BELINDA Pettyjohn
Magnolia,DE
Summary
Detail-oriented Surgical Technologist trained in preparing for and assisting with diverse operations. Supports surgical efficiency and safety with orderly instruments, supplies, and equipment. Dedicated to protecting patients and assisting surgical staff.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Surgical Technologist
Surigical care affiliates
Dover, DE
11.2021 - Current
- Maintained endoscopy equipment, including cleaning, sterilizing and troubleshooting.
- Prepared dressings or bandages, applying or assisting with application following surgery.
- Assisted in positioning patients on operating table and covered them with sterile drapes.
- Maintained proper sterile field during surgical procedures.
- Organized operating room by setting up surgical trays with instruments according to surgeon preference.
- Participated in quality assurance activities related to endoscope reprocessing techniques.
- Adhered to operating and safety procedures during cleaning, disinfecting, and sterilizing endoscopes and equipment.
- Complied with applicable laws, regulations, standards and guidelines relating to the practice of Endoscopy Technician.
- Review procedure requirements to select and set up appropriate equipment and supplies.
- Communicated effectively with nursing staff concerning patient needs throughout procedure processes.
- Assisted physicians with endoscopic procedures such as esophagogastroduodenoscopies, colonoscopies, sigmoidoscopies, enteroscopies and biopsies.
- Sterilized and distributed endoscopic instrumentation and equipment.
- Prepared rooms for endoscopic procedures according to established protocols.
- Assisted in the training of new staff members on proper operation of endoscopic equipment.
- Positioned patients using understanding of anatomy and procedures.
- Conducted regular inventory checks of supplies needed for endoscopic suite operations.
- Use aseptic techniques to sterilize endoscopes, forceps, snares and other endoscopic tools and equipment.
- Prepared collected specimens for cytological, microbiological and pathological analysis.
- Held instruments and quickly handed to surgeon during procedures.
Surgical Technologist
Bayhealth
Milford, De
06.2021 - 11.2021
- Gowns and gloves surgeons and assistants to maintain sterility for procedures
- Assisted the circulating nurse and surgical team in maintaining sterile environments during procedures.
- Established and maintained sterile field during surgical procedures in operating room environments
- Gathered necessary surgical supplies and equipment for [Type] surgeries according to surgeon's prepared cards
- Set up and maintained sterile field for surgical procedures by properly scrubbing personnel, sterilizing equipment and instruments, and disinfecting patients' skin with antiseptic wipes
- Operated equipment and machinery according to safety guidelines.
Surgical Technologist
Johns Hopkins Hospital
Baltimore, Md
08.2019 - 06.2021
- Gathered necessary surgical supplies and equipment for [Type] surgeries according to surgeon's prepared cards
- Maintained supply and instrument sterility during set up of surgical procedures
- Assisted sterile supply with cleaning and reprocessing instrument sets for future procedures
- Set up and maintained sterile field for surgical procedures by properly scrubbing personnel, sterilizing equipment and instruments, and disinfecting patients' skin with antiseptic wipes
- Collected specimens to be sent to pathology for diagnostic processes
- Counted sponges, needles, and instruments pre-operatively and intra-operatively with circulating nurse
- Gowns and gloves surgeons and assistants to maintain sterility for procedures
- Established and maintained sterile field during surgical procedures in operating room environments
Education
Surgical technology -
Harris school of business
Dover, DeMedical assistant -
Harris school of buisness
Dover, DeCertified Nursing Assistant -
Cam Tech
Seafood, DeHigh School Diploma -
Sussex central High school
Georgetown, DeSkills
- Instrument preparation
- Surgical gowning
- Handle specimens
- Manage sterile field
- Prepare instruments
- Creative thinking
- Motivation
- Transporting patients
- Biohazardous waste disposal
Timeline
Surgical Technologist
Surigical care affiliates
11.2021 - Current
Surgical Technologist
Bayhealth
06.2021 - 11.2021
Surgical Technologist
Johns Hopkins Hospital
08.2019 - 06.2021
Surgical technology -
Harris school of business
Medical assistant -
Harris school of buisness
Certified Nursing Assistant -
Cam Tech
High School Diploma -
Sussex central High school