Mishell Medina
Baldwin Park,CA
Summary
GI Technician professional with significant experience in performing and assisting with endoscopic procedures. Known for reliability and ability to adapt to dynamic clinical environments while maintaining high standard of patient care. Strong focus on teamwork and achieving optimal clinical outcomes, leveraging skills in equipment handling and patient communication.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
GI Technician
San Antonio Ambulatory Surgical Center
11.2021 - Current
- Maintaining an inventory of equipment and supplies for endoscopic procedures
- Ensuring equipment functions properly
- Preparing procedure suites
- Maintaining endoscopic equipment, including cleaning, disinfecting and calibrating instruments according to manufacturer guidelines
- Attending training as necessary to enhance or refresh skills
- Collecting specimens from patients
- Collaborating effectively with other care providers regarding procedures and patients' conditions
- Staying current on endoscopy developments by reading literature, speaking with colleagues or participating in professional organizations
Sterile Processing Technician
San Antonio Ambulatory Surgery Center
11.2021 - Current
- Wrapped trays, instrument packs, and sets.
- Followed OSHA, FDA and AAMI guidelines related to sterilization in compliance with administrative regulations.
- Supported surgical teams effectively by preparing instrument trays according to procedure requirements.
- Reduced risk of infections by maintaining a clean and sterile environment within the processing area.
- Enhanced patient safety by ensuring proper sterilization and packaging of medical equipment.
- Decontaminated surgical instruments to remove bacteria and other contaminants before sterilization.
- Inspected sterile package integrity prior to distribution.
- Tested sterilization equipment by performing regular checks and maintenance to keep instruments in working order.
- Recorded biologicals and test results.
- Picked instruments and supplies for surgeries.
- Ordered and restocked supplies for decontamination and surgical areas.
Unit Secretary
San Antonio Ambulatory Center
11.2021 - Current
- Assisted nursing staff with patient care, ensuring timely completion of tasks and improved patient satisfaction.
- Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
- Managed incoming calls and directed to appropriate department.
- Maintained a clean, organized work environment for optimal efficiency in the delivery of patient care services.
- Contributed to positive patient experiences by greeting visitors, providing directions, and addressing inquiries professionally.
- Maintained rapport with physicians, nurse,s and other healthcare personnel.
- Maintained current and accurate medical records for patients.
- Handled patients charts and broke them down for auditing.
GI Technician
Orange County Global Medical Center
08.2019 - Current
- Perform incoming and quality control inspections of all endoscopes and related equipment
- Efficiently set up and tore down procedure rooms as well as cleaned and maintained recovery rooms
- Guaranteed endoscopy supplies were ordered in a timely manner and stock was full
- Assisted in transporting scopes for repair and any necessary maintenance of scopes
- Assisted physician and nurses in procedure room
- Assist under the direct supervision of the physician during endoscopic procedures such as Colon, EDG, ERCP, Pegs, G.J Tubes
- Became the "to-go" person for reps such as Boston Scientific, Medivators, Conmed, Olympus, Medline, and Steris
Sterile Processing Technician
Orange County Global Medical Center
06.2016 - Current
- Decontaminated, assembled, wrapped and sterilized instruments
- Sorted mismatched sets of instruments, trays, and medical equipment and made them available to sterile processing customers in a timely manner
- Restocked, labeled, and maintained inventory, submitted requisitions, collected and distributed instrument trays, crash carts, and family medical equipment
- Preformed environmental maintenance duties and assisted in maintain inventory levels in sterile processing, the operating room, and in equipment storage areas
- Knowledgeable in refilling Synthes Ortho Implants such as Plates screws, and drill bits
- Became the "to-go" person for reps such as Synthes Ortho, Synthes Spine, Synthes Matrix Midface, Nuvasive , Stryker Ortho, AOS, LoqTeq
GI / Surgical Tech
Beverly Surgery Center
01.2018 - 04.2020
- Efficiently set up and tore down procedure rooms as well as cleaned and maintained recovery rooms
- Guaranteed endoscopy supplies were ordered in a timely manner and stock was full
- Assisted in transporting scopes for repair and any necessary maintenance of scopes
- Assisted physician and nurses in procedure rooms
- Restocked, labeled, and maintained inventory, submitted requisitions, collected and distributed instrument trays, crash carts, and family medical equipment
Surgical Technologist
Orange County Global Medical Center
06.2016 - 11.2016
- Prepped the operating room prior to the operation and verify the necessary supplies and tools
- Provide equipment’s to Surgeons Anticipating the need and physician’s preference during operation procedures
- Locate the contaminated instruments and place them in proper cart system to avoid spread of infection
- Coordinate with the X-Ray, pathology, and SPD departments to acquire necessary reports
- Supply gowns and gloves to the members of the surgical team
- Responsible for adjusting lights and other machines in the operating room
Receptionist
Florance Medical Center
04.2012 - 07.2013
- Front Desk/ Checking Eligibility
- Answering / making phone calls /Faxing
Education
Associate in Surgical Technology -
American Career College
Ontario, CA11.2016
Diploma - undefined
Sierra Vista High School
Baldwin Park, CA08.2014
Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Time Management
- Handling Pressure
- Critical Thinking
- Self Confidence
- Adaptability
- Problem Solving
- Strong Work Ethic
- Hospital Experience
- Medical terminology
- Sterile processing
- Aseptic technique
- Anatomy knowledge
- Medical office experience
- Biopsy handling
- Medical equipment maintenance
- Diagnostic testing
- Instrument sterilization
- GI procedure assistance
- Endoscopic expertise
- Sterilization techniques
- Infection control standards
- HIPAA
- Materials management
Certification
- CPR October 2023
- BLS Certification
Languages
Spanish - Fluent
Timeline
GI Technician
San Antonio Ambulatory Surgical Center
11.2021 - Current
Sterile Processing Technician
San Antonio Ambulatory Surgery Center
11.2021 - Current
Unit Secretary
San Antonio Ambulatory Center
11.2021 - Current
GI Technician
Orange County Global Medical Center
08.2019 - Current
GI / Surgical Tech
Beverly Surgery Center
01.2018 - 04.2020
Sterile Processing Technician
Orange County Global Medical Center
06.2016 - Current
Surgical Technologist
Orange County Global Medical Center
06.2016 - 11.2016
Receptionist
Florance Medical Center
04.2012 - 07.2013
Diploma - undefined
Sierra Vista High School
Associate in Surgical Technology -
American Career College
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