Siu Ling Chow (Sue) Chow
East Meadow
Summary
Detail-focused Certified Surgical Technologist known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Possess specialized skills in sterile technique, instrumentation setup, and surgical assistance, ensuring smooth operation of all surgical procedures. Excel in teamwork, problem-solving, and adaptability, contributing to positive outcomes in fast-paced surgical environments.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Certified Surgical Technologist
New York Bariatric Group
Farmingdale
09.2021 - Current
- Set up operating room with sterile instruments and supplies
- Prepare surgical equipment based on procedure requirements
- Ensure all instruments are sterilized and functioning properly
- Anticipate the needs of the surgical team
- Prepared weekly case picks for bariatric and plastic surgeries based on preference cards
- Ensure all supplies are in stock
- Trained new OR staff on protocols and procedures
- Managed updates to preference cards and modifications for the center
- Communication with sterile processing on instrument and turnover
- Assist in surgery as the first assistant
- Supported surgical team during EGD procedures
- Sterile processing auditor for instruments quality
- Operate the C-arm and laser as needed
- Specialized: Plastic, Bariatric, Urology, and Laparoscopic
Certified Surgical Technologist
Northwell Syosset Surgicenter
Syosset
07.2019 - 06.2020
- Assisted in surgeries as lead scrub
- Established sterile field within the back table in the operating room
- Prepared specific equipment for each procedure
- Maintained an accurate record of surgical supplies, specimens, and local anesthesia used during the case
- Set up the sterile field, including instrumentation, sterile draping and supplies according to the doctor preference card
- Set up the operating room under circulator supervision
- Surgical specimen by preparing, caring for and routing to the laboratory
- Gowning and don surgery team members
- Maintained a high level of organization throughout the complex cases
- Provided support in specialized services: Orthopedic, Plastic, Ophthalmology
- Demonstrated expertise and a high level of technical proficiency in maintaining the sterile field
- Identified and resolved problems with instruments on the field
- Anticipated the needs of the surgeon by cutting sutures, holding retractors, covering patients with sterile drapes and applying dressing
- Mentoring new hiring
Certified Surgical Technologist
Nassau University Medical Center
East Meadow
11.2017 - 08.2018
- Assisted in surgeries as lead scrub
- Established sterile field within the back table in the operating room
- Prepared specific equipment for each procedure
- Maintained an accurate record of surgical supplies, specimens, and local anesthesia used during the case
- Set up the sterile field including instrumentation, sterile draping and supplies according to the doctor preference card
- Set up the operating room under circulator supervision
- Surgical specimen by preparing, caring for and routing to the laboratory
- Gowning and don surgery team members
- Maintained a high level of organization throughout the complex cases
- Provided support in specialized services: Orthopedic, Urology, Plastic, General Surgery, Vascular, Neuro, Ophthalmology
- Provided high support for Trauma cases
Certified Surgical Technologist (Ophthalmology)
Garden City SurgiCenter
Garden City
10.2016 - 10.2017
- Assisted in all Ophtalmology services: Cataract, PPV, Bhlepharoplasty Vitrectomy, Trabetome
- Operator for Catalys Precision Laser
- Prepare instrumentation according to doctor preference card, sterile draping and supplies
- Interview Femto Laser Patient
- Gowning and don surgery
- Mentoring new hiring
- Demonstrated expertise in preparing all types of Len implants
- Established sterile field within the back table in the operating room
Certified Surgical Technologist
Mount Sinai St Luke’s Hospital
New York
05.2016 - 09.2017
- Assisted in surgeries as lead scrub
- Established sterile field within the back table in the operating room
- Prepared specific equipment for each procedure
- Maintained an accurate record of surgical supplies, specimens, and local anesthesia used during the case
- Set up the sterile field including instrumentation, sterile draping and supplies according to the doctor preference card
- Set up the operating room under circulator supervision
- Surgical specimen by preparing, caring for and routing to the laboratory
- Gowning and don surgery team members
- Maintained a high level of organization throughout the complex cases
- Provided support in specialized services: Orthopedic (Trauma), Plastic, General Surgery, Vascular
- Demonstrated expertise and a high level of technical proficiency in maintaining the sterile field
- Identified and resolved problems with instruments on the field
- Anticipated the needs of the surgeon by cutting sutures, holding retractors, covering patients with sterile drapes and applying dressing
- Mentoring new hiring
Administrative Support (Independent Contractor)
B’Nai Jeshurun
New York
01.2013 - 03.2014
- Performed administrative duties including database cleanup, data entry for campaign, list generation and organization, creating and maintaining prospect profile sheets, maintaining transcript of committee meeting, handling follow-up documentation of solicitations and arranging calls/meetings
- Managed and executed special projects
Education
Surgical Technologist Certification Program -
Long Island University
06-2014
General Equivalent Diploma -
Staten Island University
Skills
- Outlook
- Prod Web
- CMS System
- Incident Monitor
- CapStone Manager Credit Decision System
- Managing Training
- Microsoft Software
- Certified FEMTO Operator Cataract
- SIS system
Technical Skills And Certifications
- Familiar with AS400, Credit Desk, Outlook, Prod Web, CMS System, Click to Coach System, Incident Monitor and CapStone Manager Credit Decision System, Raiser’s Edge, IFEC system Certified
- Managing Training Certified and Microsoft Software Certified
- American Heart Associations, CPR (Expiration: 03/31/27)
- NBSTA (Expiration: 09/30/26)
- Certified FEMTO Operator Cataract
Professional Memberships
- Long Island University Program Advisory Committee, 11/01/13
- Association of Surgical Technologist, 12/31/26
Timeline
Lead Certified Surgical Technologist
New York Bariatric Group
09.2021 - Current
Certified Surgical Technologist
Northwell Syosset Surgicenter
07.2019 - 06.2020
Certified Surgical Technologist
Nassau University Medical Center
11.2017 - 08.2018
Certified Surgical Technologist (Ophthalmology)
Garden City SurgiCenter
10.2016 - 10.2017
Certified Surgical Technologist
Mount Sinai St Luke’s Hospital
05.2016 - 09.2017
Administrative Support (Independent Contractor)
B’Nai Jeshurun
01.2013 - 03.2014
Surgical Technologist Certification Program -
Long Island University
General Equivalent Diploma -
Staten Island University