Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CERTIFIED SURGICAL TECHNOLOGIST (Agency)
PIEDMONT FAYETTE HOSPITAL
08.2022 - Current
Set up operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
Evaluated procedure needs and set up equipment, tools, supplies, and instruments.
Gathered and set up equipment, tools, and supplies and arranged instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instructions.
Assisted in updating surgeon's preference cards and submitting changes as needed.
Provided comprehensive support to surgeons specializing in sports medicine, total joint replacement, spine, and orthopedic trauma treatment.
Contributed to team-based problem-solving to resolve issues that arose during surgery and improve patient outcomes.
Anticipated surgeons' needs and handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
Completed 35 total joint replacement procedures per month
CERTIFIED SURGICAL TECHNOLOGIST (PRN)
EMORY JOHNS CREEK HOSPITAL
11.2021 - 10.2022
Set up operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
Evaluated procedure needs and set up equipment, tools, supplies, and instruments.
Gathered and set up equipment, tools, and supplies and arranged instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instructions.
Assisted in updating surgeon's preference cards and submitting changes as needed.
Provided comprehensive support to surgeons specializing in sports medicine, total joint replacement, spine, and orthopedic trauma treatment.
Contributed to team-based problem-solving to resolve issues that arose during surgery and improve patient outcomes.
Anticipated surgeon's needs and handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
CERTIFIED SURGICAL TECHNOLOGIST
WELLSTAR NORTH FULTON HOSPITAL
01.2019 - 09.2022
Set up operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
Evaluated procedure needs and set up equipment, tools, supplies, and instruments.
Gathered and set up equipment, tools, and supplies and arranged instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instructions.
Assisted in updating surgeon's preference cards and submitting changes as needed.
Provided comprehensive support to surgeons specializing in sports medicine, total joint replacement, spine, and orthopedic trauma treatment.
Contributed to team-based problem-solving to resolve issues that arose during surgery and improve patient outcomes.
Anticipated surgeon's needs and handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
PATIENT CARE COORDINATOR
AMERICAN HEALTH IMAGING
10.2015 - 01.2019
Maintained confidentiality of patient data and conditions to safeguard health information.
Answered incoming calls, scheduled appointments, and filed medical records.
Verified patient insurance eligibility and entered patient information into system.
Communicated with insurance companies to verify coverage and obtain medical treatment and procedure authorizations.
Acted as point of contact for patients, doctors, and hospital staff by closely reviewing medical charts and maintaining high levels of communication.
Worked closely with patients to deliver excellent and direct individualized patient care.
Worked with patients to schedule tests and procedures.
Assisted patients with completing necessary paperwork and forms to provide healthcare facilities with essential information to bill for services.
SURGICAL TECHNOLOGIST STUDENT
WELLSTAR KENNESTONE HOSPITAL
10.2017 - 08.2018
Passed instruments and supplies to surgical team members to provide surgeons with necessary tools to complete procedures.
Reduced infection risks and protected patients by maintaining sterile fields during procedures.
Gathered and set up equipment, tools, and supplies and arranged instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instructions.
Cleaned and maintained operating equipment to keep resources in good working condition and ready for use.
Completed continuing education units, staying updated on surgical technology and meeting organizational requirements.
Education
MASTER OF SCIENCE - Health Informatics
MERCER UNIVERSITY
ATLANTA, GA
12.2024
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - Sociology
COLUMBUS STATE UNIVERSITY
COLUMBUS, GA
12.2022
ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE - Surgical Technology
CHATTAHOOCHEE TECHNICAL COLLEGE
ACWORTH, GA
08.2018
Skills
Organization and Time Management
Analytical and Critical Thinking
Attention to Detail
Problem-Solving Abilities
Prioritization
Teamwork and Collaboration
Setting up and operating equipment
Certification
CST - Certified Surgical Technologist: 184411
Basic Life Support, American Red Cross - Exp. 4/30/2025
Timeline
CERTIFIED SURGICAL TECHNOLOGIST (Agency)
PIEDMONT FAYETTE HOSPITAL
08.2022 - Current
CERTIFIED SURGICAL TECHNOLOGIST (PRN)
EMORY JOHNS CREEK HOSPITAL
11.2021 - 10.2022
CERTIFIED SURGICAL TECHNOLOGIST
WELLSTAR NORTH FULTON HOSPITAL
01.2019 - 09.2022
SURGICAL TECHNOLOGIST STUDENT
WELLSTAR KENNESTONE HOSPITAL
10.2017 - 08.2018
PATIENT CARE COORDINATOR
AMERICAN HEALTH IMAGING
10.2015 - 01.2019
MASTER OF SCIENCE - Health Informatics
MERCER UNIVERSITY
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - Sociology
COLUMBUS STATE UNIVERSITY
ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE - Surgical Technology
CHATTAHOOCHEE TECHNICAL COLLEGE
CST - Certified Surgical Technologist: 184411
Basic Life Support, American Red Cross - Exp. 4/30/2025
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