John Edward Williams
Summary
Dynamic GI/Endo Tech with extensive experience in the medical field; excelling in gastroscope and colonoscope operations. Adept at patient management and applying electrosurgery techniques while maintaining aseptic environments, contributing to successful procedural outcomes.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
GI/Endo Tech, Procedural Assist
Arizona Digestive Center
05.2025 - Current
- Removed abnormalities from patient's digestive system to facilitate accurate diagnosis and treatment
- Inserted grasper or snare into the instrument port to perform biopsies or remove polyps
- Assisted with balloon enteroscopy during gastrointestinal procedures for enhanced visualization.
- Exerted pressure on pelvic area to assist in guiding scope through colon for effective examination
- Positioned patient laterally on left side with knees curled to chest to optimize access during procedure
- Gastroscope & Colonoscope experienced with Olympus GIF – H140 to GIF - H190 attaching scopes to processors; and necessary suctions, water bottles, and traps to secure specimen.
Travel SPD Lead Tech
Banner University Hospital
Phoenix
08.2023 - 05.2025
- Cleaned, reprocessed, and delivered Gastroscopes, Colonoscopes, and instrument sets to ensure readiness for patient procedures.
- Operated Medivators, Hi’Vac steam sterilizers, Sterrad sterilizers, EndoFlush, and managed high-level disinfection (HLD) processes.
- Assembled instrument sets, loaner trays, robotics, and flexible endoscopes to support efficient surgical operations
Travel Weekend Manager
Mayo Clinic
Phoenix
12.2020 - 06.2023
- Managed staff and coordinated with multiple departments to ensure successful case execution for endoscopy, cardiac, neuro, ortho, ENT, and loaners.
- Assembled and sterilized instrument sets and loaner trays to support surgical procedures.
- Built case carts and restocked Anesthesia carts maintaining proper par levels for the O.R.
- Executed training sessions to develop team skills.
Endoscopy Tech
U.C. San Francisco Children’s Hospital
01.2015 - 12.2020
- Reprocessed scopes, dilators, and tubing using Medivator and Endoflush systems to ensure proper sanitation for procedures.
- Prepared procedure rooms by properly attaching scopes to processors, specimen jars, oral suctions, & O2 tubing
- Turned over and flipped rooms efficiently during double procedures; EGD and colonoscopy maintaining workflow.
- Utilized appropriate cleaning wipes, such as bleach or sanitization, to ensure proper disinfection of the operating room and equipment.
- Blew air through scopes once they were finished out the medivator and hung them up to dry
Education
Associate of Arts - Science
Gavilan Community College
Gilroy, CA06-2008
Skills
- Gastroscope operation
- Colonoscope operation
- Electrosurgery technique
- Patient assessment
- Aseptic technique
- Instrument sterilization
- File and record maintenance
Certification
- IAHCSMM Certified, Sterile Processing Technician, 10 years
- CRCST Certification, 476674, 10/31/26
Timeline
GI/Endo Tech, Procedural Assist
Arizona Digestive Center
05.2025 - Current
Travel SPD Lead Tech
Banner University Hospital
08.2023 - 05.2025
Travel Weekend Manager
Mayo Clinic
12.2020 - 06.2023
Endoscopy Tech
U.C. San Francisco Children’s Hospital
01.2015 - 12.2020
Associate of Arts - Science
Gavilan Community College