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Overview
Work History
Education
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Affiliations
References
Certification
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CANDACE BUTLER

Fairmont,NC

Summary

Experienced CST/CSFA with strong background in Vascular and Endo Vascular procedures. Also diverse in General, ENT, Urology, Orthopedics, OB/GYN, Endoscopy and Ophthalmology. Mission-oriented and committed to sustaining highest quality standards to achieve optimal patient outcomes.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Certified Surgical First Assistant

Scotland Healthcare Systems
05.2020 - Current
  • Lead surgical tech/ surgical assistant over vascular and endo vascular surgery
  • Gathered and took inventory of supplies and equipment to confirm adequate supplies for surgery
  • Assisted with positioning and prepping of surgical patients
  • Used retractors, sponges, suctioning and irrigation to create unobstructed surgical fields
  • Collected and prepared tissue specimens for laboratory analysis
  • Created and maintained sterile operating fields to minimize infection risks
  • Assisted surgeons in variety of minor and major surgical procedures
  • Dressed wounds with sterile coverings to protect surgical sites and promote healing
  • Demonstrated appropriate techniques to assist surgeons with closure of incisions
  • Applied hemostatic clamps, suture ligatures and electrocautery equipment to control bleeding
  • Exhibited confidence to work extremely well under pressure
  • Followed established surgical techniques and procedures during operations
  • Helped prepare team by assisting with gowning and gloving of staff.

Certified Surgical Technologist

Pinehurst Surgical Clinic- Vein and Vascular
04.2011 - 11.2014
  • Took and recorded vital signs and weight
  • Transported, positioned and draped patients for endo vascular surgical procedures
  • Set up and maintain sterile field for surgical procedures
  • Set up and broke down surgical suit before and after procedure
  • Called and verify appointments and procedure dates and times with patients
  • Credentialed to scrub with surgeons at First Health Moore Regional Hospital.

Certified Surgical Technologist

Scotland Healthcare Systems
08.2008 - Current
  • Lead surgical technologist over vascular and endo vascular surgery
  • Gathered and took inventory of supplies to confirm adequate supplies for surgery
  • Set up equipment, tools and supplies for procedures and organize instruments according to surgeons' preference cards
  • Set up and maintain sterile field though out course of procedure
  • Passed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures
  • Assessed procedure requirements to assure all supplies and equipment is available
  • Counted and recounted surgical instruments and supplies at end of operation, eliminating chance of items left inside patient.

Education

Certificate - Surgical First Assist

FAYETTEVILLE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Fayetteville, NC
05.2020

Associate of Applied Science - Surgical Technology

SANDHILLS COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Pinehurst, NC
12.2014

Diploma - Surgical Technology

ROBESON COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Lumberton, NC
05.2008

Diploma -

SOUTH BRUNSWICK HIGH SCHOOL
Southport, NC
06.2000

Skills

  • Surgical Instrument Knowledge
  • Operating Room Safety
  • Ability to work well under pressure
  • Setting up and operating equipment
  • Teamwork and Cooperation
  • Critical thinking abilities
  • Intraoperative Assistance

Affiliations

  • AST MEMBER SINCE 2009

References

PERSONAL & PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST

Certification

  • CST - Certified Surgical Technologist
  • CSFA - Certified Surgical First Assistant
  • BLS - Basic Life Support
  • ACLS - Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support

Timeline

Certified Surgical First Assistant

Scotland Healthcare Systems
05.2020 - Current

Certified Surgical Technologist

Pinehurst Surgical Clinic- Vein and Vascular
04.2011 - 11.2014

Certified Surgical Technologist

Scotland Healthcare Systems
08.2008 - Current

Certificate - Surgical First Assist

FAYETTEVILLE COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Associate of Applied Science - Surgical Technology

SANDHILLS COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Diploma - Surgical Technology

ROBESON COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Diploma -

SOUTH BRUNSWICK HIGH SCHOOL

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