Trachelle Howard
Greenville ,TX
Summary
Seasoned Lead Tech serving patients for 18 years with in the DFW GI community. Organized Clinical Specialist with 8 years of clinical training and education experience. Expert in Endoscopy training with extensive knowledge of Medivator Processors, Scope Buddy (plus), Olympus and many more products for industries procedures. Proven leader ready to make hard decisions and counsel companies to long-term success. Prepared to apply deep technical knowledge and personnel management skills to streamline technical operations.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
ERCP/Lead Technician-GI
Texas Health Resources Rockwall
06.2023 - Current
- Plan, schedule, and delegate daily work to team of employees.
- Track equipment and inventory including ordering for the Specials Department using Peoplesoft, transportation of scopes for repairs and maintenance.
- Recognized as a top performer among peers and Doctors with in the department performing advanced endoscopy, pulmonology and pain procedures.
- Conducts quality inspections of completed work, ensuring compliance with established standards and specifications; OSHA, Joint Commission, and THR infection control standards.
- Establishes strong relationships with sales reps to ensure continued education of products, procedures and to assist in capitol sales.
- Support physicians during complex procedures including (but not limited to); GI bleeds, Peg placements, Bravo, ERCP, Bronchoscopy. Anticipating needs and assisting with critical tasks, CPR and/or anesthesia needs.
GI Tech
Hunt Regional Medical Center
03.2022 - 06.2023
- Prepared for upcoming procedures by effectively setting up and tearing down rooms.
- Assisted physicians in performing upper and lower gastrointestinal examinations, esophageal dilation and biliary stent placements.
- Cleaned and disinfected endoscopic equipment and scopes according to infection control guidelines and standards.
- Completed tasks to assist medical staffs during procedures.
- Adhered to safety procedures during cleaning, disinfecting and sterilizing endoscopes and related equipment.
Clinical Training Specialist
Ambu USA
05.2020 - 06.2021
- Built strong relationships with key decision-makers in hospitals, resulting in increased product adoption and repeat business.
- Leveraged expert knowledge of hospital processes and procedures to streamline sales efforts and navigate complex buying cycles efficiently.
- Provided ongoing training and support to healthcare professionals on product usage, ensuring proper implementation and maximizing patient benefit.
- Contacted customers and prospects to generate new business to achieve company growth goals.
- Worked with sales team to collaboratively reach targets, consistently meeting or exceeding personal quotas.
- Researched potential clients and markets to prepare for appointments.
Lead Tech-GI
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center
02.2017 - 05.2020
- Set up endoscopy suites with equipment and supplies needed for procedures.
- Assisted doctors, nurses and support staff by preparing for patient procedures.
- Assisted physicians and nursing staff with various tasks and responsibilities during procedures.
- Transportation of scopes for repairs and maintenance.
- Participated in continued education initiatives, keeping current on best practices in gastroenterology care delivery.
- Handled inventory and preparation for upcoming procedures by ordering supplies and ensuring rooms were stocked and set-up for patients.
GI Tech
Texas Endoscopy
02.2010 - 02.2017
- Supported physicians during complex procedures, anticipating needs and assisting with critical tasks.
- Maintained all safety protocols and processes when cleaning, disinfecting and sterilizing endoscopes and related equipment.
- Efficiently set-up and tore down procedure rooms in preparation for upcoming procedures.
- Assisted medical staff by preparing patients for procedures.
GI Tech
Central Park Endoscopy
03.2007 - 02.2010
- Safeguarded patient privacy by diligently adhering to HIPAA regulations throughout all aspects of care provision.
- Increased efficiency in endoscopy unit operations by organizing equipment and maintaining sterilization protocols.
- Prepared patients for procedures to assist doctors, nurses and support staff.
- Set up endoscopy suites with equipment and supplies needed for procedures.
- Supported physicians and nursing staff during procedures.
Education
High School Diploma -
Haltom Highschool
Haltom City, TX05-2000
Skills
- Testing and repair
- Mechanical troubleshooting
- Maintenance and repairs
- Preventive Maintenance
- Relationship building
- Assembly and production
- Staff education and training
- Safety compliance
Timeline
ERCP/Lead Technician-GI
Texas Health Resources Rockwall
06.2023 - Current
GI Tech
Hunt Regional Medical Center
03.2022 - 06.2023
Clinical Training Specialist
Ambu USA
05.2020 - 06.2021
Lead Tech-GI
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center
02.2017 - 05.2020
GI Tech
Texas Endoscopy
02.2010 - 02.2017
GI Tech
Central Park Endoscopy
03.2007 - 02.2010
High School Diploma -
Haltom Highschool
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