Denise Frank
Baltimore,MD
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
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Endoscopy Technician
Johns Hopkins
Columbia , MD
11.2021 - Current
- Supported physicians and nursing staff during procedures.
- Collect and prepare specimens for cytology, microbiology and pathology.
- Prepared for upcoming procedures by effectively setting up and tearing down rooms.
- Maintained all safety protocols and processes when cleaning, disinfecting and sterilizing endoscopes and related equipment.
- Coordinated and maintained patient charts by recording information and ensuring confidentiality.
- Assisted medical staff by preparing patients for procedures.
- Setup and tore down patient roots to clean up past procedures and prepare for upcoming appointments.
- Set up endoscopy suites with equipment and supplies needed for procedures.
- Prepared patients for procedures by measuring vital statistics and applying necessary monitoring equipment.
- Assisted physicians and nursing staff with various tasks and responsibilities during procedures.
- Setup patient charts and documented information while ensuring confidentiality.
Endoscopy Technician
Johns Hopkins Hospital
Baltimore , MD
02.2014 - 11.2021
- Efficiently set-up and tore down procedure rooms in preparation for upcoming procedures.
- Clean and sterilize endoscopes, forceps, snares and other tools and equipment following established infection control procedures.
- Prepared patients for procedures by measuring vital statistics and applying necessary monitoring equipment.
- Transferred scopes to appropriate department for repairs and maintenance.
- Prepared day surgery and operating rooms for patients by ordering and stocking equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
- Ambulated and assisted patients before and after procedures.
- Closely followed surgical schedules to sanitize and asses recovery rooms.
- Collect and prepare specimens for cytology, microbiology, and pathology.
- Supported physicians and nursing staff during procedures.
- Assist physician in performing endoscopic procedures like endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP), bronchoscopies, gastroscopies, double balloon enteroscopy and endoscopic ultrasounds.
- Handled inventory and preparation for upcoming procedures by ordering supplies and ensuring rooms were stocked and set-up for patients.
- Assisted doctors, nurses and support staff by preparing for patient procedures.
- Completed tasks to assist medical staffs during procedures.
- Set up endoscopy suites with equipment and supplies needed for procedures.
- Sanitized and assessed recovery rooms while following all surgical schedules.
- Assisted with transportation of scopes for repairs and maintenance.
- Adhered to safety procedures during cleaning, disinfecting and sterilizing endoscopes and related equipment.
- Generate and complete daily sterilization, endo flush, and endoscopy scope logs.
- Assisted physicians and nursing staff with various tasks and responsibilities during procedures.
- Prepared patients for procedures to assist doctors, nurses and support staff.
Certified Medicine Aide
Genesis Healthcare System
Baltimore , MD
12.2003 - 02.2014
- Recorded drug supply and monitored controlled substances following procedures.
- Assisted with medication charting following direction of nursing staff.
- Secured medication, replaced stock and maintained medication room upkeep as well as pharmaceutical equipment.
- Verified resident identity before administering medications or treatments.
- Monitored and reported changes in residents' condition and status.
- Observed and verified on-time medication ingestion or application.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Collaborated with physicians to design at-home medication guidelines and educated patients and families on correct medication administration.
- Maintained best-in-class standards for individualized care in 55 -bed unit by continuously checking in with patients and families and quickly providing care.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Delivered exceptional level of service to each customer by listening to concerns and answering questions.
CNA
Manor Care Health Services
Baltimore , MD
11.2000 - 01.2003
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Conferred with multidisciplinary healthcare team to help effectively manage patient conditions with regular testing and vitals assessments.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms and allergies.
Education
Certificate - Clinical Technician
Howard Community College
Columbia, MD12.2013
Certification - Medicine Aid
Baltimore City Community College
Baltimore, MD03.2010
High School Diploma -
Penn Foster Career School
Scranton, PA05.1998
Skills
Epic software proficiency
- Infection control standards
- Measuring vital signs
- HIPAA
- Preparing specimens
- Direct Patient Care
- Flexible & Adaptable
- Interpersonal Communication
- Educating patients
- Quality assurance
- Computer proficiency
- Collaboration
Timeline
Endoscopy Technician
Johns Hopkins
11.2021 - Current
Endoscopy Technician
Johns Hopkins Hospital
02.2014 - 11.2021
Certified Medicine Aide
Genesis Healthcare System
12.2003 - 02.2014
CNA
Manor Care Health Services
11.2000 - 01.2003
Certificate - Clinical Technician
Howard Community College
Certification - Medicine Aid
Baltimore City Community College
High School Diploma -
Penn Foster Career School
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