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Amber Millett

Kaufman,TX

Summary

Driven Surgical Technologist offering over seven years of experience in hospital and surgery center settings. Well studied and skilled in general, OB/GYN, orthopedic (including total joints), urology, ENT, podiatry, orthodontic, pain management, bariatric, and plastic surgeries and procedures. Well known as the team member willing to take on any task and/or challenge. Eager in taking the next career step with a growing organization offering opportunities for professional development and advancement.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Certified Surgical Technologist

Complete Surgery Mesquite
02.2022 - Current
  • Deliver exemplary assistance and support to surgeons during bariatric, plastics, pain management, and orthopedic surgeries and procedures.
  • Anticipate and assist surgeons needs before, during, and after procedures.
  • Coordinate a safe operating environment for invasive and non-invasive procedures.
  • Maintain high infection control standards.
  • Evaluate procedure and physician needs and purchase equipment, instruments, and supplies.
  • Coordinate with vendors on supply orders, custom packs, and ways to be more cost effective and efficient.
  • Develop and maintain documentation according to facility and AORN standards.
  • Operate and perform daily, weekly, and monthly maintenance on equipment; such as a scope Medivator.
  • Create and update detailed preference cards for efficient and well coordinated procedures.
  • Trained new staff on surgical procedures, equipment handling, and best practices for infection control.
  • Coordinating with our team on ideas and projects to better our facility and team for our patients and physicians.
  • Most importantly, put the patient's safety and well-being first and foremost.

Certified Surgical Technologist

UT Health of East Texas
06.2019 - 02.2022
  • Delivered exemplary assistance and support to surgeons during general, gynecology, orthopedic, urology, ENT, podiatry, orthodontic, and pain management surgeries and procedures.
  • Anticipate and assist surgeons needs before, during, and after procedures.
  • Create safe operating environments for invasive and non-invasive procedures.
  • Gather and set up equipment, instruments, and supplies and arrange according to surgeons' needs and preferences.
  • Decontaminate, assemble, sterilize, and properly document instruments and supplies needed.
  • Maintain high infection control standards.
  • Evaluate procedure needs and order equipment, instruments, and supplies needed.
  • Precept Surgical Technologist and nursing students, as well as train members in other departments throughout the hospital on proper aseptic technique and infection control.
  • Develop systems and documents to assist our department in operating efficiently within AORN standards.
  • Most importantly, put the patient's safety and well-being above all.

Certified Surgical Technologist

Parkland Memorial Hospital
07.2018 - 06.2019
  • Delivered exemplary assistance and support to surgeons during OB/GYN cases, which included: Cesarean sections (scheduled, emergent, and STAT), high risk vaginal deliveries, C-Hysts, tubal ligations, D&Cs (scheduled and emergent).
  • Anticipated surgeon needs in a high stress environment.
  • Precepted surgical technologist and nursing students, as well as new employees.
  • Assisted in teaching and training nurses, interns, and residents.
  • Was a member on a committee geared toward addressing and finding solutions to better the department.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Surgical Technology

Trinity Valley Community College
Athens, TX
05.2018

Skills

  • Experienced in diverse case management
  • Staying current on infection control protocols
  • Critical thinking for resource planning
  • Team collaboration in patient care
  • Procedure-related equipment support
  • Strong interpersonal skills in healthcare settings
  • Inventory management
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Instrument and supply decontamination
  • Accurate record-keeping aligned with AORN guidelines
  • Compassionate patient communication
  • Ongoing professional development in healthcare support
  • Analytical thinking in challenging situations
  • Excel in high-pressure environments

Certification

  • Board certified by National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA)
  • BLS certified

Timeline

Certified Surgical Technologist

Complete Surgery Mesquite
02.2022 - Current

Certified Surgical Technologist

UT Health of East Texas
06.2019 - 02.2022

Certified Surgical Technologist

Parkland Memorial Hospital
07.2018 - 06.2019

Associate of Applied Science - Surgical Technology

Trinity Valley Community College

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