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Carrie Green

Jacksonville

Summary

Dynamic Surgical Assistant with extensive experience in excelling in surgical equipment handling and patient positioning. Proven ability to enhance operational efficiency through teamwork and adherence to infection control protocols. Committed to continuous learning and improving patient outcomes in high-pressure environments.


Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Surgical Assistant/Clinical Assistant/Medical Scribe

CORE Sports Medicine
10.2016 - Current
  • Assist in all orthopedic surgeries, set up and schedule all surgeries, assist with procedure codes for all surgeries scheduled, evaluate patient health history and current medications to determine optimal pre and post surgical measures needed.
  • Council with family members about post surgical care and safety measures, request and receive medical and cardiac clearance when needed, verify insurance benefits and obtain surgery insurance authorization, order home healthcare, in-patient rehab, and physical therapy for post-op care.
  • Assist surgeon in preparing and sterilizing instruments for various surgical procedures.
  • Monitored patient vitals during surgeries, ensuring safety and compliance with medical protocols.
  • Collaborated with surgical teams to enhance operational efficiency and streamline workflow processes.
  • Maintained accurate records of surgical supplies, managing inventory levels effectively.
  • Trained new staff on proper instrument handling and infection control practices.

Video Technologist

Northeast Alabama Regional Medical Center
08.2014 - 10.2016
  • Developed and implemented technical solutions to enhance operational efficiency.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify system improvements and streamline processes.
  • Assisted in troubleshooting software issues, ensuring minimal disruption to daily operations.
  • Conducted user training sessions on new technologies and tools for team members.
  • Pull all instruments and supplies needed for all laparoscopic and arthroscopic surgeries, set up all camera, tower, insufflation, saline, and cautery equipment in operating rooms daily prior to surgery
  • Assist circulator and surgeons in all laparoscopic and arthroscopic surgeries, assist with positioning of patient, trouble shoot any malfunctions in equipment, repair or replace any faulty instruments, wash, package, and sterilize in autoclave and ster-rad all instruments used, up date and create new preference cards for new and existing surgeons when needed.

Surgical Technologist

Stringfellow Hospital
01.2013 - 08.2014


  • Assisted in preparing surgical instruments and equipment for procedures.
  • Maintained sterile environments by adhering to infection control protocols.
  • Organized and sterilized instruments, ensuring readiness for surgeries.
  • Collaborated with staff to ensure efficient workflow in the operating room.
  • Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.

Education

High School Diploma -

Pleasant Valley High School
Jacksonville, AL

Certification - Certified Medical Coding And Billing Specialist

Gadsden State Community College
Gadsden, AL
12-2025

Certificate - Certified Surgical Technologist

Gadsden State Community College
Gadsden, AL
12-2012

Skills

  • Teamwork and cooperation
  • Setting up and operating equipment
  • Surgical equipment handling
  • Suturing
  • Hospital Pre-screenings
  • Infection control protocols
  • Preoperative checklists
  • Patient positioning expertise
  • Continuous learning attitude

Certification

  • Surgical Technologist License - 12 years

Timeline

Surgical Assistant/Clinical Assistant/Medical Scribe

CORE Sports Medicine
10.2016 - Current

Video Technologist

Northeast Alabama Regional Medical Center
08.2014 - 10.2016

Surgical Technologist

Stringfellow Hospital
01.2013 - 08.2014

High School Diploma -

Pleasant Valley High School

Certification - Certified Medical Coding And Billing Specialist

Gadsden State Community College

Certificate - Certified Surgical Technologist

Gadsden State Community College

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