Certified Surgical First Assistant Resume Example Bluegrass Orthopedics BGO

CERTIFIED SURGICAL FIRST ASSISTANT

Summary

Focused Certified Surgical First Assistant well versed in wide range of surgical procedures. Adept in quickly preparing surgical suites per procedure and surgeon instructions. Expertise in sterile and aseptic techniques. Board certified by National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting. Detail-oriented effective at organizing instruments and supplies before and during procedures. Well-versed in maintaining sterile fields and unobstructed views to promote surgical success. Organized multitasker with good communication skills. A Seasoned Surgical First Assistant with more than 20 years of success in supporting surgeons during a wide range of surgical procedures, Either as a Surgical First assistant or Certified Surgical technologist including Robotics, Bariatrics and Orthopedics. Surgical procedures. Proficient in quickly setting up and breaking down surgical suites for assigned cases to sustain patient flows.

Skills

Experience

Certified Surgical First Assistant
Lexington, KYBluegrass Orthopedics BGO/Jun 2015 to Current

Used retractors, sponges and suctioning and irrigating equipment to create unobstructed operating fields.
Facilitated invasive, non-invasive, and minimally-invasive procedures by creating safe and functional operating room environments.
Organized instruments and supplies to optimize surgical team efficiency.
Dressed wounds with antiseptic compounds and sterile coverings to protect surgical sites and promote healing.
Set up equipment, tools and supplies needed for procedures and organize instruments as directed in surgeons' preference cards.
Created and maintained sterile operating fields to minimize infection risks.
Used hemostatic clamps, suture ligatures, and electrocautery equipment to control bleeding.
Managed and maintained surgical suites by sterilizing equipment and
Controlled bleeding during surgical procedures by clamping and ligating blood vessels.
Assisted physicians during diagnosis and treatment, as well as assisting during surgery.
Collected and prepared tissue specimens for laboratory analysis.
Demonstrated appropriate techniques to assist surgeons with closure of incisions.
Assisted surgeons in variety of minor and major surgical procedures
Closed wounds using sutures, staples and other tools.
Pursued numerous learning opportunities in order to continuously expand core knowledge associated with surgical and technical procedures to advance patient care.

Certified Surgical First Assistant
Lexington, KYSt joseph East Hospital/Dec 1996 to Current

Developed effective strategies to streamline organizational performance, increase revenues and boost productivity.
Dressed wounds with antiseptic compounds and sterile coverings to protect surgical sites and promote healing.
Used hemostatic clamps, suture ligatures, and electrocautery equipment to control bleeding.
Provided surgical support to help surgeon execute safe operations and procedures resulting in positive patient outcomes.
Assisted physicians during diagnosis and treatment, as well as assisting during surgery.
Assisted surgeons in variety of minor and major surgical procedures with tasks
Closed wounds using sutures, staples and other tools.
Used retractors, sponges and suctioning and irrigating equipment to create unobstructed operating fields.
Set-up surgical tables, instruments, and supplies required for specific operations and assisted in the preparation and draping of patient and operative area.

Certified Surgical First Assistant
Lexington, KYThe Center for Plastic Surgery/Jan 2000 to Dec 2019

Used retractors, sponges and suctioning and irrigating equipment to create unobstructed operating fields.
Set-up surgical tables, instruments, and supplies required for specific operations and assisted in the preparation and draping of patient and operative area.
Organized instruments and supplies to optimize surgical team efficiency.
Managed and maintained surgical field
Provided surgical support to help surgeon execute safe operations and procedures resulting in positive patient outcomes.
Controlled bleeding during surgical procedures by clamping and ligating blood vessels.
Assisted physicians during diagnosis and treatment, as well as assisting during surgery.
Demonstrated appropriate techniques to assist surgeons with closure of incisions.
Closed wounds using sutures, staples and other tools.
Pursued numerous learning opportunities in order to continuously expand core knowledge associated with surgical and technical procedures to advance patient care.

Education and Training

Associate of Applied Science: Surgical First Assistant Madisonville Community CollegeJun 2017Madisonville, KY

Some College (No Degree): Surgical TechnologySoutheast Community CollegeCumberland, KY

Certifications

Certified Surgical First assistant Certification # 176808
Kentucky Board of Medical Licensure Certification # SA310

Additional Information

Personal reference

Dr Josh Steiner MD 859-229-0222

Dr Ryan Donegan MD 859-321-8236

Dr Harry Lockstadt MD 859-361-7735

Dr Sandra Bouzaglou MD 859-229-3466

Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

Bluegrass Orthopedics BGO
St joseph East Hospital
The Center for Plastic Surgery

School Attended

Madisonville Community College
Southeast Community College

Job Titles Held:

Certified Surgical First Assistant

Degrees

Associate of Applied Science : Surgical First Assistant
Some College (No Degree) : Surgical Technology

Certified Surgical First Assistant Resume Example

Resume Score: 80%

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