Laura Alfaro
Palmdale,CA
Summary
Gastrointestinal Technician with 17+ years of experience working in fast-paced clinical settings. Highly knowledgeable of various endoscopic procedures with success in anticipating patients' and physicians' needs when setting up for procedures. Prepared to bring talent, leadership and expertise to growing team.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Gastrointestinal Technician
Antelope Valley Medical Center
Lancaster, CA
07.2007 - Current
- Assisted physicians during endoscopic procedures such as colonoscopies and upper endoscopies.
- Prepared equipment for gastrointestinal exams, including cleaning and sterilizing instruments.
- Adhered to operating and safety procedures during cleaning, disinfecting, and sterilizing endoscopes and equipment.
- Transported and helped patients prior to and following procedures.
- Set-up and tore down procedure rooms in preparation for upcoming operations.
- Prepared collected specimens for cytological, microbiological and pathological analysis.
- Assisted with transportation of scopes for repair and maintenance.
Medical Assistant
USC Internal Medicine
Losantville, CA
11.2001 - 07.2007
- Adhered to HIPAA regulations regarding safeguarding confidential patient information at all times.
- Answered phones, scheduled appointments and managed patient flow while greeting visitors in a professional manner.
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, patient histories and preparing patients for examinations.
- Maintained accurate medical records through filing, charting, transcription and data entry into electronic health record system.
- Administered injections, medications and treatments as directed by the physician.
- Organized patient charts before each day's clinic sessions began.
- Conducted EKGs, spirometry testing, audiograms and other diagnostic tests as requested by the physician.
- Kept examination rooms clean, stocked with necessary supplies and prepared for incoming patients.
- Relayed messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition updates or refill requests to facilitate treatment.
Education
Certification - Medical Assistant
United Education Institute
Huntington Park, CA12-2000
Skills
- Endoscopy Ultrasound / FNA
Fine Needle Aspiration
Endoscopy / Colonoscopy
- GI Bleeds
- Banding
- Injection
- Clips
- Biopsies
- Cautery
- Dilatation
- Stents
Endoscopic retrograde
cholangio pancreatography
PEG
Transoral Incisionless
fundoplication (TIF)
Calm and level-headed under
duress
Able to follow direction of the
doctor
- Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers (BLS)
Languages
Spanish
Professional
Timeline
Gastrointestinal Technician
Antelope Valley Medical Center
07.2007 - Current
Medical Assistant
USC Internal Medicine
11.2001 - 07.2007
Certification - Medical Assistant
United Education Institute