Patient-centered and goal-focused Endoscopy Technician offering many years of experience in equipment preparation and maintenance for procedures. Detail-oriented, hardworking technician easily learns new techniques, equipment, and software.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Endoscopy Technician PRN
delta health
Delta, CO
04.2022 - Current
Performed patient care duties including monitoring vital signs and administering medications.
Assisted physicians with endoscopic procedures such as esophagogastroduodenoscopies, colonoscopies, sigmoidoscopies, enteroscopies and biopsies.
Maintained endoscopy equipment, including cleaning, sterilizing and troubleshooting.
Recorded patients' medical history and other relevant information in the electronic health record system.
Prepared rooms for endoscopic procedures according to established protocols.
Ordered supplies necessary for endoscopic procedures according to established protocol.
Assisted in the training of new staff members on proper operation of endoscopic equipment.
Ensured that all instruments used during endoscopic procedures were functioning properly before use.
Reported any malfunctions or problems with equipment to appropriate personnel for repair or replacement.
Participated in quality assurance activities related to endoscope reprocessing techniques.
Complied with applicable laws, regulations, standards and guidelines relating to the practice of Endoscopy Technician.
CNA Med-surg
delta health
Delta
08.2020 - 04.2022
Communicated with patients to determine feelings, need for assistance or social and emotional support.
Assisted patients with daily living activities, including bathing, dressing, and grooming.
Conducted patient education on health maintenance and disease prevention.
Examined and treated patient lacerations, contusions, and physical symptoms and referred patients to other medical professionals.
Cna
St. Marys
Grand Junction, CO
07.2017 - 07.2020
Provided direct patient care and comfort, including bathing, feeding, dressing, grooming and transferring.
Assisted with clinical procedures such as vital signs, glucose checks and catheterizations.
Performed point of care testing such as urine dipsticks and finger sticks.
Maintained accurate documentation in the electronic medical record system.
Completed hourly rounding on assigned patients to ensure safety and comfort needs were met.
Collaborated closely with interdisciplinary team members to provide comprehensive patient care plans.
Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient requests in a timely manner.
Educated patients regarding their individualized plan of care and provided emotional support when needed.
Participated in shift report at beginning of each shift to obtain updates on current patient status from previous shift nurse and CNA staff member.
Provided compassionate end-of-life care for terminally ill patients.
Assisted with activities of daily living such as toileting, ambulation and positioning of immobile patients.
Ensured that all supplies were adequately stocked throughout the shift.
Utilized critical thinking skills when performing tasks related to patient assessment, treatments or interventions.
CNA
Horizons Health Care Center
Eckert, CO
06.2014 - 07.2017
Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperature.
Documented patient care services by charting in designated areas.
Reported changes in patient conditions to registered nurse or physician.
Answered patient call lights promptly and responded to requests appropriately.
Observed patients for any physical or emotional changes, reported findings to medical staff immediately.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure quality patient care was delivered at all times.
Assisted with range of motion exercises and other rehabilitative activities per physician orders.
Maintained a clean, safe environment for the patient by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
Monitored food intake and output as directed by nursing staff.
Demonstrated excellent customer service skills when interacting with patients, families and guests.
Provided emotional support to family members during difficult times.