Amber West
Danville,AL
Summary
Adept Surgical Technologist experienced with surgical tools and techniques, ensuring precise and efficient assistance during procedures. Utilizes sterile processing and preparation to maintain safe surgical environment. Track record of effective communication with surgical teams and patient care.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Surgical Technologist (Maternity)
Cullman Regional Medical Center
08.2024 - Current
- Maintained high infection control standards.
- Prepared operating rooms with required instruments, ensuring efficient setup for various surgical cases.
- Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
- Minimized infection risks by strictly adhering to aseptic techniques when handling surgical supplies and equipment.
- Handled high-pressure situations calmly and efficiently, contributing to successful completion of critical surgeries.
- Apply appropriate dressings to surgical sites
- Admit patients in EMR to the unit, prepare charts and documents needed for the nurses and doctors
Surgical Technologist
Veterinary Regional Referral Hospital
03.2015 - 12.2024
- Maintained high infection control standards.
- Prepared operating rooms with required instruments, ensuring efficient setup for various surgical cases.
- Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
- Minimized infection risks by strictly adhering to aseptic techniques when handling surgical supplies and equipment.
- Handled high-pressure situations calmly and efficiently, contributing to successful completion of critical surgeries.
- Proficient in placing intravenous catheters and blood draws
- Maintained specialty equipment, implant, and instrumentation inventories.
- Proficient with idexx labratories, collecting and sending specimens
Sales Assistant
Piping and Equipment
10.2014 - 03.2016
- Handled customer inquiries, complaints, and returns professionally, ensuring a positive experience for all clients.
- Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
- Assisted customers with prompt and polite support in-person and via telephone.
Medical Assistant
Urology Specialist
03.2012 - 04.2013
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
- Administered medications and injections as prescribed, adhering strictly to protocols for patient safety.
- Assisted in sterile in office procedures (ex. cystoscopies, vasectomies, biopsies and trans urethral microwave therapy)
Medical Assistant
Alabama Urology & Robotics Center
11.2009 - 03.2012
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
- Aided in accurate diagnoses by performing laboratory tests and preparing specimens for analysis.
- Administered medications and injections as prescribed, adhering strictly to protocols for patient safety.
- Assist with Sterile in office procedures (ex Cystoscopies, Vasectomies and prostate biopsies)
- Performed Intravenous blood draws and radiographs
Critical Care Technician (CVPCU/ICU/CCU/Med-Surg)
Decatur Morgan Hospital
05.2002 - 05.2007
- Consistently provided high-quality care under pressure, successfully managing multiple priorities during critical situations and emergency scenarios.
- Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
- Prepared lab specimens for diagnostic evaluation.
- Demonstrated empathy towards patients'' emotional well-being while providing compassionate care under challenging circumstances.
- Performed advanced diagnostic tests such as EKGs or blood draws that contributed to prompt diagnosis of life-threatening conditions.
Education
Certificate of Technical Studies - Surgical Technology
MedCerts
Livonia, MI07-2024
High School Diploma -
West Morgan High School
Trinity, AL05-2002
Skills
- Critical thinking
- Aseptic techniques
- Sterile technique proficiency
- Setting up and operating equipment
- Instrument sterilization
- Equipment set up
- Surgical assistance
- Pre- and post-surgical counts
- Safe sharps disposal
- Patient preparation
- Wound dressing
- Specimen collection
Timeline
Surgical Technologist (Maternity)
Cullman Regional Medical Center
08.2024 - Current
Surgical Technologist
Veterinary Regional Referral Hospital
03.2015 - 12.2024
Sales Assistant
Piping and Equipment
10.2014 - 03.2016
Medical Assistant
Urology Specialist
03.2012 - 04.2013
Medical Assistant
Alabama Urology & Robotics Center
11.2009 - 03.2012
Critical Care Technician (CVPCU/ICU/CCU/Med-Surg)
Decatur Morgan Hospital
05.2002 - 05.2007
Certificate of Technical Studies - Surgical Technology
MedCerts
High School Diploma -
West Morgan High School
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