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Sayan Polota

Hilo,HI

Summary

Patient-centered and goal-focused Endoscopy Technician offering over one year of experience in equipment preparation and maintenance for colonoscopy and endoscopy procedures. Detail-oriented, hardworking technician easily learns new techniques, equipment and software.

Experienced GI Technician with a year of success in mentoring and developing strong healthcare teams. Talented in assisting with non-invasive and minimally invasive procedures while monitoring patients and upholding highest standards of quality and safety.

Focused GI Technician seeking to take next career step. Highly skilled in basic patient care, including specimen collection and preparation, patient ambulation. Knowledgeable in infection control procedures and direct patient care best practices. 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.

Organized and motivated employee eager to apply time management and organizational skills in various environments. Seeking entry-level opportunities to expand skills while facilitating company growth.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Admissions Coordinator

Hawaii National Guard Job Challenge Academy
10.2024 - Current
  • Recruiting Youth Challenge Program graduates with post-secondary career education. and concurrent high school education, leading to service industry certificates, and other real-world training and certification that results in Job Placement.
  • Informing as many 17-20 Year old Youth Challenge graduates of the benefits of having a certification we offer and how it'll benefit their resume which can lead to life-long career.
  • Keep families and community “in the loop” via email updates, special events and briefings.
  • Use all available media, technology, social media to market Job Challenge, including digital marketing
  • Guide parents and future Associates with step by step process in completing application.
  • Building a trustworthy relationship with Parents and future associates.
  • Working with Youth Challenge Academy Kalaeloa to recruit Cadets, along side working with staff and cadres.

Recruiting Placement Mentorship

Hawaii National Guard Youth Challenge Academy
04.2024 - 10.2024
  • Facilitate success for each cadet during the Post-Residential Phase by establishing and maintaining program contact in order to cultivate the relationship between mentor and cadet, between mentor and the Academy, between the cadet and the Academy, and to assess each cadet’s Post-Residential Action Plan (P-RAP) viability.
  • Maintain monthly contact with mentors, mentees, and families, in that order.
  • Assist mentors and mentees in relationship development, relationship maintenance, and location of resources for P-RAP development and execution, where appropriate.
  • Enter data into appropriate data management program.
  • Maintain appropriate written case management notes when

necessary.

  • Assist with Mentor activities (On Site Visits, P-RAP review, Mentor letter writing, Service to Community Projects, and the Post Residential Brief).


Cadre

Hawaii National Guard Youth Challenge Academy
02.2024 - 04.2024
  • Developed innovative solutions to complex problems, resulting in improved organizational performance.
  • Mentored junior members for accelerated career growth, developing future leaders.
  • Resolves differences among residents and intervenes in youth altercations.
  • Monitors youth behavior and maintains awareness of cadets' emotional and physical needs.

GI Technician

Gastroenterology Associates
04.2022 - 01.2024
  • Use aseptic techniques to sterilize endoscopes, forceps, snares and other endoscopic tools and equipment.
  • Transported and helped patients prior to and following procedures.
  • Review procedure requirements to select and set up appropriate equipment and supplies.
  • Measured vital statistics and applied monitoring equipment to prepare patients for procedures.
  • Adhered to operating and safety procedures during cleaning, disinfecting and sterilizing endoscopes and equipment.
  • Set-up and tore down procedure rooms in preparation for upcoming operations.
  • Cared for patients undergoing endoscopy procedures and transitioned from pre- to post-procedure care.
  • Sterilized and distributed endoscopic instrumentation and equipment.
  • Positioned patients using understanding of anatomy and procedures.
  • Prepared collected specimens for cytological, microbiological and pathological analysis.
  • Ran diagnostic tests and biologic quality assurance tests on endoscopic machines.
  • Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
  • Understood and followed oral and written directions.

Pharmacy Technician

Safeway Pharmacy
01.2010 - 03.2022
  • Teamed with peers, technicians and pharmacists to prioritize and complete orders.
  • Created new customer profiles and updated demographics, allergies and new medications in pharmacy computer systems.
  • Assisted pharmacist with clearing high volume of prescriptions and responded to customer questions.
  • Refilled medications, offered insight into over-the-counter products and verified insurance benefits.
  • Verified prescriptions and drug labels, documents and packages.
  • Maintained pharmacological practices by checking drug inventory, stocking medications and monitoring supplies.
  • Interpreted and processed medication orders under supervision of pharmacist.
  • Received and verified daily incoming drug inventories, reported discrepancies and logged items into inventory system.
  • Inspected medication storage locations to monitor drug expiration dates and supply adequate inventory.
  • Liaised with pharmacist to measure and prepare medication doses and packaging and label prescriptions.
  • Prepared prescription transfers to other pharmacies.
  • Transmitted claims to insurance companies for payment and reconciled EOBs.
  • Improved inventory management procedures to reduce overhead, backorders and overstock.
  • Leveraged database to confirm validity of prescriptions, patient data and drug side effects.
  • Flagged potential side effects and allergies to prescribed medications for patients.
  • Answered telephones to respond to questions or requests.
  • Entered prescription information into computer databases.
  • Operated cash registers to accept payments from customers.
  • Assisted customers by answering questions, locating items or referring to pharmacist for medication information.
  • Received written prescriptions and refill requests from patients, evaluating information for completeness and accuracy before filling.
  • Received written prescription or refill requests, verifying information for completeness and accuracy.
  • Greeted customers and answered questions regarding personal medications or over-the-counter pharmacy products.
  • Cleaned and maintained equipment or work areas according to prescribed methods.
  • Ordered, labeled and counted stock of medications and entered inventory data into computer.
  • Communicated effectively with doctors and insurance agencies to resolve prescription cost discrepancies.
  • Maintained proper storage and security conditions for drugs.
  • Prepared and processed medical insurance claim forms and records.
  • Received and stored incoming supplies and informed supervisors of stock needs and shortages.
  • Established or maintained medications and other patient profiles.
  • Monitored supply inventory and promptly submitted replenishment orders to prevent shortages.

Produce Clerk

Sack N Save Puainako
01.2005 - 03.2008
  • Stocked, rotated and faced products with attention to product quality and expiration dates.
  • Removed expired and overripe items to provide freshest options and eliminate health risks.
  • Rotated stock to maintain freshness.
  • Greeted customers and offered to help locate produce items.
  • Opened boxes and stocked products in appropriate sections.

Education

High School Diploma -

Hilo Community School For Adults
Hilo, HI
05.2008

Skills

  • Scope Calibration
  • Maintaining Quality Assurance Standards
  • Colonoscopy and Panendoscopy Procedures
  • Patient Records Administration
  • File and Records Maintenance
  • Specimen Preparation
  • Patient Care
  • Maintaining Endoscopic Equipment
  • Team Building
  • Reliable & Trustworthy
  • Good Work Ethic
  • Active Listening
  • Friendly, Positive Attitude
  • Customer Service
  • People Skills
  • PPE Use
  • Records maintenance
  • Computer literacy
  • Applicant communication
  • Teamwork
  • Active listening

Additional Information

  • Mary Young "Safeway Pharmacy" Pharmacy Manager (808)769-1269
  • Ryan Shiroma "Safeway Pharmacy Waikele" Pharmacy Manager (808)895-4682
  • Amy Williams "USPS" USPS Clerk/Carrier (808)854-4577
  • Tinoa Velasco "ITV" Production Assistant (808)217-6162

Timeline

Admissions Coordinator

Hawaii National Guard Job Challenge Academy
10.2024 - Current

Recruiting Placement Mentorship

Hawaii National Guard Youth Challenge Academy
04.2024 - 10.2024

Cadre

Hawaii National Guard Youth Challenge Academy
02.2024 - 04.2024

GI Technician

Gastroenterology Associates
04.2022 - 01.2024

Pharmacy Technician

Safeway Pharmacy
01.2010 - 03.2022

Produce Clerk

Sack N Save Puainako
01.2005 - 03.2008

High School Diploma -

Hilo Community School For Adults
Sayan Polota