surgical technologist resume example with 7+ years of experience
JessicaClaire
, , 609 Johnson Ave., 49204, Tulsa, OK100 Montgomery St. 10th Floor
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Summary
Fastidious Surgical Technologist with more than 5 years in healthcare, excited to bring talent and expertise to Gift of Hope. Highly adept in preparing operating rooms, testing and maintaining equipment and preparing patients for surgery. Well versed in aseptic techniques and infection control measures.
Skills
Equipment set up and operation
Transporting patients
Passing surgical tools
Safely disposing of needles
Disposing of biohazardous waste
Collecting medical specimens
Aseptic and sterilization techniques
Surgical counts
Workplace safety
Multitasking
Troubleshooting
Critical thinking
Conflict resolution
Experience
Surgical Technologist, 01/2020 - Current Nemours Foundation – Millsboro, DE,
Reviewed surgical requirements and prepped operating room with appropriate tools, equipment and instruments.
Set up equipment, tools and supplies for procedures and organize instruments as directed in surgeons' preference cards.
Organized equipment and instruments in alignment with surgical protocols and surgeon preferences.
Maintained reusable surgical instrumentation and equipment, including decontamination, cleaning, sterilizing, storing and distributing.
Laid out all instruments, supplies and tools as directed by surgeons.
Sterilized medical equipment and properly handled contaminated materials.
Collaborated with vendors and service providers to coordinate required services and equipment.
Organized and maintained unobstructed operative fields to foster immediate access to retractors and suctioning and irrigation equipment.
Assisted surgeon by passing instruments and sterile supplies throughout operation.
Maintained proper sterile field during surgical procedures.
Washed and sterilized equipment using germicides and sterilizers.
Prepared, cared for and disposed of tissue specimens taken for laboratory analysis.
Prepared dressings or bandages, applying or assisting with application following surgery.
Provided technical assistance to surgeons, surgical nurses or anesthesiologists.
Counted sponges, needles and instruments before and after operation.
Surgical Technologist, 01/2018 - 10/2020 Nemours Foundation – Newark, DE,
Reviewed surgical requirements and prepped operating room with appropriate tools, equipment and instruments.
Set up equipment, tools and supplies for procedures and organize instruments as directed in surgeons' preference cards.
Organized equipment and instruments in alignment with surgical protocols and surgeon preferences.
Laid out all instruments, supplies and tools as directed by surgeons.
Organized and maintained unobstructed operative fields to foster immediate access to retractors and suctioning and irrigation equipment.
Assisted surgeon by passing instruments and sterile supplies throughout operation.
Used retractors, sponges and suctioning and irrigating equipment to create unobstructed operating fields.
Analyzed patient chart data and identification to verify accurate information.
Collaborated with operating room staff to cultivate efficiency and prepare for scheduled and emergency procedures.
Adhered to OSHA protocols when sterilizing instruments, discarding medical supplies and disposing of waste.
Trained multiple staff members and surgical technology students on operating room procedures, infection control and safety and functionality procedures.
Scrubbed arms and hands and assisted surgical team with scrubbing, masks and surgical clothing.
Held instruments and quickly handed to surgeon during procedures.
Maintained proper sterile field during surgical procedures.
Prepared, cared for and disposed of tissue specimens taken for laboratory analysis.
Monitored and assessed operating room conditions and patient and surgical team needs.
Addressed patient bleeding and applied sterile dressings to close wounds.
Prepared dressings or bandages, applying or assisting with application following surgery.
Handed instruments and supplies to surgeons and surgeons' assistants.
Provided technical assistance to surgeons, surgical nurses or anesthesiologists.
Counted sponges, needles and instruments before and after operation.
Prepared patients for surgery by positioning on operating table and covering with sterile surgical drapes to prevent exposure.
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