Lorena Arellano Cobos
McHenry
Summary
Dedicated Endoscopy Technician with experience at Northwestern Medicine, skilled in flexible endoscope use and patient care. Enhanced patient comfort and safety through meticulous room preparation and effective teamwork. Proven ability to manage specimen collection and maintain quality assurance standards, ensuring compliance with regulatory guidelines in a fast-paced environment.
Overview
2024
2024
years of professional experience
Work History
Endoscopy Technician
Northwestern Medicine
- Set up endoscopy suites with equipment and supplies needed for procedures.
- Collaborated with physicians and nurses to develop individualized patient care plans focused on maximizing comfort and minimizing anxiety levels.
- Improved patient comfort during endoscopic procedures by providing attentive care and maintaining a calming environment.
- Configured and disassembled procedure spaces to ensure readiness.
- Assisted in the collection of diagnostic specimens during endoscopic procedures, ensuring proper labeling and handling for accurate laboratory analysis.
- Assisted physicians and nursing staff with various tasks and responsibilities during procedures.
- Reduced risk of infection through meticulous cleaning, disinfection, and maintenance of endoscopes and accessories.
- Transferred scopes to appropriate department for repairs and maintenance.
- Ensured compliance with all regulatory guidelines governing endoscopy practice by consistently following strict protocols for sterilization, equipment maintenance, and patient safety measures.
Patient Care Technician
Notrth Medicine
05.2018 - 04.2023
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff, ensuring timely medical interventions when necessary.
- Assisted nurses with essential tasks, streamlining workflow and increasing efficiency in the healthcare setting.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Assisted in training new Patient Care Technicians, sharing knowledge and best practices to ensure consistency in care delivery.
- Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
Education
McHenry Cumminity High School
McHenry, IL04.2007
Skills
- Flexible endoscope use
- Patient preparation
- Measuring vital signs
- Biopsy handling
- Endoscopic procedures
- Patient care
- Specimen collection
- Room preparation
- Procedure assistance
- Endoscope reprocessing
- Endoscopy room setup
- Maintaining quality assurance standards
- Scope troubleshooting
- Teamwork
- Time management
- Multitasking Abilities
- Team collaboration
- Active listening
- Self motivation
- Basic life support for health care providers (BLS)
Timeline
Patient Care Technician
Notrth Medicine
05.2018 - 04.2023
Endoscopy Technician
Northwestern Medicine
McHenry Cumminity High School
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