Seeking a position as a Surgical Technologist, bringing the experience of 5 years in the operating room and over 704 hours through a Nationally Accredited Surgical Technology Program. I am very observant and motivated, focusing on quality of care, safety, and support to my team and my patients.
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DOMINION LONG
Herndon,VA
Summary
Overview
6
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
INOVA
Certified Surgical Technician
08.2022 - Current
Job overview
- Assisted in complex surgeries through effective communication and collaboration with the surgical team.
- Minimized potential infections by maintaining cleanliness and sterilization of operating rooms before and after each surgery.
- Protected privacy rights of patients by adhering strictly to HIPAA regulations throughout all aspects of their surgical experience.
- Ensured smooth operation of surgical equipment through routine inspection, maintenance, and troubleshooting as necessary.
- Reduced surgical complications through proper handling and passing of surgical instruments to surgeons.
- Boosted overall department performance through active participation in quality improvement initiatives focused on enhancing patient care.
- Facilitated efficient post-operative processes by promptly disassembling equipment, disposing of waste materials, and transferring patients to recovery units as required.
Physicians Surgery Center (ASC)
03.2022
Job overview
- Participated in on-site/hands on procedures in the following specialties: ENT, Pain Management, Orthopedics, podiatry, Cataracts, and Gastrointestinal Surgery
Christus Good Shepherd
08.2019 - 01.2022
Job overview
- Participated in on-site/hands on procedures in the following specialties: General, Orthopedics, Podiatry, Neurosurgery, Urology, OB/GYN, and ENT
SURGICAL TECH INTERN
08.2018 - 05.2019
Job overview
- Participated in on-site/hands on surgical procedures where I applied transferrable skills and knowledge learned in the classroom setting
- I observed and worked under direct supervision of the instructor while providing surgical care to assigned patients
- Duties included: Room set-up, ensuring room environment is sterile and safe, ensuring equipment functions properly, ensuring procedures are conducted under conditions that maximize patient safety, ensuring instruments are sterile and completely prepared for procedures.
Education
TYLER JUNIOR COLLEGE
AAS SURGICAL TECHNOLOGY
05.2019
University Overview
Skills
- Surgical Equipment Handling
- Sterile Technique Proficiency
- Surgical Instrument Knowledge
- Operating Room Etiquette
- Motivation and Initiative
- Aseptic Technique Expertise
- Critical thinking abilities
- Professionalism and Ethics
- Documentation and Record Keeping
- Continuous Learning Attitude
- Medical Terminology Familiarity
- Communication and teamwork
- Specimen Collection
- Equipment Inspections
Certification
- CPR
- CST
References
References
- MEICHA SMITH, (903) 424-6979
- MARILYN, RN, (903) 220-3083
- MARCELL BENTON, (903) 240-4372
Timeline
Certified Surgical Technician
INOVA
08.2022 - Current
Physicians Surgery Center (ASC)
03.2022
Christus Good Shepherd
08.2019 - 01.2022
SURGICAL TECH INTERN
08.2018 - 05.2019
TYLER JUNIOR COLLEGE
AAS SURGICAL TECHNOLOGY