surgical technician resume example with 8+ years of experience
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Methodical surgical tech with expertise in anticipating surgeons' needs and assisting with non-invasive and invasive Brain surgery procedures. Offering more than 2 years of experience with large healthcare organization. Proficient surgical tech offering 2-year background to growing surgical team. Well versed in setting up operating rooms, preparing patients for surgery, collecting tissues for lab analysis and assisting surgeons during procedures. Adept at maintaining patient charts using pdf. Motivated medical assistant 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 20-year background to growing organization. Focused medical assistant well versed in wide range of assisting doctor procedures. Adept in quickly preparing surgical suites per procedure and surgeon instructions. Expertise in sterile and aseptic techniques. Board certified by National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting.
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- Used retractors, sponges and suctioning and irrigating equipment to create unobstructed operating fields.
- Used hemostatic clamps, suture ligatures, and electrocautery equipment to control bleeding.
- Set up equipment, tools and supplies needed for procedures and organize instruments as directed in surgeons' preference cards.
- Counted and recorded sponges, instruments, and needles at beginning and end of surgical procedures.
- Collected and prepared tissue specimens for laboratory analysis.
- Used diagnostic equipment and monitored patients during procedures using specialized machines.
- Handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
- Cleaned and sterilized operating rooms.
- Analyzed patient chart data and identification to verify accurate information.
- Reviewed surgical requirements and prepped operating room with appropriate tools, equipment and instruments.
- Collaborated with radiologists, sonographers and other healthcare team members to streamline patient care.
- Assisted with diagnostic testing by collecting and packaging biological specimens for internal and laboratory analyses.
- Performed preliminary physical tests, such as taking blood pressure, weight and temperature, accurately recording results in patient history summary.
- Relayed messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition updates or refill requests to facilitate effective treatment.
- Completed basic physical assessments of [Type] and [Type] patients to provide optimal care.
- Followed all principles of asepsis and infection control to meet patient safety guidelines.
- Assisted back office patient processes to reduce customer wait time by approximately [Number]%.
- Administered rapid tests such as [Type] and [Type] to help clinical staff assess conditions.
- Implemented inventory tracking system to maintain product accessibility and lower equipment cost.
- Performed, validated and reported laboratory tests for prognosis, diagnosis, treatment and research.
- Assisted physicians by preparing patients for procedures, including EKGs, phlebotomy, glucose testing and pulmonary function tests.
- Processed and produced ER, OR and portable x-ray information to assist diagnosis.
- Kept facility stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and instruments.
- Maintained inventory, vaccination and product expiration logs to record updated documentation for tracking purposes.
- Sterilized instruments and disposed of contaminated supplies in adherence to OSHA regulations.
- Assessed, documented and monitored vital signs for more than [Number] patients per day.
- Measured patient peak flows to improve workflow efficiency.
- Used retractors, sponges and suctioning and irrigating equipment to create unobstructed operating fields.
- Used hemostatic clamps, suture ligatures, and electrocautery equipment to control bleeding.
- Set up equipment, tools and supplies needed for procedures and organize instruments as directed in surgeons' preference cards.
- Counted and recorded sponges, instruments, and needles at beginning and end of surgical procedures.
- Collected and prepared tissue specimens for laboratory analysis.
- Used diagnostic equipment and monitored patients during procedures using specialized machines.
- Handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
- Cleaned and sterilized operating rooms.
- Facilitated invasive, non-invasive, and minimally-invasive procedures by creating safe and functional operating room environments.
- 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.
- Maintained reusable surgical instrumentation and equipment, including decontamination, cleaning, sterilizing, storing and distributing.
John Dickinson High School - Wilmington, DE,
Dawn Career Institute - Wilmington, DE
- Member, Small Business Association (2008 - present)
I have a extensive background in the medical field. I started as as a home health add and worked my way up to a Surgical tech. I before i started in the medical field i was a customer service representative in banking. Were learned how to take time and listen to the customer so there problem would be resolved because that was my gold and i did it with a smile in my voice, That is how i know i am a good candidate for this job.
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School Attended
- John Dickinson High School
- Dawn Career Institute
Job Titles Held:
- Surgical Technician
- Medical Assistant
- Surgical Technician
Degrees
- High School Diploma
- Certificate
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