Elizabeth Taylor
Summary
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Home Care
For My Aunt Who Suffers From Alzheimer's
12.2016 - Current
Director Of Surgical Technology Program
Harris School Of Business
02.2015 - 12.2016
- Educated both my own class as well as one other
- Placed students in their externship positions
- Provided hands on OR and Sterile Processing labs and tutorials
- Visited students onsite in clinical placements
Certified Surgical Technologist
Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center
04.2013 - 06.2014
- My position was in the Patient Safety Training Center
- All visiting surgeons and interns had to be certified ready to scrub and gown according to established protocols
Certified Surgical Technologist
Gifford Medical Center
08.2012 - 09.2013
- Anticipated surgeons needs and handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
- Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
- Gathered and set up equipment, tools, and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
- Maintained high infection control standards.
- Prepared instruments for terminal sterilization and reset surgical suites for next procedure.
- Evaluated procedure needs and set up equipment, tools, supplies, and instruments.
- Created unobstructive operative fields by using retractors, sponges, and suction and irrigating equipment.
- Created safe operating environments for invasive and non-invasive procedures.
- Collected, prepared and disposed of medical specimens.
- Delivered exemplary assistance and support to surgeons during general, gynecological, orthopedic, neurological, and plastic surgery procedures.
- Introduced new staff members to training protocols regarding operating room procedures, infection control, safety standards, and overall facility policies.
- Used sutures, staples, clips and other tools to close wounds.
- Operated, adjusted, and monitored diagnostic equipment and other machines used during procedures.
- Controlled bleeding during procedures by applying hemostatic clamps, suture ligatures and electrocautery equipment.
- Maintained daily workflow, coordinating with operating room staff to prepare for scheduled and emergency cases.
- Created and maintained unobstructed operative fields using diverse range of tools.
- Managed operating room setup by cleaning and sterilizing instruments and surfaces, maintaining supply inventories, and organizing surgical tools.
- Provided comprehensive support to surgeons specializing in sports medicine, total joint replacement, spine, and orthopedic trauma treatment.
- Decontaminated, cleaned, assembled, packaged, sterilized, stored, and distributed reusable surgical instrumentation and equipment.
- Sterilized instruments and disposed of medical supplies and waste following OSHA guidelines.
- Supported surgeons during cosmetic surgeries, gynecological and orthopedic procedures and general appointments.
- Passed instruments and supplies to surgical team members to provide surgeons with necessary tools to complete procedures.
- Positioned patients and set up drapes to create comfortable surgical environment for patients.
- Reduced infection risks and protected patients by maintaining sterile fields during procedures.
- Cleaned and maintained operating equipment to keep resources in good working condition and ready for use.
- Handled and prepared specimens for laboratory analysis to provide surgeons with relevant information.
- Contributed to team-based problem-solving to resolve issues that arose during surgery and improve patient outcomes.
- Sterilized instruments and equipment for specific procedures and arranged for surgeons.
- Provided wound care post-operatively to promote healing and reduce risk of infections.
Surgical Technologist
Lancaster General Health Penn Medicine
04.2009 - 06.2012
- Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
- Maintained high infection control standards.
- Delivered exemplary assistance and support to surgeons during general, gynecological, orthopedic, neurological, and plastic surgery procedures.
- Evaluated procedure needs and set up equipment, tools, supplies, and instruments.
- Sterilized instruments and disposed of medical supplies and waste following OSHA guidelines.
- Created and maintained unobstructed operative fields using diverse range of tools.
- Managed operating room setup by cleaning and sterilizing instruments and surfaces, maintaining supply inventories, and organizing surgical tools.
- Decontaminated, cleaned, assembled, packaged, sterilized, stored, and distributed reusable surgical instrumentation and equipment.
- Supported surgeons during cosmetic surgeries, gynecological and orthopedic procedures and general appointments.
Sterile Processing Technician/Surgical Technologist
Brandywine Hospital Penn Medicine
04.2007 - 04.2009
- Wrapped trays, instrument packs, and sets.
- Maintained clean and organized sterile processing areas to prevent contamination of instruments and equipment.
- Decontaminated surgical instruments to remove bacteria and other contaminants before sterilization.
- Operated specialized equipment using steam, gas and chemical methods to sterilize equipment.
- Followed OSHA, FDA and AAMI guidelines related to sterilization in compliance with administrative regulations.
- Inspected sterile package integrity prior to distribution.
- Verified and maintained proper documents and records for sterilization.
- Picked instruments and supplies for surgeries.
- Recorded biologicals and test results.
- Assessed instruments, equipment, and containers to promote cleanliness and proper functioning.
- Tested sterilization equipment by performing regular checks and maintenance to keep instruments in working order.
- Identified parameters and sterilization method required for each item to be sterilized.
- Handled and disposed of sharps, biohazards and other hazardous materials in accordance with established protocols.
- Corrected instrument sets according to current standards and established count sheets and instrument tracking systems.
- Ordered and restocked supplies for decontamination and surgical areas.
- Responded to equipment malfunctions by troubleshooting and repairing broken and malfunctioning equipment.
- Monitored inventory levels to keep all medical equipment properly stocked.
- Collaborated with medical staff to confirm availability of medical equipment for patient care.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Surgical Technology
Delaware County Community College
Media, PASkills
- Research Prowess
- Operational Standards
- Leadership Development
- Active Listening
- Quality Improvement Activities
- Critical Thinking
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Best Practices and Standards
Timeline
Home Care
For My Aunt Who Suffers From Alzheimer's
12.2016 - Current
Director Of Surgical Technology Program
Harris School Of Business
02.2015 - 12.2016
Certified Surgical Technologist
Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center
04.2013 - 06.2014
Certified Surgical Technologist
Gifford Medical Center
08.2012 - 09.2013
Surgical Technologist
Lancaster General Health Penn Medicine
04.2009 - 06.2012
Sterile Processing Technician/Surgical Technologist
Brandywine Hospital Penn Medicine
04.2007 - 04.2009
Associate of Applied Science - Surgical Technology
Delaware County Community College
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