Amanda Voss
Hartselle,AL
Summary
Experienced surgical technologist with a proven track record in assisting complex surgical procedures and ensuring optimal patient care. Leveraging a background in medical device sales to provide comprehensive support to healthcare teams. Skilled in maintaining meticulous attention to detail, prioritizing patient safety, and collaborating effectively in high-pressure environments. Seeking to utilize my unique blend of surgical expertise and sales experience to deliver exceptional results in a dynamic healthcare setting.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Surgical Technologist
Huntsville Hospital
Huntsville, AL
04.2022 - Current
- Collaborate closely with a team of surgeons, anesthesiologists, and nurses to assist in numerous successful surgical procedures.
- Led the initiative to streamline the setup process for complex surgeries, reducing preparation time without compromising the sterile field or equipment readiness.
- Collaborate closely with surgeons to refine instrument preferences, leading to a customized setup that reduced surgery times.
- Prepared and maintained sterile field for surgical procedures.
- Provided technical assistance to surgeons, surgical nurses or anesthesiologists.
- Utilize cutting-edge technology to facilitate complex surgical procedures.
- Trained and mentored new technologists in proper operative assistance protocols, enhancing the overall skill level of the OR team.
- Actively engaged in continuous education programs, mastering the latest robotic surgery techniques to support state-of-the-art surgical procedures.
- Observed aseptic technique and infection control protocols at all times.
- Monitored sterilization process for surgical instruments or equipment used during procedures.
- Retrieved implants from storage area prior to start of procedure.
- Verified correct identification of patient prior to any operation or procedure.
- Reviewed surgical requirements and prepped operating room with appropriate tools, equipment and instruments.
- Recounted surgical instruments and supplies at end of operation, eliminating chance of items left inside patient.
- Organized equipment and instruments in alignment with surgical protocols and surgeon preferences.
- Used retractors, sponges and suctioning and irrigating equipment to create unobstructed operating fields.
- Maintained surgical areas and oversaw inventory management.
- Prepared dressings or bandages, applying or assisting with application following surgery.
- Collaborated with vendors and service providers to coordinate required services and equipment.
- Collaborated with operating room staff to cultivate efficiency and prepare for scheduled and emergency procedures.
- Guided surgical teams through high-stress emergency surgeries with comprehensive pre-operative preparation and in-situ support, leading to positive outcomes under pressure
Associate Medical Device Sales Representative
Johnson & Johnson (DePuy Synthes Spine)
Raynham, MA
03.2018 - 03.2022
- Developed and maintained relationships with existing clients to ensure customer satisfaction.
- Conducted market research to identify potential customers and their needs.
- Provided technical support and guidance for surgeons and staff using the company's products or services during surgical procedures.
- Maintained accurate records of all sales and prospecting activities.
- Researched competitors' products, prices, and sales techniques.
- Collaborated with other departments such as marketing, finance, logistics.
- Attended industry events such as conferences, seminars.
- Managed inventory levels by ordering sufficient stock for each account.
- Adhered to established policies and procedures when handling customer accounts.
- Reviewed monthly performance against targets set by management team.
- Recommended changes in products and services based on customer feedback.
- Developed customized sales techniques to successfully sell and upsell services to new and existing clients.
- Prepared and delivered appropriate presentations on products and services.
- Developed and maintained relationships with new and existing surgeons and hospitals to increase sales revenue.
- Registered with all major vendor credentialing services and trained in OR protocol and aseptic technique.
Surgical Technologist
Huntsville Hospital
Huntsville, AL
12.2015 - 12.2017
- Prepared and maintained sterile field for surgical procedures.
- Organized equipment and instruments in alignment with surgical protocols and surgeon preferences.
- Maintained proper sterile field while preparing for surgery as well as during the surgical procedure.
- Eminent knowledge of spinal instrumentation for surgery.
- Worked well both independently and collaboratively with the surgical team.
- Proficient in patient safety and care.
- Precepted and mentored both new employees and surgical students.
- Assisted surgeon by passing instruments and sterile supplies throughout operation.
Education
Certified Surgical Technologist - Surgical Technology
Huntsville Hospital School of Surgical Technology
Huntsville, AL12-2015
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing
Wallace State Community College
Hanceville, ALSkills
- Leadership
- Excellent Interpersonal Skills
- Promotional/Marketing Skills
- Excellent collaboration and communication skills
- Regional Sales Experience
- Scheduling
- Actively strategize
- In-depth operating theatre experience, including sterile field
- Stress management
- Time management
- Problem solving
- Aseptic and sterilization techniques
- Collecting and properly handling medical specimens
- HIPAA proficiency
- Sterilization techniques
- Surgical instruments knowledge
- Operating room protocols
- Patient positioning
- Anesthesia equipment
- Infection control practices
- Medical terminology
- Equipment set up and operation
- Organizational abilities
- Workplace Safety
Accomplishments
- Appointed member of surgical employee council at Huntsville Hospital
- Appointed member of the preceptor program at Huntsville Hospital
Certification
- Certified Surgical Technologist (December 2015)
- National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting/NBSTSA (December 2015)
Timeline
Surgical Technologist
Huntsville Hospital
04.2022 - Current
Associate Medical Device Sales Representative
Johnson & Johnson (DePuy Synthes Spine)
03.2018 - 03.2022
Surgical Technologist
Huntsville Hospital
12.2015 - 12.2017
Certified Surgical Technologist - Surgical Technology
Huntsville Hospital School of Surgical Technology
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing
Wallace State Community College