Megan Petterson
Deltona,FL
Summary
Knowledgeable professional excited to take next career step in rewarding Endoscopic Technician role. Offering many years' hands-on experience in healthcare with a strong background in basic patient care. Skilled in quickly building rapport with patients to ensure optimal satisfaction and service delivery.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Endoscopy Technician
HCA Lake Monroe Hospital
Deltona, FL
11.2020 - Current
- Prepared rooms for endoscopic procedures according to established protocols.
- Assisted physicians with endoscopic procedures such as esophagogastroduodenoscopies, colonoscopies, sigmoidoscopies, enteroscopies and biopsies.
- Communicated effectively with nursing staff concerning patient needs throughout procedure processes.
- Assisted in the training of new staff members on proper operation of endoscopic equipment.
- Conducted regular inventory checks of supplies needed for endoscopic suite operations.
- 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.
- Complied with applicable laws, regulations, standards and guidelines relating to the practice of Endoscopy Technician.
OR Supply Manager
North Florida Supply Chain
Sanford, FL
01.2020 - 11.2020
- Negotiated pricing and terms with suppliers to optimize costs while maintaining quality standards.
- Implemented continuous improvement initiatives in order to streamline processes throughout the entire supply chain network.
- Coordinated with internal departments regarding material requirements planning systems and processes.
- Tracked shipments from suppliers using tracking numbers provided by carriers when applicable.
- Ensured that all purchased materials meet required safety and quality standards.
- Created reports detailing status of current orders including budgeting information for each item ordered.
Endoscopy Technician / Surgical Technologist
HCA Lake Monroe Hospital
Sanford, FL
11.2015 - 02.2020
- Participated in quality assurance activities related to endoscope reprocessing techniques.
- Communicated effectively with nursing staff concerning patient needs throughout procedure processes.
- Reported any malfunctions or problems with equipment to appropriate personnel for repair or replacement.
- Maintained endoscopy equipment, including cleaning, sterilizing and troubleshooting.
- Assisted in the training of new staff members on proper operation of endoscopic equipment.
- Ordered supplies necessary for endoscopic procedures according to established protocol.
- Performed maintenance on scopes following manufacturer's recommended schedules.
- Complied with applicable laws, regulations, standards and guidelines relating to the practice of Endoscopy Technician.
- Prepared rooms for endoscopic procedures according to established protocols.
- Demonstrated knowledge of sterile technique principles when preparing patients for procedures.
- Maintained accurate logs documenting maintenance performed on scopes and other equipment used in the Endoscopy Suite.
- Ensured that all instruments used during endoscopic procedures were functioning properly before use.
Education
Associate of Science - Surgical Technology
Lorain County Community College
Elyria, OHSkills
- Specimen Preparation
- Scope Troubleshooting
- Maintaining endoscopic equipment
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Multitasking
- Supply Management
- Endoscope Reprocessing
- Procedure Assistance
- High-Level Disinfection
- Endoscopy Room Setup
- Equipment Maintenance
- Endoscopic Procedures
- Biopsy Handling
- Materials Management
- Specimen Collection
Basic Life Support
- American Heart Association
Timeline
Endoscopy Technician
HCA Lake Monroe Hospital
11.2020 - Current
OR Supply Manager
North Florida Supply Chain
01.2020 - 11.2020
Endoscopy Technician / Surgical Technologist
HCA Lake Monroe Hospital
11.2015 - 02.2020
Associate of Science - Surgical Technology
Lorain County Community College