Ashley Morris

Seeking a career opportunity as an Endoscopy Technician where I can become part of a challenging environment and expand my skills and knowledge. I have 18+ years’ experience in the GI field and have been acknowledged for my strong work ethic and communication skills and look forward to bringing these competencies to the workplace.

Endoscopy Tech/ Instrument Processor - GIEC

(2017-07 - 2022-07)

• Assisted physician in advancing scopes during colonoscopy, endoscopy, and flexible sigmoidoscopy providing patients with a thorough examination and proper diagnosis if applicable.
• Obtained biopsies and tissue specimens, labeled and transported to pathologist ensuring any abnormalities are being addressed.
• Placed monitoring devices (i.e. blood pressure cuffs, pulse ox, nasal cannulas, and cautery pads) confirming the stability of the patient is maintained pre and post op.
• Assisted anesthesiologist with any necessities required during patient sedation.
• Environmental Care Captain- oversaw and maintained all building life safety required inspections including daily weekly monthly audits of necessary building (paperwork)
• Successfully completed Life safety state inspections for 3 years
• Reprocessed flexible scopes and dilators maintaining high level disinfectant was met in accordance with OSHA.
• Maintained all patient paperwork documenting vital signs, procedure times, specimens taken, prescriptions, consents, and discharge instructions establishing HIPAA compliance.
• Reviewed and verified patient medical charts and history ensuring anesthesiologist and physicians were aware of any pertinent pre-existing conditions that may affect the procedure.

Endoscopy Tech/Instrument Processor - Bucks County GI Surgical Center

(2009-07 - 2017-07)

• Assisted physician in advancing scopes during colonoscopy, endoscopy, and flexible sigmoidoscopy providing patients with a thorough examination and proper diagnosis if applicable.
• Obtained biopsies and tissue specimens, labeled and transported to pathologist ensuring any abnormalities were addressed.
• Placed monitoring devices (i.e. blood pressure cuffs, pulse ox, nasal cannulas, and cautery pads) confirming stability of the patient is maintained pre and post op.
• Reprocessed flexible scopes and dilators maintaining high level disinfectant is met in accordance with OSHA.
• Removed IV’s, reviewed discharge instructions, and made post op check in calls with patients overseeing efficiency of the Post Anesthesia Care Unit.
• Maintained all patient paperwork documenting vital signs, procedure times, specimens taken, prescriptions, consents, and discharge instructions establishing HIPAA compliance.
• Fielded incoming calls and patient correspondents, scheduled appointments and procedures, assuring all patient concerns were addressed.

Medical Assistant Program - Kaplan Career Institute (2008-02 - 2009-11)