Charity Peebles
Surgical Techn
Philadelphia,MS
Summary
Accomplished Surgical Tech known for invaluable competence during high-stakes surgical procedures. Maintains flawless track record of contributing deft assistance in pre-op phases and during medical procedures.
Meticulous Surgical Tech excited to bring 23-year background to growing organization. Knowledgeable in all aspects of surgery, including setting up operating rooms, preparing patients and assisting surgeons. Committed to maintaining highest standards of health and safety.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Operating Room Technician
Anderson Regional Medical Center
Meridian, MS
08.2000 - Current
- Adhered to universal precautions, applying aseptic techniques to operating room equipment and personnel.
- Maintained equipment and supplies, confirming sufficient inventory levels prior to procedures.
- Assisted in transporting patients, carts and equipment before and during surgical procedures.
- Confirmed presence of required medical equipment prior to scheduled appointments.
Traveling Surgical Technologist
Mississippi Baptist Health Systems Inc.
Jackson, MS
09.2022 - 04.2023
- Sterilized instruments and equipment for specific procedures and arranged for surgeons.
- Managed operating room setup by cleaning and sterilizing instruments and surfaces, maintaining supply inventories, and organizing surgical tools.
- Transported patients to and from surgeries to promote timely operating room turnover.
- Introduced new staff members to training protocols regarding operating room procedures, infection control, safety standards, and overall facility policies.
Education
High School Diploma -
Philadelphia High School
Philadelphia, MS 08.1995 - 05.1996
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
East Central Community College
Decatur, MS 08.1999 - 05.2000
Surgical First Assisting -
Meridian Institute of First Assisting
Meridian, MS 01.2022 - 12.2022
Skills
Pre- and post-surgical counts
Infection control protocols
Surgical Preparation
Patient confidentiality
Pre-surgical preparation
Passing surgical instruments
Setting up and operating equipment
Biohazardous waste disposal
Safe sharps disposal
Electronic Charting
Certification
CSFA - Certified Surgical First Assistant
Timeline
Traveling Surgical Technologist
Mississippi Baptist Health Systems Inc.
09.2022 - 04.2023
CSFA - Certified Surgical First Assistant
08-2022
Basic Life Support Training
08-2022
Surgical First Assisting -
Meridian Institute of First Assisting
01.2022 - 12.2022
Operating Room Technician
Anderson Regional Medical Center
08.2000 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
East Central Community College
08.1999 - 05.2000
High School Diploma -
Philadelphia High School
08.1995 - 05.1996