Aurelia Simmons
Savannah,GA
Summary
Adept Surgical Technologist with a proven track record at Memorial Health University Medical Center, excelling in aseptic techniques and organizational abilities. Enhanced operating room efficiency, and ensured compliance with OSHA guidelines. Skilled in surgical assistance and equipment management, significantly contributing to patient care and surgical team support.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Surgical Technologist
Memorial Health University Medical Center
02.2022 - Current
- Introduced new staff members to training protocols regarding operating room procedures, infection control, safety standards, and overall facility policies.
- Decontaminated, cleaned, assembled, packaged, sterilized, stored, and distributed reusable surgical instrumentation and equipment.
- Worked with vendors for speedy procurement of services and equipment.
- Provided comprehensive support to surgeons.
- Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
- Operated, adjusted, and monitored diagnostic equipment and other machines used during procedures.
- Sterilized instruments and disposed of medical supplies and waste following OSHA guidelines.
- Evaluated procedure needs and set up equipment, tools, supplies, and instruments.
- Maintained specialty equipment, implant, and instrumentation inventories.
Education
Associate of Science - Surgical Technology
Southeastern College
Miami, FL10.2021
Skills
- Aseptic Techniques
- Safe sharps disposal
- Pre-surgical preparation
- Setting up and operating equipment
- Specimen Collection
- Patient confidentiality
- Biohazardous waste disposal
- Surgical Assistance
- Instrument Sterilization
- Organizational abilities
- Patient preparation
- Pre- and post-surgical counts
- Supply Management
- Wound Dressing
Timeline
Surgical Technologist
Memorial Health University Medical Center
02.2022 - Current
Associate of Science - Surgical Technology
Southeastern College