Marisa Castillo
Corpus Christi
Summary
Diligent Endoscopy Technician with 20 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
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Endoscopy Technician
Corpus Christi Medical Center Bay Area
12.2020 - Current
- Operated endoscopic equipment ensuring patient safety and comfort during procedures.
- Assisted physicians with various endoscopic procedures, maintaining sterile environments at all times.
- Monitored patients' vital signs during procedures, providing immediate feedback to medical staff when necessary.
- Collaborated with medical staff to streamline workflow and enhance procedural efficiency within the department.
- Verified proper stocking and readiness of day surgery and operating rooms by ordering equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
- Adhered to safety procedures during cleaning, disinfecting and sterilizing endoscopes and related equipment.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss process improvements, enhancing overall department efficiency.
- Contributed to departmental audits to identify areas for improvement in patient care and safety.
- Assisted physicians in performing upper and lower gastrointestinal examinations, esophageal dilation and biliary stent placements.
Endoscopy Technician
Memorial Hermann
05.2017 - 03.2019
- Assisted physicians with colonoscopy's, EGD's, PEG's, ERCP's, and bronchoscopy's
- Prepared and sterilized medical instruments adhering to strict infection control protocols.
- Advanced skillset through participation in specialized trainings on various types of endoscopic equipment, broadening capabilities as a technician.
- Assisted in the collection of diagnostic specimens during endoscopic procedures, ensuring proper labeling and handling for accurate laboratory analysis.
- Reduced risk of infection through meticulous cleaning, disinfection, and maintenance of endoscopes and accessories.
Endoscopy Technician II
Kelsey Seybold
05.2012 - 05.2017
- Average caseload 25+ a day
- Assisted physicians with colonoscopy's and EGD's
- Processed Scopes according to AORN standards
- Maintain SGNA membership
- Assist as PACU Technician when needed
Endoscopy Technician
United Surgical Partners
12.2009 - 01.2012
- Assisted physicians with Colonoscopy's, EGD's, EUS's and liver biopsies
- Responsible for all specimen processing
- Assisted surgeon during minor surgical procedures such as hemorrhoidectomy
- Processed scopes as needed
Endoscopy Technician
Doctors Regional
12.2006 - 12.2009
- Demonstrate professional responsibility assisting physicians in colonoscopy, bronchoscopy, EGD, ERCP and PEG placement
- Prepared equipment and set up all material needed for procedure
- Reprocessed scope and all associated accessories according to AORN standards
- Ordered all office supplies for department and make sure supplies stay at par level
- Created charts and entered patient information into system, handling with sensitivity.
Surgical Technician
United States Air Force
06.2000 - 07.2002
- Set up and maintained a sterile field for the surgical procedure
- Assisted the surgeon during the operation such as passing instruments and anticipates the needs of the team
- Counted sponges, sharps and instruments
- Prepared and applied sterile dressings
- Prepared case carts, stocked supplies, and assembled trays in sterile processing department
Administrative Assistant
Boeing Aerospace Support Center
08.1998 - 06.2000
- Greeted all clients and visitors
- Screen over 50 calls daily, taking messages and routing calls when needed
- Perform basic clerical tasks such as mailing, copying, faxing, filing, and scanning
- Maintained all office equipment including printers, copiers and computers
- Assisted in onboarding of new employees
- Monitored and ordered office supplies for department
- Coordinated and scheduled travel plans
- Finalized and distributed payroll through KRONOS
- Filing and Heavy data entry
Education
High School Diploma -
H.M. King High School
Kingsville, Texas01.1998
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Community College of the Air Force
Maxwell AFB, Alabama01.2001
Skills
- Typing 40 wpm, Microsoft Word and Powerpoint proficient
- Certified in CPR
- Patient preparation
- Biopsy handling
- High-level disinfection
- Colonoscopy and Upper procedures
- Instrument care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Critical thinking
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Self motivation
- Professional demeanor
Timeline
Endoscopy Technician
Corpus Christi Medical Center Bay Area
12.2020 - Current
Endoscopy Technician
Memorial Hermann
05.2017 - 03.2019
Endoscopy Technician II
Kelsey Seybold
05.2012 - 05.2017
Endoscopy Technician
United Surgical Partners
12.2009 - 01.2012
Endoscopy Technician
Doctors Regional
12.2006 - 12.2009
Surgical Technician
United States Air Force
06.2000 - 07.2002
Administrative Assistant
Boeing Aerospace Support Center
08.1998 - 06.2000
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Community College of the Air Force
High School Diploma -
H.M. King High School