Claudia Perry
Staten Island,NY
Summary
A challenging, responsible position as a surgical technologist utilizing comprehensive training and clinical internship, while offering an opportunity for professional growth and career advancement.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Surgical Technologist
Richmond university medical center
12.2016 - Current
- Anticipated surgeons needs and handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
- Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
- Demonstrated adaptability when faced with emergency situations or unexpected complications during surgeries, providing prompt support to surgical teams.
- Expedited surgery room turnover times by swiftly preparing operating rooms for subsequent surgeries, maximizing efficiency within the department.
Certified Surgical Technologist
Newark Beth Isreal Hospital
04.2011 - 12.2014
- Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
- Demonstrated adaptability when faced with emergency situations or unexpected complications during surgeries, providing prompt support to surgical teams.
- Expedited surgery room turnover times by swiftly preparing operating rooms for subsequent surgeries, maximizing efficiency within the department.
- Assisted surgeons in complex procedures, ensuring efficient completion and minimized complications.
- Enhanced patient safety by maintaining a sterile surgical environment and adhering to strict protocols.
- Mentored junior staff members on proper techniques and best practices within the field of surgical technology, promoting professional growth among peers.
- Delivered exemplary assistance and support to surgeons during general, gynecological, orthopedic, neurological, vascular, thoracic, robotic , cardiovascular and plastic surgery procedures.
Surgical Technologist
New York Presbyterian Hospital/Cornell Medical Center
06.2007 - 08.2014
- Assist surgical team in operating room preparation and procedures for primarily cardiac/thoracic, vascular, Ob/Gyn and general surgery
- Monitor consistency and continuity of sterile technique for operating field and instruments during surgery
- Set up operating room, equipment and instrumentation
- Oversee preparation of patient and accurate indication marking of area to be operated upon
- Transport patients to and from the operating and recovery rooms
- Replenish operating room supplies, assemble and sterilize OR surgical instruments
- Load/unload autoclave unit
Education
ASSOCIATES/ALLIED HEALTH - Surgical Technology
Kingsborough Community College
Brooklyn, NY05.2006
Skills
- Surgery assistance techniques
- Post-op accounting
- Sterilization of sensitive equipment
- Interpersonal skills
- Communication skills
- Analytical skills
- Listening skills
- Observation techniques
- Teamwork
- Independence
- Computer literacy
- Mediation
- Resource management
Health Care Experience
- 06/07-07/14 New York Presbyterian Hospital/Cornell Medical Center, New York, NY, Surgical Technologist, Assist surgical team in operating room preparation and procedures for primarily cardiac/thoracic, vascular, Ob/Gyn and general surgery., Monitor consistency and continuity of sterile technique for operating field and instruments during surgery., Set up operating room, equipment and instrumentation., Oversee preparation of patient and accurate indication marking of area to be operated upon., Transport patients to and from the operating and recovery rooms., Replenish operating room supplies, assemble and sterilize OR surgical instruments., Load/unload autoclave unit.
- 07/00, 08/08, Carmel Richmond Nursing Home, Staten Island, NY, Certified Nurses Aide, Answer patient call signals, signal lights, bells, or intercom systems to determine patients' needs., Apply clean dressings, slings, stockings, or support bandages, under direction of nurse or physician., Assist nurses or physicians in the operation of medical equipment or provision of patient care., Change bed linens or make beds.
Certification
NBSTA
Timeline
Certified Surgical Technologist
Richmond university medical center
12.2016 - Current
Certified Surgical Technologist
Newark Beth Isreal Hospital
04.2011 - 12.2014
Surgical Technologist
New York Presbyterian Hospital/Cornell Medical Center
06.2007 - 08.2014
ASSOCIATES/ALLIED HEALTH - Surgical Technology
Kingsborough Community College
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