Andrea Bowser
Trafford,PA
Summary
Meticulous Certified Surgical Technologist excited to bring an over 8 year background to growing organization. Knowledgeable in all aspects of surgery, including setting up operating rooms, preparing patients and assisting surgeons. Committed to maintaining highest standards of health and safety. Well-qualified instructor with strong history of accomplishment in developing and implementing solid lessons meeting or exceeding teaching standards. Well-versed in recordkeeping and reporting requirements.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Travel Certified Surgical Technologist
American Mobile Healthcare AHN WestPenn Hospital
02.2024 - Current
- Enhanced patient safety by maintaining a sterile surgical environment and adhering to strict protocols.
- Performed accurate instrument counts, preventing potential surgical complications due to retained items.
- Contributed to reduced infection rates by diligently practicing proper sterilization techniques for instruments and equipment.
- Expanded knowledge of surgical procedures through continuous professional development, staying current with industry advancements.
- Demonstrated adaptability when faced with emergency situations or unexpected complications during surgeries, providing prompt support to surgical teams.
- Ensured proper handling of specimens during surgeries, aiding in accurate diagnostic results for patients.
Travel Certified Surgical Technologist
Prolink Staffing, Marietta Memorial Hsopital
12.2023 - 02.2024
- Enhanced patient safety by maintaining a sterile surgical environment and adhering to strict protocols.
- Assisted surgeons in complex procedures, ensuring efficient completion and minimized complications.
- Performed accurate instrument counts, preventing potential surgical complications due to retained items.
- Contributed to reduced infection rates by diligently practicing proper sterilization techniques for instruments and equipment.
- Expanded knowledge of surgical procedures through continuous professional development, staying current with industry advancements.
Travel Certified Surgical Technologist
AMN Agency, UPMC Altoona Hospital
09.2023 - 12.2023
- Level II Trauma
- Performed initial instrument, sharps and sponge counts using circulator
- Sponged or suctioned operative sites
- Organized ORs for new surgeries by following specific surgeon's preference card
- Cut suture material as directed by surgeon
- Coordinated camera and changed out robotic arms during endoscopic surgeries
- Completed patient skin prep before draping by sterile surgical team
- Measured and passed medications, hemostatic agents and irrigation solutions utilized during surgical procedures
- Set up back tables and stands with instruments, supplies and medications needed for procedures.
Technology Program Director, Surgical
South College
10.2022 - 06.2023
- As program director, I was responsible for overseeing the Surgical Technology Program
- I applied for accreditation, ordered all lab material, taught classes.
- Enhanced students'' technology skills by incorporating hands-on activities and real-world applications into lessons.
- Developed engaging curriculum content, resulting in increased student interest and understanding of technology concepts.
- Collaborated with colleagues to create interdisciplinary lesson plans that integrated technology components, fostering a well-rounded education for students.
- Increased student proficiency in various software programs through targeted instruction and practice exercises.
- Assessed students'' technology competencies and tailored instructional strategies to address individual needs, promoting skill development for all learners.
- Continuously updated personal knowledge of emerging technologies, ensuring relevant and up-to-date instruction for students.
- Delivered engaging curriculum through diverse methods of classroom instruction, computer lab activities and online learning systems.
Travel Certified Surgical Technologist
AMN Agency
08.2022 - 10.2022
- Utilize proper aseptic technique and practices standard precautions
- Before an operation, help to prepare the operating room by setting up surgical instruments and equipment, sterile drapes, and sterile solutions
- Assemble both sterile and non-sterile equipment
- Adjust and check equipment to ensure it is working properly
- Sets up the operating room with all necessary instruments and supplies
- Sets up back table and mayo stand for procedures
- Assists with prepping, draping and surgical timeout
- Label all medication and solutions on the surgical field
- During surgery, efficiently pass instruments and other sterile supplies to surgeons and surgeon assistants
- Hold retractors or instruments, cut sutures, sponge, or suction the operative site and help count sponges, needles, supplies, and instruments
- Serves as a resource to other staff members, precepts students and new employees
- Assist in the preparation, care for, and disposal of specimens taken for laboratory analysis and helps apply dressings
- Experience with Da Vinci, Mako robots.
Surgical Technology Instructor/ Clinical Coordinator
Pittsburgh Career Institute
07.2021 - 08.2022
- Taught classes
- Supervised clinical students at their sites
- Kept all necessary paperwork
- Did weekly visits to clinical sites
- Prepared students for certification exam.
- Enhanced students'' technology skills by incorporating hands-on activities and real-world applications into lessons.
- Increased student proficiency in various software programs through targeted instruction and practice exercises.
- Assessed students'' technology competencies and tailored instructional strategies to address individual needs, promoting skill development for all learners.
- Continuously updated personal knowledge of emerging technologies, ensuring relevant and up-to-date instruction for students.
Surgical Technologist
Excela Health Westmoreland Hospital
01.2021 - 07.2021
- Assists with prepping, draping, and surgical timeout
- During surgery, efficiently pass instruments and other sterile supplies to surgeons and surgeon assistants
- Hold retractors or instruments, cut sutures, sponge or suction the operative site and help count sponges, needles, supplies, and instruments
- Serves as a resource to other staff members and new employees
- Utilize proper aseptic technique and practices standard precautions
- Assist the surgical team with putting on sterile gowns and gloves
- Before a procedure, help prepare the operating room by setting up surgical instruments and equipment, and sterile drapes
- Assemble sterile and non-sterile equipment
- Adjust and check equipment to ensure it is working properly
- Set up the operating room with all necessary instruments and supplies
- Sets up back table and mayo stand for procedures.
Senior Surgical Technologist
UPMC Magee Women
09.2018 - 09.2020
- Utilize proper aseptic technique and practices standard precautions
- Assist the surgical team with putting on sterile gowns and gloves
- Before an operation, help to prepare the operating room by setting up surgical instruments and equipment, sterile drapes, and sterile solutions
- Assemble both sterile and non-sterile equipment
- Adjust and check equipment to ensure it is working properly
- Sets up the operating room with all necessary instruments and supplies
- Sets up back table and mayo stand for procedures
- Assists with prepping, draping and surgical timeout
- Label all medication and solutions on the surgical field
- During surgery, efficiently pass instruments and other sterile supplies to surgeons and surgeon assistants
- Hold retractors or instruments, cut sutures, sponge or suction the operative site and help count sponges, needles, supplies, and instruments
- Serves as a resource to other staff members; precepts students and new employees
- Assist in the preparation, care for, and disposal of specimens taken for laboratory analysis and helps apply dressings
- Experience with Da Vinci, Mako robots
- When at Magee would take shifts down in OB to scrub for C-Sections.
Surgical Technician II
Allegheny Health Network Forbes Hospital
01.2016 - 09.2018
- Utilize proper aseptic technique and practices standard precautions
- Assist the surgical team with putting on sterile gowns and gloves
- Before an operation, help to prepare the operating room by setting up surgical instruments and equipment, sterile drapes, and sterile solutions
- Assemble both sterile and non-sterile equipment
- Adjust and check equipment to ensure it is working properly
- Sets up the operating room with all necessary instruments and supplies
- Sets up back table and mayo stand for procedures
- Assists with prepping, draping and surgical timeout
- Label all medication and solutions on the surgical field
- During surgery, efficiently pass instruments and other sterile supplies to surgeons and surgeon assistants
- Hold retractors or instruments, cut sutures, sponge or suction the operative site and help count sponges, needles, supplies, and instruments
- Serves as a resource to other staff members; precepts students and new employees
- Assist in the preparation, care for, and disposal of specimens taken for laboratory analysis and helps apply dressings
- Experience with DaVinci, Mazur and Mako robots.
Surgical Technician
UPMC Passavent Hospital
06.2015 - 01.2016
- Utilize proper aseptic technique and practices standard precautions
- Sets up the operating room with all necessary instruments and supplies
- Performs all sponge, needle and instrument counts
- Assist with patient positioning, prepping, draping and the surgical timeout
- Anticipates the needs of the surgical team.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Health-Sciences
Southern New Hampshire University
Manchester, NH11.2022
Associate, Science Degree - Surgical Technology
Pittsburgh Technical Institute
Oakdale, PA07.2015
Skills
- Student Records Management
- Classroom Management
- Regulatory Compliance
- Policy Implementation
- Program Leadership
- Organizational Leadership
- Operations Oversight
- Group and Individual Instruction
- Manage sterile field
- Prepare instruments
- Position patients
- Handle specimens
- Multitasking
- Trauma
- Pre- and post-surgical counts
- Pre-surgical preparation
- Infection control protocols
Certification
- Certified Surgical Technologist, 160503, 06/2025
- CPR/AED, American Heart Association Healthcare Provider, 09/2024
- BLS American Heart Association
Additional Information
- Trauma
- Mako Robot
- Mazur Robot
- Vascular
- Neuro Surgery
- OB
- ENT
- General Surgery
- Trauma Orthopedics
Timeline
Travel Certified Surgical Technologist
American Mobile Healthcare AHN WestPenn Hospital
02.2024 - Current
Travel Certified Surgical Technologist
Prolink Staffing, Marietta Memorial Hsopital
12.2023 - 02.2024
Travel Certified Surgical Technologist
AMN Agency, UPMC Altoona Hospital
09.2023 - 12.2023
Technology Program Director, Surgical
South College
10.2022 - 06.2023
Travel Certified Surgical Technologist
AMN Agency
08.2022 - 10.2022
Surgical Technology Instructor/ Clinical Coordinator
Pittsburgh Career Institute
07.2021 - 08.2022
Surgical Technologist
Excela Health Westmoreland Hospital
01.2021 - 07.2021
Senior Surgical Technologist
UPMC Magee Women
09.2018 - 09.2020
Surgical Technician II
Allegheny Health Network Forbes Hospital
01.2016 - 09.2018
Surgical Technician
UPMC Passavent Hospital
06.2015 - 01.2016
Bachelor of Science - Health-Sciences
Southern New Hampshire University
Associate, Science Degree - Surgical Technology
Pittsburgh Technical Institute