Brian Fitzgerald
Sound Beach,NY
Summary
Certified Surgical Technologist offering more than 19 years expertise in Sports Medicine, Orthopedic, GYN, General, and Pain Management surgical procedures. Responsible for ordering surgical supplies and implants, and assisting in fast, smooth room turnovers. Accomplished in building strong relationships with surgeons and other team members. Eager to bring talent and leadership to a growing surgical team.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Surgical Technologist (CST)
Precision Care Surgery Center
East Setauket, NY
10.2020 - Current
- Collaborated with surgical teams to ensure efficient operating room workflow.
- Educated new staff on best practices for sterilization and instrument handling techniques.
- Coordinated inventory management of surgical supplies, optimizing stock levels and reducing waste.
- Led training sessions for junior technologists on advanced surgical techniques and equipment usage.
- Streamlined communication among surgical team members to enhance procedural efficiency and outcomes.
- Anticipated surgeons needs and handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
- Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
- Demonstrated adaptability when faced with emergency situations or unexpected complications during surgeries, providing prompt support to surgical teams.
- Assists with employee's weekly work schedules and assignments
- Expedited surgery room turnover times by swiftly preparing operating rooms for subsequent surgeries, maximizing efficiency within the department.
- Reduced surgery time by effectively anticipating surgeon''s needs and providing timely assistance.
- Enhanced patient safety by maintaining a sterile surgical environment and adhering to strict protocols.
- Mentored junior staff members on proper techniques and best practices within the field of surgical technology, promoting professional growth among peers.
- Performed accurate instrument counts, preventing potential surgical complications due to retained items.
- Ensured proper handling of specimens during surgeries, aiding in accurate diagnostic results for patients.
- Prepared instruments for terminal sterilization and reset surgical suites for next procedure.
- Streamlined workflow by organizing instruments efficiently on the back table according to procedure requirements.
- Created safe operating environments for invasive and non-invasive procedures.
- Supported colleagues by serving as a resource on surgical technology best practices, fostering a collaborative work environment.
Certified Surgical Technologist
St. Charles Hospital
Port Jefferson, NY
01.2007 - 10.2020
- Gathered and set up equipment, tools and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
- Provided scrubbing surgical assistance and support to surgeons during general, gynecology, genitourinary, orthopedic, and plastic surgery procedures.
- Created and maintained unobstructed operative fields using diverse range of tools, including retractors, sponges and suctioning and irrigation equipment.
- Introduced new staff members to training protocols regarding operating room procedures, infection control, safety standards and overall facility policies.
- Liaised between the Central Sterile department and operating room teams, ensuring availability of requisite instruments and equipment, including loaned and specialty devices.
- Performed and documented pre-surgery and post-surgery sponge, instrument, and needle count.
- Collected, prepared, and disposed of medical specimens.
- Controlled bleeding during procedures by applying hemostatic clamps, suture ligatures, and electrocautery equipment.
- Created unobstructive operative fields by using retractors, sponges, and suction and irrigating equipment.
- Anticipated surgeons needs and handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
- Created safe operating environments for invasive and non-invasive procedures.
- Provided comprehensive support to surgeons specializing in sports medicine, total joint replacement, and orthopedic trauma treatment.
- Setup operating and surgery rooms for patients, including preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
- Quickly and accurately set up equipment and counts, following surgical protocols and surgeon preferences.
- Assisted surgeons with reductions, pain injections and casting.
- Evaluated procedure needs and set up equipment, tools, supplies and instruments.
- Inventoried supplies for shoulder, knee and hip replacements.
- Cleaned, restocked and set up surgical suites.
- Maintained inventories of needles, instruments, sponges and other medical supplies.
- Delivered exemplary assistance and support to surgeons during general, gynecological, orthopedic, and plastic surgery procedures.
- Arranged instruments according to surgeons' preferences.
- Kept accurate counts of needle, instrument and sponge inventories.
- Maintained high infection control standards.
- Supported surgeons during cosmetic surgeries, gynecological and orthopedic procedures and general appointments.
- Maintained accurate inventories for shoulder, knee and hip replacement procedures.
- Conducted initial and terminal sponge, instrument and needle counts.
- Assisted in preparation and maintenance of sterile surgical instruments and supplies.
Education
High School Diploma -
Miller Place High School
Miller Place, NY06.1993
Surgical Technology
Wilson Technological Center
Dix Hills, NY01.2007
Skills
- Passing surgical instruments
- Safe sharps disposal
- Biohazardous Waste Disposal
- Safety Protocols Expertise
- Specimen collection
- Patient confidentiality
- Workplace Safety
- Infection Control and Aseptic Procedures
- Wound Dressing
- Setting up and operating equipment
- Restocking inventory
- Sterile field preparation
- Sterile field management
- Inventory management
- Pre- and post-surgical counts
Certification
- Certified Surgical Technologist
- First Aid/CPR Certified
Timeline
Certified Surgical Technologist (CST)
Precision Care Surgery Center
10.2020 - Current
Certified Surgical Technologist
St. Charles Hospital
01.2007 - 10.2020
High School Diploma -
Miller Place High School
Surgical Technology
Wilson Technological Center