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Carol X
CVOR surgical technologist
Tucson,AZ
Summary
Surgical technologist with more than 20 years of success scrubbing a wide variety of surgical procedures. Enthusiastic about taking on new challenges in related career field. Searching for position in education, materials/supply management, or medical device industry. Possess strong work ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
1
1
Bachelor of Arts Degree
Work History
Surgical Technologist
Aureus Medical Group
Omaha, NE
01.2019 - Current
- Scrubbed open heart, thoracic and vascular cases proficiently with minimal orientation.
- Organized operating room by setting up surgical instruments, supplies and equipment according to surgeon preference.
- Prepared and maintained sterile field for surgical procedures.
- Earned a reputation as a valued team member who is always eager to help and go the extra mile to achieve results.
- Served as interim coordinator for a facility's new microvascular program, leading to the establishment of a new service line for the hospital.
- Floated to SPD to assist with instrument decontamination, assembly and sterilization.
Surgical Technologist II
Banner Healthcare
Tucson, AZ
2016 - 2019
- Member of CVT team scrubbing CABG, valves, VAD, transplant and chest trauma procedures.
- Communicated effectively with surgeons, nurses, anesthesiologists, and scrub techs while performing duties in the OR environment.
- Provided support services such as stocking supplies in OR rooms and restocking specialty carts between cases.
- Precepted new employees, surgical tech students and nurse orientees in the scrub role.
- Created and updated surgeon preference cards using Cerner electronic medical record.
CVOR Surgical Technologist
Aya Healthcare
San Diego
2014 - 2015
- Completed CVOR assignments in community hospitals.
- Developed educational programs and taught general OR core staff to competently scrub open heart procedures.
- Floated to main OR, L&D and SPD on days there were no CVOR cases.
Surgical Technologist
University of Arizona Medical Center
Tucson, AZ
2007 - 2013
- Scrubbed complex open heart, thoracic and vascular cases routinely.
- Served as laser operator in specialty area.
- Trained staff members on operating room fire safety procedures and offered quarterly inservice on current topics related to fire prevention in the OR.
Surgical Technologist
Tucson Medical Center
Tucson, AZ
2006 - 2007
Surgical Technologist
Froedtert Hospital
Milwaukee, WI
2002 - 2006
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Economics
Jacksonville State University
Jacksonville, ALCertificate - Surgical Technology
Great Plains Technology Center
Lawton, OKCertification
- Certified Surgical Technologist
- CPR - AHA
- Colorodo DORA registry
Interests
Skills
- CVOR - CABG, valves, aortic aneurysm, TAVR, transplant, VAD
- Vascular - Carotid, femoral-popiteal bypass, abdominal aortic aneurysm, dialysis access
- Endovascular - TECAR, EVAR, balloons, stents, coiling
- Thoracic - Thoracotomy, VATS, pericardial window
- Transplant - heart, lung, liver, kidney
- Infection control protocols
- Aseptic technique
- Instrument sterilization and documentation
- Microsoft Office
- Cerner and Epic EMRs
- Dependable and responsible
Timeline
Surgical Technologist
Aureus Medical Group
01.2019 - Current
Surgical Technologist II
Banner Healthcare
2016 - 2019
CVOR Surgical Technologist
Aya Healthcare
2014 - 2015
Surgical Technologist
University of Arizona Medical Center
2007 - 2013
Surgical Technologist
Tucson Medical Center
2006 - 2007
Surgical Technologist
Froedtert Hospital
2002 - 2006
Bachelor of Arts - Economics
Jacksonville State University
Certificate - Surgical Technology
Great Plains Technology Center
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