Acacia Jacobs
Lumberton,NC
Summary
Surgical Technician with 5+ years of experience assisting surgeons. With solid understanding of surgery preparation procedures, supplies and instruments, and patient care. Able to perform under pressure and anticipate the needs of the performing surgeon.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Surgical Technologist
Scotland Memorial Hospital
Laurinburg, NC
09.2018 - Current
- Prepared patients for surgery, positioning on operating table and covering with surgical drapes to prevent exposure.
- Diverse in Orthopedics, Spine, and Vascular Surgery
- Effectively assisted surgeons during operations by passing instruments and other supplies.
- Set up equipment/supplies for procedures and organize instruments as directed in surgeons' preference cards.
- Counted surgical instruments and supplies at end of the operation which eliminates the chance of items being left inside the patient.
- Prepared dressings or bandages, applying or assisting with application following surgery.
- Cleaned and restocked operating room and gathering supplies and equipment.
- Prepared and maintained sterile field for surgical procedures.
Education
Diploma - Surgical Technology
Robeson Community College
Lumberton, NC06-2018
High School Diploma -
Purnell Swett High School
Pembroke, NC06-2012
Skills
- Equipment set up and operation
- Passing surgical tools
- Surgical Procedure Familiarity
- Patient positioning
- Surgical Instrument Knowledge
- Sterile Technique Proficiency
Certification
- BLS - Basic Life Support
- CST - Certified Surgical Technologist
Affiliations
- AST Member since 2018
Timeline
Surgical Technologist
Scotland Memorial Hospital
09.2018 - Current
Diploma - Surgical Technology
Robeson Community College
High School Diploma -
Purnell Swett High School