Seasoned Surgical Technologist with more than 25 years of success in supporting surgeons during a wide range of surgical procedures, including Ortho, ENT and GYN Proficient in quickly setting up and breaking down surgical suites for assigned cases to sustain patient flows.
Skills
Collecting medical specimens
Aseptic and sterilization techniques
People skills
PPE use
Dressing wounds
HIPAA proficiency
Experience
Surgical Technologist, 03/2019 to Current Children's Hospital Boston – Boston, MA,
Assisted surgeon with patient preparation for total joint replacement procedures.
Set up equipment, tools and supplies needed for procedures and organize instruments as directed in surgeons' preference cards.
Cleaned and sterilized operating rooms.
Counted and recorded sponges, instruments, and needles at beginning and end of surgical procedures.
Surgical Technologist, 01/2016 to 03/2019 Children's Hospital Boston – Boston, MA,
Prepared day surgery and operating rooms for patients by ordering and stocking equipment and supplies.
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.
Trained several staff members on operating room procedures, infection control and over safety and functionality procedures.
Collected and prepared tissue specimens for laboratory analysis.
Sterilized medical equipment and properly handled contaminated materials.
Closed wounds using sutures, staples and other tools.
Collaborated with vendors and service providers to coordinate required services and equipment.
Maintained surgical areas and oversaw inventory management.
Surgical Technologist, 07/1991 to 01/2016 Children's Hospital Boston – Boston, MA,
Adhered to OSHA protocols when sterilizing instruments, discarding medical supplies and disposing of waste.
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.
Trained several 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.
Sterilized medical equipment and properly handled contaminated materials.
Collaborated with vendors and service providers to coordinate required services and equipment.
Organized equipment and instruments in alignment with surgical protocols and surgeon preferences.
Education and Training
Certificate : Surgical Technology, Expected in 06/1991 Florida Gateway College - Lake City, FL GPA:
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