Samuel Tetteh
Browns Summit,NC
Summary
Patient-centered and goal-focused Endoscopy Technician offering over 21 years of experience in equipment preparation and maintenance for Colonoscopy and Endoscopy procedures. Detail-oriented, hardworking technician easily learns new techniques, equipment and software. Focused Endo Technician seeking to take next career step as Endoscopic Technician. Highly skilled in basic patient care, including specimen collection and preparation, patient ambulation and vital sign measurement. Knowledgeable in infection control procedures and direct patient care best practices. Proficient Endo Tech well versed in various endoscopic procedures. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Endoscopy Technician
Eagle Gastroenterology
Greensboro, North Carolina
03.2018 - 04.2024
- Performed patient care duties including monitoring vital signs and administering medications.
- Maintained endoscopy equipment, including cleaning, sterilizing and troubleshooting.
- Assisted physicians with endoscopic procedures such as esophagogastroduodenoscopies, colonoscopies, sigmoidoscopies, enteroscopies and biopsies.
- Prepared rooms for endoscopic procedures according to established protocols.
- Ordered supplies necessary for endoscopic procedures according to established protocol.
- Assisted in the training of new staff members on proper operation of endoscopic equipment.
- 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.
- Demonstrated knowledge of sterile technique principles when preparing patients for procedures.
- Performed maintenance on scopes following manufacturer's recommended schedules.
- Calibrated video monitors prior to each procedure as required by departmental policy.
- Maintained accurate logs documenting maintenance performed on scopes and other equipment used in the Endoscopy Suite.
- Collected and transferred radiographic images and checked for successful transfer.
Education
Associate of Arts -
SDA Teacher Training College
Ghana05-1992
Skills
- Colonoscopy and panendoscopy procedures
- Vital statistics
- Manual Dexterity
- HIPAA
- Educating patients
- Scope calibration
- Maintaining quality assurance standards
- Infection control standards
- Specimen Collection
- Equipment Maintenance
- Certified in CPR
Timeline
Endoscopy Technician
Eagle Gastroenterology
03.2018 - 04.2024
Associate of Arts -
SDA Teacher Training College
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