Chachanda Lewis
Montgomery ,AL
Summary
Dynamic CVOR Surgical Technologist with expertise in sterile techniques and critical thinking, honed at Baptist Medical Center South. Proven ability to enhance surgical efficiency and patient safety by anticipating needs and optimizing operating room setups, significantly reducing surgery time while fostering effective interdisciplinary communication. Committed to excellence in cardiovascular surgical procedures.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
CVOR Surgical Technologist
Baptist Medical CenterSouth
09.2019 - Current
- Ensured seamless execution of complex CVOR procedures.
- Strengthened relationships between interdisciplinary teams involved in patient care by effectively communicating and coordinating tasks during CVOR procedures.
- Participated in ongoing training sessions to stay current on best practices in CVOR surgical technology.
- Followed standards of operating room care and aseptic techniques.
- Reduced surgery time by efficiently setting up the operating room for each procedure.
- Set up operating room for surgeries.
CVOR Surgical Technologist
Emory Saint Joseph's Hospital
10.2018 - 07.2019
- Followed standards of operating room care and aseptic techniques.
- Reduced surgery time by efficiently setting up the operating room for each procedure.
CVOR Surgical Technologist
Jackson Hospital and Clinic
11.2001 - 09.2018
- Followed standards of operating room care and aseptic techniques.
- Reduced surgery time by efficiently setting up the operating room for each procedure.
- Prepared operating room for surgical procedures.
- Contributed to successful surgeries by anticipating surgeon needs and promptly providing required instruments or supplies.
Education
Certificate - Medical Records
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ05.2024
Diploma - General Studies
Sidney Lanier High School
Montgomery,Ala.05.1992
Skills
- Sterile technique expertise
- Surgical equipment operation
- Blood transfusion administration
- Time management capabilities
- Critical thinking aptitude
- Inventory management
- Emergency response preparedness
- Patient positioning techniques
- Electrocautery device usage
- Biomedical equipment maintenance
- Cardiovascular surgical procedures
- Adaptability in High-stress environments
- Basic life support
- Critical thinking
- Patient safety
- Workplace safety
- Patient confidentiality
- Infection control protocols
- Biohazardous waste disposal
- Safety protocols
- Aseptic techniques
Timeline
CVOR Surgical Technologist
Baptist Medical CenterSouth
09.2019 - Current
CVOR Surgical Technologist
Emory Saint Joseph's Hospital
10.2018 - 07.2019
CVOR Surgical Technologist
Jackson Hospital and Clinic
11.2001 - 09.2018
Certificate - Medical Records
University of Phoenix
Diploma - General Studies
Sidney Lanier High School
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