or charge surgical technologist resume example with 17+ years of experience
JessicaClaire
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Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience. Committed job seeker with a history of meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Skills
Teamwork and Collaboration
Calm Under Pressure
Critical Thinking
Attention to Detail
People Skills
Flexible and Adaptable
Documentation and Reporting
Good Work Ethic
Customer Service
First Aid/CPR
Supervision & Leadership
Experience
07/2014 to CurrentOR Charge/Surgical TechnologistProvidence Health & Services | Yelm, WA,
Maintained reusable surgical instrumentation and equipment, including decontamination, cleaning, sterilizing, storing and distributing.
Organized equipment and instruments in alignment with surgical protocols and surgeon preferences.
Provided technical assistance to surgeons, surgical nurses or anesthesiologists.
Adhered to OSHA protocols when sterilizing instruments, discarding medical supplies and disposing of waste.
Maintained proper sterile field during surgical procedures.
Prepared day surgery and operating rooms for patients by ordering and stocking equipment and supplies.
Organized and maintained unobstructed operative fields to foster immediate access to retractors and suctioning and irrigation equipment.
Collaborated with vendors and service providers to coordinate required services and equipment.
Reviewed surgical requirements and prepped operating room with appropriate tools, equipment and instruments.
Observed patients' vital signs to assess physical condition.
Set up equipment, tools and supplies for procedures and organize instruments as directed in surgeons' preference cards.
Monitored and assessed operating room conditions and patient and surgical team needs.
Trained staff members on operating room procedures, infection control and safety and functionality procedures.
Cleaned and restocked operating room, gathering and placing equipment and supplies.
Directed unit staff and promoted quality care for diverse patients.
Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
Organized and delegated tasks during rapid response and high-pressure situations.
Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System.
Assisted surgeon by passing instruments and sterile supplies throughout operation.
Maintained surgical areas and oversaw inventory management.
Collaborated with operating room staff to cultivate efficiency and prepare for scheduled and emergency procedures.
Coordinated, tasked and supervised nurses and ancillary staff based on staffing requirements.
Built and maintained strong working relationships between nursing department and other disciplines.
Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
Met with administrator to discuss patient care status, issues and information.
Supported physicians and consultants with tests and procedures.
Reviewed staffing patterns and census of nursing units, meeting staffing needs and budgetary controls.
Coordinated and performed patient admissions, transfers and discharges.
Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
Distributed assignments to RNs, LPNs and scrub techs guided work and delivered training to promote proper care standards for patients.
Stocked clinical workstations and procedure rooms with necessary supplies.
Complied with OSHA programs, maintaining safe and clean working environment.
07/2014 to CurrentSurgery Scheduling CoordinatorFlex-N-Gate Corp | Russellville, KY,
Transcribed recorded practitioners' diagnoses and recommendations into medical records.
Interviewed patients to complete case histories and intake forms.
Managed front office customer service, appointment management, billing and administration tasks to streamline workflow.
Completed relevant insurance and other claim forms.
Checked patient insurance and collected pre-authorizations from providers.
Adhered to HIPAA requirements to safeguard patient confidentiality.
Worked with operating facilities to schedule procedures on behalf of surgeons.
Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.
Managed patient check-in and check-out procedures and processed payments.
Booked surgeries according to physician volume and maintained prompt turnaround times.
Answered telephones and directed calls to appropriate medical or adminstrative staff.
Collaborated and established strong working relationships with physicians, supervisors and colleagues.
01/2006 to 07/2014Team LeadWalgreens | City, STATE,
Delegated daily tasks to team members to optimize group productivity.
Followed staffing strategies to achieve production goals.
Motivated and empowered team members to build customer satisfaction and loyalty to support retention and growth.
Worked closely with shipping, warehouse and other personnel to coordinate movements and keep workflows smooth.
Counted inventory, resolved discrepancies and completed paperwork to keep system accurate and current.
Rotated through series of different stations based on team needs.
Reviewed completed work to verify consistency, quality and conformance.
Completed daily quality assurance duties to provide feedback for improvements.
Promoted to leadership position in recognition of strong work ethic and provided exceptional customer service.
Fostered positive employee relationships through communication, training and development coaching.
Education and Training
Expected in 11/2014 to to | Medical AssistingSussex Tech Adult , , GPA:
Expected in 06/2000 to to High School Diploma | Cape Henlopen High School, Lewes, DEGPA:
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