LAURA RISSELL
Boyertown
Summary
Reliable and safety-conscious professional with hands-on experience in fast-paced sterile work environments. Strong attention to detail, ability to follow SOPs, and a team-oriented work ethic. Committed to maintaining safety and sterility standards. Known for reliability, accuracy, problem solving and productivity.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Endoscopy Technician
Endoscopy Associates of Valley Forge
03.2024 - Current
- Assisted physicians and nursing staff during diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopic procedures, including EGD, colonoscopy, and flexible sigmoidoscopy.
- Efficiently set-up and tore down procedure rooms in preparation for upcoming procedures.
- Maintained all safety protocols and processes when cleaning, disinfecting and sterilizing endoscopes and related equipment.
- Assisted with transportation of scopes for repairs and maintenance.
- Stocked endoscopy suites with equipment and supplies needed for procedures.
- Prepared procedure rooms by assembling, testing, and troubleshooting endoscopic equipment to ensure optimal functionality and patient safety.
- Cleaned, disinfected, and maintained endoscopes and accessories in strict compliance with infection control standards and manufacturer guidelines.
- Monitored and documented vital signs, patient positioning, and procedural details before, during, and after procedures.
- Transported, educated, and provided compassionate care to patients to reduce anxiety and promote comfort.
- Maintained accurate procedure logs and ensured compliance with hospital policies, OSHA, and Joint Commission standards.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure efficient patient flow and high-quality care.
Medical Assistant and Licensed Esthetician
Lawlor Dermatology
03.2021 - 03.2024
- Document all medical instructions given to patients in EMA emr system
- Communicate all medical and cosmetic pre and post-treatment instructions to patients
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Prepare patients for cosmetic and surgical procedures
- Assist providers with procedures both medical and cosmetic
- Answer phones timely, professionally and triage and direct accordingly
- Assist medical receptionist and/or fill-in as receptionist upon request
- Work in compliance with OSHA blood-borne pathogen standards.
- Maintain medication samples, discard out-of-date supplies, and keep appropriate records
- Order, sort, re-stock, and inventory all medical supplies
- Route specimens to correct lab as required by patient’s insurance. Maintain accurate pathology log.
- Notify providers and patients of pathology and lab results
- Respond to patient questions in office, on phone and online messages as instructed
- Schedule or re-schedule appointments with providers as necessary
- Send appropriate records as necessary
- Organize patient flow according to office protocol and provider preferences
- Scheduling of in-office procedures
- Knowledge of and compliance with HIPAA standards and adherence to the healthcare compliance policy
Clinical Chiropractic Assistant
Parks Chiropractic P.C.
01.2019 - 07.2020
- Perform ems and spinal traction therapies in a busy chiropractic office
- Manage office flow, providers schedules and patient treatment plans
- Scheduling and rescheduling appointments as instructed by providers
- Maintaining accurate filing of patient charts
- Light and deep cleaning of the office and tables
- Explanation of insurance coverages and self pay pricing
Education
High School Diploma -
Oley Valley High School
Oley, PA06-2015
Licensed Esthetician
The Salon Professional Academy
02.2018
Certificate of Technical Studies - Cosmetic Lasers
Institute For Laser Medicine
Skippack, PA07-2021
Skills
- Problem Solving
- Documentation
- Interpersonal Communication
- Conflict Resolution
- Time Management
- Compassionate & Empathetic
- Infection control standards
- Quality assurance
- Aseptic techniques
- Equipment maintenance
- Certified in CPR
- Specimen preparation
Certification
The Institute for Laser Medicine Laser Technician, July 2020
Timeline
Endoscopy Technician
Endoscopy Associates of Valley Forge
03.2024 - Current
Medical Assistant and Licensed Esthetician
Lawlor Dermatology
03.2021 - 03.2024
Clinical Chiropractic Assistant
Parks Chiropractic P.C.
01.2019 - 07.2020
Licensed Esthetician
The Salon Professional Academy
High School Diploma -
Oley Valley High School
Certificate of Technical Studies - Cosmetic Lasers
Institute For Laser Medicine