Charles Mansfield

• Assisted surgeons with spinal and orthopedic procedures in a faster-paced ambulatory surgery center-type setting
• Performed multiple tasks throughout the workday besides scrubbing cases, to include pulling cases for the next day, inventory, sterile processing, turnover of surgical rooms, stocking of supplies, and coordinating with medical device reps and doctors on upcoming procedures
• Organized equipment and instruments in alignment with surgical protocols and surgeon preferences.
• Assessed procedure requirements and procured appropriate equipment and tools.
• Cleaned and restocked operating room, gathering and placing equipment and supplies.

• Became a valuable member of the Spine and Orthopedic teams at this Level 1 Trauma facility
• Set up equipment, tools and supplies for procedures and organize instruments as directed in surgeons' preference cards.
• Reviewed surgical requirements and prepped operating room with appropriate tools, equipment and instruments.
• Assisted with scrubbing in for each case as needed.
• Demonstrated knowledge of principles of asepsis while preparing and caring for patients undergoing surgery.
• Handed instruments and supplies to surgeons and surgeons' assistants.
• Assisted surgeons during operative procedures by anticipating their needs and passing instruments.

-Assembled and organized Orthopedic Trauma program to compete with higher level trauma centers

-Ordered and maintained equipment and supplies for orthopedic trauma and joint replacement program

• Joined the Scoliosis surgical spine team, exclusively assisting Dr Isador Lieberman, Dr Blake Staub, and Dr. Mark Kayanja
• Set up operating rooms with equipment and surgical instruments for each day, as well as pulling our own instruments and necessary supplies for the next day
• Became proficient with the Mazor spine robot system in numerous posterior spine procedures, as well as Medtronic navigation for numerous procedures from multi-level fusions to microdiscectomies
• Became very familiar with different spine fixation systems, including Synthes, Medtronic, NuVasive, Globus, and Titan
• Assisted with numerous spine surgeries to include multi-level fusions, major revision procedures, anterior cervical fusions, 360 fusions, interbody fusions, laminectomies, corpectomies, kyphoplasties, etc.

• Broadened my career horizon to enhance my skillset by helping multiple hospitals in the DFW Metroplex with staffing needs for multiple specialties. Hospitals and specialties are as follows:
• Plaza Medical Center, Fort Worth, TX
  Dec 2015-May 2016

Orthopedic, Neuro, ENT, Vascular, Bariatric, Oncology, Plastic, Podiatry

• Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital of Plano, Plano, TX May 2016-Dec 2016, Feb 2018-Jul 2019

Orthopedic, Neuro, Spine, ENT, General, Podiatry, Trauma

• Texas Health Harris Methodist Bedford, Bedford, TX Dec 2016-Feb 2017

Orthopedic, General, GYN, Urology, Vascular

• Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital of Allen, Allen, TX Feb 2017-May 2017, Aug 2017-Feb 2018

Orthopedic, Spine, General, GYN, Podiatry

• Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Clearfork, Ft. Worth, TX May 2017-Aug 2017

Orthopedic Total Joints using multiple systems from different companies, including Wright Medical, Smith & Nephew, Stryker (robotic and non-robot) and Zimmer/Biomet

• Transferred to Seton Northwest to be closer to home, as well as being able to work a normal weekday shift
• Regained my skills in sports medicine and total joint replacements that was lacking in my previous hospital,as well as becoming the lead tech for the Urology services
• Trained new and existing staff on multiple total joint instrument systems and arthroscopic procedures
• Reorganized and Reevaluated urological supplies, instruments, and equipment, which made life much easier for the techs, nurses, and doctors

• Became a member of the weekend dayshift crew at UMC Brackenridge, where we dealt with a wide variety of cases, from simple semi-routine cases to multiple injury life-saving trauma
• Performed as a valuable member of the team in a fast-paced high-stress environment
• Regained my proficiency as a surgical technician in a trauma environment
• Furthered my skills as an orthopedic surgical technician by assessing and performing multiple extremity trauma, as well as routine cases
• Enhanced my skills in other services, such as neuro, spine, plastics, oromaxillofacial, etc

• Regained role as the primary orthopedic surgical technician after reintegration to the civilian sector
• Reintegrated with ease into my original position, essentially only trading military rank for government employee rank
• Earned a reputation as a valuable asset by: being fair, honest, and willing to help others when needed; effectively resolving conflicts at appropriate times; working with ease under pressure; and assisting other staff to become familiar with orthopedic and urological instruments and procedures
• Became expertly proficient in total joint replacement surgeries using the Depuy Sigma system, as well as all other minor and major orthopedic procedures
• Communicated with doctors on a regular basis and instrument reps on an irregular basis about needs for upcoming surgeries

• Expanded knowledge of surgical technology to a fixed-facility hospital setting
• Gained vast expertise in theworkings of a community hospital setting where 25+ surgeries are performed daily
• Became very proficient in a broad range of surgical specialties, most prominently orthopedics and genitourinary services, but not limited to general surgery, podiatry, and ear, nose, and throat
• Created preference cards and checklists for surgical procedures
• Became familiar and expertly observant of necessary instruments and equipment needed for surgical cases
• Interacted with surgeons on a professional level to better understand their needs for certain surgical cases
• Became highly sought after in the urological services performed in the hospital, becoming the subject matter expert on the service
• Performed clinical procedures in the urology clinic to supplement short staff due to vast knowledge in the inner workings of the service

• Became proficient in providing surgical support in a field environment Participated in numerous fieldexercises, including a 3 week rotation to the Joint Readiness Training Center
• Provided support for a 15month deployment to Baghdad, Iraq in during OIF 06-08, taking 300+ critical surgical patients a month withlimited resources and supplies while maintaining a 98% survival rate
• Became highly proficient in the maintenance of surgical equipment and instruments in a field environment
• Established expert proficiency in emergent surgical treatment of battlefield trauma patients using limited resources provided
• Expertly maintained the sterilization and processing of instrumentation and supplies needed for critical surgeries needed for the many services provided
• Became subject matter expert of field-based surgical technology upon return from deployment
• Received commendations for expert knowledge and ability to perform duties under pressure and assuming a higher position than current rank