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CERTIFIED SURGICAL TECHNOLOGIST
Professional Summary

Driven Surgical Technologist offering 7 years' experience in ambulatory and hospital settings. Well-versed in total joint replacement, general surgery, Endoscopy, podiatry, C- sections,Gynecological and plastic surgery procedures. Proven leader and quick study when it comes to new and developing total joint replacement programs and procedures. Eager to learn and educate staff on new policies, procedures and equipment. Eager to take next career step with growing organization offering opportunities for professional development and advancement.

Skills
  • Pre-surgical preparation
  • Biohazardous waste disposal
  • Pre- and post-surgical counts
  • Infection control protocols
  • Suturing
  • Wound Dressing
  • Passing surgical instruments
  • Setting up and operating equipment
  • Direct patient care
  • Infection control and aseptic procedures
  • Shared governance
  • Safe sharps disposal
  • Patient confidentiality
  • Direct Patient Care
  • Safety protocols expertise
Work History
Certified Surgical Technologist12/2014 to 04/2016Company Name, City, State
  • Anticipated surgeons needs and handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures
  • Created and maintained unobstructed operative fields using a wide range of tools, including retractors, sponges and suctioning and irrigation equipment
  • Gathered and set up equipment, tools and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction
  • Provided scrubbing surgical assistance and support to surgeons during general, and organ transplant procedures
Certified Surgical Technologist03/2017 to 08/2019Company Name, City, State
  • Prepared instruments for terminal sterilization and reset surgical suites for next procedure.
  • Controlled bleeding during procedures by applying hemostatic clamps, suture ligatures, and electrocautery equipment.
  • Delivered exemplary assistance and support to surgeons during general, gynecological, orthopedic, neurological and plastic surgery procedures.
  • Managed operating room setup by cleaning and sterilizing instruments and surfaces, maintaining supply inventories and organizing surgical tools.
  • Collected, prepared, and disposed of medical specimens.
  • Gathered and set up equipment, tools and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
  • Anticipated surgeons needs and handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
  • Created safe operating environments for invasive and non-invasive procedures.
  • Created unobstructive operative fields by using retractors, sponges, and suction and irrigating equipment.
  • Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
  • Operated, adjusted, and monitored diagnostic equipment and other machines used during procedures.
  • Performed and documented pre-surgery and post-surgery sponge, instrument, and needle count.
  • Supported surgeons during cosmetic surgeries, gynecological and orthopedic procedures and general.
CST11/2019 to 03/2020Company Name, City, State
  • Prepared instruments for terminal sterilization and reset surgical suites for next procedure.
  • Controlled bleeding during procedures by applying hemostatic clamps, suture ligatures, and electrocautery equipment.
  • Managed operating room setup by cleaning and sterilizing instruments and surfaces, maintaining supply inventories and organizing surgical tools.
  • Gathered and set up equipment, tools and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
  • Created unobstructive operative fields by using retractors, sponges, and suction and irrigating equipment.
  • Delivered exemplary assistance and support to surgeons during general, gynecological, orthopedic, and plastic surgery procedures.
  • Operated, adjusted, and monitored diagnostic equipment and other machines used during procedures.
  • Anticipated surgeons needs and handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
  • Created safe operating environments for invasive and non-invasive procedures.
  • Collected, prepared, and disposed of medical specimens.
CST02/2021 to 04/2021Company Name, City, State
  • Controlled bleeding during procedures by applying hemostatic clamps, suture ligatures, and electrocautery equipment.
  • Prepared instruments for terminal sterilization and reset surgical suites for next procedure.
  • Managed operating room setup by cleaning and sterilizing instruments and surfaces, maintaining supply inventories and organizing surgical tools.
  • Created safe operating environments for invasive and non-invasive procedures.
  • Delivered exemplary assistance and support to surgeons during general, gynecological, orthopedic, and plastic surgery procedures.
  • Created unobstructive operative fields by using retractors, sponges, and suction and irrigating equipment.
  • Used sutures, staples, clips and other tools to close wounds.
  • Anticipated surgeons needs and handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
  • Gathered and set up equipment, tools and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
  • Operated, adjusted, and monitored diagnostic equipment and other machines used during procedures.
  • Collected, prepared, and disposed of medical specimens.
  • Performed and documented pre-surgery and post-surgery sponge, instrument, and needle count.
  • Evaluated procedure needs and set up equipment, tools, supplies and instruments.
  • Maintained high infection control standards.
Education
Concorde Career College, City, StateSurgical Technology
  • Graduated with 3.4 GPA
  • Continuing education in Nursing
Union University, City, StateBachelor of Science, Nursing

Currently enrolled in Accelerated BSN,RN nursing program at Union university

Anticipated Graduation date Spring 2021

Certifications
  • Board certified by National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA)
  • CPR certified through American Heart Association
  • CST - Certified Surgical Technologist
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School Attended

  • Concorde Career College
  • Union University

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  • Certified Surgical Technologist
  • CST

Degrees

  • Surgical Technology
    Bachelor of Science , Nursing

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