Chanelle Laus
Philadelphia,PA
Summary
Knowledgeable Surgical Technician with over three years of experience and expertise in setting up operating rooms, preparing patients and handling a wide range of instruments and equipment during procedures. Able to work with minimal direction to solve problems and resolve conflicts. Accomplished in building strong relationships with surgeons and other team members. Eager to bring experience and gain knowledge from a well renowned, life changing organization.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Surgical Technician
SurgCenter Of Western Maryland
Cumberland, MD
08.2016 - Current
- Gathered and set up equipment, tools, and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons’ preferences or instruction.
- Anticipated surgeons needs and handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
- Created unobstructive operative fields by using retractors, sponges, and suction and irrigating equipment.
- Operated, adjusted, and monitored diagnostic equipment and other machines used during procedures.
- Used sutures, staples, clips and other tools to close wounds.
- Collected, prepared, and disposed of medical specimens.
- Prepared instruments for terminal sterilization and reset surgical suites for next procedure.
- Decontaminated instruments and equipment and properly disposed of contaminated materials.
Clinical Director
Washington Eye Institute
Riverdale Park, MD
05.2017 - 07.2018
- Coached and trained newly hired employees so that they understood their job responsibilities and what their positions entailed
- Implemented ongoing learning strategies such as tutorials, instructional modules, and supervised hands-on sessions to help clinical staff improve understanding of medical equipment and care best practices..
- Expertly managed all surgery services, including planning, scheduling and coordination, determination of procedures and procurement of supplies and equipment.
- Cooperated and communicated effectively with physicians to ensure client satisfaction and compliance with set standards.
- Interviewed patients to obtain medical information.
- Operated ophthalmic equipment for patient eye examinations and prepared patients for examinations and surgeries.
- Explained pre- and post-operative procedures to patients and carefully reviewed surgical plans.
- Assisted doctors with surgeries and non-invasive procedures.
- Authorized drug refills and provided detailed prescription information to pharmacies.
- Verified insurance coverage and obtained pre-authorizations.
Lead Technician
University Center for Ambulatory Surgery
Riverdale, MD
03.2015 - 05.2017
- Provided surgical assistance and support to surgeons during ophthalmology, gastroenterology, and urology procedures.
- Responsible for procedure record documentation.
- Coordinates orientation for new surgical tech staff members.
- Trained staff on operating room policies and procedures, infection control standards and safety protocols.
- Works in conjunction with nurses in assisting with pre-operative and post-operative care
- Managed the inventory and supply purchasing for all procedures..
- Coordinated the acquisition of surgical services and specialized equipment.
- Coordinates in services for new instrumentation/supplies in conjunction with the ADMs
- Decontaminated, cleaned, assembled, packaged, sterilized, stored and distributed reusable surgical instrumentation and equipment.
- Cleaned, restocked and set up surgical suites.
- Participated in research and evidence-based clinical audits and leveraged data to improve research-based methodologies within clinical areas.
- Investigated, provided and submitted information to Quality Department about special incidents, events and complaints.
Education
Associates Degree - GI Technician
Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates
2013
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Temple University
2008-2011
Certificate Program - Nursing Assistant Course
Harrisburg Area Community College
2009
Skills
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Efficient and adaptable team player
- BLS Healthcare Provider certification
- Strong clinical judgment
- Pre-surgical preparation
- Setting up and operating equipment
- Passing surgical instruments
- Maintaining sterile procedure enviornment
- Suturing
- Specimen collection
- Safe sharps disposal
- Confidential case documentation
Timeline
Clinical Director
Washington Eye Institute
05.2017 - 07.2018
Surgical Technician
SurgCenter Of Western Maryland
08.2016 - Current
Lead Technician
University Center for Ambulatory Surgery
03.2015 - 05.2017
Associates Degree - GI Technician
Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Temple University
Certificate Program - Nursing Assistant Course
Harrisburg Area Community College
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