Anwar Billups
Homewood,IL
Summary
Driven Surgical Technologist offering 10+ years' experience in ambulatory and hospital settings. Well-versed in sports medicine, total joint replacement, general surgery and plastic surgery procedures. Proven leader and instrumental in developing new total joint replacement programs and educating staff on new policies, procedures and equipment. Eager to take next career step with growing organization offering opportunities for professional development and advancement.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Surgical Technologist
John H. Stroger, Jr. Hospital Of Cook County
02.2023 - Current
- Anticipated surgeons needs and handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
- Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
- Gathered and set up equipment, tools, and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
- Maintained high infection control standards.
- Completed 60 total joint replacement procedures per month.
Certified Surgical Technologist
St. Lukes Unity Point Hospital
12.2022 - 01.2023
- Provided comprehensive support to surgeons specializing in sports medicine, total joint replacement, spine, and orthopedic trauma treatment.
- Anticipated surgeons needs and handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
- Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
Certified Surgical Technologist
Advent Health Hinsdale
05.2022 - 12.2022
- Supported surgeons during robotic (Da Vinci Robot), gynecological and orthopedic procedures and general appointments.
- Delivered exemplary assistance and support to surgeons during general, gynecological, orthopedic, neurological, and plastic surgery procedures.
- Anticipated surgeons needs and handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
- Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
- Completed 20 Da Vinci Robotic procedures per month
Certified Surgical Technologist
Eisenhower Desert Orthopedic Center
01.2022 - 04.2022
- Anticipated surgeons needs and handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
- Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
- Gathered and set up equipment, tools, and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
- Maintained high infection control standards.
Certified Surgical Technician
Franciscan Health Olympia Fields
08.2021 - 01.2022
- Created safe operating environments for invasive and non-invasive procedures.
- Performed post-operative care by moving patients to recovery and monitoring condition.
- 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.
Certified Surgical Technologist
UI Health
01.2017 - 08.2021
- Anticipated surgeons need and handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
- Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
- Gathered and set up equipment, tools, and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
- Maintained high infection control standards.
- Evaluated procedure needs and set up equipment, tools, supplies, and instruments.
- Completed 60 total joint replacement procedures per month
Education
Bachelor of Science - Healthcare Administration
Governors State University
Park Forest, IL05.2017
Associate of Science - Surgical Technology
Malcolm X College
Chicago05.2014
Skills
- Da Vinci Robot (Xi or Si)
- Mako and Rosa Robot
- Orthopedic Surgery
- General Surgery
- Gynecology Surgery
- Urology Surgery
- Nero Surgery
- Vascular Surgery
- Universal Precautions
- Preparing for Surgeries
- Passing Surgical Tools
- Patient Transportation
Affiliations
- National Board of Surgical Technology
- Salute to Graduate National Honors Society
- Phi Theta Kappa Honors Society
Certification
- CST - Certified Surgical Technologist
- BLS
Timeline
Certified Surgical Technologist
John H. Stroger, Jr. Hospital Of Cook County
02.2023 - Current
Certified Surgical Technologist
St. Lukes Unity Point Hospital
12.2022 - 01.2023
Certified Surgical Technologist
Advent Health Hinsdale
05.2022 - 12.2022
Certified Surgical Technologist
Eisenhower Desert Orthopedic Center
01.2022 - 04.2022
Certified Surgical Technician
Franciscan Health Olympia Fields
08.2021 - 01.2022
Certified Surgical Technologist
UI Health
01.2017 - 08.2021
Bachelor of Science - Healthcare Administration
Governors State University
Associate of Science - Surgical Technology
Malcolm X College