Max Cook
Enloe Medical Center
CHICO,CA
19
years of professional experience
Adaptable healthcare professional with experience spanning endoscopy, anesthesia, and sterile processing support. Strong multitasking, communication, and quality assurance skills help ensure smooth procedures, accurate equipment readiness, and consistent patient safety.
Work History
Endoscopy Technician
13 Years 4 Months- Assisted physicians and nurses during procedures by anticipating instrument and specimen needs
- Reprocessed flexible endoscopes following infection control protocols and manufacturer standards
- Inspected endoscopic equipment for damage, cleanliness, and functionality before patient use
- Prepared endoscopy suites with required instruments, supplies, and sterile accessories before procedures
- Coordinated room turnover to support efficient scheduling and minimize procedure delays
- Assisted physicians and nursing staff with various tasks and responsibilities during procedures.
- Maintained all safety protocols and processes when cleaning, disinfecting and sterilizing endoscopes and related equipment.
Anesthesia Technician
3 Years 2 Months- Assisted anesthesiologists with patient positioning, monitoring setup, and procedural support.
- Assessed equipment functionality before cases, resolving malfunctions quickly to support case flow.
- Prepared anesthesia equipment, supplies, and airway carts for surgical procedures.
- Replenished anesthesia carts and specialty trays to ensure continuous operating room readiness.
- Sterilized anesthesia instruments and maintained compliance with infection-control standards.
- Tracked supplies, reordered stock, and prevented delays through organized inventory management.
- Coordinated room turnover activities, improving efficiency across multiple surgical service areas.
- Demonstrated professionalism and attentiveness while responding to urgent situations involving anesthesiology requirements or emergencies swiftly.
- Assisted in successful surgeries through effective communication and collaboration with fellow healthcare professionals.
Kitchen Staff Member
2 Years 2 Months- Supervised kitchen workflow to maintain timely meal preparation and service consistency.
- Coordinated food preparation tasks to support efficient line operations during peak periods.
- Monitored ingredient quality, portion control, and presentation standards for menu items.
- Maintained clean workstations, utensils, and equipment to meet sanitation requirements.
- Followed HACCP and temperature control procedures to protect food safety compliance.
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace, adhering to strict hygiene standards for optimal food safety.
- Upheld high standards of cleanliness throughout the kitchen, maintaining sanitary conditions per local health department guidelines.
Education
- Computer Science
High School Diploma
Skills
Endoscopic procedures
Biopsy handling
High-level disinfection
Patient preparation
Patient care
Infection prevention
Quality assurance
Time management
Multitasking Abilities
Effective communication
Timeline
Endoscopy Technician
Enloe Medical Center
06.2012 - 10.2025Read More
Anesthesia Technician
Enloe Medical Center
04.2009 - 06.2012Read More
Kitchen Staff Member
Compass Group USA
02.2007 - 04.2009Read More
Butte College
from Computer Science
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Pleasant Valley High School
High School Diploma
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