Arianne Frater
Saint Augustine,FL
Summary
Meticulous Surgical Tech bringing practiced experience assisting with diverse operating room functions. Anticipates and addresses surgeon's needs from operating room setup and sterilization to draping patient and passing instruments during surgery. Models medical teamwork and physical stamina. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Specifically to current position I am responsible for surgery scheduling, pre op protocols and post operative follow up. Ordering of specialty implants at multiple facilities as our surgery schedule requires.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Private Surgical Tech
Jacksonville Hearing & Balance Institute
09.2017 - Current
- 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.
- Followed scrub-in procedures by gowning and gloving correctly to assist in sterile fields.
- Maintained sterile fields by following aseptic techniques and adhering to infection control protocols.
- Prepared patients for surgery by cleaning and disinfecting surgical sites and positioning patients.
- Prepared instruments for terminal sterilization and reset surgical suites for next procedure.
- Used sutures, staples, clips and other tools to close wounds.
- Created unobstructive operative fields by using retractors, sponges, and suction and irrigating equipment.
- Kept accurate records of surgeries to maintain patient confidentiality.
- Positioned patients and set up drapes to create comfortable surgical environment for patients.
- Passed instruments and supplies to surgical team members to provide surgeons with necessary tools to complete procedures.
- Cleaned and maintained operating equipment to keep resources in good working condition and ready for use.
- Transported patients to and from surgeries to promote timely operating room turnover.
- Provided wound care post-operatively to promote healing and reduce risk of infections.
- Worked with vendors for speedy procurement of services and equipment.
- Educated patients on expected side effects and discomfort levels post-surgery.
- Maintained records to document patient medical history and surgical procedure notes.
Surgical Technologist
Center One Surgery Center
05.2011 - 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, neurological, and plastic surgery procedures.
- Evaluated procedure needs and set up equipment, tools, supplies, and instruments.
- Sterilized instruments and disposed of medical supplies and waste following OSHA guidelines.
- Worked with vendors for speedy procurement of services and equipment.
- Introduced new staff members to training protocols regarding operating room procedures, infection control, safety standards, and overall facility policies.
- Maintained specialty equipment, implant, and instrumentation inventories.
- Supported surgeons during cosmetic surgeries, gynecological and orthopedic procedures and general appointments.
- Gathered and set up equipment, tools, and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
- Reduced infection risks and protected patients by maintaining sterile fields during procedures.
- Completed continuing education units, staying up to date on surgical technology and meeting organizational requirements.
Surgical Technologist
Coastal Cosmetic Center
09.1997 - 05.2012
- 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, neurological, and plastic surgery procedures.
- Evaluated procedure needs and set up equipment, tools, supplies, and instruments.
- Sterilized instruments and disposed of medical supplies and waste following OSHA guidelines.
- Managed operating room setup by cleaning and sterilizing instruments and surfaces, maintaining supply inventories, and organizing surgical tools.
- Worked with vendors for speedy procurement of services and equipment.
- Operated, adjusted, and monitored diagnostic equipment and other machines used during procedures.
- Maintained specialty equipment, implant, and instrumentation inventories.
- Decontaminated, cleaned, assembled, packaged, sterilized, stored, and distributed reusable surgical instrumentation and equipment.
- Passed instruments and supplies to surgical team members to provide surgeons with necessary tools to complete procedures.
- Gathered and set up equipment, tools, and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
- Reduced infection risks and protected patients by maintaining sterile fields during procedures.
- Positioned patients and set up drapes to create comfortable surgical environment for patients.
- Transported patients to and from surgeries to promote timely operating room turnover.
- Provided wound care post-operatively to promote healing and reduce risk of infections.
- Educated patients on expected side effects and discomfort levels post-surgery.
- Maintained records to document patient medical history and surgical procedure notes.
Education
Surgical Tech -
Maine Medical Center , School of Surgical Technolo
Portland Maine09.1991
Skills
- Basic Life Support
- Aseptic and Sterilization Techniques
- Oxygen Supply Apparatus
- Manage Sterile Field
- Collecting Medical Specimens
- Suturing
- Plastic Surgery
- Gowning and Gloving Procedures
- Supply Room Organization
- Operational Procedures
- Disposing of Biohazardous Waste
- Workplace Safety
- Emergency Situations
- HIPAA Proficiency
- Safe Needle Disposal
- Handle Specimens
- Suture Cutting
- Instrument Preparation
- Patient Confidentiality
- Equipment Inspection
- Team Collaboration
- Wound Dressing
- Inventory Counts
- Pre- and Post-Surgical Counts
- Specimen Collection
- Incision Site Disinfection
- Proper Specimen Disposal
- Sterilization Processes
- Specimen Preparation
- Patient Data Identification
Timeline
Private Surgical Tech
Jacksonville Hearing & Balance Institute
09.2017 - Current
Surgical Technologist
Center One Surgery Center
05.2011 - Current
Surgical Technologist
Coastal Cosmetic Center
09.1997 - 05.2012
Surgical Tech -
Maine Medical Center , School of Surgical Technolo