Deborah White
Temple,TX
Summary
Focused Certified Surgical Technologist well versed in wide range of operating room equipment and procedures. Adept in quickly preparing surgical suites per procedure and surgeon instructions. Expertise in sterile and aseptic techniques. Board certified by National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting. Focused Surgical Technologist with 24 years of expertise in the operating room with utilization of vendor equipment and supplies. Knowledgeable in robotic surgery. Team leader in devising new programs and training employees on updated policies, protocols and new equipment. Enthusiastic to join rewarding organization focused on supporting growth and career progression.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Surgical Technologist
HCA Healthtrust workforce Solutions
Sunrise, FL
07.2018 - Current
- Prepared operating room for surgical procedures, including setting up sterile field.
- Assisted surgeons during operative procedures by anticipating their needs and passing instruments.
- Maintained aseptic technique throughout the procedure.
- Ensured that all equipment was functioning properly prior to use in the operating room.
- Identified potential problems before they occurred by closely observing the sterile field and personnel involved in the procedure.
- Performed instrument counts before, during, and after surgeries as required by hospital policy.
- Provided instruction on proper techniques of handling instruments to new team members.
- Helped maintain an organized working environment in the OR through cleaning, stocking supplies, and organizing equipment carts.
- Participated in continuing education activities related to job responsibilities.
- Adhered to department policies regarding infection control practices.
- Provided assistance during cesarean sections, hysterectomies, orthopedic repairs, wound closure suturing techniques and other types of surgical procedures as needed.
- Sterilized medical equipment and properly handled contaminated materials.
- Gathered and took inventory of equipment to confirm adequate supplies for surgery.
- Recounted surgical instruments and supplies at end of operation, eliminating chance of items left inside patient.
- Collaborated with vendors and service providers to coordinate required services and equipment.
- Maintained reusable surgical instrumentation and equipment, including decontamination, cleaning, sterilizing, storing and distributing.
- Counted sponges, needles and instruments before and after operation.
Certified Surgical Technologist
Baylor Scott & White Hospital
Temple, TX
02.2016 - 07.2018
- Prepared operating room for surgical procedures, including setting up sterile field.
- Assisted surgeons during operative procedures by anticipating their needs and passing instruments.
- Maintained aseptic technique throughout the procedure.
- Ensured that all equipment was functioning properly prior to use in the operating room.
- Performed instrument counts before, during, and after surgeries as required by hospital policy.
- Identified potential problems before they occurred by closely observing the sterile field and personnel involved in the procedure.
- Provided instruction on proper techniques of handling instruments to new team members.
- Assisted with scrubbing in for each case as needed.
- Maintained inventory levels of medical supplies within assigned areas of responsibility.
- Participated in continuing education activities related to job responsibilities.
- Adhered to department policies regarding infection control practices.
- Provided assistance during cesarean sections, hysterectomies, orthopedic repairs, wound closure suturing techniques and other types of surgical procedures as needed.
- Set up equipment, tools and supplies for procedures and organize instruments as directed in surgeons' preference cards.
- Assisted surgeon by passing instruments and sterile supplies throughout operation.
- Reviewed surgical requirements and prepped operating room with appropriate tools, equipment and instruments.
- Maintained surgical areas and oversaw inventory management.
- Sterilized medical equipment and properly handled contaminated materials.
- Recounted surgical instruments and supplies at end of operation, eliminating chance of items left inside patient.
- Collaborated with vendors and service providers to coordinate required services and equipment.
- Maintained reusable surgical instrumentation and equipment, including decontamination, cleaning, sterilizing, storing and distributing.
- Counted sponges, needles and instruments before and after operation.
Education
Certified Surgical Technologist - Surgical Technology
Temple College
Temple, TX08-2001
Skills
- Electronic medical records management
- Surgical counts
- Aseptic and sterilization techniques
- Equipment set up and operation
Certification
- Certified Surgical Technologist
- Member of NCCT
- Certified DaVinci XI Operation of Multiport
- Certified DaVinci XI Operation of Single port
- Certified DaVinci XI Sterlization
- BLS
- Board of Virginia License for Certified Surgical Technologist
Timeline
Certified Surgical Technologist
HCA Healthtrust workforce Solutions
07.2018 - Current
Certified Surgical Technologist
Baylor Scott & White Hospital
02.2016 - 07.2018
Certified Surgical Technologist - Surgical Technology
Temple College
- Certified Surgical Technologist
- Member of NCCT
- Certified DaVinci XI Operation of Multiport
- Certified DaVinci XI Operation of Single port
- Certified DaVinci XI Sterlization
- BLS
- Board of Virginia License for Certified Surgical Technologist
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