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Katherine Jones

Kinwood,TX

Summary

Dynamic Endoscopy Technician with extensive experience at Kingwood Medical Center, skilled in endoscopic procedures and patient care. Proven ability to enhance patient comfort and streamline workflows, ensuring efficient operations. Adept at infection control and team collaboration, committed to delivering high-quality care in fast-paced environments. Reliable and adaptable, with a focus on continuous improvement.

Healthcare professional prepared to excel in endoscopy support roles. Experienced in providing vital assistance during endoscopic procedures and ensuring equipment is properly sterilized. Known for strong teamwork and reliability, adapting to changing needs and maintaining focus on high-quality patient care.

Overview

42
42
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Endoscopy Technician

Woodlands Endoscopy Center
11.2018 - 03.2020
  • Advanced skillset through participation in specialized trainings on various types of endoscopic equipment, broadening capabilities as a technician.
  • Set up endoscopy suites with equipment and supplies needed for procedures.
  • Collaborated with physicians and nurses to develop individualized patient care plans focused on maximizing comfort and minimizing anxiety levels.
  • Improved patient comfort during endoscopic procedures by providing attentive care and maintaining a calming environment.
  • PRN

Endoscopy Technician

Memorial Endoscopy Center
11.2018 - 03.2020
  • Advanced skillset through participation in specialized trainings on various types of endoscopic equipment, broadening capabilities as a technician.
  • Set up endoscopy suites with equipment and supplies needed for procedures.
  • Collaborated with physicians and nurses to develop individualized patient care plans focused on maximizing comfort and minimizing anxiety levels.
  • Improved patient comfort during endoscopic procedures by providing attentive care and maintaining a calming environment.
  • Assisted physicians and nursing staff with various tasks and responsibilities during procedures.
  • PRN

Endoscopy Technician

Kingwood Medical Center
08.1994 - 08.2018
  • Advanced skillset through participation in specialized trainings on various types of endoscopic equipment, broadening capabilities as a technician.
  • Set up endoscopy suites with equipment and supplies needed for procedures.
  • Collaborated with physicians and nurses to develop individualized patient care plans focused on maximizing comfort and minimizing anxiety levels.
  • Improved patient comfort during endoscopic procedures by providing attentive care and maintaining a calming environment.
  • Assisted physicians and nursing staff with various tasks and responsibilities during procedures.
  • Handled inventory and preparation for upcoming procedures by ordering supplies and ensuring rooms were stocked and set-up for patients.
  • Assisted in the collection of diagnostic specimens during endoscopic procedures, ensuring proper labeling and handling for accurate laboratory analysis.
  • Efficiently set-up and tore down procedure rooms in preparation for upcoming procedures.
  • Prepared patients for procedures to assist doctors, nurses and support staff.
  • Reduced risk of infection through meticulous cleaning, disinfection, and maintenance of endoscopes and accessories.
  • Transferred scopes to appropriate department for repairs and maintenance.
  • Ensured timely completion of endoscopic procedures by effectively assisting physicians with scope insertions, biopsies, and polypectomies.
  • Supported physicians and nursing staff during procedures.
  • Handled transfers of scopes to various departments for maintenance and routine repairs.
  • Streamlined workflow within the endoscopy unit by effectively coordinating room schedules and ensuring prompt turnaround times between procedures.
  • Verified proper stocking and readiness of day surgery and operating rooms by ordering equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
  • Ambulated and assisted patients before and after procedures.
  • Kept detailed track of inventory levels and placed orders for new supplies.
  • Ordered supplies efficiently to maintain optimal stock levels for projected operational demands.
  • Supported positive patient experiences by addressing concerns, answering questions, and offering compassionate guidance throughout the procedure process.
  • Safeguarded patient privacy by adhering to strict HIPAA guidelines when handling sensitive medical information.
  • Duties included diagnostic and therapeutic egd and colonoscopy, ERCP with spyglass and stent placement. EUS with EMAR and FNA. PEG placement, dilations, foreign body body removal, esophageal banding. I helped with TIFF procedures in the OR and in the anesthesia department. GI bleeds were common and I am comfortable in emergent situations at bedside or in the endoscopy unit. I took call 16 days a month. I am extremely flexible, reliable, and punctual.
  • FULL TIME

Retail Sales Associate

Business Machines Inc.
06.1980 - 10.1994
  • Greeted customers and helped with product questions, selections, and purchases.
  • Maintained a clean and organized store environment, enhancing the overall shopping experience for customers.
  • Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.
  • Handled returns and exchanges professionally, resolving customer issues while adhering to company policies.
  • Collaborated with team members to meet and exceed monthly sales targets consistently.
  • Promoted special offers and events by engaging with customers on the sales floor, driving awareness of promotions and boosting sales conversion rates.
  • Utilized product knowledge to make recommendations, tailoring suggestions to customer needs.
  • Developed rapport with regular customers, fostering welcoming store atmosphere.

Receptionist

Varnados Plastics
06.1978 - 02.1980
  • Greeted incoming visitors and customers professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
  • Confirmed appointments, communicated with clients, and updated client records.
  • Answered phone promptly and directed incoming calls to correct offices.
  • Kept reception area clean and neat to give visitors positive first impression.
  • Resolved customer problems and complaints.
  • Handled cash transactions and maintained sales and payments records accurately.
  • Maintained a well-organized reception area with updated materials, contributing to a welcoming environment for visitors.

Education

GED -

Eastfield College Pleasant Grove Campus
Dallas, TX

Skills

  • Endoscopic procedures
  • Equipment setup
  • Procedural assistance
  • Infection control
  • Specimen handling
  • Patient preparation
  • Supply management
  • Pain management
  • Patient education
  • Team collaboration
  • Customer service
  • Inventory management
  • Workflow coordination
  • Effective communication
  • Emergency response
  • Flexible endoscope use
  • Measuring vital signs
  • Biopsy handling
  • High-level disinfection
  • Patient care
  • Direct patient care
  • Preparing specimens
  • Educating patients
  • Infection control standards
  • Sterilization techniques
  • HIPAA
  • Patient positioning
  • Specimen collection
  • Transporting patients
  • Materials management
  • Room preparation
  • File and records maintenance
  • Aseptic techniques
  • Quality assurance
  • Specimen preparation
  • Procedure assistance
  • Equipment maintenance
  • Records management
  • Anatomy
  • Manual dexterity
  • Rigid endoscope use
  • Endoscope disinfection
  • Colonoscopy and panendoscopy procedures
  • Endoscopy room setup
  • Scope troubleshooting
  • Endoscope reprocessing
  • Scope calibration
  • Instrument care
  • Maintaining endoscopic equipment
  • Certified in CPR
  • Advanced manual dexterity
  • Maintaining quality assurance standards
  • Multitasking capacity
  • Teamwork
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Time management
  • Problem-solving
  • Safety checking
  • Attention to detail
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Basic life support
  • Reliability
  • Excellent communication
  • Critical thinking
  • Organizational skills
  • Adaptability and flexibility
  • Decision-making
  • Decontamination procedures
  • Scheduling appointments
  • Confidentiality understanding
  • Cross-contamination prevention
  • Self motivation
  • Task prioritization
  • Medical terminology
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Professionalism
  • Medical supply inventory
  • Patient transportation
  • Safety monitoring
  • Continuous improvement

Certification

  • Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association (AHA).
  • GI Technical Specialist Certificate – Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates, Inc. SGNA.

SGNA

SGNA Associates Program

Timeline

Endoscopy Technician

Woodlands Endoscopy Center
11.2018 - 03.2020

Endoscopy Technician

Memorial Endoscopy Center
11.2018 - 03.2020

Endoscopy Technician

Kingwood Medical Center
08.1994 - 08.2018

Retail Sales Associate

Business Machines Inc.
06.1980 - 10.1994

Receptionist

Varnados Plastics
06.1978 - 02.1980

GED -

Eastfield College Pleasant Grove Campus

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