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Don Collins

Southfield,MI

Summary

Dynamic Surgical Technologist with extensive experience at several major Hospitals and Surgery Centers, adept in utilizing advanced technologies such as the Stryker Mako Robot for total knee procedures. Proven ability to enhance surgical efficiency and patient safety through meticulous preparation and teamwork. Skilled in instrument handling and effective communication, ensuring optimal outcomes in diverse surgical specialties.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Surgical Technologist (Travel)

Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center
Mattoon, IL
09.2024 - 02.2025
  • Set up operating rooms according to the surgeon's preference card by preparing equipment and sterile supplies for scheduled surgical procedures.
  • Open sterile instruments and supplies, and organize the back table and Mayo stand.
  • Help with positioning the patient.
  • Participated in the instrument, sponge, and sharps count.
  • Gowned and gloved surgeon and surgical team.
  • Assisting with draping the patient.
  • Assisted surgeons during orthopedic, podiatry, foot and ankle, general, gynecology, ortho spine, ENT, and urology.
  • Assisted during the closure and participated in the final instrument, sponge, and sharps count.
  • Assisted surgical site dressing.

Surgical Technologist (Travel)

Henry Ford Hospital
West Bloomfield, MI
08.2022 - 07.2024
  • Set up operating rooms according to the surgeon's preference card by preparing equipment and sterile supplies for scheduled surgical procedures.
  • Open sterile instruments, supplies, and organize the back table and Mayo stand.
  • Help with positioning the patient.
  • Participated in the instrument, sponge, and sharps count.
  • Gowned and gloved surgeon and surgical team.
  • Assisting with draping the patient.
  • Assisted surgeons during orthopedic, podiatry, foot and ankle, general, gynecology, ortho spine, ENT, and urology.
  • Assisted during the closure and participated in the final instrument, sponge, and sharps count.
  • Assisted surgical site dressing.

Surgical Technologist

Beaumont Trenton Hospital (Travel)
Trenton, MI
02.2022 - 07.2022
  • Set up operating rooms according to the surgeon's preference card by preparing equipment and sterile supplies for scheduled surgical procedures.
  • Open sterile instruments, supplies, and organize the back table and Mayo stand.
  • Help with positioning the patient.
  • Participated in the instrument, sponge, and sharps count.
  • Gowned and gloved surgeon and surgical team.
  • Assisting with draping the patient.
  • Assisted surgeons during orthopedic, podiatry, foot and ankle, general, gynecology, ortho spine, ENT, and urology.
  • Assisted during the closure and participated in the final instrument, sponge, and sharps count.
  • Assisted surgical site dressing.

Surgical Technologist

Royal Oak Surgery Center (Per Diem Contingent)
Royal Oak, MI
08.2021 - 05.2022
  • Set up operating rooms according to the surgeon's preference card by preparing equipment and sterile supplies for scheduled surgical procedures.
  • Open sterile instruments and supplies, and organize the back table and Mayo stand.
  • Help with positioning the patient.
  • Participated in the instrument, sponge, and sharps count.
  • Gowned and gloved surgeon and surgical team.
  • Assisting with draping the patient.
  • Assisted surgeons during orthopedic, podiatry, and plastic surgery.
  • Assisted during the closure and participated in the final instrument, sponge, and sharps count.

Surgical Technologist

Lakes Surgery Center
West Bloomfield, MI
01.2018 - 02.2022
  • Set up operating rooms according to the surgeon's preference card by preparing equipment and sterile supplies for scheduled surgical procedures.
  • Open sterile instruments and supplies, and organize the back table and Mayo stand.
  • Help with positioning the patient.
  • Participated in the instrument, sponge, and sharps count.
  • Gowned and gloved surgeon and surgical team.
  • Assisting with draping the patient.
  • Assisted surgeons during orthopedic, podiatry, foot and ankle, general, gynecology, ortho spine, ENT, plastic surgery, and urology.
  • Assisted during the closure and participated in the final instrument, sponge, and sharps count.
  • Assisted surgical site dressing.

Surgical Technologist (Per Diem Contingent)

Columbia Surgical Center
Troy, MI
03.2021 - 07.2021
  • Set up operating rooms according to the surgeon's preference card by preparing equipment and sterile supplies for scheduled surgical procedures.
  • Open sterile instruments and supplies, organize the back table, and Mayo stand.
  • Help with positioning the patient.
  • Participated in the instrument, sponge, and sharps count.
  • Gowned and gloved surgeon and surgical team.
  • Assisting with draping the patient.
  • Assisted during the surgical site closure, and participated in the final instrument, sponge, and sharps count.
  • Assisted surgical site dressing.
  • Assisted in plastic surgery procedures.
  • Help with room turnover.
  • Collected contaminated instruments and surgical equipment.
  • Thoroughly clean and decontaminate instruments using specialized equipment and solutions.
  • Assembled instrument trays and set them according to specific procedures.

Surgical Technologist

Beaumont Royal Oak
Royal Oak, MI
06.2017 - 01.2018
  • Set up operating rooms according to the surgeon's preference card by preparing equipment and sterile supplies for scheduled surgical procedures.
  • Open sterile instruments, supplies, and organize the back table and Mayo stand.
  • Help with positioning the patient.
  • Participated in the instrument, sponge, and sharps count.
  • Gowned and gloved surgeon and surgical team.
  • Assisting with draping the patient.
  • Assisted surgeons during orthopedic, podiatry, foot and ankle, general, gynecology, ortho spine, ENT, and urology.
  • Assisted during the closure and participated in the final instrument, sponge, and sharps count.
  • Assisted surgical site dressing.

Surgical Technologist

Brookwood Baptist Medical Center
Homewood, AL
12.2009 - 05.2017
  • Set up operating rooms according to the surgeon's preference card by preparing equipment and sterile supplies for scheduled surgical procedures.
  • Open sterile instruments, supplies, and organize the back table and Mayo stand.
  • Help with positioning the patient.
  • Participated in the instrument, sponge, and sharps count.
  • Gowned and gloved surgeon and surgical team.
  • Assisting with draping the patient.
  • Assisted surgeons during orthopedic, podiatry, foot and ankle, general, gynecology, ortho spine, ENT, and urology.
  • Assisted during the closure and participated in the final instrument, sponge, and sharps count.
  • Assisted surgical site dressing.

Surgical Technologist

Floyd Medical Center, FMC
Rome, GA
05.2009 - 12.2009
  • Set up operating rooms according to the surgeon's preference card by preparing equipment and sterile supplies for scheduled surgical procedures.
  • Open sterile instruments, supplies, and organize the back table and Mayo stand.
  • Help with positioning the patient.
  • Participated in the instrument, sponge, and sharps count.
  • Gowned and gloved surgeon and surgical team.
  • Assisting with draping the patient.
  • Assisted surgeons during orthopedic, podiatry, foot and ankle, general, gynecology, ortho spine, ENT, and urology.
  • Assisted during the closure and participated in the final instrument, sponge, and sharps count.
  • Assisted surgical site dressing.

Skills

Stryker Mako Robot (Total Knee)

Smith & Nephew (ORIF)

Arthrex (ACL and shoulder scopes)

Fat Harvesting

C-Arm (large and mini)

Lap Instruments (Cameras and scopes)

Timeline

Surgical Technologist (Travel)

Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center
09.2024 - 02.2025

Surgical Technologist (Travel)

Henry Ford Hospital
08.2022 - 07.2024

Surgical Technologist

Beaumont Trenton Hospital (Travel)
02.2022 - 07.2022

Surgical Technologist

Royal Oak Surgery Center (Per Diem Contingent)
08.2021 - 05.2022

Surgical Technologist (Per Diem Contingent)

Columbia Surgical Center
03.2021 - 07.2021

Surgical Technologist

Lakes Surgery Center
01.2018 - 02.2022

Surgical Technologist

Beaumont Royal Oak
06.2017 - 01.2018

Surgical Technologist

Brookwood Baptist Medical Center
12.2009 - 05.2017

Surgical Technologist

Floyd Medical Center, FMC
05.2009 - 12.2009
Don Collins