Jose Cruz
Wilsonville,OR
Summary
Focused professional seeking to take next career step as Endoscopic Technician. Highly skilled in basic patient care, including specimen collection, and preparation, patient ambulation and vital sign measurement. Knowledgeable in infection control procedures and direct patient care best practices.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Endoscopy Technician
The Oregon Clinic
Tualatin, Oregon
01.2023 - Current
- Assisted in the training of new staff members on proper operation of endoscopic equipment.
- Maintained endoscopy equipment, including cleaning, sterilizing and troubleshooting.
- Maintained accurate logs documenting maintenance performed on scopes and other equipment used.
- Assisted physicians with endoscopic procedures such as esophagogastroduodenoscopies, colonoscopies, sigmoidoscopies, enteroscopies and biopsies.
- Reported any malfunctions or problems with equipment to appropriate personnel for repair or replacement.
- Ensured that all instruments used during endoscopic procedures were functioning properly before use.
- Set-up and tore down procedure rooms in preparation for upcoming operations.
- Positioned patients using understanding of anatomy and procedures.
Medicine Technician
Markham House Assisted Living
Portland, Oregon
05.2019 - 12.2022
- Prepared patient-specific medications according to physician orders and protocols.
- Assisted with the training of new staff on departmental policies, procedures, and standards.
- Monitored medication expiration dates and removed outdated items from shelves.
- Reviewed patient profiles for potential drug interactions or duplications before prescribing drugs.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals regarding patient care plans.
- Maintained accurate records of all medications administered to patients.
- Obtained, recorded and reported patient vital signs for medication administration.
- Provided emotional support to clients during difficult times.
- Observed changes in behavior or physical condition that may require medical attention and reported them promptly to supervisor.
- Examined and treated patient lacerations, contusions, and physical symptoms and referred patients to other medical professionals.
Wildland Firefighter
Miller Timber Services
Philomath, Oregon
03.2016 - 10.2019
- Built containment lines around the perimeter of an active wildfire using shovels, Pulaskis and chainsaws.
- Conducted mop-up operations to extinguish remaining hot spots and reduce the risk of further spread.
- Assisted in training new firefighters on proper use of safety gear and techniques for containing wildfires.
- Assessed terrain features such as slopes, wind direction and vegetation types when responding to a wildfire.
- Provided medical aid to injured personnel at the scene of a wildfire incident.
- Monitored weather conditions to determine potential impacts on fire behavior.
- Communicated regularly with Incident Command System personnel via radio transmissions about progress made in containing a fire.
- Utilized GPS systems to map out areas burned by wildfires and create accurate records of fire perimeters.
- Participated in post-incident reviews following successful completion of a wildfire assignment.
- Participated in rigorous physical training to maintain high levels of fitness and readiness.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Business
Portland Community College
Portland, ORSkills
- Colonoscopy and Endoscopy procedures
- Patient records administration
- Infection control standards
- Patient Care
- Administering Medications
- Certified in CPR
- Specimen Collection
- High-Level Disinfection
- Effective Communication
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Reliability
- Adaptability
- Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers (BLS)
- Time Management
Timeline
Endoscopy Technician
The Oregon Clinic
01.2023 - Current
Medicine Technician
Markham House Assisted Living
05.2019 - 12.2022
Wildland Firefighter
Miller Timber Services
03.2016 - 10.2019
Some College (No Degree) - Business
Portland Community College