Michael Odell
Las Vegas,NV
Summary
Adept Endoscopy Technician with a proven track record at Henderson Hospital, excelling in patient care and endoscope reprocessing. Skilled in both technical and interpersonal aspects, including scope troubleshooting and fostering patient comfort. Achieved a significant reduction in equipment downtime through meticulous maintenance, demonstrating a commitment to excellence and continuous learning in endoscopic procedures.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Endoscopy Technician
Ambulatory Surgical Center of Southern Nevada
Las Vegas, Nevada
11.2022 - Current
- Transported and helped patients prior to and following procedures.
- Ensured that all instruments used during endoscopic procedures were functioning properly before use.
- Conducted regular inventory checks of supplies needed for endoscopic suite operations.
- Reported any malfunctions or problems with equipment to appropriate personnel for repair or replacement.
- Set-up and tore down procedure rooms in preparation for upcoming operations.
- Assisted with transportation of scopes for repair and maintenance.
- Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
- Operated equipment and machinery according to safety guidelines.
- Assisted in the training of new staff members on proper operation of endoscopic equipment.
- Positioned patients using understanding of anatomy and procedures.
- Assist physicians during endoscopic procedures, as well as train new staff.
Endoscopy Technician
Valley View Surgery Center
Las Vegas Nevada, NV
01.2021 - 11.2022
- Assist physicians during endoscopic procedures.
- Stocked rooms.
- Help transport and hook up patients to the monitor.
- Clean and disinfect endoscopes and colonoscopes.
Endoscopy Technician
Henderson Hospital
Henderson, Nevada
03.2019 - 01.2021
- Assist physicians during various endoscopic procedures, including ERCPs, EUS, and bronchoscopies.
- Reprocess endoscopes according to the manufacturer's guidelines.
- The ability to problem-solve during complex endoscopic procedures.
- Help transport patients down for endoscopic procedures.
- Travel to the ICU for endoscopic procedures.
- Problem solve any issues with the equipment.
Endoscopy Technician
Spring Valley Hospital
Las Vegas, Nevada
01.2015 - 03.2019
- Transported patients as needed.
- Assisted physicians during a variety of endoscopic procedures, including learning ERCPs.
- I was on call as needed.
- Assisted PACU with the transportation of patients after surgery.
Endoscopy Technician
Ambulatory Surgical Center of Southern Nevada
Las Vegas, Nevada
08.2011 - 12.2014
- Assisted physicians during endoscopic procedures.
- Organize endoscopy suites and decontamination rooms.
- As the lead tech, I trained new techs and ordered supplies.
- Stock supplies as needed.
- Helped the administration during state surveys.
- I worked the front desk and checked in patients.
Education
Surgical Tech - Surgical Technology
Anthem Institute
Las Vegas06-2011
Skills
- Maintaining quality assurance standards
- Preparing specimens
- Colonoscopy and endoscopy procedures
- Patient care
- Scope troubleshooting
- Transporting patients
- Maintaining endoscopic equipment
- Endoscope reprocessing
- Biopsy handling
- Endoscopy room setup
- Procedure assistance
- Patient positioning
- Certified in CPR
- Endoscopic procedures
- Specimen collection
- ERCPs and EUS
Timeline
Endoscopy Technician
Ambulatory Surgical Center of Southern Nevada
11.2022 - Current
Endoscopy Technician
Valley View Surgery Center
01.2021 - 11.2022
Endoscopy Technician
Henderson Hospital
03.2019 - 01.2021
Endoscopy Technician
Spring Valley Hospital
01.2015 - 03.2019
Endoscopy Technician
Ambulatory Surgical Center of Southern Nevada
08.2011 - 12.2014
Surgical Tech - Surgical Technology
Anthem Institute