Kevin King

• Phone: +353 87 123 4567
• Email: kevin.king@email.com
• Location: Dublin, Ireland
• LinkedIn: kevin-king-endoscopy

Summary

Six years of dedicated experience as an Endoscopy Technician, proficient in assisting with a wide range of endoscopic procedures including colonoscopies, gastroscopies, and bronchoscopies. Successfully managed endoscopy suite operations, ensuring optimal equipment function, patient safety, and adherence to infection control protocols.

Adept at preparing and maintaining endoscopic equipment, performing high-level disinfection, and providing crucial support to gastroenterologists and pulmonologists during complex diagnostic and therapeutic interventions.

Experience

Senior Endoscopy Technician, St. James's Hospital -- Dublin, Ireland

Mar 2020 – present

• Lead technician in a high-volume endoscopy unit, assisting in an average of 15-20 procedures daily, including ERCPs and EUS.

• Responsible for the meticulous cleaning, disinfection, and sterilization of all endoscopic instruments and accessories, ensuring compliance with HSE guidelines and reducing infection rates by 10%.

• Trained and mentored 5 new endoscopy technicians on equipment operation, patient positioning, and procedural support, enhancing team efficiency.

• Managed inventory and ordering of endoscopy supplies, optimizing stock levels and reducing waste by 5% quarterly.

Endoscopy Technician, Beaumont Hospital -- Dublin, Ireland

Sept 2017 – Feb 2020

• Provided direct assistance to physicians during endoscopic procedures, including colonoscopies, gastroscopies, and flexible sigmoidoscopies.

• Operated and troubleshot various endoscopy equipment, including video processors, light sources, and insufflators.

• Maintained accurate patient records and documentation of procedures and equipment usage.

• Ensured patient comfort and safety throughout the endoscopic process, from preparation to post-procedure care.

Education

Technological University Dublin (TU Dublin), Certificate in Health Science - Endoscopy -- Dublin, Ireland

Sept 2016 – June 2017

Colaiste Dhulaigh College of Further Education, QQI Level 5 Certificate in Healthcare Support -- Dublin, Ireland

Sept 2015 – May 2016

Skills

Endoscopy Procedures: Colonoscopy, Gastroscopy, Bronchoscopy, ERCP, EUS, Flexible Sigmoidoscopy, Polypectomy, Biopsy Assistance

Equipment Management: Endoscope Reprocessing, High-Level Disinfection (HLD), Sterilization Techniques, Scope Repair Identification, Equipment Troubleshooting, Inventory Management

Patient Care & Safety: Patient Monitoring, Vital Signs Assessment, Sedation Assistance, Infection Control, Aseptic Technique, BLS Certification

Technical Skills: Electronic Health Records (EHR), Olympus Endoscopes, Pentax Endoscopes, Fujifilm Endoscopes, Endoscopic Ultrasound, Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP)