Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Knowledgeable surgical technician and sterile processing technician with 10 years of experience and expertise in setting up operating rooms, preparing patients and handling wide range of instruments and equipment during procedures. Ready to take next career step in to similar technician role.
Skills
Infection control protocols
Patient transportation
Pre-surgical preparation
Biohazardous waste disposal
Computer skills
MS Office
Analytical skills
Adaptability
Detail-oriented
Passing surgical instruments
Setting up and operating equipment
Safety protocols expertise
Patient confidentiality
Pre- and post-surgical counts
Suturing
Electronic Charting
Safe sharps disposal
Wound Dressing
Specimen collection
Medication Administration
Work History
08/2014 to Current
Surgical Tech/Processing TechTrc Companies, Inc. – Kenton, OH,
Worked with vendors for speedy procurement of services and equipment.
Controlled bleeding during procedures by applying hemostatic clamps, suture ligatures, and electrocautery equipment.
Anticipated surgeons needs and handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
Performed and documented pre-surgery and post-surgery sponge, instrument, and needle count.
Created unobstructive operative fields by using retractors, sponges, and suction and irrigating equipment.
Used sutures, staples, clips and other tools to close wounds.
Gathered and set up equipment, tools and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
Collected, prepared, and disposed of medical specimens.
Operated, adjusted, and monitored diagnostic equipment and other machines used during procedures.
Created safe operating environments for invasive and non-invasive procedures.
Prepared instruments for terminal sterilization and reset surgical suites for next procedure.
Introduced new staff members to training protocols regarding operating room procedures, infection control, safety standards and overall facility policies.
Kept detailed records of post-operative instrument reconciliations and overall care procedures.
Maintained documentation of post-operative instrument reconciliations and protocols for quality care.
Liaised between department and operating room teams, ensuring availability of requisite instruments and equipment, including loaned and specialty devices.
Provided scrubbing surgical assistance and support to surgeons during general, gynecology, genitourinary, orthopedic, neurosurgery and plastic surgery procedures.
Managed operating room setup by cleaning and sterilizing instruments and surfaces, maintaining supply inventories and organizing surgical tools.
Created and maintained unobstructed operative fields using diverse range of tools, including retractors, sponges and suctioning and irrigation equipment.
Handled numerous sanitization tasks for surgical sites by cleaning and sterilizing, maintaining supply inventories and organizing items effectively.
Sterilized instruments and equipment for specific procedures and arranged for surgeons.
Worked with physicians, nurses, as well as other surgical and processing technicians to maintain daily workflow, coordinating with operating room staff to prepare for scheduled and emergency cases.
Sterilized instruments and disposed of medical supplies and waste following OSHA guidelines.
Selected and purchased equipment for all surgical procedures.
Projected best-in-class care standards by achieving training initiatives for new surgical team members and aligning all procedures for optimal efficiency.
04/2011 to 08/2014
Perinatal Surgical TechMedical College Of Georgia – City, STATE,
Streamlined material delivery processes which increased efficiency and reduced downtime.
Operated equipment while observing standard safety procedures.
Collected, prepared, and disposed of medical specimens.
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.
Gathered and set up equipment, tools and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
Prepared instruments for terminal sterilization and reset surgical suites for next procedure.
Created safe operating environments for invasive and non-invasive procedures.
Created unobstructive operative fields by using retractors, sponges, and suction and irrigating equipment.
Used sutures, staples, clips and other tools to close wounds.
Kept detailed records of post-operative instrument reconciliations and overall care procedures.
Liaised between OR and sterile processing department and operating room teams, ensuring availability of requisite instruments and equipment, including loaned and specialty devices.
Handled numerous sanitization tasks for surgical sites by cleaning and sterilizing, maintaining supply inventories and organizing items effectively.
Created and maintained unobstructed operative fields using diverse range of tools, including retractors, sponges and suctioning and irrigation equipment.
Worked with the team to maintain daily workflow, coordinating with operating room staff to prepare for scheduled and emergency cases.
Provided scrubbing surgical assistance and support to surgeons during general, gynecology, genitourinary, orthopedic, neurosurgery and plastic surgery procedures.
Worked with vendors for speedy procurement of services and equipment.
Sterilized instruments and equipment for specific procedures and arranged for surgeons.
Introduced new staff members to training protocols regarding operating room procedures, infection control, safety standards and overall facility policies.
Sterilized instruments and disposed of medical supplies and waste following OSHA guidelines.
Projected best-in-class care standards by achieving training initiatives for new surgical team members and aligning all procedures for optimal efficiency.
Selected and purchased equipment for all surgical procedures.
Managed operating room setup by cleaning and sterilizing instruments and surfaces, maintaining supply inventories and organizing surgical tools.
Maintained documentation of post-operative instrument reconciliations and protocols for quality care.
08/2005 to 07/2011
Distribution TechnicianMedical College Of Georgia – City, STATE,
Collaborated with other departments on supply and quality issues.
Coordinated storage locations and product movements.
Checked shipments against paperwork and signed documents.
Scheduled pickups and deliveries to maintain smooth operations.
Processed and restocked returns.
Tagged and shelved single use surgical items using first-in, first-out storage scheme.
Updated computer tracking system with latest product movements.
Managed and maintained warehouse to comply with company policies and federal regulations.
Picked orders, scanned products and packed boxes.
Utilized heavy machinery and equipment such as palletizer, high stand up and sit down forklifts, high pickers, pallet runners and pallet jacks.
Completed daily cycle counts and assisted with semi-annual audits.
Facilitated receiving and shipping and loading and unloading of goods, transferring products to designated storage sites.
Uncovered and resolved errors with minimal oversight.
Marked stock with identification tags and labels to outline information such as storage locations.
Followed orders precisely for correct items, sizes and quantities.
Updated merchandise pricing to match new values and special promotional rates.
Assisted customers with large and heavy loads by transporting packages to customers' vehicles.
Received new stock and input values into computer system.
Education
Expected in
No Degree: Surgical Technician Georgia Military College - Augusta, GPA:
Expected in 07/2001
High School Diploma: Evans High School - Evans, GA GPA:
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