Yolanda Mitchell
11851 Mose Lane North
Grand Bay, Al 36541
ymitch70@gmail.com
Daytime Phone:(251) 865-1247
Cell Phone:(228) 235-0735
Gastroenterology, Endoscopic, and Internal Medicine
Technician/CNA
OBJECTIVE
To obtain a challenging position with a progressive company that recognizes
conscientious ability and performance with various growth opportunity and long-term
employment.
ROLE OVERVIEW
With over a quarter of a century (25 years plus) of an experience, as a GI technician my
role may vary according to the facility, system, or agency. However, one thing remains
constant — the essentialness to deliver quality patient care in any setting. As a G.I.
technician, my role is to maintain and provide much needed assistance to the
endoscopist as well as the nursing staff they support.
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EXPERIENCE
receives general administrative and technical supervision from the chief of
gastroenterology and general directions from the clinical gastroenterology
physicians and pulmonary physicians
set up and ensure that all equipment for all GI and pulmonary procedures are
functional prior to each procedure
responsible for high-level disinfection of ancillary equipment and supplies used
during endoscopic procedures in accordance to infection control guidelines
as a senior G.I. Technician, perform duties more independently as well as give
instruction and guidance to new or less tenured and/or experienced G.I.
technicians
during a colonoscopy, may be asked to manipulate the outer abdominal wall of
a patient, a maneuver called splinting, to facilitate advancement of the video
endoscope instrument through the intestine maneuver helps to reduce the risk
of possible colonic perforation.
responsible for patient safety during electrocautery procedures, ensuring
proper patient grounding and proper function of electrocautery equipment
assist physicians with the following procedures: colonoscopies, upper
gastrointestinal endoscopies (EGDs), esophageal dilations (both pneumatic and
wire-guided), percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG), endoscopic
injection sclerotherapy, heater probe treatments, argon plasma coagulation,
endoscopic stent placements, endoscopic polypectomy, biopsy, and cytology
specimen collections
capable of initiating cardio-pulmonary resuscitation in times of emergency, and
current CPR certification
enter patient-related data in the endoscopic databases and into our
computerized patient record system (CPRS)
collaborate closely with biomedical engineering and IRM within facilities
additional responsibilities of inventory and collaborating with various outside
vendors
manage all endoscopy accessories in the GI lab and monitor par levels, restock
endoscopy related supplies and monitor for expiration dates. In the interim, at
the end of the day when inpatients are called from the units, also transport the
patients to and from their floors
involved in the coordination of cases outside the GI lab, for instance, when
cases are done in radiology, the intensive care units, triage, operating room
and anesthesia; prepare the travel GI cart
Career Level
Expert
Date of Availability:
Less than 1 month
6/2004 - Present
Ocean Springs Outpatient
Surgery
Pascagoula, Ocean Springs,
and Biloxi, MS
Endoscopic Surgery Tech/Scrub Tech/G.I. Technician/Certified Nurse Assistant
Responsible for the care of patients. Responsible for triage of patients. Responsible for
patient intake and orders to draw blood. Responsible for the posting of patient
information. Assist physician with surgical procedures ranging from EGD's,
Colonoscopy's, ERCP's, EGD's with peg placement. Usage of surgical instruments such as
snares, biforceps, etc.
3/1999 - Present
Certified Nurse Assistant
Ocean Springs
Nursing Home
Ocean Springs, MS
Responsible for the care of patients. Responsible for triage of patients. Responsible for
the posting of patient information. Responsible for medical information and charted
records. Responsible for assisting patients with their hygiene and personal care.
3/1997 - 2002
Digestive Health
G.I. Technician/Certified Nurse Assistant
Pascagoula, Ocean Springs,
and Biloxi, MS
Responsible for the care of patients. Responsible for triage of patients. Responsible for
patient intake and orders to draw blood. Responsible for the posting of patient
information. Mandatory commuting to each hospital ranging from Singing River/Ocean
Springs, Biloxi Regional, Gulf Coast Medical Center, Memorial, Garden Parks hospitals
assisting the doctors with EGD's, Colonoscopy's, ERCP's, EGD's with peg placement.
Usage of surgical instruments such as snares, biforceps, etc. Responsible for assisting
Dr. Cynthia Owens with patients in Internal Medicine at the Gulf Coast Primary Care with
Digestive Health Center.
2/1995 - 3/1997
Quality Home Health
Pascagoula, MS
Certified Nurse Assistant
Assisted patients in their homes. Triaged patients. Assisted with meals.
2/1995 - 1/1994
Kare In Home
Pascagoula, MS
Certified Nursing Assistant
Assisted patients in their home. Triaged patients. Assisted with meals.
EDUCATION
12/1993
George County Occupational US-Mississippi-Lucedale
School
Certification
4/1990
William Carey College
US-Mississippi-Hattiesburg
Mississippi Gulf Coast
Community College
US-Mississippi-Gautier
High School or equivalent
5/1989
High School or equivalent
SKILLS
Skill Name
Skill Level
Last Used
Experience
Word Perfect
Intermediate
Currently used
25 years
Light Typing
Intermediate
Currently used
25 years
Internet and General
Databases
Colonoscopy
Intermediate
Currently used
17 years
Expert
Currently used
25 years
Fax and Photocopy
Expert
Machines
ERCP'S, EGD'S, and PEG Expert
PLACEMENT
Phone Skills
Expert
Currently used
25 years
Currently used
25 years
Currently used
25 years