Surgery Assistant resume example with 20+ years of experience
JessicaClaire
Montgomery Street, San Francisco, CA94105609 Johnson Ave., 49204, Tulsa, OK Home: (555) 432-1000 - Cell: - resumesample@example.com - -
Summary
Gifted Veterinary Surgery Assistant in the veterinary field with significant expertise in phlabotamy. A proven history of excellence in anesthesia, pathology and surgery with expertise in treating dogs and cats. Collaborative team player with excellent communication and interpersonal skills. A strong critical-thinker with analytical problem-solving skills to consistently deliver success in the workplace.
Skills
Venipuncture and phlebotomy
Understands medical procedures
Professional bedside manner
Administrative support
Experience
01/2017 to Current
Surgery AssistantDignity Health – Carmichael, CA,
Experienced in front and back offices, controlling patient flow, collecting payments and assisting in delivery of quality healthcare.
Conducted owner interviews to gather health history of the patient, vital signs and information about current medical issues.
Educated patients about medications, procedures and veterinarian's instructions.
Provided necessary supplies, support and assistance to medical staff and patients for unit specific procedures.
Contacted pharmacies to submit and refill patients' prescriptions.
Scheduled appointments for patients via phone and in person.
Assisted with technical treatments and entered information in patient records and charts.
Tracked and managed inventory for exam rooms and maintained vaccine and expiration logs.
Sterilized instruments and disposed of contaminated supplies in adherence to OSHA regulations.
Assisted Veterinarian by preparing patients for procedures, including but not limited to EKGs, phlebotomy, blood work testing, heart worm testing, fecal exams and pulmonary function tests.
Tracked all money owed and past due invoices daily as well as collections for the hospital
Answered pet owner phone calls and responded to questions while taking messages for staff veterinarians.
Checked animals for injury and illness, writing copious notes regarding symptoms for Veterinarian 's review.
Scrubbed, counted, and packed surgical instruments and drapes into surgi-packs for autoclave sterilization.
Kept dogs and cats safe by remaining alert to environmental conditions such as MRSA, Lepto and Lepto quarantine/treatment.
Laundered soiled animal bedding immediately to reduce infection, using appropriate chemicals.
Attended to sick or injured animals by securing veterinary care and notifying owners quickly of pet's condition.
Collected urine by expression cystocentesis, or catheterization.
Train and mentor other LVT staff.
Performed imaging with ultrasound and x-ray and interpreted results.
Performed routine laboratory procedures such as hematology, microbiology, parasitology, exfoliative cytology, blood chemistry, coprology, urinalysis and serology.
Administered oral and rectal radio-opaque materials.
Operated anesthetic machines, oxygen equipment and monitoring equipment.
Administered and monitored anesthesia for surgeries and operations.
Prepared animals for surgery, including clipping, scrubbing, and disinfecting operative site.
Reviewed vaccination records, and prepare and administer vaccinations according to clinic protocols.
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