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Chequita Dowdell

Chequita Dowdell

Tallasee,Alabama

Summary

Focused Surgical Technologist with 25 years of expertise within the same organiztion. Knowledgeable in practices of general, gynecological, opthmology, orthopaedics, ENT, plastics, pain and urology types of surgery. I began my career as a patient care tech in the pain clinic area of the sugery department at Baptist Medical Center and within a year, was trained as an Operating Room Tech on the job. During this time I enrolled at Troy State University and received an Associates degree in Nursing. As a result of not obtaining my license to practice, I continue to work as an ORT presently. Once my youngest child graduated from High School, I enthusiastically joined the world of travel.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Certified Surgical Technologist

Jackson Hospital
MONTGOMERY, Alabama
01.2023 - Current

Operating Room Technician

Baptist Health-Monrgomery Surgical Center
Montgomery, Alabama
01.2010 - Current
  • Set up equipment, tools and supplies needed for procedures and organize instruments as directed in surgeons’ preference cards
  • Assisted the surgeon with patient preparation for outpatient surgical procedures
  • Prepared operating rooms for patients by ordering and stocking equipment and supplies
  • Counted and recorded sponges, instruments, and needles at beginning and end of surgical procedures
  • Set up equipment, tools and supplies needed for procedures and organize instruments as directed in surgeons’ preference cards
  • Trained staff members on operating room procedures
  • Effectively supported surgeons in fast-paced healthcare environment
  • Developed exceptional attendance record with special attention to punctuality and preparation to work upon arrival

Certified Surgical Technologist

Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center
Athens, GA
06.2021 - 03.2022

Certified Surgical Technologist

Piedmont Henry Hospital
Stockbridge, GA
09.2019 - 03.2021

Operating Room Technician

Baptist Health - Baptist Medical Center East
Montgomery, Alabama
04.1997 - 09.2010
  • Used retractors, sponges and suctioning and irrigating equipment to create unobstructed operating fields
  • Provided onsite training for newly hired surgical techs as part of my duties as a specialty tech
  • Used hemostatic clamps, suture ligatures, and electrocautery equipment to control bleeding
  • Collaborated with operating room staff to cultivate efficiency and prepare for scheduled and emergency procedures
  • Reviewed surgical requirements and prepped the operating room with the appropriate tools, equipment and instruments
  • Counted and recorded sponges, instruments, and needles at beginning and end of surgical procedures
  • Adhered to OSHA protocols when sterilizing instruments, discarding medical supplies and disposing of waste
  • Trained staff members on operating room procedures, infection control and over safety and functionality procedures
  • Facilitated invasive, non-invasive, and minimally-invasive procedures by creating safe and functional operating room environments
  • Prepared surgery and operating rooms for patients by ordering and stocking equipment and supplies
  • Developed exceptional attendance record with special attention to punctuality and preparation to work upon arrival
  • Set up equipment, tools and supplies needed for procedures and organize instruments as directed in surgeons’ preference cards

patient Care Tech

Baptist Health -BMCE pain management clinic
Montgomery, Alabama
05.1996 - 04.1997
  • Delivered an exceptional level of service to each customer by listening to concerns and answering questions
  • Developed exceptional attendance record with special attention to punctuality and preparation to work upon arrival
  • Planned and executed scheduling of visits for chronic pain patients
  • Inputted information from customer calls and onsite service visits into the company's system
  • Provided onsite training
  • Kept track of all clinic inventory and ordered suppplies as needed
  • Successfully inputed all patient charges and scheduled followup appointments
  • Prepared sterile tray and assisted anesthesiologist in administering pain blocks

Education

Associate of Science - Nursing

Troy State University
Troy Alabama

Skills

Preparing for surgeriesundefined

Timeline

Certified Surgical Technologist

Jackson Hospital
01.2023 - Current

Certified Surgical Technologist

Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center
06.2021 - 03.2022

Certified Surgical Technologist

Piedmont Henry Hospital
09.2019 - 03.2021

Operating Room Technician

Baptist Health-Monrgomery Surgical Center
01.2010 - Current

Operating Room Technician

Baptist Health - Baptist Medical Center East
04.1997 - 09.2010

patient Care Tech

Baptist Health -BMCE pain management clinic
05.1996 - 04.1997

Associate of Science - Nursing

Troy State University

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