To obtain a rewarding position as a surgical technologist within and professional organization where I can contribute my knowledge and skills for the benefit of the company.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Surgical Technologist
Akron Childrens Hospital
05.2013 - Current
Over 12 years experience as a Certified Surgical Technologist
Coordinates with doctors, surgeons and staff
Keeps up to date on new equipment/procedures by attending Third Thursday meetings and keeping up to date with Continuing Education
Assists with orienting new personnel/students
Works scheduled hours, yet flexible with schedule to meet the needs of the department
M.O.D. Manager
Wing Warehouse
08.2007 - 01.2011
Coordinates with owner regarding recruitment needs, assists in interviewing, hiring, training, and terminating
Held regular meetings/ delegated to assistant manager about assigned tasks, responsibilities, and sales targets
Maintains and implements work procedures to ensure efficiency, orders supplies, monitors daily stock, keeps staff up to date regarding new state laws about liquor, performs cash up procedures after shift changes, and providing quality service to customers
Education
Associate of Science - Surgical Technology
Brown Mackie College-North Canton
Canton, OH
02.2013
Skills
Handles the instruments, supplies, and equipment necessary during the surgical procedure
Understanding of the procedure being performed and anticipates the needs of the surgeon
Checks supplies and equipment needed for surgical procedure/scrubs, gowns, and gloves
Sets up sterile table with instrumented, supplies, equipment, and medications/solutions needed for the procedure
Prepares appropriate counts with circulator prior to the operation and before incision is closed
Gowns and gloves surgeon and assistants/Helps in draping sterile field
Passes instruments, etc, to surgeon during procedure
Maintains highest standard of sterile technique during procedure/ Prepares sterile dressings
Cleans and prepares instruments for terminal sterilization
Assists other members of team with terminal cleaning of room/ prepping room for the next patient
Thrives under pressure while maintaining efficiency and technique; hard worker; energetic; team player; flexible; possesses critical thinking skills; ability to anticipate the surgical teams’ needs quickly; problem-solver; and reliable
Certification
CST - Certified Surgical Technologist
Externship
Completed 500 clinical hours in the Surgery Department at Lakewest Medical Center
Assist/Solo in over 800+ surgical procedures
Gynecology, General, Neurology, Orthopedic, Vascular, Cardiothoracic, Plastics/Reconstructive, Ophthalmic, Genitourinary, and Oral/Maxillofacial surgery
Completed 500 clinical hours in the Surgery Department at Aultman Hospital
ENT, Gynecology, General, Neurology, Orthopedic, Vascular, Cardiothoracic, Plastics/Reconstructive, Ophthalmic, Genitourinary, and Oral/Maxillofacial surgery