Kimberly Gomez
Las Vegas
Summary
Detail-oriented Endoscopy Technician experienced in assisting with gastrointestinal procedures and maintaining sterile environments. Contributed to high-quality patient care through effective patient preparation and equipment maintenance. Focused on continuous improvement and delivery of exceptional patient experiences.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Endoscopy Technician
Los Palos Gastroenterology/Central Coast Endoscopy
Salinas
05.2022 - 01.2026
- Assist physicians and nurses during endoscopic procedures including colonoscopies and EGDs
- Assisted physicians during endoscopic examinations and interventions to enhance procedural accuracy.
- Setting up biopsy tools, suction, irrigation, and monitoring equipment
- Patient monitoring
- Monitored patients' vital signs during procedures to ensure safety and comfort.
- Provided attentive patient care during pre- and post-procedure phases.
- Patient positioning for procedures
- Transported and helped patients prior to and following procedures.
- Transporting patient to recovery center
- Collaborated with nursing staff to streamline procedure workflows effectively.
- Streamlined communication among medical staff during procedures to improve collaboration and efficiency.
- Prepare procedure rooms and ensure availability of necessary instruments and supplies
- Preparing procedure rooms and endoscopy equipment
- Prepared rooms for endoscopic procedures according to established protocols.
- Organized and stocked medical supply area to ensure readiness for procedures.
- Perform thorough cleaning, disinfection, and storage of endoscopic equipment per guidelines
- Executed thorough sanitization of all medical equipment, ensuring compliance with safety standards.
- Participated in biopsy procedures to support diagnostic efforts.
- Executed cauterization procedures to control bleeding during surgeries.
- Injections
- Hot Snares or cold
- Specimen handling
- Prepared collected specimens for cytological, microbiological and pathological analysis.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records for compliance.
- Demonstrated calmness under pressure to effectively manage critical situations.
- Assisting multiple physicians
- Ensured that all instruments used during endoscopic procedures were functioning properly before use.
- Prepared collected specimens for cytological, microbiological and pathological analysis.
- Positioned patients using understanding of anatomy and procedures.
Education
Medical Assistant -
Center for Employment of training
Salinas, CAHigh School Diploma -
Everett Alvarez High School
Salinas, CASkills
- Biopsies
- Cold snares
- Intravenous
- Vital signs monitoring
- Patient monitoring
- Specimen handling
- Sterilizing equipment
- Patient care
- Health records management
- Scheduling appointments
- Cross-training
- Team collaboration
- Bilingual communication
- Problem solver
- Patient education
- Patient education
- Patient education
Timeline
Endoscopy Technician
Los Palos Gastroenterology/Central Coast Endoscopy
05.2022 - 01.2026
Medical Assistant -
Center for Employment of training
High School Diploma -
Everett Alvarez High School