Karla Lopez
San Diego
Summary
Focused Surgical Technicians, Endoscopy Technician seeking to take next career step as Surgical technician 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.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Endoscopy Technician
UCSD Medical Center
01.2023 - Current
- 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.
- Recorded patients' medical history and other relevant information in the electronic health record system.
- Monitored patients during and after procedures to ensure safety and comfort.
- Provided post-procedure patient education regarding diet, medication and follow-up instructions.
- Ordered supplies necessary for endoscopic procedures according to established protocol.
- Communicated effectively with nursing staff concerning patient needs throughout procedure processes.
Endoscopy Technician / Surgical Tech
Sharp Grossmont Surgery Center
07.2022 - 01.2025
- 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.
- Recorded patients' medical history and other relevant information in the electronic health record system.
- Prepared rooms for endoscopic procedures according to established protocols.
- Provided post-procedure patient education regarding diet, medication and follow-up instructions.
- Ordered supplies necessary for endoscopic procedures according to established protocol.
CNA, Float Pool
Sharp Grossmont Hospital
07.2015 - 06.2022
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
- Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperature.
- Reported changes in patient conditions to registered nurse or physician.
- Answered patient call lights promptly and responded to requests appropriately.
- Observed patients for any physical or emotional changes, reported findings to medical staff immediately.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure quality patient care was delivered at all times.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Medical Assisting
Advanced Training Associates
El Cajon, CACertification - Cna
South Bay CNA School
San Diego, CASurgical Tech - Surgical Tech
Health Tech Academy
San Diego Ca 08.2025
Endo - Endoscopy
SGNA ADVANCE PROCEDURES
San Diego, CA06.2024
Associate of Applied Science -
SGNA Associates Program
San Diego, CA01.2018
High School Administration
Morse High School
San Diego, CA06.2015
Skills
- Vital Statistics
- Advanced Manual Dexterity
- Colonoscopy and Panendoscopy Procedures
- Manual Dexterity
- HIPAA
- Aseptic Techniques
- Maintaining Quality Assurance Standards
- Scope Calibration
- Educating Patients
- Specimen Collection
- Patient Positioning
- Equipment Maintenance
- Procedure Assistance
- Transporting Patients
- Maintaining Endoscopic Equipment
- Room Preparation
- Certified in CPR
- File and Records Maintenance
- Records Management
Education and Training
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Timeline
Endoscopy Technician
UCSD Medical Center
01.2023 - Current
Endoscopy Technician / Surgical Tech
Sharp Grossmont Surgery Center
07.2022 - 01.2025
CNA, Float Pool
Sharp Grossmont Hospital
07.2015 - 06.2022
Some College (No Degree) - Medical Assisting
Advanced Training Associates
Certification - Cna
South Bay CNA School
Associate of Applied Science -
SGNA Associates Program
High School Administration
Morse High School
Surgical Tech - Surgical Tech
Health Tech Academy
Endo - Endoscopy
SGNA ADVANCE PROCEDURES
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