Daycy McQuennie
Bakersfield,CA
Summary
Experienced in preparing endoscopy suites, ensuring all necessary equipment and supplies are organized prior to procedures. Proficient in maintaining and troubleshooting endoscopic equipment, contributing to safe and effective operations. Skilled in assisting physicians during various endoscopic procedures, including EGD, colonoscopies, and biopsies, while adhering to strict safety and infection control protocols. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with patients and medical staff, enhancing overall patient care and procedural efficiency.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Endoscopy Technician
Adventist Health Bakersfield
Bakersfield
09.2019 - Current
1. **Preparation**: Ensuring that the endoscopy suite is properly prepared before procedures. This includes setting up equipment and gathering necessary supplies.
2. **Equipment Management**: Maintaining and troubleshooting endoscopic equipment, ensuring everything is functioning correctly and safely.
3. **Patient Care**: Assisting with patient preparation, which includes explaining the procedure to patients, ensuring they understand, and helping to position them comfortably.
4. **Assisting the Physician**: Providing direct support to physicians during the procedure. Handing instruments, managing the video monitor, or suctioning. Assist physicians with endoscopic procedures such as egds, EUS, ERCPs, colonoscopies, sigmoidoscopies, enteroscopies and biopsies.
5. **Safety Protocols**: Following safety and infection control protocols to minimize risks to patients and staff.
6. **Documentation**: Keeping accurate records of procedures, including details about the equipment used and the findings from the endoscopy.
Assisted physicians with endoscopic procedures such as egd, colonoscopies, sigmoidoscopies, enteroscopies and biopsies.
Endoscopy Technician
Truxtun Surgery Center
Bakersfield, California
06.2006 - 09.2019
- Communicated effectively with nursing staff concerning patient needs throughout procedure processes.
- Performed patient care duties including monitoring vital signs and administering medications.
- Assisted physicians with endoscopic procedures such as esophagogastroduodenoscopies, colonoscopies, sigmoidoscopies, enteroscopies and biopsies.
Education
Certificate - Medical Assistant
Santa Barbara Bussiness College
Bakersfield, CA06-2006
Skills
- 1 **Equipment**: Familiarity with different types of endoscopes and related tools
- 2 ** Cleaning Techniques**: Knowledge of proper cleaning and protocols for instruments
- 3 **Patient Preparation**: Skills in preparing patients for procedures, including explaining the process and ensuring they are comfortable
- 4 **Assisting in Procedures**: Ability to assist physicians during the endoscopy by handing instruments and managing equipment
- 5 **Troubleshooting Equipment**: Ability to identify and address technical issues with endoscopic equipment quickly
- 6 **Communication**: Speack bothe English and Spanish Clear communication with both patients and medical staff is essential for effective teamwork and patient care
- 7 **Empathy**: Understanding patient fears and concerns during procedures helps to provide emotional support
- 8 **Teamwork**: Collaborating effectively with nurses and doctors
- 9 **Inventory Management**: Keeping track of endoscopic supplies and ensuring everything is well-stocked
- 10 **Critical Thinking**: Quick decision-making skills are important, especially in unexpected situations during procedures
- 11 **Attention to Detail**: Carefully following protocols and guidelines to ensure patient safety and high-quality care
- 12 **Anatomy and Physiology**: A strong understanding of the body’s systems that are examined during endoscopy
- 13 **Infection Control Policies**: Awareness of regulations and best practices to prevent infections
- 14 **Time Management**: Managing time efficiently to keep the schedule on track while ensuring thorough care
Timeline
Endoscopy Technician
Adventist Health Bakersfield
09.2019 - Current
Endoscopy Technician
Truxtun Surgery Center
06.2006 - 09.2019
Certificate - Medical Assistant
Santa Barbara Bussiness College