Versatile certified Surgical Technologist bringing over 12 years' experience to growing hospital. Highly proficient in various surgical procedures with success in contributing to the achievement of high patient outcome targets. Skilled in all elements of operating room setup, aseptic techniques and preparing patients for procedures.
Skills
Preparing for surgeries
Aseptic and sterilization techniques
Passing surgical tools
Workplace safety
Surgical counts
Administering medications
Disposing of biohazardous waste
Collecting medical specimens
Equipment set up and operation
Safely disposing of needles
Experience
Surgical Technologist, 01/2019 - Current Cuyuna Regional Medical Center – Baxter, MN,
Set up equipment, tools and supplies needed for procedures and organize instruments as directed in surgeons' preference cards.
Reviewed surgical requirements and prepped operating room with appropriate tools, equipment and instruments.
Handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
Organized equipment and instruments in alignment with surgical protocols and surgeon preferences.
Used hemostatic clamps, suture ligatures, and electrocautery equipment to control bleeding.
Counted and recorded sponges, instruments, and needles at beginning and end of surgical procedures.
Organized and maintained unobstructed operative fields to foster immediate access to retractors and suctioning and irrigation equipment.
Surgical Technologist, 11/2017 - 08/2019 Cuyuna Regional Medical Center – Longville, MN,
Professionally trained certifield scrub technogist with experience ensuring high standards of culturally competent care for a wide variety of patients with diverse needs.
Assisted doctors with surgeries and non-invasive procedures.
Performed monthly inventory and maintained office and medical supply counts.
Prepare patients, room and equipment for pending surgical procedures as part of a team of the operating room professionals.
Responsible for helping to clean the operating room before and after every procedure ensuring that is properly.
Surgical Technologist, 01/2011 - 06/2019 Cuyuna Regional Medical Center – Crosby, MN,
Counted and recorded sponges, instruments, and needles at beginning and end of surgical procedures.
Used hemostatic clamps, suture ligatures, and electrocautery equipment to control bleeding.
Adhered to OSHA protocols when sterilizing instruments, discarding medical supplies and disposing of waste.
Used retractors, sponges and suctioning and irrigating equipment to create unobstructed operating fields.
Collaborated with operating room staff to cultivate efficiency and prepare for scheduled and emergency procedures.
Facilitated invasive, non-invasive, and minimally-invasive procedures by creating safe and functional operating room environments.
Set up equipment, tools and supplies needed for procedures and organize instruments as directed in surgeons' preference cards.
Assessed procedure requirements and procured appropriate equipment and tools.
Organized and maintained unobstructed operative fields to foster immediate access to retractors and suctioning and irrigation equipment.
Handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
Organized equipment and instruments in alignment with surgical protocols and surgeon preferences.
Laid out all instruments, supplies and tools as directed by surgeons.
Surgical Technologist, 01/2008 - 12/2010 Cuyuna Regional Medical Center – Baxter, MN,
Used retractors, sponges and suctioning and irrigating equipment to create unobstructed operating fields.
Set up equipment, tools and supplies needed for procedures and organize instruments as directed in surgeons' preference cards.
Prepared day surgery and operating rooms for patients by ordering and stocking equipment and supplies.
Reviewed surgical requirements and prepped operating room with appropriate tools, equipment and instruments.
Used hemostatic clamps, suture ligatures, and electrocautery equipment to control bleeding.
Effectively supported surgeons in fast-paced healthcare environments, resulting in better patient care and less pain medication post-surgery.
Handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
Organized and maintained unobstructed operative fields to foster immediate access to retractors and suctioning and irrigation equipment.
Laid out all instruments, supplies and tools as directed by surgeons.
Education and Training
Technical Degree : Surgical Technology, Expected in 11/2007 - Sandford Brown Institute - Fort Lauderdale, FL GPA:
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Associate of Arts: Education, Expected in 07/2000 - Uninove University - São Paulo, SP GPA:
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