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Legetta Grayer

Bentonia,MS

Summary

Dynamic GI Medical Instrument Technician with expertise from GV Sonny Montgomery Medical Center, enhancing patient care through effective diagnostic equipment operation and rigorous safety protocol training. Proven ability in medical device diagnostics and cross-functional collaboration, significantly reducing equipment downtime and fostering a culture of quality assurance and teamwork.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

GI Medical Instrument Technician

GV Sonny Montgomery Medical Center
07.2015 - Current
  • Assisted healthcare professionals in the operation of diagnostic equipment, enhancing patient care effectiveness.
  • Conducted routine inspections and troubleshooting of medical devices, reducing downtime and improving reliability.
  • Trained junior technicians on equipment handling protocols, fostering a culture of safety and accuracy.
  • Perform and/or assist in diagnostics such as. Ablation Procedures,Anoscopy,Colonoscopy with/without Ballon Dilation,Enteroscopy,Endoscopic Ultrasounnd (EUS), Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography(ERCP) Endo and Eso-Flip procedures/measurements,Gastric Varices Treatment (Binding),Hemorrhoid Treatment (Banding), Single Balloon-Enteroscopy,Esophagastroduodenoscopy(EGD),Esophageal Biopsy,Esophageal Dilation,Gastric Biopsy,Gastrostomy Insertion/Change/Removal,Flexible Sigmoidosopy,Halo Procedures for Barrett's Esophagus,Tattoo Marking for High-Rick Lesions,Spyglass Procedure with Lithotripsy,Polpectomy,PH Probe for Reflux,Needle Aspiration,ileoscopy ,Mucosal Resection and Paracentesie.

Medical Instrument Technician (MIT)

Clement J. Zablocki VA Medical Center
07.2007 - 07.2015

As a GI /MIT Health Technician I prepare procedural rooms for GI endoscopic procedures.This involves setting up instrument, testing equipment for proper operation, ensuring immediate availability of emergency cardiopulmonary resuscitative equipment,biopsy forceps specimen bottles,polypectomysnares,retrievers,injectors,dilators,balloons and electrocautery units and accessory probes. I inventory and maintain par levels of specialty equipment and supplies in the endoscopy rooms and travel emergency carts. I place roders, work with equipment sales reps and follow through on obtaining any deficient supplies/ equipment.

I am the designated Reuseable Medical Equipment (RME) Coordinator for the GI Procedural Lab.I review and implement the Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) for each level of disinfection andsterilization for all reusable equipment utilized in the GI Procedure Lab. I am a GI Preceptor for nurses and technicians in basic and advanced endoscopic procedures.

Education

No Degree - Nursing

Milwaukee Area Technical College
Milwaukee, WI

Skills

  • Medical device diagnostics
  • Diagnostic equipment operation
  • Patient care enhancement
  • Safety protocol training
  • Endoscopic procedures assistance
  • Routine equipment inspections
  • Equipment handling protocols
  • Compliance with regulations
  • Technical documentation management
  • Cross-functional team collaboration
  • Patient interaction skills
  • Process improvement strategies
  • Infection control practices
  • Quality assurance techniques
  • Emergency response procedures
  • Inventory management systems
  • Risk assessment evaluations
  • Electronics troubleshooting
  • Medical equipment maintenance
  • Anatomy and physiology
  • Instrument assembly
  • Equipment installation
  • Biomedical equipment expertise
  • Organization skills
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Problem-solving
  • Attention to detail

Timeline

GI Medical Instrument Technician

GV Sonny Montgomery Medical Center
07.2015 - Current

Medical Instrument Technician (MIT)

Clement J. Zablocki VA Medical Center
07.2007 - 07.2015

No Degree - Nursing

Milwaukee Area Technical College
Legetta Grayer