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Martina Choe

Tucson,AZ

Summary

I am prepared to excel in endoscopy support roles. Experienced in providing vital assistance during endoscopic procedures and ensuring equipment is properly sterilized. Known for strong teamwork and reliability, adapting to changing needs and maintaining focus on high-quality patient care.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Endoscopy Technician

St Joseph's Hospital
01.2023 - Current
  • Advanced skillset through participation in specialized trainings on various types of endoscopic equipment, broadening capabilities as a technician.
  • Efficiently set-up and tore down procedure rooms in preparation for upcoming procedures.
  • Handled inventory and preparation for upcoming procedures by ordering supplies and ensuring rooms were stocked and set-up for patients.
  • Maintained all safety protocols and processes when cleaning, disinfecting and sterilizing endoscopes and related equipment.
  • Collaborated with physicians and nurses to develop individualized patient care plans focused on maximizing comfort and minimizing anxiety levels.

Certified Sterile Processing Technician

Northwest Medical Center Houghton
06.2022 - 01.2023
  • Played a crucial role in maintaining Joint Commission accreditation through adherence to best practices in sterile processing operations.
  • Collaborated with the surgical team, providing timely delivery of sterile equipment during surgeries.
  • Assisted in reducing surgical delays, swiftly addressing any issues related to missing or damaged instruments.
  • Maintained proper decontamination and reprocessing of gastrointestinal scopes.
  • Assessed instruments, equipment, and containers to promote cleanliness and proper functioning.
  • Tested sterilization equipment by performing regular checks and maintenance to keep instruments in working order.
  • Inspected sterile package integrity prior to distribution.

Certified Sterile Processing Technician

St. Joseph’s Hospital, Tucson, AZ
05.2017 - 06.2022
  • Proper operational knowledge of Steris Steam and Sterrad NX/100NX. Maintaining accurate biological testing on sterilization equipment and record keeping.
  • Pulling of case carts by preference cards for scheduled and emergency procedures.
  • Able to assist with maintaining established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, and quality improvement, safety, and environmental and infection control standards.
  • Communicate appropriately using good interpersonal skills and ability to write legibly.
  • Followed OSHA, FDA and AAMI guidelines related to sterilization in compliance with administrative regulations.

Central Sterile Processing Technician

Tucson Medical Center, Tucson, AZ
11.2008 - 05.2017
  • Performed and participated in decontamination, cleaning, assembling, packaging, scanning, sterilization including IUSS (Immediate-Use Steam Sterilization), storage and distribution of reusable surgical instrumentation and equipment.
  • Knowledgeable to complete surgical procedure case carts for the operating rooms.
  • Collaborated with the surgical team, providing timely delivery of sterile equipment during surgeries.
  • Played a crucial role in maintaining Joint Commission accreditation through adherence to best practices in sterile processing operations.
  • Achieved consistent quality outcomes, closely following manufacturer guidelines for reprocessing reusable medical devices.

Education

High School Diploma -

Clover Park High School
Lakewood
06-1997

Skills

  • Customer Service
  • Sterile Processing
  • Flexible endoscope use
  • Patient preparation
  • Infection control standards
  • Biopsy handling
  • Procedure assistance
  • Teamwork
  • Basic life support for health care providers (BLS)

Certification

HSPA Certification Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) August 2026

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE

  • Afforadable Laser Hair removal Inc., Receptionist/Laser Hair Technician, Tucson, AZ 01-2005-02/2006
  • Nova Home Loans, Loan expeditor, Tucson AZ -4/2004 – 12/2004 (General clerical duties)
  • Carondelet Health Network, Billing Clerk Tucson AZ- 11/2003 – 4/2004 (general clerical duties)
  • United States Air Force, 3/1998 – 10/2002, Maintenance production management journeyman

Timeline

Endoscopy Technician

St Joseph's Hospital
01.2023 - Current

Certified Sterile Processing Technician

Northwest Medical Center Houghton
06.2022 - 01.2023

Certified Sterile Processing Technician

St. Joseph’s Hospital, Tucson, AZ
05.2017 - 06.2022

Central Sterile Processing Technician

Tucson Medical Center, Tucson, AZ
11.2008 - 05.2017

High School Diploma -

Clover Park High School

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