Billy W. Harris
Bowling Green,KY
Summary
Experienced Surgical Assistant with strong background in all surgical specialties. Adept in diverse traditional and robot-assisted procedures. Mission-oriented and committed to sustaining highest quality standards to achieve optimal patient outcomes. Meticulous and excited to bring 35-year background to organization. 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
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Surgical First Assistant
Professional Surgical Assistants
02.2001 - Current
- Ensure proper positioning of patient on operating table.
- Assist surgeon in prepping and draping patients for surgery.
- Demonstrate proficient knowledge of anatomy and physiology principles when assisting with various surgical techniques and procedures.
- Assist with tissue dissection, hemostasis, wound closure and other surgical procedures as required.
- Use retractors, sponges and suctioning and irrigating equipment to create unobstructed operating fields.
- Communicate with professionalism and compassion when interacting with surgical team and patients.
- Exhibited confidence to work extremely well under pressure and with variety of physicians of different temperaments.
- Adhere strictly to safety protocols and policies established by hospital administration and regulatory bodies governing healthcare industry practices.
- Pursue numerous learning opportunities in order to continuously expand core knowledge associated with surgical and technical procedures to advance patient care.
Education
Certificate - Certificate in Surgical Assisting
Eastern Virginia Medical School
Norfolk, VA05.1997
No Degree - Surgical Technology
United States Navy
San Diego, CA10.1989
Skills
- 32 years of multi-specialty surgeries
- Current KY License and National Certification
- Handle Stressful Situations Well
- Decision-Making
- Teamwork and Cooperation
- Intraoperative Assistance
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Reliability
- Problem-solving abilities
Affiliations
- National Surgical Assistance Association
Certification
- Certificate in Surgical Assisting
- Kentucky Board of Medical Licensure-License for Surgical Assisting
Timeline
Certified Surgical First Assistant
Professional Surgical Assistants
02.2001 - Current
Certificate - Certificate in Surgical Assisting
Eastern Virginia Medical School
No Degree - Surgical Technology
United States Navy
- Certificate in Surgical Assisting
- Kentucky Board of Medical Licensure-License for Surgical Assisting
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