GI Technician
Endoscopy center of Marin
Greenbrae, CA
Dec2010 - Current
- Prepared equipment for examinations and treatments, including cleaning, sterilizing and setting up scopes with appropriate accessories.
- Recorded data accurately into electronic health record system while maintaining confidentiality of information per HIPAA regulations.
- Troubleshot technical issues related to medical equipment when necessary.
- Ordered supplies for endoscopic suite as required.
- Conducted quality assurance checks on equipment regularly.
- Worked collaboratively with other healthcare providers to ensure optimal care for each patient.
- Ensured that all instruments were properly handled according to infection control guidelines.
- Use aseptic techniques to sterilize endoscopes, forceps, snares and other endoscopic tools and equipment.
- Set-up and tore down procedure rooms in preparation for upcoming operations.
- Cared for patients undergoing endoscopy procedures and transitioned from pre- to post-procedure care.
- Sterilized and distributed endoscopic instrumentation and equipment.
- Positioned patients using understanding of anatomy and procedures.
- Assisted with transportation of scopes for repair and maintenance.
- Prepared collected specimens for cytological, microbiological and pathological analysis.
- Operated complex medical equipment used in endoscopic exams such as video monitors, cameras, lasers and computer systems.
