Emily McCollum
Cartersville
Summary
Detail-oriented Surgical Technologist with expertise in supply management and patient preparation. Known for maintaining workflow efficiency and ensuring the availability of surgical instruments, contributing to successful surgical outcomes.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Surgical Technologist
Preferred Vascular Group
11.2021 - Current
- Assisted surgical teams in preparing and maintaining sterile environments during vascular procedures.
- Handled surgical instruments, ensuring availability and proper functioning throughout operations.
- Collaborated with nurses and surgeons to anticipate needs and optimize workflow efficiency.
- Educated new staff on sterile techniques, infection control protocols, and equipment handling.
- In charge of ordering medical supplies for the OR rooms.
- Keeps up with expiring products as well as rotating out old/expiring supplies.
- Helps nurses to preop patients when extra help is needed.
- Cleanse/sterilizes surgical instruments.
Education
High School Diploma - Medical Billing/coding
Georgia Northwestern Technical College
Rome, GA05-2023
Skills
- Aseptic techniques
- Critical thinking
- Sterile technique proficiency
- Setting up and operating equipment
- Pre- and post-surgical counts
- Safe sharps disposal
- Patient preparation
- Instrument sterilization
- Basic life support
- ACLS
- Leadership qualities
- Workplace safety
- Wound dressing
- Pre-surgical preparation
- Patient confidentiality
- Supply management
- Surgical assistance
- Equipment set up
Accomplishments
Maintained my position as a Diamond Club member for 2023 & 2024.
Certification
- NRST - Certified Surgical Technologist
Timeline
Surgical Technologist
Preferred Vascular Group
11.2021 - Current
High School Diploma - Medical Billing/coding
Georgia Northwestern Technical College