Daniel Ferguson
Colorado Springs,CO
Summary
Driven Surgical Technologist offering 12 years' 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.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Surgical Technologist
Penrose-St. Francis Medical Center
11.2018 - Current
- 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.
- Created and maintained unobstructed operative fields using diverse range of tools.
- Sterilized instruments and disposed of medical supplies and waste following OSHA guidelines.
- Managed operating room setup by cleaning and sterilizing instruments and surfaces, maintaining supply inventories, and organizing surgical tools.
Surgical Technologist
Evans Army Community Hospital
03.2018 - Current
- 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.
- Supported surgeons during cosmetic surgeries, gynecological and orthopedic procedures and general appointments.
- Experienced in MKAO Orthopedic total joint and computer assist Orthopedic total joint
- Da Vinci robotic surgeries
Surgical Technologist
Bone And Joint Hospital At Saint Anthony's
02.2013 - 02.2018
- 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.
Instrument Technician/Surgical Technologist
Midwest Regional Hospital
03.2011 - 02.2013
- Developed understanding of surgical instruments and their use in surgery.
- Prepared and maintained sterile surgical instruments for surgery.
- Gained surgical experience in Orthopedics.
Physical Therapy Technician
Comprehensive Therapy Servies
07.2004 - 03.2011
- Coordinator
- Coordinated scheduling for the Physical Therapist.
- Managed the staff and assisted the patients with their therapy.
- Developed management skills and the ability to interact with a diverse group of patients.
- Managed medical supplies and restocked them in a timely manner.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Surgical Technology
Platt College - Moore
Oklahoma City, OK05.2011
Skills
- OB/GYN Procedures
- Equipment and Instrument Sterilization
- Workplace Safety
- Pre- and Post-Surgical Counts
- Total Joint Replacements (MAKO Plasticizes/Computer assist)
- Cosmetic Surgery
- Basic Life Support
- Instrument Preparation
- ENT-FESS, cochlear and nerve simulators
- Da Vinci Robotics surgeries
- ENT-FESS, cochlear and nerve simulators
Certification
- CST - Certified Surgical Technologist #138439
- BLS
References
Dr. Tim Geib
OK Sports and Orthopedics Institute
(405)2091829
Dr. Zak Knutson
OK Sports and Orthopedics Institute
(405)834-9832
Dr. Tom Tkach
McBride Orthopedic Hospital
(405)208-3551
Dr. Jason Emerson
Midtown Orthopedics Medicine
(405)824-7678
JoAnn Parsley, RN
Bone and Joint Hospital
(405)919-6577
Steven Wilkins
Depuy Synthes
(405)888-0660
Timeline
Surgical Technologist
Penrose-St. Francis Medical Center
11.2018 - Current
Surgical Technologist
Evans Army Community Hospital
03.2018 - Current
Surgical Technologist
Bone And Joint Hospital At Saint Anthony's
02.2013 - 02.2018
Instrument Technician/Surgical Technologist
Midwest Regional Hospital
03.2011 - 02.2013
Physical Therapy Technician
Comprehensive Therapy Servies
07.2004 - 03.2011
Associate of Applied Science - Surgical Technology
Platt College - Moore
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