Lori Foster
St. Clair Shores,MI
Summary
Patient-focused and results-oriented Endoscopy Technician with 13 years of experience preparing equipment and supporting endoscopy procedures. A quick learner with strong attention to detail and a thorough work ethic.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Endoscopy Technician
Troy Gastroenterology
12.2015 - Current
- Set up endoscopy suites with equipment and supplies needed for procedures.
- Supported physicians and nursing staff during procedures.
- Efficiently set-up and tore down procedure rooms in preparation for upcoming procedures.
- Verified proper stocking and readiness of day surgery and operating rooms by ordering equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
- Maintained all safety protocols and processes when cleaning, disinfecting and sterilizing endoscopes and related equipment.
- Assisted physicians and nursing staff with various tasks and responsibilities during procedures.
- Checked inventory levels and placed supply orders.
- Ordered supplies efficiently to maintain optimal stock levels for projected operational demands.
- Cleaned and disinfected endoscopic equipment and scopes according to infection control guidelines and standards.
Endoscopy Technician
Beaumont Hospital
06.2013 - 12.2015
- Set up endoscopy suites with equipment and supplies needed for procedures.
- Supported physicians and nursing staff during procedures.
- 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 physicians and nursing staff with various tasks and responsibilities during procedures.
- Cleaned and disinfected endoscopic equipment and scopes according to infection control guidelines and standards.
- Retrieved and disposed of specimens according to established protocols.
Endoscopy Technician
Henry Ford Hospital Main Campus
08.2010 - 06.2013
- Set up endoscopy suites with equipment and supplies needed for procedures.
- Supported physicians and nursing staff during procedures.
- 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 physicians and nursing staff with various tasks and responsibilities during procedures.
- Adhered to safety procedures during cleaning, disinfecting and sterilizing endoscopes and related equipment.
- Transferred scopes to appropriate department for repairs and maintenance.
- Assisted physicians in performing upper and lower gastrointestinal examinations, esophageal dilation and variceal banding, and paracentesis procedures.
- Cleaned and disinfected endoscopic equipment and scopes according to infection control guidelines and standards.
Education
No Degree - Liberal Arts And General Studies
Oakland Community College
Royal Oak, MINo Degree - Medical Assisting
Ross Medical Education Center
Madison Heights, MI07.2010
High School Diploma -
Madison High School
Madison Heights, MI06.1994
Skills
- Infection Control Standards
- Aseptic Techniques
- Manual Dexterity
- Measuring Vital Signs
- Educating Patients
- HIPAA
- Preparing Specimens
- Direct Patient Care
- Specimen Collection
Timeline
Endoscopy Technician
Troy Gastroenterology
12.2015 - Current
Endoscopy Technician
Beaumont Hospital
06.2013 - 12.2015
Endoscopy Technician
Henry Ford Hospital Main Campus
08.2010 - 06.2013
No Degree - Liberal Arts And General Studies
Oakland Community College
No Degree - Medical Assisting
Ross Medical Education Center
High School Diploma -
Madison High School
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