surgical technologist resume example with 18+ years of experience
Jessica
Claire
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(555) 432-1000,
, , 100 Montgomery St. 10th Floor
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Professional Summary
Driven Surgical Technologist offering 20 years' experience in ambulatory and hospital settings. Well-versed in sports medicine, total joint replacement, general surgery and plastic surgery procedures. Proven leader and instrumental in developing new total joint replacement programs and educating staff on new policies, procedures and equipment. Eager to take next career step with growing organization offering opportunities for professional development and advancement.
Skills
Safety protocols expertise
Electronic Charting
Infection control protocols
Safe sharps disposal
Patient confidentiality
Biohazardous waste disposal
Setting up and operating equipment
Passing surgical instruments
Pre-surgical preparation
Wound Dressing
Patient transportation
Suturing
Specimen collection
Pre- and post-surgical counts
Responsible
Microsoft Office
Detail-oriented
Good listening skills
Clerical
Education
Baptist Health Schools Little RockLittle Rock, ARExpected in 11/2001 ā āCertificate of Completion:Surgical Technology - GPA:
Elected Captain of the Class
Awarded Most Popular
Continuing education in Nursing
Sheridan High SchoolSheridan, ARExpected in 05/1996 ā āHigh School Diploma: - GPA:
Work History
A.O. Fox - Surgical Technologist Oneonta, NY, 08/2020 - Current
Managed operating room setup by cleaning and sterilizing instruments and surfaces, maintaining supply inventories and organizing surgical tools.
Delivered exemplary assistance and support to surgeons during general, gynecological, orthopedic, neurological and plastic surgery procedures.
Anticipated surgeons needs and handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
Created unobstructive operative fields by using retractors, sponges, and suction and irrigating equipment.
Handled numerous sanitization tasks for surgical sites by cleaning and sterilizing, maintaining supply inventories and organizing items effectively.
Prepared instruments for terminal sterilization and reset surgical suites for next procedure.
Sterilized instruments and disposed of medical supplies and waste following OSHA guidelines.
Provided scrubbing surgical assistance and support to surgeons during general, gynecology, genitourinary, orthopedic, neurosurgery and plastic surgery procedures.
Assisted surgeons with reductions, pain injections and casting.
Maintained documentation of post-operative instrument reconciliations and protocols for quality care.
Provided comprehensive support to surgeons specializing in sports medicine, total joint replacement, spine and orthopedic trauma treatment.
Worked closely with new staff members to provide training on operating room procedures, infection control, safety standards and overall facility policies.
Worked with vendors for speedy procurement of services and equipment.
Completed needle, instrument and sponge counts and recorded inventories.
Prepared instruments for sterilization.
Sterilized instruments and equipment based on needs for specific procedures.
Quickly and accurately set up equipment and counts, following surgical protocols and surgeon preferences.
Decontaminated, cleaned, assembled, packaged, sterilized, stored and distributed reusable surgical instrumentation and equipment.
Maintained high infection control standards.
Used sutures, staples, clips and other tools to close wounds.
Controlled bleeding during procedures by applying hemostatic clamps, suture ligatures, and electrocautery equipment.
Created safe operating environments for invasive and non-invasive procedures.
Evaluated procedure needs and purchased equipment and tools for procedures.
Collected, prepared, and disposed of medical specimens.
A.O. Fox - Surgical Technologist Sidney, NY, 12/2019 - 08/2020
Managed operating room setup by cleaning and sterilizing instruments and surfaces, maintaining supply inventories and organizing surgical tools.
Delivered exemplary assistance and support to surgeons during general, gynecological, orthopedic, neurological and plastic surgery procedures.
Documented results for post-operative instrument reconciliation.
Cleaned, restocked and set up surgical suites.
Trained staff on operating room policies and procedures, infection control standards and safety protocols.
Conducted initial and terminal sponge, instrument and needle counts.
Arranged instruments according to surgeons' preferences.
Setup operating and surgery rooms for patients, including preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
Evaluated procedure needs and set up equipment, tools, supplies and instruments.
Sterilized instruments and equipment for specific procedures and arranged for surgeons.
Kept detailed records of post-operative instrument reconciliations and overall care procedures.
Gathered and set up equipment, tools and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
Performed and documented pre-surgery and post-surgery sponge, instrument, and needle count.
Maintained high infection control standards.
Used sutures, staples, clips and other tools to close wounds.
Collected, prepared, and disposed of medical specimens.
A.O. Fox - Surgical Technologist Oneonta, NY, 06/2015 - 10/2019
Managed operating room setup by cleaning and sterilizing instruments and surfaces, maintaining supply inventories and organizing surgical tools.
Delivered exemplary assistance and support to surgeons during general, gynecological, orthopedic, neurological and plastic surgery procedures.
Anticipated surgeons needs and handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
Created unobstructive operative fields by using retractors, sponges, and suction and irrigating equipment.
Handled numerous sanitization tasks for surgical sites by cleaning and sterilizing, maintaining supply inventories and organizing items effectively.
Prepared instruments for terminal sterilization and reset surgical suites for next procedure.
Maintained accurate inventories for shoulder, knee and hip replacement procedures.
Sterilized instruments and disposed of medical supplies and waste following OSHA guidelines.
Assisted surgeons with reductions, pain injections and casting.
Worked closely with new staff members to provide training on operating room procedures, infection control, safety standards and overall facility policies.
Worked with vendors for speedy procurement of services and equipment.
Completed needle, instrument and sponge counts and recorded inventories.
Quickly and accurately set up equipment and counts, following surgical protocols and surgeon preferences.
Prepared instruments for sterilization.
Decontaminated instruments and equipment and properly disposed of contaminated materials.
Decontaminated, cleaned, assembled, packaged, sterilized, stored and distributed reusable surgical instrumentation and equipment.
Cleaned, restocked and set up surgical suites.
Trained staff on operating room policies and procedures, infection control standards and safety protocols.
A.O. Fox - Surgical Technologist Sidney, NY, 10/2002 - 11/2016
Managed operating room setup by cleaning and sterilizing instruments and surfaces, maintaining supply inventories and organizing surgical tools.
Delivered exemplary assistance and support to surgeons during general, gynecological, orthopedic, neurological and plastic surgery procedures.
Anticipated surgeons needs and handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
Created unobstructive operative fields by using retractors, sponges, and suction and irrigating equipment.
Provided scrubbing surgical assistance and support to surgeons during general, gynecology, genitourinary, orthopedic, neurosurgery and plastic surgery procedures.
Maintained best-in-class care standards by implementing training initiatives for new surgical team members and streamlining overall procedures for optimal efficiency.
Quickly and accurately set up equipment and counts, following surgical protocols and surgeon preferences.
Sterilized instruments and equipment based on needs for specific procedures.
Prepared instruments for sterilization.
Cleaned, restocked and set up surgical suites.
Trained staff on operating room policies and procedures, infection control standards and safety protocols.
Maintained high infection control standards.
Used sutures, staples, clips and other tools to close wounds.
Collected, prepared, and disposed of medical specimens.
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