Desiree Myers
Powder Springs,GA
Summary
Versatile surgical technician with over 20 years' experience. Highly proficient in peripheral artery disease and dialysis access with success in contributing to the achievement of high patient management, aseptic techniques and preparing patients for procedures. Enthusiastic to join rewarding organization focused on supporting growth and career progression.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Surgical Coordinator/Surgical Technician
Prine Vascular
08.2020 - Current
- Perform and adapt as surgical first assistant during vascular procedures within 3 office based labs and multiple physicians
- Review surgical requirements and prep operating room with appropriate instruments and equipment
- Order, restock and rotate all surgical and medication inventory
- Enter and adjust data in Pyxis inventory system
- Organize and attend meeting with medical supply reps for current and proposed inventory
- Negotiate consignment contracts within predictions of inventory usage
- Document and report radiation readings
- Proposed and executed cost effective surgical kits
- Played vital role in AAAHC accreditation by maintaining safety logs and enforcing policy/procedure protocols
Surgical Technician/Medical Coder
Advanced Vascular Care
06.2004 - Current
- Scrub during procedures pertaining to all aspects of developing and maintaining dialysis access
- Sterilize instruments adherent to OSHA protocols
- Organize equipment and instruments in alignment with surgical protocols and physician preferences
- Clean and sterilize operating rooms
- Oversee inventory management
- Interview, guide and educate prospective staff on appropriated processes
- Interpret dictations and code appropriately for maximum reimbursement
- Maintain current working knowledge of CPT coding principles
Surgical Technician
Cardiology Solutions PLLC
12.2017 - 08.2020
- Performed as scrub tech during peripheral artery disease(PAD) procedures on a per diem basis
- Assessed procedure requirements and procured appropriate equipment and supplies
- Cleaned and sterilized operation room
Surgical Technician
Sinai Diagnostics
11.2015 - 08.2020
- Performed as surgical first assistant during procedures focusing on PAD, dialysis access and uterine fibroid embolization
- Reviewed surgical requirements and prepared operating room with appropriate supplies
- Trained oncoming technicians on operating room procedures, infection control and overall safety
Education
Associate of Science -
ASA College
Brooklyn, NYSkills
- Organization and Prioritization
- Team development
- Conflict resolution
- Analytical Thinking
- Improvisation
Certification
- NCST - Certified Surgical Technician
- CPhT - Certified Pharmacy Technician
- CMA - Certified Medical Assistant
Timeline
Surgical Coordinator/Surgical Technician
Prine Vascular
08.2020 - Current
Surgical Technician
Cardiology Solutions PLLC
12.2017 - 08.2020
Surgical Technician
Sinai Diagnostics
11.2015 - 08.2020
Surgical Technician/Medical Coder
Advanced Vascular Care
06.2004 - Current
Associate of Science -
ASA College
- NCST - Certified Surgical Technician
- CPhT - Certified Pharmacy Technician
- CMA - Certified Medical Assistant
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