Heather Carter
Portland,OR
Summary
Meticulous Surgical Technologist excited to bring an almost 20-year background to growing organization. Knowledgeable in all aspects of surgery, including setting up operating rooms, preparing patients, assisting surgeons, and teaching new staff members. Committed to maintaining highest standards of health and safety.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Surgical Technologist
Legacy Good Samaritan Hospital & Medical Center
Portland, OR
11.2017 - Current
- Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
- Maintained high infection control standards.
- Evaluated procedure needs and set up equipment, tools, supplies and instruments.
- Delivered exemplary assistance and support to surgeons during general, gynecological, orthopedic, neurological and plastic surgery procedures.
- Introduced new staff members to training protocols regarding operating room procedures, infection control, safety standards and overall facility policies.
Surgical Technologist
OHSU Medical Center
Portland, OR
04.2010 - 11.2017
- Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
- Maintained high infection control standards.
- Evaluated procedure needs and set up equipment, tools, supplies and instruments.
- Delivered exemplary assistance and support to surgeons during general, gynecological, orthopedic, neurological and plastic surgery procedures.
- Introduced new staff members to training protocols regarding operating room procedures, infection control, safety standards and overall facility policies.
Surgical Technologist
Legacy Emanuel Medic
Portland, OR
11.2007 - 04.2010
- Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
- Maintained high infection control standards.
- Introduced new staff members to training protocols regarding operating room procedures, infection control, safety standards and overall facility policies.
Surgical Technologist
Tuality Community Hospital
Hillsboro, OR
03.2006 - 11.2007
- Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
- Maintained high infection control standards.
- Delivered exemplary assistance and support to surgeons during general, gynecological, orthopedic, neurological and plastic surgery procedures.
Surgical Technologist
Palomar Medical Center
Escondido, CA
07.2005 - 02.2006
- Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
- Maintained high infection control standards.
- Evaluated procedure needs and set up equipment, tools, supplies and instruments.
- Delivered exemplary assistance and support to surgeons during general, gynecological, orthopedic, neurological and plastic surgery procedures.
Education
Certificate of Surgical Technology - Surgical Technology
Franklin Technology Center
Joplin, MO03.2003
Skills
- Safety protocols expertise
- Infection control protocols
- Setting up and operating equipment
- Passing surgical instruments
- Specimen collection
- Pre- and post-surgical counts
- Dependable and Responsible
- Decision Making
- Critical Thinking
Timeline
Surgical Technologist
Legacy Good Samaritan Hospital & Medical Center
11.2017 - Current
Surgical Technologist
OHSU Medical Center
04.2010 - 11.2017
Surgical Technologist
Legacy Emanuel Medic
11.2007 - 04.2010
Surgical Technologist
Tuality Community Hospital
03.2006 - 11.2007
Surgical Technologist
Palomar Medical Center
07.2005 - 02.2006
Certificate of Surgical Technology - Surgical Technology
Franklin Technology Center
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