Derrell Butts
Scottsdale,AZ
Summary
Focused professional well versed in wide range 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.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Sr. Surgical Technologist II
Mayo Clinic Scottsdale Az
Scottsdale, AZ
01.2023 - Current
- Set up lights, suction apparatus, and sterile drapes to ensure readiness for surgical procedures.
- Observed principles of asepsis at all times while performing duties within the OR suite.
- Aided surgeons in operative procedures by anticipating their requirements and promptly delivering necessary supplies.
- Assisted in preoperative patient care activities such as positioning patients on the operating table, preparing skin surfaces for surgery, and providing appropriate supplies to surgeons.
- Instructed new personnel in safe handling of instruments and equipment used in the operating room environment.
- Set up sterile field following established protocols and aseptic techniques.
Travel Certified Surgical Tech
Aya Healthcare
San Diego, CA
03.2022 - 01.2023
- Ensured that all necessary items were available at the start of each procedure.
- Observed approved sterilization techniques to ensure aseptic conditions.
- Assisted surgeons by passing instruments or other materials needed during operations.
- Prepared operating rooms by setting up sterile field and equipment.
- Assisted with the draping of patients in a sterile manner.
- Used hemostatic clamps, suture ligatures and electrocautery equipment to control bleeding.
- Used retractors, sponges and suctioning and irrigating equipment to create unobstructed operating fields.
- Scrubbed arms and hands and assisted surgical team with scrubbing, masks and surgical clothing.
Sr. Certified Surgical Tech II
Washington Healthcare Hospital
Fremont , CA
08.2010 - 12.2021
- Maintained aseptic technique throughout the procedure.
- Demonstrated knowledge of principles of asepsis while preparing and caring for patients undergoing surgery.
- 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.
- Prepared operating room for surgical procedures, including setting up sterile field.
- Used retractors, sponges and suctioning and irrigating equipment to create unobstructed operating fields.
- Collaborated with vendors and service providers to coordinate required services and equipment.
- Organized equipment and instruments in alignment with surgical protocols and surgeon preferences.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Surgical Technology
Carrington College California - Sacramento
San Jose, CA05-2010
Skills
- Quality improvement initiatives
- Critical thinking abilities
- Basic Life Support
- Surgical Instrument Knowledge
- Certification Maintenance
- Trauma Surgery Assistance
- Attention to Detail
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Arthroscopic joint surgery
- Certified Surgical Technologist (CST)
- Leadership Qualities
Affiliations
In my spare time I believe that work life balance is very important. I am a avid bowler and and a Slow pitch softball player and official. I love to play golf and travel and I also like to do volunteer work
Timeline
Sr. Surgical Technologist II
Mayo Clinic Scottsdale Az
01.2023 - Current
Travel Certified Surgical Tech
Aya Healthcare
03.2022 - 01.2023
Sr. Certified Surgical Tech II
Washington Healthcare Hospital
08.2010 - 12.2021
Associate of Applied Science - Surgical Technology
Carrington College California - Sacramento
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