Becky Tasker
Kissimmee,FL
Summary
Driven and hardworking OB surgical technician with over 20 years of experience in labor and delivery. Excited to join your organization and eager to contribute through hard work, attention to detail and a willingness to take on added responsibilities. Recognized consistently for performance excellence. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges. 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. Organized and dependable, successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Travel OB Surgical Technician
IHS Gallup Indian Medical Center
02.2023 - 12.2023
- 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.
- Maintained sterile fields by following aseptic techniques and adhering to infection control protocols.
- Followed scrub-in procedures by gowning and gloving correctly to assist in sterile fields.
- Created safe operating environments for invasive and non-invasive procedures.
- Prepared instruments for terminal sterilization and reset surgical suites for next procedure.
- Prepared patients for surgery by cleaning and disinfecting surgical sites and positioning patients.
- Assisted obstetricians and midwives with delivery and surgical procedures.
- Contributed to team-based problem-solving to resolve issues that arose and improve patient outcomes.
- Coached new mothers with breastfeeding techniques, postpartum self-care and infant care to promote easier transition into motherhood.
- Performed and documented hearing screening on newborns.
- Oriented new staff members to training protocols regarding operating room procedures, infection control, safety standards, and overall facility policies.
Travel OB Sugical Tech
Hackensack Meridian Health JSUMC
04.2022 - 10.2022
- Delivered exemplary surgical assistance and support to surgeons during obstetrical procedures.
- Supported physicians in both planned and emergency Cesarean section procedures.
- Gathered and set up equipment, tools and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
- Kept detailed records of post-operative instrument reconciliations and overall care procedures.
- Assisted obstetricians and midwives with vaginal deliveries.
- Cared for patients by providing personal assistance and ambulation.
- Interacted effectively with patients, families, staff and other hospital department staff to deliver high level of customer service and teamwork.
Travel OB Surgical Technician
Emerson Hospital
01.2022 - 04.2022
- Assisted physicians in both planned and emergency Cesarean section procedures.
- Anticipated surgeons needs and handed instruments and supplies to surgeons.
- Kept views unobstructed by retracting, sponging and suctioning surgical sites
- Controlled bleeding during procedures by applying hemostatic clamps, suture ligatures, and electrocautery equipment
- Gathered and set up equipment, tools and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction
- Assisted obstetricians and midwives with delivery by anticipating needs, encouraging patient and attending to patient after birth.
- Responded to emergency situations such as pre-eclampsia, early labor and fetal distress.
- Collected, prepared, and disposed of medical specimens
OB First Assist /Certified Surgical Technician
Advent Health Celebration
04.2005 - 01.2022
- First Assist / Surgical Scrub for cesarean birth.
- Assist MD and RN with vaginal birth.
- Set up equipment, tools, supplies and instruments according to surgeons' preferences.
- Anticipate surgeons needs and pass instruments and supplies during procedures.
- Maintain safety and sterility during invasive and non-invasive procedures.
- Collect, prepare, and dispose of medical specimens.
- Prepare instruments for terminal sterilization and reset surgical suites for next procedure.
- Purchase equipment and supplies
- Work with vendors for speedy procurement of services and equipment.
- Train new staff members to operating room procedures, infection control, safety standards and overall facility policies.
OB Surgical Technician
Catholic Medical Center
04.2002 - 04.2005
- Assisted obstetricians and midwives with delivery and surgical procedures by anticipating needs, encouraging patient and attending to patient after birth.
- Supported physicians in both planned and emergency Cesarean section procedures.
- Responded to emergency situations such as pre-eclampsia, early labor and fetal distress.
- Provided scrubbing surgical assistance and support during surgery.
- Coached new mothers with breastfeeding techniques, postpartum self-care and infant care to promote easier transition into motherhood.
OB Surgical Technician
Concord Hospital
11.1996 - 04.2002
- Surgical Scrub for cesarean birth.
- Assist MD and RN with vaginal birth.
- Performed phlebotomy procedure, and transport specimens.
- Assist RN with ante partum, postpartum and newborn care.
- Assess and document maternal and newborn vital signs.
- Discontinue IV and Foley.
- Assist MD with circumcision procedure.
- Neonatal equipment set up.
- Performed and documented hearing screening on newborns.
- Scheduling.
Education
OB Surgical Technology
National Medical Certification Board
Concord, NHLPN -
Technical Education Center-Osceola
Kissimmee, FL01.2010
Skills
- Establish and maintain sterile field for each surgical procedure
- Adhere to all surgical count policies and medication administration policy
- Pre- and post-surgical preparation
- Work independently or in collaboration with other staff as directed
- Utilize preference cards to effectively assure essential supplies and equipment are available as needed
- Adheres to all hospital and departmental safety initiatives and policies
- Assist with appropriate preparation of instruments and equipment for decontamination or terminal sterilization as requested
- Infection control protocols
- Specimen collection
- Biohazardous waste disposal
- Leadership
- Strong clinical judgment
- Responding well to emergencies
- Medical inventory management
- Electronic Charting
Affiliations
- Association of Surgical Technologists
Certification
- CST - Certified OB Surgical Technologist
- BLS
Timeline
Travel OB Surgical Technician
IHS Gallup Indian Medical Center
02.2023 - 12.2023
Travel OB Sugical Tech
Hackensack Meridian Health JSUMC
04.2022 - 10.2022
Travel OB Surgical Technician
Emerson Hospital
01.2022 - 04.2022
OB First Assist /Certified Surgical Technician
Advent Health Celebration
04.2005 - 01.2022
OB Surgical Technician
Catholic Medical Center
04.2002 - 04.2005
OB Surgical Technician
Concord Hospital
11.1996 - 04.2002
OB Surgical Technology
National Medical Certification Board
LPN -
Technical Education Center-Osceola
- CST - Certified OB Surgical Technologist
- BLS
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