Tamarra Alvarado
Whittier,CA
Summary
Diligent Gastroenterology technician with twenty-five years of experience working in fast-paced clinical settings. Highly knowledgeable of various endoscopic procedures with success in anticipating patients' and physicians' needs when setting up for procedures. Prepared to bring talent, leadership and expertise to growing team.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Surgical Technician
Advanced Surgical Canter Of Beverly Hills
01.2023 - Current
- Gathered and set up equipment, tools, and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
- Anticipated surgeons needs and handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
- Followed scrub-in procedures by gowning and gloving correctly to assist in sterile fields.
- Maintained sterile fields by following aseptic techniques and adhering to infection control protocols.
- Collected, prepared and disposed of medical specimens.
- Prepared instruments for terminal sterilization and reset surgical suites for next procedure.
- Contributed to team-based problem-solving to resolve issues that arose during surgery and improve patient outcomes.
- Supported physicians and nursing staff during procedures.
- Set up endoscopy suites with equipment and supplies needed for procedures.
Gastroenterology Technician
Adventist Health White Memorial
03.2021 - 01.2023
- Assisted physicians in performing upper and lower gastrointestinal examinations, esophageal dilation and biliary stent placements.
- Cleaned and disinfected endoscopic equipment and scopes according to infection control guidelines and standards.
- Handled transfers of scopes to various departments for maintenance and routine repairs.
- Kept detailed track of inventory levels and placed orders for new supplies.
- Set up endoscopy suites with equipment and supplies needed for procedures.
- Prepared patients for procedures to assist doctors, nurses and support staff.
Gastroenterology Technician
Specialty Surgical Center Of Beverly Hills
07.2000 - 01.2021
- Checked inventory levels and placed supply orders.
- Handled inventory and preparation for upcoming procedures by ordering supplies and ensuring rooms were stocked and set-up for patients.
- Assisted with transportation of scopes for repairs and maintenance.
- Maintained all safety protocols and processes when cleaning, disinfecting and sterilizing endoscopes and related equipment.
Gastroenterology Technician
Cedar-Sinai Medical Center
02.1998 - 05.2000
- 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.
- Adhered to safety procedures during cleaning, disinfecting and sterilizing endoscopes and related equipment.
- Supported physicians and nursing staff during procedures.
- Setup patient charts and documented information while ensuring confidentiality.
- Retrieved and disposed of specimens according to established protocols.
Education
No Degree -
Glendale Career College
Glendale, CA06.1998
High School Diploma -
Maryvale High School
Phoenix, AZ05.1989
Skills
- Safety Protocols
- Direct Patient Care
- Endoscopic Ultrasonography
- OSHA Regulations
- Patient Records Administration
- Equipment Maintenance
- Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography
- Active Listening
- Maintaining Endoscopic Equipment
- Specimen Collection
- Infection Control Standards
- Upper Endoscopy
- Endoscope Cleaning
- Sterile Procedures and Techniques
- Asepsis Standards
Timeline
Surgical Technician
Advanced Surgical Canter Of Beverly Hills
01.2023 - Current
Gastroenterology Technician
Adventist Health White Memorial
03.2021 - 01.2023
Gastroenterology Technician
Specialty Surgical Center Of Beverly Hills
07.2000 - 01.2021
Gastroenterology Technician
Cedar-Sinai Medical Center
02.1998 - 05.2000
No Degree -
Glendale Career College
High School Diploma -
Maryvale High School
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