Motivated certified surgical technologist adept at handling instruments, supplies, and equipment for non-invasive to minimally invasive procedures. Well versed in all operating room activities with a commitment to upholding the highest standard of sterile technique during procedures. Excited to bring 16 year background to growing organization.
Skills
OB/GYN procedures
CPR and BLS certified
Laparoscopic procedures familiarity
Tracheostomy care
Neonatal and maternity specialist
Ortho, General, Robots, ENT, Vascular, Endo, Urology, Eyes, Plastics,
Level I, II, III hospitals
Experience
11/2021 to 09/2022
Certified Surgical TechnologistWellstar Health System – Woodstock, GA,
Set up equipment, tools and supplies for procedures and organize instruments as directed in surgeons' preference cards.
Laid out all instruments, supplies and tools as directed by surgeons.
01/2020 to 10/2021
Certified Surgical TechnologistWellstar Health System – Holly Springs, GA,
Assisted surgeon by passing instruments and sterile supplies throughout operation.
Gathered and took inventory of equipment to confirm adequate supplies for surgery.
Assisted surgeon with patient preparation for total joint replacement procedures.
03/2021 to 10/2021
Certified Surgical TechnologistWellstar Health System – Kennesaw, GA,
Assessed procedure requirements and procured appropriate equipment and tools.
Organized and maintained unobstructed operative fields to foster immediate access to retractors and suctioning and irrigation equipment.
Assisted surgeon by passing instruments and sterile supplies throughout operation.
09/2020 to 03/2021
OB TechnicianBlue Ridge Healthcare System, Inc.. – Valdese, NC,
Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
Tracked patients during tests and surgeries with assistance of EEG, EP instruments and video recording equipment.
Assisted in training technicians, medical students or other staff members.
07/2019 to 05/2020
Certified Surgical TechnologistWellstar Health System – Jackson, GA,
Facilitated invasive, non-invasive, and minimally-invasive procedures by creating safe and functional operating room environments.
Set up equipment, tools and supplies needed for procedures and organize instruments as directed in surgeons’ preference cards.
Handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
02/2019 to 05/2019
Certified Surgical TechnologistWellstar Health System – Lithia Springs, GA,
Assist Doctors and Register Nurses with patient care.
Create and maintain sterile field.
Set up Operating Room for cases.
11/2016 to 01/2019
Certified Surgical TechnologistWellstar Health System – Cartersville, GA,
Assist Doctors and Register Nurses with patient care.
Assist with level one traumas
Assist doctors during different cases
07/2016 to 10/2016
Certified Surgical TechnologistAdventhealth – Phoenix, AZ,
Assist Doctors and Register Nurses with patient care.
Performed count for instruments and tools used during surgical cases.
Set up Operating Room for cases.
11/2015 to 05/2016
Surgical TechnologistPhelps County Regional Medical Center – Saint James, MO,
Assisted surgeon with patient preparation for total joint replacement procedures.
Used hemostatic clamps, suture ligatures, and electrocautery equipment to control bleeding.
Counted and recorded sponges, instruments, and needles at beginning and end of surgical procedures.
08/2015 to 11/2015
Surgical TechnologistPhelps County Regional Medical Center – Vienna, MO,
•Used hemostatic clamps, suture ligatures, and electrocautery equipment to control bleeding.
•Facilitated invasive, non-invasive, and minimally-invasive procedures by creating safe and functional operating room environments..
•Handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
05/2015 to 08/2015
Surgical TechnologistPhelps County Regional Medical Center – Rolla, MO,
Assisted surgeon with patient preparation for total joint replacement procedures.
Prepared day surgery and operating rooms for patients by ordering and stocking equipment and supplies.
Set up equipment, tools and supplies needed for procedures and organize instruments as directed in surgeons’ preference cards.
08/2014 to 02/2015
Surgical TechnologistPhelps County Regional Medical Center – Waynesville, MO,
Prepared day surgery and operating rooms for patients by ordering and stocking equipment and supplies.
Assisted surgeon with patient preparation for total joint replacement procedures.
Set up equipment, tools and supplies needed for procedures and organize instruments as directed in surgeons’ preference cards.
05/2014 to 08/2014
Surgical TechnologistPhelps County Regional Medical Center – Saint James, MO,
Assisted surgeon with patient preparation for total joint replacement procedures.
Counted and recorded sponges, instruments, and needles at beginning and end of surgical procedures.
Reviewed surgical requirements and prepped operating room with appropriate tools, equipment and instruments.
07/2012 to 05/2014
Surgical TechnologistPhelps County Regional Medical Center – Vienna, MO,
Cleaned and sterilized operating rooms.
Assessed procedure requirements and procured appropriate equipment and tools.
Adhered to infection control standards and reported any hazards.
Handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
04/2013 to 02/2014
Surgical TechnologistPhelps County Regional Medical Center – Rolla, MO,
Prepared day surgery and operating rooms for patients by ordering and stocking equipment and supplies.
Assisted surgeon with patient preparation for total joint replacement procedures.
Adhered to infection control standards and reported any hazards.
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