Coding And Billing
DeVry Education
New York, NYSkills
- Endoscopy equipment operation
- Infection control
- Technical troubleshooting
- Quality assurance testing
- Equipment sterilization
- Patient care coordination
Timeline
G.I Technician
Temple University Health System - Careers
08.2014 - Current
G.I. Technician
Endoscopy center of Bucks County
09.2012 - 08.2014
G.I Technician
ENDOSCOPIC ASSOICATES
02.1999 - 06.2011
Certificate - Medical Assistant
Sanford–Brown
Medical Coding And Billing
DeVry Education