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Dwayne Singleton

Union,New Jersey

Summary

To obtain a highly skillful career as a Clinical Specialist. To also use over 18 years of Operating Room experience to assist in all areas of Sales, Support and Education on Medical/procedure products for the benefit of patients.

Overview

1
1
Certification
31
31
years of professional experience

Work History

Clinical Instructor, Surgical Technician Program

Swedish Institute College of Health Sciences
New York, NY
2024.04 - Current
  • Developed and implemented clinical teaching strategies to provide students with hands-on experience in patient care.
  • Conducted evaluations of student performance, provided feedback and guidance on areas of improvement.
  • Prepared course materials such as syllabi, lectures, assignments and examinations for medical students.
  • Provided instruction on a variety of topics related to clinical medicine including physical diagnosis, pharmacology and medical ethics.
  • Supervised small groups of medical students during their clinical rotations at hospitals and clinics.
  • Facilitated workshops for medical students regarding common challenges encountered during their clinical rotations.

Certified Surgical Technologist

Performance Surgical Associates
Bridgewater, NJ
2021.08 - Current
  • Assist with pain and prevention procedures.
  • Assist with wound dressings placed on patients
  • Set up equipment, tools and supplies for procedures and organize instruments as directed in surgeons' preference cards.
  • Used retractors, sponges and suctioning and irrigating equipment to create unobstructed operating fields.
  • Used hemostatic clamps, suture ligatures and electrocautery equipment to control bleeding.
  • Assisted surgeon by passing instruments and sterile supplies throughout operation.
  • Reviewed surgical requirements and prepped operating room with appropriate tools, equipment and instruments.
  • Organized equipment and instruments in alignment with surgical protocols and surgeon preferences.
  • Maintained surgical areas and oversaw inventory management.
  • Gathered and took inventory of equipment to confirm adequate supplies for surgery.
  • Assessed procedure requirements and procured appropriate equipment and tools.
  • 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.
  • Prepared day surgery and operating rooms for patients by ordering and stocking equipment and supplies.
  • Organized and maintained unobstructed operative fields to foster immediate access to retractors and suctioning and irrigation equipment.
  • Counted sponges, needles and instruments before and after operation.

Certified Surgical Technologist

Summit Medical Group
Florham Park, NJ
2020.08 - Current
  • Set up equipment, tools and supplies for procedures and organize instruments as directed in surgeons' preference cards.
  • Used retractors, sponges and suctioning and irrigating equipment to create unobstructed operating fields.
  • Used hemostatic clamps, suture ligatures and electrocautery equipment to control bleeding.
  • Assisted surgeon by passing instruments and sterile supplies throughout operation.
  • Reviewed surgical requirements and prepped operating room with appropriate tools, equipment and instruments.
  • Organized equipment and instruments in alignment with surgical protocols and surgeon preferences.
  • Maintained surgical areas and oversaw inventory management.
  • 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.
  • Assessed procedure requirements and procured appropriate equipment and tools.
  • Collaborated with vendors and service providers to coordinate required services and equipment.
  • Prepared day surgery and operating rooms for patients by ordering and stocking equipment and supplies.
  • Organized and maintained unobstructed operative fields to foster immediate access to retractors and suctioning and irrigation equipment.
  • Counted sponges, needles and instruments before and after operation.

Surgical Technologist

St. Barnabas Medical Center
Livingston , New Jersey
1 2018 - Current
  • Used diagnostic equipment and monitored patients during procedures using specialized machines.
  • Used retractors, sponges and suctioning and irrigating equipment to create unobstructed operating fields.
  • Collected and prepared tissue specimens for laboratory analysis.
  • Counted and recorded sponges, instruments, and needles at beginning and end of surgical procedures.
  • Used hemostatic clamps, suture ligatures, and electrocautery equipment to control bleeding.
  • Handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
  • Set up equipment, tools, and supplies needed for procedures and organize instruments as directed in surgeons’ preference cards.
  • Facilitated invasive, non-invasive, and minimally-invasive procedures by creating safe and functional operating room environments.
  • Achieved departmental goals and objectives by instituting new processes and standards for in-patient care.
  • Coordinated with doctors and registered nurses to develop care plans for patients.
  • Performed all tasks with a patient-centered focus while seeking opportunities for improvement of processes and treatments.
  • Surgical Technologist

    AMSURG
    Mountainside , New Jersey
    1 2018 - Current
  • Facilitated invasive, non-invasive, and minimally-invasive procedures by creating safe and functional operating room environments.
  • Used retractors, sponges and suctioning and irrigating equipment to create unobstructed operating fields.
  • Used hemostatic clamps, suture ligatures, and electrocautery equipment to control bleeding.
  • Handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
  • Set up equipment, tools, and supplies needed for procedures and organize instruments as directed in surgeons’ preference cards.
  • Counted and recorded sponges, instruments, and needles at beginning and end of surgical procedures.
  • Collected and prepared tissue specimens for laboratory analysis.
  • Case Cart Coordinator, Operating Room

    Saint Barnabas Medical Center
    Livingston, NJ
    2017.06 - Current
    • ​Ensure all instruments are available for Surgical Procedures.
    • Select all sterile supplies for Surgical Procedures.
    • Ensure all supplies are available for case specifics Procedures. 
    • Communicate with Nurse Management and Staff as to any changes in Surgeon’s preference in regards to Surgical supplies to ensure a successful Surgery.

    Health Inspector for Tobacco Compliance

    Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
    Trenton, New Jersey
    2017.05 - 2017.09
    • Ensuring the sell of regulated tobacco products 
    •  Performing Inspections to ensure tobacco sell are not being purchased in the state of NJ to minors
    • Ensuring licenses for the sell of tobacco is current
    • Working with students in the state of NJ to ensure the health and safety of minor/students against tobacco products

    Support Technician, Cardiac Thoracic Operating Room

    St. Barnabas Medical Center
    Livingston, New Jersey
    2013.03 - 2017.05
    •  Facilitate the Cardiac/Thoracic Operating Rooms
    • Prepare and Set up OR suites with all equipment and instruments
    •   needed for a successful surgery.
    • Greet Patients and family members and provide information about

               the surgery and the facilities

    • Prep and assist in the positioning of all patients.
    • Order all supplies needed for surgery accessing People Soft.

    Certified Autotransfusionist, North Jersey Coordinator

    New York Blood Center
    New York, New York
    2010.02 - 2012.12
    • Recycle Blood during major surgery.
    • Respond to emergency situations
    • Document in detail patient and surgical information throughout the Surgical Procedure
    • Implemented ideas to enhance service to clients
    • Assist in the coordination of staff where needed throughout New Jersey
    • Performed in-service training to several Operating Room staff

    Lead Certified Autotransfusionist

    Cell Retrieval Services
    Livingston, New Jersey
    2001.03 - 2010.02
    • Recycle blood during major surgery
    • Responded to all emergency situations
    • Trained newly hired employees
    • Assisted in providing coverage for 6 Medical Centers
    • Documented accurately and in detail patient information and

              surgical information

    • Interviewed patients and family members, explaining my role and procedure within the surgical procedure

    Operating Room Scheduling Coordinator

    St. Barnabas Medical Center
    Livingston, New Jersey
    1995.05 - 2001.01
    • Schedule surgical procedures for a busy Operating Room
    • Confirming all equipment and personnel needed for a successful surgery
    • Confirming all medical procedures and patient's demographic

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    Education

    Associate of Science - Surgical Technology

    Berkeley College
    2017

    Bachelor of Science - Business Management

    Kean University
    2017

    Certification


    NBSTSBA-Certified Surgical Technologist
    CPR​

    Additional Information

    • CLINICAL ROTATION:

    St. Barnabas Medical Center-Livingston, New Jersey 07039

                             July 2017- December 2017

    I have first scrubbed in and trained on over 120 Procedures.

    • CARDIAC-Coronary Artery Bypass, Saphenous Vein Harvesting
    • RENAL- Performed Laparoscopic Donor Nephrectomy, Kidney Transplant Recipient
    • ​GENERAL-​Performed Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy, Laparoscopic Appendectomy, Laparoscopic Gastric Sleeve, Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass, Colon Resection, Laparoscopic Hernia Repairs.
    • ​ORTHOPEDICS-​ Performed Total Hip Replacement, Total Knee Replacement, Repair of Achilles Tendon, Arthroscopy of Knee/Shoulder, Open Reduction Internal Fixation of Ulnar
    • ​ENT- ​​Performed Sinoscopy, Tonsil and Adenoidectomy, Thyroidectomy, Septoplasty​

    Timeline

    Clinical Instructor, Surgical Technician Program

    Swedish Institute College of Health Sciences
    2024.04 - Current

    Certified Surgical Technologist

    Performance Surgical Associates
    2021.08 - Current

    Certified Surgical Technologist

    Summit Medical Group
    2020.08 - Current

    Case Cart Coordinator, Operating Room

    Saint Barnabas Medical Center
    2017.06 - Current

    Health Inspector for Tobacco Compliance

    Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
    2017.05 - 2017.09

    Support Technician, Cardiac Thoracic Operating Room

    St. Barnabas Medical Center
    2013.03 - 2017.05

    Certified Autotransfusionist, North Jersey Coordinator

    New York Blood Center
    2010.02 - 2012.12

    Lead Certified Autotransfusionist

    Cell Retrieval Services
    2001.03 - 2010.02

    Operating Room Scheduling Coordinator

    St. Barnabas Medical Center
    1995.05 - 2001.01

    Bachelor of Science - Business Management

    Kean University

    Associate of Science - Surgical Technology

    Berkeley College

    Surgical Technologist

    AMSURG
    1 2018 - Current

    Surgical Technologist

    St. Barnabas Medical Center
    1 2018 - Current
    Dwayne Singleton