Brooke Fairbank
Summary
Experienced Surgical Technologist specializing in surgical instrumentation and aseptic technique. Ensures operating room efficiency and maintains sterile environments to support optimal patient care. Skilled in inventory management and compliance with infection control protocols, contributing to enhanced patient safety and outcomes. Engages in effective communication and collaboration within surgical teams, demonstrating adaptability and resourcefulness in dynamic environments.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Surgical Technologist
First State Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Seaford
02.2022 - Current
- Assisted in preparing surgical instruments and equipment for procedures.
- Sterilized tools and maintained cleanliness in the operating room.
- Collaborated with surgeons to ensure seamless workflow during surgeries.
- Managed inventory of surgical supplies and equipment for efficient operations.
- Educated patients on pre-operative and post-operative care instructions.
- Monitored patient vital signs and assisted in anesthesia administration.
- Documented surgical procedures and maintained accurate patient records.
- Supported surgical team by anticipating needs during complex procedures.
- Communicated effectively with surgeons, nurses, anesthesiologists, and scrub techs while performing duties in the OR environment.
- Assisted in positioning patients on operating table and covered them with sterile drapes.
- Prepared and maintained sterile field for surgical procedures.
- Set up equipment, tools, and supplies for procedures and organized instruments according to surgeons' preference cards.
- Assisted surgeon by passing instruments and sterile supplies throughout operation.
- Recounted surgical instruments and supplies at end of operation, eliminating chance of items left inside patient.
- Ensured all necessary equipment was available for each procedure.
- Observed aseptic technique and infection control protocols at all times.
- Cleansed and disinfected operating rooms after procedures were completed.
- Verified correct identification of patient prior to any operation or procedure.
- Provided support services such as stocking supplies in OR rooms or restocking carts between cases.
- Organized equipment and instruments in alignment with surgical protocols and surgeon preferences.
- Sterilized medical equipment and properly handled contaminated materials.
- 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.
- Used retractors, sponges and suctioning and irrigating equipment to create unobstructed operating fields.
- Maintained surgical areas and oversaw inventory management.
- Received specimens from pathology laboratory for examination by surgeon during operation.
- Used hemostatic clamps, suture ligatures and electrocautery equipment to control bleeding.
- Collaborated with vendors and service providers to coordinate required services and equipment.
- Monitored sterilization process for surgical instruments or equipment used during procedures.
- Inspected instruments post-operatively for proper function or damage before returning them to stock room.
- Reviewed patient charts for information regarding allergies or medical conditions that could affect the outcome of surgery.
- Laid out all instruments, supplies and tools as directed by surgeons.
- Retrieved implants from storage area prior to start of procedure.
- Transported patients to operating room before surgery and monitored vital signs throughout procedure.
- Completed documentation related to patient care, such as recording vital signs or documenting medications administered.
- Maintained proper sterile field during surgical procedures.
- Collaborated with operating room staff to cultivate efficiency and prepare for scheduled and emergency procedures.
- Provided technical assistance to surgeons, surgical nurses or anesthesiologists.
- Prepared dressings or bandages, applying or assisting with application following surgery.
- Adhered to OSHA protocols when sterilizing instruments, discarding medical supplies and disposing of waste.
- Monitored and assessed operating room conditions and patient and surgical team needs.
- Scrubbed arms and hands and assisted surgical team with scrubbing, masks and surgical clothing.
- Operated or monitored lights, machines or equipment to support proper operation.
- Observed patients' vital signs to assess physical condition.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - General Business and Radiology Tech
Delaware Technical Community College
DESkills
- Surgical instrumentation
- Surgical assistance
- Aseptic technique
- Patient monitoring
- Surgical documentation
- Operating room efficiency
- Inventory management
- Supply coordination
- Team collaboration
- Effective communication
Certification
- DANBE Radiation Health and Safety Certified
Timeline
Surgical Technologist
First State Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
02.2022 - Current
Some College (No Degree) - General Business and Radiology Tech
Delaware Technical Community College