Robert Hamblett
Summary
Skilled Certified Endoscopy Technician offering eight years of experience and highly adept at preparing patients for procedures. Well-versed in setting up and maintaining equipment, preparing specimens for laboratory analysis and maintaining high-quality assurance standards.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Endoscopy Technician
United States Navy
10.2016 - Current
- Performed patient care duties including monitoring vital signs and administering medications.
- Maintained endoscopy equipment, including cleaning, sterilizing and troubleshooting.
- Assisted physicians with over 7,000 endoscopic procedures such as EGDs, colonoscopies, sigmoidoscopies, ERCPs, EUSs and biopsies.
- Monitored patients during and after procedures to ensure safety and comfort.
- Set up endoscopy suites with equipment and supplies needed for procedures.
- 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.
- Communicated effectively with nursing staff concerning patient needs throughout procedure processes.
- Participated in quality assurance activities related to endoscope reprocessing techniques.
- Complied with applicable laws, regulations, standards and guidelines relating to the practice of Endoscopy Technician.
- Demonstrated knowledge of sterile technique principles when preparing patients for procedures.
- Use aseptic techniques to sterilize endoscopes, forceps, snares and other endoscopic tools and equipment.
- Maintained accurate logs documenting maintenance performed on scopes and other equipment used in the Endoscopy Suite.
- Assisted in the training of new staff members on proper operation of endoscopic equipment.
- Performed maintenance on scopes following manufacturer's recommended schedules.
- Calibrated video monitors prior to each procedure as required by departmental policy.
- Conducted regular inventory checks of supplies needed for endoscopic suite operations.
- Review procedure requirements to select and set up appropriate equipment and supplies.
- Obtained informed consents and recorded drug allergies before administering pre-procedure medications and sterile equipment.
- Obtained informed consents and recorded drug allergies before administering pre-procedure medications.
- Set-up and tore down procedure rooms in preparation for upcoming operations.
- Sterilized and distributed endoscopic instrumentation and equipment.
- Cared for patients undergoing endoscopy procedures and transitioned from pre- to post-procedure care.
- Positioned patients using understanding of anatomy and procedures.
- Assisted with transportation of scopes for repair and maintenance.
- Prepared collected specimens for cytological, microbiological and pathological analysis.
- Followed nurses' instructions and physicians' orders when administering oral and injected medications.
- Advanced skillset through participation in specialized trainings on various types of endoscopic equipment, broadening capabilities as a technician.
ECG Technician
United States Navy
10.2018 - Current
- Performed over 1500 electrocardiograms on patients of all ages in accordance with department protocols.
- Monitored patient's vital signs during ECG testing, such as heart rate and blood pressure.
- Assisted physicians with interpretation of ECG results, providing technical support when required.
- Adhered to cleaning protocol for EKG machine, Holter cables and accessories to provide safe environment.
- Ensured the accuracy of data collected during ECG testing by double checking all paperwork prior to submission.
- Improved diagnostic accuracy by effectively collaborating with physicians and medical staff to analyze ECG results.
Education
Advanced Endoscopy Technician Certification -
Gastroenterology, Walter Reed National Military Medical Center
Bethesda, MD07.2019
High School Diploma -
Ola High School
McDonough, GA05.2011
Skills
- Flexible Endoscope Use
- Patient preparation
- Measuring vital signs
- Biopsy Handling
- High-Level Disinfection
- Patient Care
- Cardiac Rhythm Analysis
- Lead Placement
- Anatomy knowledge
- Telemetry monitoring
- Certified EKG Technician (CET)
- Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers (BLS)
Accomplishments
- Instructed seven staff on new charting software.
- Earned certification as an Endoscopy Technician in July of 2019.
- Trained over fourteen staff on endoscopy unit policies and procedures.
- Completed advanced training in the application of fluoroscopy on patients during ERCPs,
- Achieved in increasing training competencies from 64% to 98% through effectively helping with ensuring staff members had time to complete said training.
Affiliations
- Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates
Certification
- CET - EKG Technician
- Certified Endoscopy Technician, United States Navy - 2019 to present
Timeline
ECG Technician
United States Navy
10.2018 - Current
Endoscopy Technician
United States Navy
10.2016 - Current
Advanced Endoscopy Technician Certification -
Gastroenterology, Walter Reed National Military Medical Center
High School Diploma -
Ola High School
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