Melissa Swierczynski
Absecon,NJ
Summary
Patient-centered and goal-focused Endoscopy Technician offering over 19 years of experience in equipment preparation and maintenance for GI procedures. Detail-oriented, hardworking technician easily learns new techniques, equipment and software.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Endoscopy Technician
Access Surgi Center
Egg Harbor Twp, NJ
11.2003 - Current
- Use aseptic techniques to sterilize endoscopes, forceps, snares and other endoscopic tools and equipment.
- Transported and helped patients prior to and following procedures.
- Review procedure requirements to select and set up appropriate equipment and supplies.
- Adhered to operating and safety procedures during cleaning, disinfecting and sterilizing endoscopes and [Type] equipment.
- Measured vital statistics and applied monitoring equipment to prepare patients for procedures.
- Prepared equipment, educational materials, and pharmaceutical supplies to expedite patient discharge processes.
- Obtained informed consents and recorded drug allergies before administering pre-procedure medications.
- Set-up and tore down procedure rooms in preparation for upcoming operations.
- Prepared collected specimens for cytological, microbiological and pathological analysis.
- Assisted with transportation of scopes for repair and maintenance.
- Supported physicians and nursing staff during procedures.
- Ran diagnostic tests and biologic quality assurance tests on endoscopic machines.
- Followed nurses' instructions and physicians' orders when administering oral and injected medications.
- Cared for patients undergoing endoscopy procedures and transitioned from pre- to post-procedure care.
- Sterilized and distributed endoscopic instrumentation and equipment.
- Positioned patients using understanding of anatomy and procedures.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Worked closely with team members to deliver project requirements, develop solutions and meet deadlines.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Surgical Technology
Star Technical Institute
Lindenwold,NJSkills
- Maintaining Quality Assurance Standards
- Vital Statistics
- Colonoscopy and Panendoscopy Procedures
- Scope Calibration
- Patient Records Administration
- Specimen Preparation
- Aseptic Techniques
- Maintaining Endoscopic Equipment
- File and Records Maintenance
- Materials Management
- Certified in CPR
- Transporting Patients
- Patient Care
- Maintenance & Repair
- Computer Skills
- Conflict Resolution
- Team Building
- Problem Resolution
- Data Management
- Friendly, Positive Attitude
- Working Collaboratively
- PPE Use
- Active Listening
- Work Ethic
- Organizational Skills
- Reliable and Trustworthy
- Team Management
- Basic Math
- Relationship Building
- Critical Thinking
- People Skills
- Training & Development
- First Aid/CPR
Timeline
Endoscopy Technician
Access Surgi Center
11.2003 - Current
Some College (No Degree) - Surgical Technology
Star Technical Institute