Focused Surgical Technologist with three years of expertise in hospital and ambulatory surgery center settings. Knowledgeable in practices for surgical medicine, pain management surgery, neurosurgery, orthopedics, Urology, OB/GYN, ENT, and general surgery. Team leader in devising new programs and training employees on updated policies, protocols and new equipment. Enthusiastic to join rewarding organization focused on supporting growth and career progression.
Skills
Disposing of biohazardous waste
Safely disposing of needles
Preparing for surgeries
Transporting patients
Dressing wounds
OB/GYN procedures
Orthopedic procedures
Pain management procedures
Neurosurgery procedures
General surgery procedures
Bariatric procedures
ENT procedures
Dental procedures
Urology procedures
HIPAA proficiency
Electronic medical records management
Surgical counts
Collecting medical specimens
Aseptic and sterilization techniques
Passing surgical tools
Workplace safety
Equipment set up and operation
Project planning
Decision-making
Critical thinking
Experience
Surgical Technician/ Materials Management, 11/2019 - Current Ascension Health – Falls Church, VA,
Maintain and manage inventory for surgical and center supplies
Counted and recorded sponges, instruments, and needles at beginning and end of surgical procedures.
Handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
Closed wounds using sutures, staples and other tools.
Cleaned and sterilized operating rooms.
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.
Facilitated invasive, non-invasive, and minimally-invasive procedures by creating safe and functional operating room environments.
Used retractors, sponges and suctioning and irrigating equipment to create unobstructed operating fields.
Analyzed patient chart data and identification to verify accurate information.
Maintained reusable surgical instrumentation and equipment, including decontamination, cleaning, sterilizing, storing and distributing.
Adhered to OSHA protocols when sterilizing instruments, discarding medical supplies and disposing of waste.
Prepared day surgery and operating rooms for patients by ordering and stocking equipment and supplies.
Trained two staff members on operating room procedures, infection control and over safety and functionality procedures.
Reviewed surgical requirements and prepped operating room with appropriate tools, equipment and instruments.
Performed various tasks, which included assisting with reductions and administering pain injections.
Collaborated with operating room staff to cultivate efficiency and prepare for scheduled and emergency procedures.
Effectively supported surgeons in fast-paced healthcare environments, resulting in better patient care and less pain medication post-surgery.
Surgical Technician, 01/2019 - 11/2019 Mohawk Valley Health System – City, STATE,
Counted and recorded sponges, instruments, and needles at beginning and end of surgical procedures.
Handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
Closed wounds using sutures, staples and other tools.
Cleaned and sterilized operating rooms.
Used hemostatic clamps, suture ligatures, and electrocautery equipment to control bleeding.
Used diagnostic equipment and monitored patients during procedures using specialized machines.
Set up equipment, tools and supplies needed for procedures and organize instruments as directed in surgeons' preference cards.
Facilitated invasive, non-invasive, and minimally-invasive procedures by creating safe and functional operating room environments.
Used retractors, sponges and suctioning and irrigating equipment to create unobstructed operating fields.
Collected and prepared tissue specimens for laboratory analysis.
Analyzed patient chart data and identification to verify accurate information.
Maintained reusable surgical instrumentation and equipment, including decontamination, cleaning, sterilizing, storing and distributing.
Adhered to OSHA protocols when sterilizing instruments, discarding medical supplies and disposing of waste.
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.
Performed various tasks, which included assisting with reductions and administering pain injections.
Reviewed surgical requirements and prepped operating room with appropriate tools, equipment and instruments.
Collaborated with operating room staff to cultivate efficiency and prepare for scheduled and emergency procedures.
Effectively supported surgeons in fast-paced healthcare environments, resulting in better patient care and less pain medication post-surgery.
Education and Training
Associate of Applied Science: Nursing Science, Expected in - SUNY College Of Agriculture & Technology At Morrisville - Morrisville, NY GPA:
Associate of Science: Liberal Arts And General Studies, Expected in 05/2018 - Mohawk Valley Community College - Utica, NY GPA:
Certification: Surgical Technology, Expected in 08/2018 - Mohawk Valley Community College - Utica, NY GPA:
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SUNY College Of Agriculture & Technology At Morrisville
