Bethlehem Averill
Silver Spring,MD
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. 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.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Surgical Technologist
MedStar Washington Hospital Center
09.2023 - Current
- Set up equipment, tools and supplies needed for procedures and organize instruments as directed in surgeons' preference cards.
- Collected and prepared tissue specimens for laboratory analysis.
- Handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
- Counted and recorded sponges, instruments, and needles at beginning and end of surgical procedures.
- Collaborated with operating room staff to cultivate efficiency and prepare for scheduled and emergency procedures.
- Effectively supported surgeons in fast-paced healthcare environments, resulting in better patient care and less pain medication post-surgery.
- Reviewed surgical requirements and prepped operating room with appropriate tools, equipment and instruments.
- Prepared day surgery and operating rooms for patients by ordering and stocking equipment and supplies.
- Provided on-call care at all times of day and night in large hospital setting.
- 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.
- Enhanced patient safety by maintaining a sterile surgical environment and adhering to strict protocols.
- Maintained high infection control standards.
- Demonstrated adaptability when faced with emergency situations or unexpected complications during surgeries, providing prompt support to surgical teams.
- Assisted surgeons in complex procedures, ensuring efficient completion and minimized complications.
- Delivered exemplary assistance and support to surgeons during general, gynecological, ophthalmology, vascular, urology, podiatry, burn, oral maxillofacial and plastic surgery procedures.
Surgical Technologist Student
Medstar Washington Hospital Center
02.2023 - 08.2023
- Strengthened clinical skills through hands-on experience in multiple surgical specialties such as gynecology, podiatry, vascular, urology, general, oral maxillofacial, and plastics surgery.
- Handled and prepared specimens for laboratory analysis to provide surgeons with relevant information.
- Cleaned and maintained operating equipment to keep resources in good working condition and ready for use.
- 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.
- Enhanced patient care by assisting surgeons with various surgical procedures and maintaining a sterile environment.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of surgical technology advancements through continuous professional development courses and workshops.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Surgical Technology
Montgomery College
Takoma Park08.2023
Skills
- Safely disposing of needles
- Aseptic and sterilization techniques
- Disposing of biohazardous waste
- Preparing for surgeries
- Collecting medical specimens
- Passing surgical tools
- Equipment set up and operation
- Dressing wounds
- Surgical counts
- Bi-lingual in English and Amharic
Certification
- Board certified by National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA)
- CPR certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification 2022
Timeline
Certified Surgical Technologist
MedStar Washington Hospital Center
09.2023 - Current
Surgical Technologist Student
Medstar Washington Hospital Center
02.2023 - 08.2023
Associate of Applied Science - Surgical Technology
Montgomery College
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