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Casey Brich

Champaign,IL

Summary

Proven Certified Surgical Technologist with a track record of enhancing surgical efficiency and safety at OSF Heart Of Mary Medical Center. Expert in sterile technique mastery and adept at providing critical support during complex procedures. Demonstrates professionalism and ethics, significantly improving patient care and surgical outcomes.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Certified Surgical Technologist

OSF Heart Of Mary Medical Center
09.2023 - Current
  • Anticipated surgeons needs and handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
  • Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
  • Demonstrated adaptability when faced with emergency situations or unexpected complications during surgeries, providing prompt support to surgical teams.
  • Expedited surgery room turnover times by swiftly preparing operating rooms for subsequent surgeries, maximizing efficiency within the department.
  • Gathered and set up equipment, tools, and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
  • Ensured proper handling of specimens during surgeries, aiding in accurate diagnostic results for patients.
  • Performed accurate instrument counts, preventing potential surgical complications due to retained items.
  • Delivered exemplary assistance and support to surgeons during general, orthopedic, neurological, and cardiac procedures.

Certified Surgical Technologist

Aureus Medical Staffing
04.2019 - 09.2023
  • Demonstrated adaptability when faced with emergency situations or unexpected complications during surgeries, providing prompt support to surgical teams.
  • Anticipated surgeons needs and handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
  • Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
  • Expedited surgery room turnover times by swiftly preparing operating rooms for subsequent surgeries, maximizing efficiency within the department.
  • Assisted surgeons in complex procedures, ensuring efficient completion and minimized complications.
  • Gathered and set up equipment, tools, and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
  • Delivered exemplary assistance and support to surgeons during general, gynecological, orthopedic, neurological, and plastic surgery procedures.

Certified Surgical Technologist

Saint Louis University
03.2018 - 04.2019
  • Anticipated surgeons needs and handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
  • Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
  • Demonstrated adaptability when faced with emergency situations or unexpected complications during surgeries, providing prompt support to surgical teams.
  • Expedited surgery room turnover times by swiftly preparing operating rooms for subsequent surgeries, maximizing efficiency within the department.
  • Assisted surgeons in complex procedures, ensuring efficient completion and minimized complications.
  • Gathered and set up equipment, tools, and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
  • Delivered exemplary assistance and support to surgeons during general, gynecological, orthopedic, neurological, trauma and plastic surgery procedures.
  • Prepared instruments for terminal sterilization and reset surgical suites for next procedure.
  • Used sutures, staples, clips and other tools to close wounds.

Certified Surgical Technologist

Mid America Transplant
05.2015 - 03.2018

Assisted team members with setting up sterile rooms for procedures.


Assisted team members with preparing donor for donation of tissue, bone and skin.


Carefully packaging donation tissue, bone and skin for pickup and transport.


Promoted a culture of continuous empathy, respect and treating donors as if they were family members.

Certified Surgical Technologist

Mercy Hospital St. Louis
07.2012 - 05.2015
  • Anticipated surgeons needs and handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
  • Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
  • Demonstrated adaptability when faced with emergency situations or unexpected complications during surgeries, providing prompt support to surgical teams.
  • Expedited surgery room turnover times by swiftly preparing operating rooms for subsequent surgeries, maximizing efficiency within the department.
  • Assisted surgeons in complex procedures, ensuring efficient completion and minimized complications.
  • Gathered and set up equipment, tools, and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
  • Delivered exemplary assistance and support to surgeons during general, gynecological, orthopedic, neurological, and plastic surgery procedures.
  • Prepared instruments for terminal sterilization and reset surgical suites for next procedure.
  • Used sutures, staples, clips and other tools to close wounds.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Surgical Technology

Drury University
Springfield, MO
12.2021

Certification - Surgical Technology

Rolla Technical Institute/Center
Rolla, MO
07.2012

Skills

  • Surgical Instrument Knowledge
  • Pre- and post-surgical counts
  • Safe sharps disposal
  • Surgical equipment operation
  • Professionalism and Ethics
  • Pre-surgical preparation
  • Sterile technique mastery
  • Patient positioning expertise
  • Transporting patients
  • Direct Patient Care

Timeline

Certified Surgical Technologist

OSF Heart Of Mary Medical Center
09.2023 - Current

Certified Surgical Technologist

Aureus Medical Staffing
04.2019 - 09.2023

Certified Surgical Technologist

Saint Louis University
03.2018 - 04.2019

Certified Surgical Technologist

Mid America Transplant
05.2015 - 03.2018

Certified Surgical Technologist

Mercy Hospital St. Louis
07.2012 - 05.2015

Associate of Applied Science - Surgical Technology

Drury University

Certification - Surgical Technology

Rolla Technical Institute/Center
Casey Brich