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Bridget Brooks

Killeen,TX
Bridget Brooks

Summary

Focused Surgical Technologist with 9 years of expertise in OB and Labor and Delivery settings. Knowledgeable in practices for C-section. Setting up the OR and if twins are coming will set up extra equipment. I also set for section, I do counts and, dress surgeon. and do counts throughout the procedure. Assist the doctor doing first assistant and pass instruments. After procedure I will clean OR

whipped down and clean. Then begin setting up for next procedure. Before working as a Surgical Technologist I worked as Medical Assistant for 5 years with the women's. Assisting the doctor and helping with clinic procedures. Getting patients ready for the doctor. Stocking and keeping the clinic area clean

Overview

9
years of professional experience

Work History

Seton Medical Center Harker Heights
SetonMedical Center Harker Height , TX

Certified Surgical Technologist
08.2021 - 09.2023

Job overview

  • Responded quickly to any complications during labor or delivery processes according to established protocols.
  • Calibrated, troubleshot or repaired equipment and corrected malfunctions.
  • Assisted physicians with gynecological exams including Pap smears, pelvic exams, colposcopies, endometrial biopsies.
  • Provided direct patient care under the supervision of a physician or midwife during labor and delivery.
  • Adjusted settings or positions of medical equipment.
  • Prepared rooms prior to examinations by stocking them with necessary supplies and ensuring that equipment is functioning properly.
  • Recorded observations and baseline measurements to maintain accurate medical records.
  • Assisted with C-sections when necessary as well as postpartum care for mother and baby.
  • Ensured that all medical supplies were adequately stocked and organized in the OB department.
  • Communicated test or assessment results to medical professionals.
  • Used restrictive devices and patient-shielding techniques to minimize patient and staff radiation exposures.
  • Assisted in training technicians, medical students or other staff members.
  • Communicated with management or other staff to resolve problems.
  • Provided excellent customer service by effectively communicating with patients, families, staff and staff in other hospital departments.
  • Cleaned medical equipment or facilities.
  • Provided emotional support to pregnant women during their labor process by providing comfort measures such as back rubs or breathing exercises.
  • Attended team meetings to discuss new policies or procedures related to obstetrical services provided at the facility.
  • Assisted with prepping patients for procedures, including sterilization of equipment and patient preparation.
  • Maintained cleanliness of work area through daily cleaning tasks such as disposing of biohazardous waste materials appropriately and sanitizing surfaces regularly.
  • Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
  • Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Collaborated with others to discuss new opportunities.
  • Displayed strong telephone etiquette, effectively handling difficult calls.
  • Delivered products to customer locations on time.
  • Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
  • Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
  • Approached customers and engaged in conversation through use of effective interpersonal and people skills.
  • Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.

Seton Medical Center
Harker Heights, TX

Surgical OB Technician
03.2017 - 09.2023

Job overview

  • Went back to work at Seton Medical Center Harker Heights after takings a year off. The skill set is the same as the previous mention. I was involved with doing primary c-sections. And involved with assisting in the vaginal Deloveries.

Phelps County Regional Medical Center Medical Group
Rolla, MO

Surgical OB Technician
07.2015 - 06.2016

Job overview

  • Collaborated with operating room staff to cultivate efficiency and prepare for scheduled and emergency procedures.
  • Monitored and assessed operating room conditions and patient and surgical team needs.
  • Held instruments and quickly handed to surgeon during procedures.
  • Ensured that all necessary paperwork was completed accurately and timely.
  • Restocked supplies in operating rooms between cases.
  • Maintained proper sterile field during surgical procedures.
  • Sterilized surgical instruments according to accepted standards.
  • Provided technical assistance to surgeons, surgical nurses or anesthesiologists.
  • Used retractors, sponges and suctioning and irrigating equipment to create unobstructed operating fields.
  • Maintained records of instrument counts and patient data throughout procedures.
  • Adhered to OSHA protocols when sterilizing instruments, discarding medical supplies and disposing of waste.
  • Trained [Number] staff members on operating room procedures, infection control and safety and functionality procedures.
  • Observed patients' vital signs to assess physical condition.
  • Monitored vital signs of patients before, during, and after surgery.
  • Assisted with post-operative care such as wound dressing changes and suture removal.
  • Followed safety protocols while transporting patients via strher or wheelchair.
  • Greeted family members upon their arrival at hospital prior to surgery.
  • Prepared dressings or bandages, applying or assisting with application following surgery.
  • Collaborated with nursing staff on daily tasks related to patient care.
  • Set up equipment, tools and supplies for procedures and organize instruments as directed in surgeons' preference cards.
  • Assisted in the preparation of surgical equipment and instruments for procedures.
  • Transported patients from pre-operative areas to operating rooms as needed.
  • Provided assistance to surgeons during cesarean sections, hysterectomies, laparoscopies, and other gynecological surgeries.
  • Prepared patients for surgery by positioning on operating table and covering with sterile surgical drapes to prevent exposure.
  • Observed sterile technique protocols when handling specimens in the operating room environment.
  • Scrubbed arms and hands and assisted surgical team with scrubbing, masks and surgical clothing.
  • Understood and followed oral and written directions.

Education

Rolla Technical Institute
Rolla, MO

Certified Surgical Technologist from Surgical Technology
07-2015

University Overview

College of Wesr Virgina
Beckley, WV

Associate of Science from Medical Assisting
12-1994

University Overview

Skills

  • Equipment Set up and Operation
  • Electronic Medical Records Management
  • Aseptic and Sterilization Techniques
  • Surgical Counts
  • Collecting Medical Specimens
  • Patient Assessments
  • Dressing Wounds
  • Disposing of Biohazardous Waste
  • Transporting Patients
  • Specimen Collection
  • HIPAA Proficiency
  • Workplace Safety
  • Passing Surgical Tools
  • Patient Transportation
  • Wound Dressing
  • Indirect Patient Care
  • Safely Disposing of Needles
  • OB/GYN Procedures
  • Preparing for Surgeries
  • Pre- and post-surgical counts
  • Pre-surgical preparation
  • Infection control protocols
  • Biohazardous waste disposal
  • Patient confidentiality
  • Direct Patient Care
  • Setting up and operating equipment
  • Safe sharps disposal
  • Specimen collection
  • Passing surgical instruments
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Timeline

Certified Surgical Technologist
Seton Medical Center Harker Heights
08.2021 - 09.2023
Surgical OB Technician
Seton Medical Center
03.2017 - 09.2023
Surgical OB Technician
Phelps County Regional Medical Center Medical Group
07.2015 - 06.2016
Rolla Technical Institute
Certified Surgical Technologist from Surgical Technology
College of Wesr Virgina
Associate of Science from Medical Assisting

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