MARCUS T. PORTIS

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OBJECTIVE

To join a dynamic organization that will allow me to further develop and expand upon my demonstrated years of solid experience as a medical technician and an administrative professional.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Jackson Hospital

Endoscopy/ OR Technician Feb 2022 - present

•Maintain inventories of endoscopic equipment and supplies.

•Position or transport patients in accordance with instructions

from medical personnel.

•Attend in-service training to validate or refresh basic

professional skills.

•Assist physicians or registered nurses in the conduct of

endoscopic procedures.

•Collect specimens from patients using standard medical

procedures.

•Read current literature, talk with colleagues, or participate in

professional organizations or conferences to keep abreast of

developments in endoscopy.

•Place devices, such as blood pressure cuffs, pulse oximeter

sensors, nasal cannulas, surgical cautery pads, and cardiac

monitoring electrodes, on patients to monitor vital signs.

•Conduct in-service training sessions to disseminate

information regarding equipment or instruments.

•Prepare suites or rooms according to endoscopic procedure

requirements.

•Maintain or repair endoscopic equipment.

•Clean, disinfect, or calibrate scopes or other endoscopic

instruments according to manufacturer recommendations and

facility standards.

•Perform safety checks to verify proper equipment functioning.

Brett /Robinson Phoenix West II

Front Dest Associate March 2021 - Feb 2022

•Serves as a representative of Brett/Robinson, displaying courtesy, tact, consideration, and discretion in all interactions with other employees of Brett/Robinson, owners, guests, and other members of the community

•Provides customer care to others

•Maintains strict key control

•Receives guests or owners at the front desk by check-in and check-out procedures

•Provides information to owners and guests regarding area points of interest, policies, and guest services via face to face, in writing, or over the telephone

•Enters, records, and maintains information regarding front desk activities

•Controls operations of cash drawer

•Observes and evaluates the outcomes of a problem situation to identify lessons learned or redirect efforts

•Enters reservations information and on-line booking

•Attends departmental meetings

•Performs all work with attention to detail, using standards of quality and professionalism

•Safely performs all work and reports safety hazards

•Performs other duties as assigned

Stericycle Pensacola, FL

Hospital Service Technician April 2021 - August 2021

•Travels between customer healthcare facilities to proactively monitor, collect, and exchange waste containers for various Stericycle programs and services, including but not limited to: Sharps Management Service, Pharmaceutical Waste, Controlled Substance and Document Management.

•Interacts professionally with onsite customer staff to ensure service expectations are met or exceeded.

•Maintains a rigid collection and service schedule.

•Communicates duty status on a defined scheduled.

•Performs other related duties as required or requested.

Quadrant, Inc/ Inova McLean Ambulatory Surgery Center - Reston, VA

Endoscopy Technician November 2020 - March 2021

•Assist physicians with gastrointestinal procedures according to the current policies; set up appropriate equipment for procedures and ensure necessary supplies are available; maintain an adequate supply level in procedure rooms, utility rooms and office areas; ensure instrument trays and other supplies are sterilized and in stock for procedures; troubleshoot and recognize malfunctions

•Explain procedures and expected sensations to patient and provide instructions to ensure patient cooperation and minimize discomfort; interpret age specific developmental, observation of care delivery; provide both emotional and physical support to patients during procedures

•Maintain a clean and safe patient care environment, implement and follow infection control procedures; collect, prepare and label all specimens correctly during gastrointestinal procedures; prepare pathology slips according to current protocols

HCS/Chesapeake Urology Associates Brandywine, MD

Surgical Technologist Sept 2020 - Oct 2020

•Establishes and maintains sterile field during surgical procedures in the operating room.

•Ensures sterility of all supplies and instruments during set up of surgical procedures.

•Assists circulating nurse and surgical team in maintaining sterile environment.

•Assists circulating nurse in gathering necessary surgical supplies and equipment. Is responsible for doing sponge, needle, and instrument count pre-operatively and intra-operative with the circulating nurse.

•Assists surgeons directly with surgical procedures such as Cystoscopy, Vasectomy, Stent replacement, DVIU, Circumcision, and Ureteroscopy

•Retains all specimens to be sent to pathology, confirming source/name of specimen with surgeon.

•Transports all surgical equipment to appropriate cleaning areas. Assists in sterile supply with cleaning and reprocessing of instrument sets.

The Endoscopy Center of Washington DC – Washington, DC

GI Technician October 2016 – August 2020

•Responsible for rendering professional care to patients undergoing medical procedures within the Center.

•Function cooperatively with physicians and team members by exhibiting distinguished teamwork characteristics.

•Responsible for ensuring proper care and use of instruments and equipment.

•Ensure proper handling of specimens and decontamination of equipment after use.

•Provide front desk assistance with admission, processing co-pays, updating medical records and scheduling future appointments.

•Perform other duties as assigned.

Endoscopic Surgical Center of Maryland – Silver Spring, MD

GI Technician December 2014 – October 2016

Provided individualized and specialized care to patients in the Endoscopy Center in accordance with the Center’s policies and procedures. Cooperatively assisted with physicians and staff exhibiting outstanding teamwork characteristics and demonstrated initiative, insight, and judgement in decision-making process. Specific areas of responsibility included:

Room Preparation

•Prepared rooms and equipment based upon patient needs ensuring sanitary conditions are met.

•Acquired and prepared supplies and equipment needed for procedures.

•Tested equipment function and reported any malfunctions for resolution.

•Posted procedure clean up, replenish supplies as appropriate.

Process of Instruments and Equipment

•Cleaned and organized equipment, package supplies for sterilization.

•Selected proper mode of sterilization for various equipment.

•Performed chemical sterilization/disinfection, aseptic technique.

Infection Control

•Followed and adhered to industry standards and protocols.

Safety Precaution

•Provided for patient safety throughout the perioperative experience.

•Correctly operated mechanical and electrical equipment.

•Escorted or transported patients safely.

•Provided for the safety of team members – properly handling and disposing of sharps containers, hazardous and contaminated materials, demonstrate knowledge of fire safety and office disaster plan.

Leadership Functions

•In absence of the lead technician or nurse manager, positioned other technicians with physicians for procedures.

•Made administrative judgement calls for patient care.

•Ensuring procedures were appropriately completed.

Planning and Implementation

•Coordinated use of supplies and equipment for patients, controls environment, prepared for potential emergencies, provided patient care appropriate for age specific needs.

•Supported patient’s emotional needs during transfer.

•Successfully transferred medical communications/documents.

Other duties assigned as needed.

Northern Virginia Center for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy – Chantilly, VA

Endoscopy Technician Assistant May 2009 – December 2014

•Prepared and maintained a sterile environment for all endoscopic procedures which included cleaning, disinfecting and sterilizing surgical instruments as well as maintaining and organizing the treatment area for use.

•Provided continues training and education for new hires as well as other supporting departments on current and new processes and procedures.

•Improved and revised methods and procedures to reduce operational and repair expenses.

•Operated Olympus video tower and provided Endoworks system set-up and support.

•Inspected, troubleshoot, and repaired various patient monitoring devices.

•Assisted physicians with taking biopsies and retrieval specimens.

•Ensured outgoing specimens are properly labeled, documented and arranged for timely courier pickup.

•Ensured proper handling and disposal of hazardous waste.

Administrative/Customer Service Support

•Opening and closing the facility.

•Ordering supplies, managing shipping and receiving.

•Front desk reception.

•Prepared and updated physicians schedules.

Gastroenterology of Northern Virginia – Fairfax, VA

Medical Records Clerk December 2007 – May 2009

•Ensured accuracy of patient information in the medical charts.

•Scanned and assigned all patient information into the Electronic Medical Database.

•Consulted with physicians to document additional information regarding patient health.

TRAINING AND CERTIFICATIONS

Microsoft Office, Endoworks, GE Centricity, Medical Passport, Medical Mastermind, Achieving Endo Excellence Certification, Reprocessing Specialist Training

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