Elizabeth Washington
Grosse Pointe Farms
Summary
Dedicated Surgical Technologist with over 12 years of experience in the operating room. Proficient in liver and kidney transplant surgery, vascular (open and endo), general, robotics, thoracic, plastics, and ENT. Proficient with the flow of the Operating Room. Expertise in healthcare team communication and emergency procedure readiness, contributing to efficient workflows and ensuring optimal patient outcomes.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Surgical Technologist
Henry Ford Hospital
Detroit
10.2012 - Current
- Assisted surgeons during operations by passing instruments and materials.
- Prepared surgical instruments and sterile supplies for procedures.
- Maintained a sterile field to ensure patient safety during surgeries.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to ensure efficient workflow in operating room.
- Educated new staff on proper surgical procedures and equipment usage.
- Assisted in positioning patients on operating table and covered them with sterile drapes.
- Prepared and maintained sterile field for surgical procedures.
- Recounted surgical instruments and supplies at end of operation, eliminating chance of items left inside patient.
- Ensured all necessary equipment was available for each procedure.
- Observed aseptic technique and infection control protocols at all times.
- Verified correct identification of patient prior to any operation or procedure.
- Assisted in the application of wound dressings, casts, and other medical devices.
- Performed pre-operative skin preparation on patients prior to surgery.
- Received specimens from pathology laboratory for examination by surgeon during operation.
- Used hemostatic clamps, suture ligatures and electrocautery equipment to control bleeding.
- Collaborated with vendors and service providers to coordinate required services and equipment.
- Laid out all instruments, supplies and tools as directed by surgeons.
- Prepared dressings or bandages, applying or assisting with application following surgery.
- Scrubbed arms and hands and assisted surgical team with scrubbing, masks and surgical clothing.
- Set up equipment, tools, and supplies for procedures and organize instruments as directed in surgeons' preference cards.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Surgical Technologist
Wayne County Community College
Detroit, MI08-2012
Skills
- Surgical instrument preparation
- Aseptic technique
- Sterile field management
- Healthcare team communication
- Emergency procedure readiness
- Attention to detail
- Staff training
- Effective communication
- Self-Directed
- Problem resolution
- Organization and time management
Timeline
Surgical Technologist
Henry Ford Hospital
10.2012 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - Surgical Technologist
Wayne County Community College
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