Kimberly Giberson
Auburndale
Summary
Dependable professional with strong background installing, maintaining, and repairing systems and components. Maintains equipment safety and performance with in-depth inspections and corrections. Dedicated to quality and always professional. GI Technician known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Skilled in endoscopic equipment sterilization, patient preparation, and post-procedural care. Excel in teamwork, communication, and adaptability, ensuring smooth operation within fast-paced environments. Committed to providing exceptional support to healthcare professionals and optimal care to patients.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1987
1987
years of post-secondary education
Work History
GI procedure tech
Watson Clinic Surgery Center
Lakeland
08.2004 - Current
- Set up and break down medical equipment for endoscopy and colonoscopy procedures.
- Assist Dr with pathology during procedures.
- Clean and reprocess all scopes.
- Making assignments for the next day.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of all endoscopic scopes.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to ensure efficient workflow.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic systems.
- Trained new staff on safety protocols and equipment usage.
- Implemented inventory management practices for medical supplies.
- Replaced defective components or parts as needed.
- Performed troubleshooting and repair of equipment in accordance with manufacturer specifications.
- Maintained records of repairs, calibrations, and tests performed on equipment.
- Installed new components or replaced defective parts to restore functionality.
- Operated endoscopy equipment to assist in diagnostic procedures.
- Prepared patients for gastrointestinal examinations and procedures.
- Maintained cleanliness and sterility of examination rooms and equipment.
- Assisted physicians during procedures by providing necessary instruments.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to ensure efficient workflow and patient care.
- Ordered supplies for endoscopic suite as required.
- Troubleshot technical issues related to medical equipment when necessary.
- Recorded data accurately into electronic health record system while maintaining confidentiality of information per HIPAA regulations.
- Participated in monthly meetings with Endoscopy team members to discuss safety protocols and best practices.
- Performed endoscopic procedures on patients, including sigmoidoscopy, colonoscopy and esophagogastroduodenoscopy.
- Conducted quality assurance checks on equipment regularly.
- Operated complex medical equipment used in endoscopic exams such as video monitors, cameras, lasers and computer systems.
- Prepared equipment for examinations and treatments, including cleaning, sterilizing and setting up scopes with appropriate accessories.
- Ensured that all instruments were properly handled according to infection control guidelines.
- Review procedure requirements to select and set up appropriate equipment and supplies.
- Adhered to operating and safety procedures during cleaning, disinfecting, and sterilizing endoscopes and equipment.
- Set-up and tore down procedure rooms in preparation for upcoming operations.
- Prepared collected specimens for cytological, microbiological and pathological analysis.
GI procedure tech
Watson Clinic Surgery Center
Lakeland
08.2004 - Current
- Operated medical equipment for various endoscopic procedures.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of endoscopic instruments and supplies.
- Operated medical equipment for various endoscopic procedures.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to ensure efficient workflow.
- Trained new staff on safety protocols and equipment usage.
- Replaced defective components or parts as needed.
- Reviewed technical manuals and other documents related to product operation and maintenance requirements.
- Tested and calibrated instruments to ensure accuracy and reliability of data.
- Operated endoscopy equipment to assist in diagnostic procedures.
- Prepared patients for gastrointestinal examinations and procedures.
- Maintained cleanliness and sterility of examination rooms and equipment.
- Assisted physicians during procedures by providing necessary instruments.
- Documented patient information accurately in medical records systems.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to ensure efficient workflow and patient care.
- Ordered supplies for endoscopic suite as required.
- Troubleshot technical issues related to medical equipment when necessary.
- Performed endoscopic procedures on patients, including sigmoidoscopy, colonoscopy and esophagogastroduodenoscopy.
- Conducted quality assurance checks on equipment regularly.
- Operated complex medical equipment used in endoscopic exams such as video monitors, cameras, lasers and computer systems.
- Prepared equipment for examinations and treatments, including cleaning, sterilizing and setting up scopes with appropriate accessories.
- Worked collaboratively with other healthcare providers to ensure optimal care for each patient.
- Ensured that all instruments were properly handled according to infection control guidelines.
- Use aseptic techniques to sterilize endoscopes, forceps, snares, and other endoscopic tools and equipment.
- Review procedure requirements to select and set up appropriate equipment and supplies.
- Set-up and tore down procedure rooms in preparation for upcoming operations.
- Prepared collected specimens for cytological, microbiological and pathological analysis.
Education
Auburndale Senior High School
Auburndale, FLSkills
- Equipment maintenance
- Endoscopy procedures
- Medical documentation
- Safety protocols
- Equipment operation
- Infection control
- Quality assurance
- Patient preparation
- Team collaboration
- Inventory management
- Staff training
- Technical troubleshooting
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Effective communication
- Time management
- Workflow optimization
- Instrument sterilization
- Medical equipment maintenance
- Biopsy handling
- Patient care
- Endoscopic expertise
- Specimen collection
- GI procedure assistance
- Instrument care
- Direct patient care
- Endoscopic procedures
- High-level disinfection
- Infection control standards
- Endoscope reprocessing
- Flexible endoscope use
- Scope troubleshooting
- HIPAA
- Patient positioning
- Endoscopy room setup
- Sterilization techniques
- Colonoscopy and panendoscopy procedures
- Maintaining endoscopic equipment
- Maintaining quality assurance standards
- Procedure assistance
- Preparing specimens
- Endoscope disinfection
- Specimen preparation
- Room preparation
- Basic life support for health care providers (BLS)
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
GI procedure tech
Watson Clinic Surgery Center
08.2004 - Current
GI procedure tech
Watson Clinic Surgery Center
08.2004 - Current
Auburndale Senior High School