Idalia Starcher
Eagle Lake,33839
Summary
Skilled Endoscopy Technician offering 4 years of experience and highly adept at preparing patients for procedures. Well-versed in setting up and maintaining equipment, preparing specimens for laboratory analysis and maintaining high-quality assurance standards. Patient-focused and results-oriented Endoscopy Technician with 4 years of experience preparing equipment and supporting endoscopy and panendoscopy procedures. A quick learner with strong attention to detail and a thorough work ethic.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Endoscope Technician
West Seneca Ambulatory Surgery
08.2016 - 09.2018
- Endoscopes Sterilization: Pre - Cleaning: Immedialtely after use, endoscopes are subjected to pre-cleaning
- This step involves removing visible debris and organic material from the external surfaces of the endoscope
- Pre cleaning is typically performed at or near the point of us using enzymatic detergents and flushing water
- Leak Testing: Endoscopes are then checked for leaks to ensur there are no damages or defects that could compromise their functionality or sterilization
- This step involves submerging the endoscope in water or using a specialized leak tester to detect any leaks
- Dissassembly: Endoscopes are carefully disassembled according to manufacturer instructions, separating removable components such as biopsy channels, suction valves, and other detachable parts
- This allows for thorough cleaning and effective sterilization of all parts
- Sterilization Process: Instrument Sterlization: As a Sterile Technician I'm responsible for decontaminating, cleaning, and sterilizing medical instruments, surgical tools, and equipment
- I follow specific protocols and use specialized equipment, such as ultrasonic cleaners and sterilizers, to ensure proper sterilization and removal of contaminants
- Equipment Preparation: Prepare equipment and struments for use in medical procedures and surgeries
- Assembly of instrument trays and sets according to established guidelines, ensuring that all necessary tools are present, functional, and properly sterilized
- Quality Control: Quality control checks on sterilization equipment, ensuring that sterilization cycles are fuctioning correctly and consistently
- They also conduct routine testing, such as biological and chemical indicator tests, to verify the effectiveness of the sterilization process.
Sterile Processing Technician
Georgia Northeast Medical Center
01.2014 - 02.2016
- All medical instrument sterilization processeses share three common features: air removal, a steam injection and sterilization and steam removal and drying
- Instrument method of sterilization also consist of Sterilization as it's first process continuing into Heat sterilization, filtration and Solvent.
Sterile Processing Technician
Kaleida Health
09.2012 - 11.2014
- Instrument set up, Bidge placement of your instrument if needed, Basic action setup and intonation testing, stringing of your instruments, final inspection of instruments.
Endoscopy Sterilization
Roswell Cancer Instutution
11.2009 - 08.2012
- Instrument Sterilization: All medical instrument sterilization processeses share three common features: air removal, a steam injection and sterilization and steam removal and drying
- Instrument method of sterilization also consist of Sterilization as it's first process continuing into Heat sterilization, filtration and Solvent.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Medical Assisting
Trocaire College
Buffalo, NY12.2017
Skills
- Flexible Endoscope Us
- Endoscopic Procedures
- High-Level Disinfection
- Sterilization techniques
- HIPAA
- Endoscopy Room Setup
Computer Systems
Sterilization computer tracking system, A sterilization computer tracking system is a software application designed to streamline and manage the tracking and, documentation of the sterilization process for medical instruments, including endoscopes. This system used automates and centralizes the tracking of sterilization cycles, instrument usage, and associated data to ensure compliance, enhance efficiency, and improve patient safety.
Timeline
Endoscope Technician
West Seneca Ambulatory Surgery
08.2016 - 09.2018
Sterile Processing Technician
Georgia Northeast Medical Center
01.2014 - 02.2016
Sterile Processing Technician
Kaleida Health
09.2012 - 11.2014
Endoscopy Sterilization
Roswell Cancer Instutution
11.2009 - 08.2012
Associate of Applied Science - Medical Assisting
Trocaire College
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