Shereka Cunningham
McDonough,GA
Summary
Skilled gastroenterology technician / medical assistant offering over 25 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
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
TEAM LEAD ENDOSCOPY TECH
Atlanta Gastroenterology Associates LLC.
08.2009 - Current
- Trained new team members by relaying information on company procedures and safety requirements.
- 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.
- Supported physicians and nursing staff during procedures.
- Adhered to safety procedures during cleaning, disinfecting, and sterilizing endoscopes and related equipment.
- Assisted physicians and nursing staff with various tasks and responsibilities during procedures.
- Transferred scopes to the appropriate department for repairs and maintenance.
- Efficiently set up and tore down procedure rooms in preparation for upcoming procedures.
Endoscopy Technician
Kaiser Permanente
01.2005 - 02.2006
- Removed patient IV in post-op recovery
- Pre-op patients for procedures
- Maintained office equipment, and ordered the necessary supplies
- Preformed biopsies, polypectomy, and esophageal dilation under the supervision of doctors
- Prepared endoscopies equipment
- Process scopes to ensure proper cleaning, to prevent infections
- Train/instruct other endo techs to comply with scope procedures and equipment.
- Performed biopsies, polypectomy, dilation surgical clips under the strict supervision of the doctor
- Efficiently manages the nursing station, assists with the doctor's workload, transcribes physician orders schedules the necessary appointments, prepares patient rooms for physical examinations, and maintains patient records
- Acts as a liaison between patient and staff to address and /or resolve problems, inquiries, and concerns including test results and typical prescription renewals
- Demonstrated flexibility and ability to work in a high-patient volume area
- Instructed patients on the steps of their procedures, and entered patient information in a computerized system.
Gastroenterology Technician
Southern Maryland Endoscopy Center
01.2004 - 01.2005
Education
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -
APPLIED
ROSSLYN, VASkills
- Preparing Specimens
- HIPAA
- Educating Patients
- Infection Control Standards
- Patient Records Administration
- Transporting Patients
- Room Preparation
- Specimen Collection
- Procedure Assistance
- Equipment Maintenance
- Materials Management
- Direct Patient Care
Timeline
TEAM LEAD ENDOSCOPY TECH
Atlanta Gastroenterology Associates LLC.
08.2009 - Current
Endoscopy Technician
Kaiser Permanente
01.2005 - 02.2006
Gastroenterology Technician
Southern Maryland Endoscopy Center
01.2004 - 01.2005
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -
APPLIED
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