Dain Lee
Tacoma,WA
Summary
Meticulous surgical tech excited to bring 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. Driven Surgical Technologist offering a year of experience in ambulatory and hospital settings. Well-versed in sports medicine, total joint replacement, general surgery and plastic surgery procedures. Proven leader and instrumental in developing new total joint replacement programs and educating staff on new policies, procedures and equipment. Eager to take next career step with growing organization offering opportunities for professional development and advancement. Meticulous surgical tech bringing practiced experience assisting with diverse operating room functions. Anticipates and addresses surgeon's needs from operating room setup and sterilization to draping patient and passing instruments during surgery. Models medical teamwork and physical stamina. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level surgical tech position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Surgical Technologist
Evans Army Community Hospital
11.2022 - 08.2023
- Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
- Maintained high infection control standards.
- Delivered exemplary assistance and support to surgeons during general, gynecological, orthopedic, neurological, and plastic surgery procedures.
- Evaluated procedure needs and set up equipment, tools, supplies, and instruments.
- Maintained daily workflow, coordinating with operating room staff to prepare for scheduled and emergency cases.
- Sterilized instruments and disposed of medical supplies and waste following OSHA guidelines.
- Created and maintained unobstructed operative fields using diverse range of tools.
- Managed operating room setup by cleaning and sterilizing instruments and surfaces, maintaining supply inventories, and organizing surgical tools.
- Worked with vendors for speedy procurement of services and equipment.
- Introduced new staff members to training protocols regarding operating room procedures, infection control, safety standards, and overall facility policies.
- Operated, adjusted, and monitored diagnostic equipment and other machines used during procedures.
- Maintained specialty equipment, implant, and instrumentation inventories.
- Decontaminated, cleaned, assembled, packaged, sterilized, stored, and distributed reusable surgical instrumentation and equipment.
- Supported surgeons during cosmetic surgeries, gynecological and orthopedic procedures and general appointments.
- Provided comprehensive support to surgeons specializing in sports medicine, total joint replacement, spine, and orthopedic trauma treatment.
- Completed 8 total joint replacement procedures per month.
- Passed instruments and supplies to surgical team members to provide surgeons with necessary tools to complete procedures.
- Gathered and set up equipment, tools, and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
- Reduced infection risks and protected patients by maintaining sterile fields during procedures.
- Positioned patients and set up drapes to create comfortable surgical environment for patients.
- Contributed to team-based problem-solving to resolve issues that arose during surgery and improve patient outcomes.
- Handled and prepared specimens for laboratory analysis to provide surgeons with relevant information.
- Cleaned and maintained operating equipment to keep resources in good working condition and ready for use.
- Completed continuing education units, staying up to date on surgical technology and meeting organizational requirements.
- Prepared sterile solutions to support surgical processes and helped physicians scrub in for procedures.
- Transported patients to and from surgeries to promote timely operating room turnover.
- Sterilized instruments and equipment for specific procedures and arranged for surgeons.
- Provided wound care post-operatively to promote healing and reduce risk of infections.
- Educated patients on expected side effects and discomfort levels post-surgery.
- Maintained records to document patient medical history and surgical procedure notes.
Dental Assistant
Elite Dentistry
09.2021 - 10.2022
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
- Sterilized rooms and prepped equipment and instruments for every procedures daily.
- Prepared patient x-rays and images for dentist review.
- Assisted dentists, hygienists, and other personnel by handing appropriate tools and supplies needed for procedures.
- Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
- Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
- Prepared and arranged instruments, medications, and required materials for dental procedures.
- Documented patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs for future reference.
- Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges, and other dental prosthetics.
- Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms, and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.
- Scheduled appointments for new and existing customers, factoring in provider availability and scheduling loads.
- Took dental images following strict patient protection rules, applying lead aprons.
- Educated patients by giving oral hygiene, plaque control, and postoperative instructions.
- Prepared and positioned patients for procedures, clipping dental napkins and placing patient safety devices.
- Scheduled appointments, prepared bills and received payment for dental services by completing insurance forms, verifying insurance information, and maintaining records.
- Monitored patient comfort and safety during dental procedures.
- Prepared and sterilized instruments and materials for use by dentists.
- Prepared patient X-rays and images for review by dentist.
- Scheduled and confirmed patient appointments.
- Assisted in chair-side dental procedures by filling cavities and taking impressions.
- Assisted dentists by passing instruments, suctioning intraoral fluids, adding water, and mixing materials for fillings, casts and impressions.
- Entered patient data into computer system, adhering to strict privacy laws and maintaining high level of accuracy.
- Staged tray for procedures by arranging dental instruments and equipment.
- Educated patients on dental hygiene, pre-surgical instructions and post-surgical care.
- Exposed, developed and mounted dental x-rays.
- Helped dentists restore teeth by applying permanent and temporary fillings and crowns.
- Measured and recorded vital statistics by taking patients' blood pressure, temperature, and pulse.
- Verified patient insurance eligibility and benefits.
- Made preliminary impressions for study casts and occlusal registrations for mounting study casts.
- Designed dental report card to explain patient dental health status and treatment plans.
- Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, and oral surgery.
Dental Assistant
Everett Dental Care
04.2019 - 07.2020
Education
Certificate of 68D, Surgical Tech - Surgical Technology
U. S. Army Medical Department Center And School
San Antonio, TX01.2023
Bachelor's Degree in Dental Hygiene - Dental Hygiene
Suwon University
Seoul,korea02.2014
Skills
- Safe Sharps Disposal
- Infection Control Protocols
- Surgical Assistance
- Specimen Collection
- Safety Protocols Expertise
- Pre-Surgical Preparation
- Patient Confidentiality
- Electronic Charting
- Aseptic Techniques
- Setting up and Operating Equipment
- Transporting Patients
- Biohazardous Waste Disposal
- Preoperative Checklists
- OB/GYN Procedures
- Hospital Pre-Screenings
- Equipment Set up
- Workplace Safety
- Wound Dressing
- Patient Preparation
- Medication Administration
- Administering Medications
- Instrument Sterilization
- Suturing
- Pre- and Post-Surgical Counts
- Supply Management
- Patient Transportation
- Patient Services
- Clinical Support
- Patient Relations
- Patient Counseling
- Procedure Support
- Inventory Management
- Patient Education
- Dental Radiography
- Strong Manual Dexterity
- Local Anesthetic Proficiency
- Restorative Dentistry
- Dental Staff Assistance
- Treatment Room Breakdown
- Office Management
- Treatment Room Setup
- Proficient in dentrix
- Infection Control Proficiency
- Sanitation Protocols
- Dental Records
- Patient Scheduling
- Patient Data Gathering
- Patient Intake Procedures
- X-Ray Processing
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Knowledgeable in x ray software, 3d software
Certification
- WA License - Surgical tech
- Certified dental assistant
- Certified BLS
Additional Information
7 years experience of dental field as a dental hygienist in Seoul, Korea
Languages
Korean
Native or Bilingual
Japanese
Professional Working
Timeline
Surgical Technologist
Evans Army Community Hospital
11.2022 - 08.2023
Dental Assistant
Elite Dentistry
09.2021 - 10.2022
Dental Assistant
Everett Dental Care
04.2019 - 07.2020
Certificate of 68D, Surgical Tech - Surgical Technology
U. S. Army Medical Department Center And School
Bachelor's Degree in Dental Hygiene - Dental Hygiene
Suwon University