Rose Allen
Wilmington,NC
Summary
Patient-focused and results-oriented Endoscopy Technician with 23 years of experience preparing equipment and supporting endoscopy procedures. A quick learner with strong attention to detail and a thorough work ethic.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Endoscopy Technician
Wilmington Gastroenterology
05.2005 - Current
- Improved patient comfort during endoscopic procedures by providing attentive care and maintaining a calming environment.
- Enhanced efficiency in the endoscopy suite by diligently preparing rooms and equipment for procedures.
- Ensured timely completion of endoscopic procedures by effectively assisting physicians with scope insertions, biopsies, and polypectomies.
- Reduced risk of infection through meticulous cleaning, disinfection, and maintenance of endoscopes and accessories.
- Safeguarded patient privacy by adhering to strict HIPAA guidelines when handling sensitive medical information.
- Assisted in the collection of diagnostic specimens during endoscopic procedures, ensuring proper labeling and handling for accurate laboratory analysis.
- Set up endoscopy suites with equipment and supplies needed for procedures.
- Maintained all safety protocols and processes when cleaning, disinfecting and sterilizing endoscopes and related equipment.
- Assisted with transportation of scopes for repairs and maintenance.
- Assisted physicians in performing upper and lower gastrointestinal examinations, esophageal dilation and biliary stent placements.
- Retrieved and disposed of specimens according to established protocols.
- Cleaned and disinfected endoscopic equipment and scopes according to infection control guidelines and standards.
Endoscopy Technician
New Hanover Regional Medical Center
09.2000 - 06.2005
- Improved patient comfort during endoscopic procedures by providing attentive care and maintaining a calming environment.
- Enhanced efficiency in the endoscopy suite by diligently preparing rooms and equipment for procedures.
- Safeguarded patient privacy by adhering to strict HIPAA guidelines when handling sensitive medical information.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the endoscopy unit by championing adherence to established protocols and reporting all incidents or near misses as required.
- Advanced skillset through participation in specialized trainings on various types of endoscopic equipment, broadening capabilities as a technician.
- Ensured compliance with all regulatory guidelines governing endoscopy practice by consistently following strict protocols for sterilization, equipment maintenance, and patient safety measures.
- Set up endoscopy suites with equipment and supplies needed for procedures.
- Efficiently set-up and tore down procedure rooms in preparation for upcoming procedures.
- Assisted with transportation of scopes for repairs and maintenance.
- Transferred scopes to appropriate department for repairs and maintenance.
- Assisted doctors, nurses and support staff by preparing for patient procedures.
- Prepared patients for procedures by measuring vital statistics and applying necessary monitoring equipment.
- Handled inventory and preparation for upcoming procedures by ordering supplies and ensuring rooms were stocked and set-up for patients.
- Setup patient charts and documented information while ensuring confidentiality.
- Handled transfers of scopes to various departments for maintenance and routine repairs.
- Handled setup and maintenance of patient charts, recording all information while maintaining confidentiality.
- Ensured timely completion of endoscopic procedures by effectively assisting physicians with scope insertions, biopsies, and polypectomies.
- Reduced risk of infection through meticulous cleaning, disinfection, and maintenance of endoscopes and accessories.
Education
No Degree - Certified Nursing Assistant
Cape Fear Community College
Wilmington, NC06.1993
Skills
- Measuring Vital Signs
- HIPAA
- Patient Records Administration
- Specimen Collection
- Flexible Endoscope Use
- Endoscope Reprocessing
- High-Level Disinfection
- Infection Control
- Scope Troubleshooting
- Instrument Care
- Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers (BLS)
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Endoscopy Technician
Wilmington Gastroenterology
05.2005 - Current
Endoscopy Technician
New Hanover Regional Medical Center
09.2000 - 06.2005
No Degree - Certified Nursing Assistant
Cape Fear Community College
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