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LICENSED SURGICAL ASSISTANT/CERTIFIED SURGICAL ASSISTANT
Summary
Detail-oriented surgical support staff 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. Hardworking and knowledgeable problem-solver with excellent Surgical Assistant/Surgical Technologist background over a 35-year career in healthcare.
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Experience
Witham Health ServicesLebanon , INLicensed Surgical Assistant/Certified Surgical Assistant04/2007 to 09/2019
- Controlled bleeding during surgical procedures by clamping and ligating blood vessels.
- Created and maintained sterile operating fields to minimize infection risks.
- Organized instruments and supplies to optimize surgical team efficiency.
- Helped prepare team by assisting with gowning and gloving of staff.
- Dressed wounds with antiseptic compounds and sterile coverings to protect surgical sites and promote healing.
- Protected unobstructed views for surgical staff with use of retractors, sponges and suctioning equipment.
- Reviewed physician orders to appropriately count and dispense pre-operative and post-operative medications.
- Set up equipment, tools and supplies needed for procedures and organize instruments as directed in surgeons' preference cards.
- Developed effective strategies to streamline organizational performance, increase revenues and boost productivity.
- Executed remarkable dexterity assembling and monitoring tools to be used during surgery procedures.
- Performed pre-operative and post-operative examinations to check patients' vitals and health status.
- Counted and recorded sponges, instruments, and needles at beginning and end of surgical procedures.
- Analyzed patient chart data and identification to verify accurate information.
- Used hemostatic clamps, suture ligatures, and electrocautery equipment to control bleeding.
- 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.
- Provided surgical support to help surgeon execute safe operations and procedures resulting in positive patient outcomes.
Witham Health ServicesZionsville , INCertified Surgical Technologist01/2005 to 01/2007
- Collaborated with operating room staff to cultivate efficiency and prepare for scheduled and emergency procedures.
- Used retractors, sponges and suctioning and irrigating equipment to create unobstructed operating fields.
- Effectively supported surgeons in fast-paced healthcare environments, resulting in better patient care and less pain medication post-surgery.
- Reviewed surgical requirements and prepped operating room with appropriate tools, equipment and instruments.
- Counted and recorded sponges, instruments, and needles at beginning and end of surgical procedures.
- Performed various tasks, which included assisting with reductions and administering pain injections.
- 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.
- 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.
- Adhered to OSHA protocols when sterilizing instruments, discarding medical supplies and disposing of waste.
- Maintained reusable surgical instrumentation and equipment, including decontamination, cleaning, sterilizing, storing and distributing.
- Cleaned and sterilized operating rooms.
- Organized equipment and instruments in alignment with surgical protocols and surgeon preferences.
- Organized and maintained unobstructed operative fields to foster immediate access to retractors and suctioning and irrigation equipment.
- Adhered to infection control standards and reported any hazards.
- Laid out all instruments, supplies and tools as directed by surgeons.
- Assessed procedure requirements and procured appropriate equipment and tools.
- Oversaw inventory of specialty equipment and instrumentation inventories.
- Maintained surgical areas and oversaw inventory management.
- Sterilized medical equipment and properly handled contaminated materials.
- Collaborated with vendors and service providers to coordinate required services and equipment.
- Handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
- Collected and prepared tissue specimens for laboratory analysis.
- Closed wounds using sutures, staples and other tools.
Witham Health ServicesIndianapolis , INCertified Surgical Technologist10/2003 to 11/2005
- 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.
- Counted and recorded sponges, instruments, and needles at beginning and end of surgical procedures.
- Collaborated with operating room staff to cultivate efficiency and prepare for scheduled and emergency procedures.
John Muir Medical CenterCity , STATECertified Surgical Technologist03/1995 to 09/2002
- Set up equipment, tools and supplies needed for procedures and organize instruments as directed in surgeons' preference cards.
- Cleaned and sterilized operating rooms.
- Handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
- 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.
- Counted and recorded sponges, instruments, and needles at beginning and end of surgical procedures.
- Maintained reusable surgical instrumentation and equipment, including decontamination, cleaning, sterilizing, storing and distributing.
- Collaborated with operating room staff to cultivate efficiency and prepare for scheduled and emergency procedures.
- Assisted surgeon with patient preparation for total joint replacement procedures.
- Performed various tasks, which included assisting with reductions and administering pain injections.
- Effectively supported surgeons in fast-paced healthcare environments, resulting in better patient care and less pain medication post-surgery.
- Reviewed surgical requirements and prepped operating room with appropriate tools, equipment and instruments.
- Prepared day surgery and operating rooms for patients by ordering and stocking equipment and supplies.
- Adhered to OSHA protocols when sterilizing instruments, discarding medical supplies and disposing of waste.
- Improved operations by working with team members and customers to find workable solutions.
- Created agendas and communication materials for team meetings.
- Worked closely with team members to deliver project requirements, develop solutions and meet deadlines.
- Recognized by management for providing exceptional customer service.
- Earned reputation for good attendance and hard work.
Education and Training
Associate of Arts:Surgical Assisting10/2011Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting, City, State
Associate of Arts:BusinessUniversity of Phoenix, City, State
Diploma:Surgical Technique01/1988US Naval School of Health Sciences, City
Diploma:General Health Sciences06/1985Naval School of Health Sciences, City
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School Attended
- Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting
- University of Phoenix
- US Naval School of Health Sciences
- Naval School of Health Sciences
Job Titles Held:
- Licensed Surgical Assistant/Certified Surgical Assistant
- Certified Surgical Technologist
Degrees
- Associate of Arts : Surgical Assisting 10/2011
Associate of Arts : Business
Diploma : Surgical Technique 01/1988
Diploma : General Health Sciences 06/1985
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