At Jack Hughston Memorial Hospital, I enhanced operating room efficiency and patient care by expertly managing surgical instruments and coordinating procedures. My strong anatomy knowledge and motivational skills led to significant quality improvements, demonstrating my commitment to excellence in surgical support.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Surgical Technician
Jack Hughston Memorial Hospital
10.2015 - Current
Protected privacy rights of patients by adhering strictly to HIPAA regulations throughout all aspects of their surgical experience.
Reduced surgical complications through proper handling and passing of surgical instruments to surgeons.
Optimized procedure scheduling by coordinating closely with administrative staff to ensure timely access for patients needing surgery.
Increased efficiency in the operating room by preparing equipment and supplies ahead of time.
Mitigated risks associated with surgery by adhering to strict guidelines for patient positioning, draping, and prep procedures.
Streamlined inventory management by organizing, tracking, and replenishing needed supplies for surgeries.
Boosted overall department performance through active participation in quality improvement initiatives focused on enhancing patient care.
Education
Surgical Technology
Columbus Technical College
Columbus, GA
08.2015
Skills
Instrument Knowledge
Surgical equipment operation
Anatomy Understanding
Setting up and operating equipment
Motivational Skills
Safe sharps disposal
Suturing
Patient Positioning
Pre-surgical preparation
Accomplishments
Improved operating room efficiency [Number]% by reorganizing inventory system.
Troubleshot and repaired various equipment, contributing to $[Number] annual cost savings related to equipment repair.
Assisted in over [Number] procedures during [Year].
Trained [Number] new surgical technologists.
Decreased specimen labeling errors [Number]% by recommending and introducing revamped procedures.
Timeline
Certified Surgical Technician
Jack Hughston Memorial Hospital
10.2015 - Current
Surgical Technology
Columbus Technical College
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