Ambitious, career-focused job seeker, anxious to obtain an entry-level surgical technician position to help launch career while achieving company goals. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Surgical Technologist
Atlanta Reconstructive Center for Ankle and foot
Sandy Springs, GA
11.2023 - Current
Prepared and maintained sterile field for surgical procedures.
Assisted in the application of wound dressings, casts, and other medical devices.
Provided assistance to surgeons during operations by passing instruments and other supplies.
Ensured all necessary equipment was available for each procedure.
Organized operating room by setting up surgical trays with instruments according to surgeon preference.
Performed pre-operative skin preparation on patients prior to surgery.
Observed aseptic technique and infection control protocols at all times.
Assisted in positioning patients on operating table and covered them with sterile drapes.
Monitored sterilization process for surgical instruments or equipment used during procedures.
Cleansed and disinfected operating rooms after procedures were completed.
Retrieved implants from storage area prior to start of procedure.
Provided support services such as stocking supplies in OR rooms or restocking carts between cases.
Assisted surgeon by passing instruments and sterile supplies throughout operation.
Set up equipment, tools and supplies for procedures and organize instruments as directed in surgeons' preference cards.
Reviewed surgical requirements and prepped operating room with appropriate tools, equipment and instruments.
Recounted surgical instruments and supplies at end of operation, eliminating chance of items left inside patient.
Organized equipment and instruments in alignment with surgical protocols and surgeon preferences.
Laid out all instruments, supplies and tools as directed by surgeons.
Used retractors, sponges and suctioning and irrigating equipment to create unobstructed operating fields.
Maintained reusable surgical instrumentation and equipment, including decontamination, cleaning, sterilizing, storing and distributing.
Used hemostatic clamps, suture ligatures and electrocautery equipment to control bleeding.
Surgical Technician
Ankle and Centers of America
, GA
11.2022 - 11.2023
Set up equipment, tools and supplies for procedures and organize instruments as directed in surgeons' preference cards.
Used retractors, sponges and suctioning and irrigating equipment to create unobstructed operating fields.
Used hemostatic clamps, suture ligatures and electrocautery equipment to control bleeding.
Reviewed surgical requirements and prepped operating room with appropriate tools, equipment and instruments.
Organized equipment and instruments in alignment with surgical protocols and surgeon preferences.
Maintained reusable surgical instrumentation and equipment, including decontamination, cleaning, sterilizing, storing and distributing.
Laid out all instruments, supplies and tools as directed by surgeons.
Prepared day surgery and operating rooms for patients by ordering and stocking equipment and supplies.
Sterilized medical equipment and properly handled contaminated materials.
Assisted surgeon by passing instruments and sterile supplies throughout operation.
Gathered and took inventory of equipment to confirm adequate supplies for surgery.
Recounted surgical instruments and supplies at end of operation, eliminating chance of items left inside patient.
Adhered to OSHA protocols when sterilizing instruments, discarding medical supplies and disposing of waste.
Handed instruments and supplies to surgeons and surgeons' assistants.
Addressed patient bleeding and applied sterile dressings to close wounds.
Operated or monitored lights, machines or equipment to support proper operation.
Cleaned and restocked operating room, gathering and placing equipment and supplies.
Maintained proper sterile field during surgical procedures.
Counted sponges, needles and instruments before and after operation.
Washed and sterilized equipment using germicides and sterilizers.
Scrubbed arms and hands and assisted surgical team with scrubbing, masks and surgical clothing.
Held instruments and quickly handed to surgeon during procedures.
Prepared dressings or bandages, applying or assisting with application following surgery.
Assisted in prepping and draping of surgical sites.
Prepared operating room with necessary instruments and supplies for procedures.
Sterile Processing Technician
Emory University Hospital
Decatur, GA
07.2021 - 03.2022
Prepared trays, instrument packs and surgical sets.
Readied instruments for sterilization procedures and completed decontamination protocols.
Gathered and prepared instruments and surgical supplies.
Recorded results of biological and diagnostic tests.
Sterilized dental equipment and examination rooms in accordance with infection control policies.
Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
Worked closely with team members to deliver project requirements, develop solutions and meet deadlines.
Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
Delivery Associate
Amazon
Smyrna, GA
06.2019 - 12.2021
Communicated effectively with dispatch regarding delivery progress and route detours.
Inspected and monitored delivery vehicle and performed basic maintenance.
Handled merchandise in accordance with product handling standards.
Handled customer service complaints with utmost professionalism and knowledgeable responses to maintain trust and company loyalty.
Answered customer questions regarding shipments.
Inspected and maintained gas, oil and water levels as well as tires, lights and brakes.
Communicated frequently with dispatch to relay route changes and delays impacting customer delivery timetables.
Conferred frequently with dispatch to meet delivery schedule targets and incorporate late adjustments.
Sterile Processing Technician (student)
Piedmont Newnan Hospital
Newnan, GA
08.2020 - 12.2020
Embroidery Assistant
Ua Brands
Lithia Springs, GA
06.2018 - 06.2019
Adjusted cutting techniques to work successfully with different types of fabrics and styles of garments.
Inspected finished pieces, verified specifications and assessed needs for machine adjustments to optimize products.
Repaired and replaced worn or defective parts and components using hand and powered tools.
Worked closely with team members to deliver project requirements, develop solutions and meet deadlines.
Demonstrated self-reliance by meeting and exceeding workflow needs.
Education
Certificate -
Southern Crescent Technical College
Griffin, GA
01.2021
Skills
Computerized tracking
Diagnostic testing
Case cart assembly
Decontamination and sanitation
Processing instruments
Pulling case carts
Delivering equipment
Recording test results
Sterilization procedures
Assembling packages
Decontamination procedures
Knowledge of Retina pan, Cataract pan ect
Aseptic and sterilization techniques
Safely disposing of needles
Passing surgical tools
Surgical counts
Preparing for surgeries
Workplace safety
Equipment set up and operation
Problem resolution
Customer service
Analytical
Timeline
Surgical Technologist
Atlanta Reconstructive Center for Ankle and foot
11.2023 - Current
Surgical Technician
Ankle and Centers of America
11.2022 - 11.2023
Sterile Processing Technician
Emory University Hospital
07.2021 - 03.2022
Sterile Processing Technician (student)
Piedmont Newnan Hospital
08.2020 - 12.2020
Delivery Associate
Amazon
06.2019 - 12.2021
Embroidery Assistant
Ua Brands
06.2018 - 06.2019
Certificate -
Southern Crescent Technical College
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