Kimberly S. Banner
San Antonio,TX
Summary
To obtain a position with a company who will value my current skills and will also provide the opportunity to expand my knowledge and skills.
Professional with high level of expertise in gastroenterology, specializing in patient care and diagnostic procedures. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results, seamlessly adapting to changing needs. Skilled in endoscopic procedures, patient preparation, and instrument sterilization. Known for reliability, precision, and maintaining high standards in all tasks.
Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Gastroenterology Technician
Westover Hills Baptist Hospital
04.2024 - Current
- Streamlined documentation processes, ensuring timely completion of accurate patient records for use in treatment planning and ongoing care management.
- Enhanced procedure efficiency by preparing and organizing all necessary equipment and supplies for gastroenterology examinations.
- Completed tasks to assist medical staffs during procedures.
- Assisted physicians in performing upper and lower gastrointestinal examinations, esophageal dilation and biliary stent placements.
- Advanced skillset through participation in specialized trainings on various types of endoscopic equipment, broadening capabilities as a technician.
- Cleaned and disinfected endoscopic equipment and scopes according to infection control guidelines and standards.
Gastroenterology Technician
Valley Health Systems
11.2021 - 01.2023
- Assisting Physicians with procedure and providing supplies and instruments
- Procedure room setups and clean ups, and cleaning disinfections of endoscopes
- Helping patients more in depth with procedures such as: ERCP’s, bandings, and also help assist with the cleaning of the lungs
Gastroenterology Technician
Valley Surgical Center
06.2019 - 01.2021
- Assisting Physicians with procedure and providing supplies and instruments
- Procedure room setups and clean ups, and cleaning disinfections of endoscopes
Hospice Volunteer
Infinity Hospice Care
03.2016 - 01.2019
- Assist under supervision the guides of counseling hospice clients and their families about the natural process after one expires
Gastroenterology Technician
Elite Endoscopy
12.2010 - 01.2019
- Assisting Physicians with procedure and providing supplies and instruments
- Procedure room setups and clean ups, and cleaning disinfections of endoscopes
- Medical records including filings and patient call backs
- Transporting patients into and out of procedure room, and data entry for the patients during procedures
BST: Basic Skill Trainer
CANDO: Community Alliance Network and Developmental Outreach
03.2014 - 01.2016
- Directing people with mental disabilities to improve their living environment for a much better today
Direct Support Staff
Danville Services
01.2012 - 04.2013
- Directing people with mental and physical disabilities enhanced their daily living for better improvements of the future
Security Contractor
Review Journal
09.2005 - 03.2007
- Ensuring that the perimeter of the compound at the newspaper company is secured from trespassers
Administrator
United States Marine Corps (Active Duty)
07.2001 - 07.2005
- Leave and Absence Clerk and Administration Clerk (accountability for all Marines within a unit overseas), and Fiscal Clerk (paying utilities for all reserve units for the Marines within the States)
Education
Master of Science - Health Administration
American Public University
West Virginia06-2025
Bachelor’s - Human Services Management
University of Phoenix
Las Vegas, NV12.2017
Diploma - Surgical Technologist Program
High Tech Institute
Las Vegas, NV12.2009
Skills
- Medical Terminology
- Microsoft Word
- Excel
- Power Point
- SOAP
- DFAS
- Meditech
- MD Reports
- CPR/BLS
- ACLS
- PALS
- Clerical
- Client Advocate
- Biopsy handling
- Patient care
- Patient positioning
- Specimen collection
- Diagnostic procedures
- Polypectomy support
- Pre-procedure preparation
- Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography
- Esophageal dilation
- Instrument sterilization
- Colonoscopy assistance
- Hemostasis techniques
- Post-procedure care
- Enteroscopy assistance
- Upper endoscopy
- Flexible sigmoidoscopy
- Communication
- Sterilization techniques
- HIPAA
- Transporting patients
- Aseptic techniques
- Specimen preparation
- Equipment maintenance
- Procedure assistance
- Endoscope disinfection
- Certified in CPR
- Teamwork
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Maintaining quality assurance standards
- Maintaining endoscopic equipment
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Safety checking
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking
- Multitasking Abilities
- Basic life support
- Reliability
- Excellent communication
- Active listening
- Organizational skills
- Critical thinking
- Effective communication
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Team collaboration
- Specimen handling
- Decontamination procedures
- Health and safety regulations
- Medical terminology
References
Available Upon Request
Timeline
Gastroenterology Technician
Westover Hills Baptist Hospital
04.2024 - Current
Gastroenterology Technician
Valley Health Systems
11.2021 - 01.2023
Gastroenterology Technician
Valley Surgical Center
06.2019 - 01.2021
Hospice Volunteer
Infinity Hospice Care
03.2016 - 01.2019
BST: Basic Skill Trainer
CANDO: Community Alliance Network and Developmental Outreach
03.2014 - 01.2016
Direct Support Staff
Danville Services
01.2012 - 04.2013
Gastroenterology Technician
Elite Endoscopy
12.2010 - 01.2019
Security Contractor
Review Journal
09.2005 - 03.2007
Administrator
United States Marine Corps (Active Duty)
07.2001 - 07.2005
Bachelor’s - Human Services Management
University of Phoenix
Diploma - Surgical Technologist Program
High Tech Institute
Master of Science - Health Administration
American Public University
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