Amirah Muhammad
Philadelphia,PA
Summary
Experienced Surgical Technologist with strong background in the medical field. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges. Accomplished in building strong relationships with surgeons and other team members. Eager to take next career step with growing organization offering opportunities for professional development and advancement.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Surgical Technologist
St. Christopher's Children Hospital
2023.07 - Current
- Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
- Maintained high infection control standards.
- Delivered exemplary assistance and support to surgeons during general, gynecological, orthopedic, and plastic surgery procedures.
- Evaluated procedure needs and set up equipment, tools, supplies, and instruments.
Client Outreach & Support Coordinator
Select Homecare
2021.05 - Current
- Acted as main point of contact between management, clinical staffs and external community.
- Connected individuals with available and relevant resources.
- Networked with local organizations, leaders and consumers, resulting in establishment of new and lasting partnerships and relationships.
- Took active role in patient and family planning process, detailing instructions and responding appropriately and effectively to questions and concerns.
Home Health Aide
Select Homecare
2020.12 - 2021.04
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Traveled to clients' homes to complete healthcare services and promote continuity of care.
- Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising.
- Completed entries in log books, journals and care plans to accurately document and report patient progress.
Surgical Technician
Surgery Center At Hamilton
2020.05 - 2020.10
- Anticipated surgeons needs and handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
- Gathered and set up equipment, tools and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
- Created safe operating environments for invasive and non-invasive procedures.
- Prepared instruments for terminal sterilization and reset surgical suites for next procedure.
Surgical OB Technician
Einstein Medical Center Montgomery
2019.11 - 2020.03
- Prepared instruments for terminal sterilization and reset surgical suites for next procedure.
- Anticipated surgeons needs and handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
- Checked and organized supplies in OB suites for vaginal deliveries
- Assisted surgeons and nurses during Vaginal and Ceserean deliveries
Surgical Technologist
Campus Eye Group
2018.10 - 2019.11
- Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
- Maintained high infection control standards.
- Evaluated procedure needs and set up equipment, tools, supplies and instruments.
- Managed operating room setup by cleaning and sterilizing instruments and surfaces, maintaining supply inventories and organizing surgical tools.
Surgical OB Technician
Hunterdon Medical Center
2018.09 - 2018.11
- Created unobstructive operative fields by using retractors, sponges, and suction and irrigating equipment.
- Used sutures, staples, clips and other tools to close wounds.
- Created safe operating environments for invasive and non-invasive procedures.
- Anticipated surgeons needs and handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
Surgical Technician
Jeanes Hospital
2018.07 - 2018.09
- Prepared instruments for terminal sterilization and reset surgical suites for next procedure.
- Collected, prepared, and disposed of medical specimens.
- Managed operating room setup by cleaning and sterilizing instruments and surfaces, maintaining supply inventories and organizing surgical tools.
- Worked with OR nurses to maintain daily workflow, coordinating with operating room staff to prepare for scheduled and emergency cases.
Surgical Technician
Liberty Eye Surgical Center
2016.09 - 2018.09
- Anticipated surgeons needs and handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
- Gathered and set up equipment, tools and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
- Created safe operating environments for invasive and non-invasive procedures.
- Prepared instruments for terminal sterilization and reset surgical suites for next procedure.
Surgical OB Technician
Robert Wood Johnson Hospital
2013.06 - 2016.09
- Gathered and set up equipment, tools and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
- Anticipated surgeons needs and handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
- Created safe operating environments for invasive and non-invasive procedures.
- Performed and documented pre-surgery and post-surgery sponge, instrument, and needle count.
Surgical Technician
Surgical Center At Hamilton
2011.03 - 2013.06
- Anticipated surgeons needs and handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
- Gathered and set up equipment, tools and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
- Prepared instruments for terminal sterilization and reset surgical suites for next procedure.
- Provided scrubbing surgical assistance and support to surgeons during general, gynecology, genitourinary, orthopedic, neurosurgery and plastic surgery procedures.
- Managed operating room setup by cleaning and sterilizing instruments and surfaces, maintaining supply inventories and organizing surgical tools.
Education
Certificate - Surgical Technology
Star Career Academy - Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PA08.2010
High School Diploma -
Abington High School
Abington, PA06.2006
Skills
- Calm and Professional Under Pressure
- Building Customer/ Patient Trust and Loyalty
- Time Management
- Courteous with Strong Service Mindset
- Preparing for Surgeries
- Aseptic and Sterilization Techniques
- OB/GYN Procedures
- Basic Life Support
- Ophthalmic Surgery
- General Surgery
Timeline
Surgical Technologist
St. Christopher's Children Hospital
2023.07 - Current
Client Outreach & Support Coordinator
Select Homecare
2021.05 - Current
Home Health Aide
Select Homecare
2020.12 - 2021.04
Surgical Technician
Surgery Center At Hamilton
2020.05 - 2020.10
Surgical OB Technician
Einstein Medical Center Montgomery
2019.11 - 2020.03
Surgical Technologist
Campus Eye Group
2018.10 - 2019.11
Surgical OB Technician
Hunterdon Medical Center
2018.09 - 2018.11
Surgical Technician
Jeanes Hospital
2018.07 - 2018.09
Surgical Technician
Liberty Eye Surgical Center
2016.09 - 2018.09
Surgical OB Technician
Robert Wood Johnson Hospital
2013.06 - 2016.09
Surgical Technician
Surgical Center At Hamilton
2011.03 - 2013.06
Certificate - Surgical Technology
Star Career Academy - Philadelphia
High School Diploma -
Abington High School
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