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Jena Mendiola

San Antonio,TX

Summary

  • Computer skills (Microsoft PowerPoint, Word, Excel)
  • Knowledge of medical terminology and medical supplies
  • Ability to promote the mission, vision, and values of the facility or health care organization.
  • Knowledge of HIPPA
  • Skill in verifying accurate ordering and patient charging.
  • Knowledge of purchasing procedures, product information, and contract compliance.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

GI Technician

Theda Oaks Surgery Center
12.2024 - Current
  • Assisted doctors, nurses and support staff by preparing for patient procedures.
  • Assisted physicians and nursing staff with various tasks and responsibilities during procedures.
  • Set up endoscopy suites with equipment and supplies needed for procedures.
  • Supported physicians and nursing staff during procedures.
  • Prepared patients for procedures to assist doctors, nurses and support staff.
  • Maintained all safety protocols and processes when cleaning, disinfecting and sterilizing endoscopes and related equipment.
  • Handled inventory and preparation for upcoming procedures by ordering supplies and ensuring rooms were stocked and set-up for patients.

Histology Technician

Pathology Reference Laboratory
08.2024 - 12.2024
  • Prepares solutions for stains and special procedures
  • Performs the more advanced and specialized histology techniques
  • Performs preventive maintenance on common instruments and keeps records of maintenance as prescribed
  • Reviewed slides for quality control prior to sending to pathologists.
  • Understands and performs basic quality control: identifies quality control problems, participates in quality assurance monitors
  • Minimized infection risk by regularly cleaning and disinfecting work areas and equipment.
  • Assures that results are satisfactory for pathological examination
  • Demonstrates pro-active problem solving skills to include identifying a problem and taking appropriate action; knows when to seek guidance to complete troubleshooting protocol; communicates necessary information to Team Leader or Manager
  • Acts as a resource to customers, both within the department and outside the department
  • Accepts responsibility for own development to include cross-training in other functions or positions to ensure satisfactory operation of the department or to permit flexible staffing assignments
  • Reviews, updates, writes histology laboratory procedures


Health Aide

School of Science and Technology-Hill Country
08.2022 - 08.2024
  • Hearing and vision certified
  • Complete hearing and vision screenings yearly
  • Enter completed data into EMR
  • Notify parents of failed hearing and vision screenings
  • Experienced preparing meeting minutes and action items report
  • Experienced organizing and preparing meeting materials, managing meeting logistics, and facilitating meetings
  • Ability to work successfully within a team
  • Customer service driven work ethic requested
  • Strong Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively convey concepts to diverse audiences
  • Software: Proficiency using MS Office software including Outlook, Word, Teams, Excel, and PowerPoint
  • Self-Starter: Highly motivated to improve organizational efficiency, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines autonomously
  • Event planning- set up recruitment on a weekly basis
  • Respond to emergencies promptly and apply care and supervision, dispatch 911 if needed
  • Work closely with registrar on a daily basis inputting data entry, updating records, recruiting, phone calls
  • Make sure clinic is stocked and inventory is complete in a timely manner
  • Event set up as needed throughout the year
  • Recruitment events
  • Report any continuous bruises or marks
  • Communicate with CPS if needed

Health Aide

IDEA South Flores Academy & College Prep
07.2013 - 07.2021
  • Hearing and vision certified
  • Complete hearing and vision screenings yearly
  • Enter completed data into EMR
  • Notify parents of failed hearing and vision screenings
  • Respond to emergencies on a daily basis as needed
  • Worked closely with student who had degenerative bone disease and wore leg braces, helped him on a daily basis
  • Work closely with registrar on a daily basis inputting data entry, updating records, recruiting, phone calls
  • Lead the Healthy Kids Here Program
  • Leader and head of clinic

Histology Technician

Pathology Reference Laboratory
04.2003 - 04.2005
  • Reviewed slides for quality control prior to sending to pathologists.
  • Minimized infection risk by regularly cleaning and disinfecting work areas and equipment.
  • Sorted specimens according to priority and difficulty of procedures and recorded all processes in pathology log.
  • Operated instrumentation for tissue dehydration and section clearing.
  • Entered data on demographics, grossing descriptions, and clinical diagnosis into EMR.
  • Kept grossing room fully stocked with necessary supplies and equipment ready for use.
  • Prepared solutions, stains and reagents in accordance with standards.
  • Cut embedded specimens in a timely manner
  • Embedd specimens in a timely manner
  • Prepare stains and special stains
  • Assort incoming specimens and enter data

Education

Certified Nurses Aide - Nursing

St. Philips College
San Antonio, TX
03.2014

Histology Technician Program - Histology

St. Philips College
San Antonio, TX
08.2003

High school diploma -

Highlands High School
San Antonio, TX
08.1998

Skills

  • Biopsy handling
  • Patient care
  • Specimen collection
  • Medical equipment maintenance
  • Instrument sterilization
  • Anatomy
  • GI procedure assistance
  • Infection control standards
  • File and records maintenance

Personal Information

  • Willing To Relocate: Anywhere
  • Authorized To Work: US for any employer

Certification

  • Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association (AHA).
  • OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Training Certificate – Occupational Safety and Health Administration.
  • Histology Technician Certification
  • Certified Nurse Assistant


Timeline

GI Technician

Theda Oaks Surgery Center
12.2024 - Current

Histology Technician

Pathology Reference Laboratory
08.2024 - 12.2024

Health Aide

School of Science and Technology-Hill Country
08.2022 - 08.2024

Health Aide

IDEA South Flores Academy & College Prep
07.2013 - 07.2021

Histology Technician

Pathology Reference Laboratory
04.2003 - 04.2005

High school diploma -

Highlands High School

Certified Nurses Aide - Nursing

St. Philips College

Histology Technician Program - Histology

St. Philips College

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