Emma Hough
Pleasant Hill,CA
Summary
Certified Surgical Technologist with a solid background at BASS Surgery Center, adept in sterile technique and demonstrating professionalism and ethics. Excelled in expediting surgery room turnovers and maintaining high infection control standards, significantly enhancing department efficiency and patient safety. Skilled in both direct patient care and operating advanced surgical equipment.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Surgical Technologist
BASS Surgery Center
Walnut Creek, CA
05.2023 - Current
- 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.
- Demonstrated adaptability when faced with emergency situations or unexpected complications during surgeries, providing prompt support to surgical teams.
- Expedited surgery room turnover times by swiftly preparing operating rooms for subsequent surgeries, maximizing efficiency within the department.
Surgical Technologist
Sutter Solano Medical Center
Vallejo, CA
11.2022 - 04.2023
- Maintained high infection control standards.
- Prepared operating rooms with required instruments, ensuring efficient setup for various surgical cases.
- Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
- Minimized infection risks by strictly adhering to aseptic techniques when handling surgical supplies and equipment.
Dental Assistant
Donna K Barpal
Walnut Creek, CA
05.2021 - 10.2022
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Maintained a clean and sterile work environment to prevent cross-contamination and infection.
- Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- Provided chairside assistance during examinations, improving dentist efficiency and patient satisfaction.
Education
Associate Of Surgical Technology - Science
Contra Costa Medical Career College
Antioch, CA05.2022
Associate Of Science - Public Health
Diablo Valley College
Pleasant Hill, CA08.2021
Skills
Surgical Instrument Knowledge
Pre- and post-surgical counts
Safe sharps disposal
Professionalism and Ethics
Pre-surgical preparation
Sterile technique mastery
Setting up and operating equipment
Direct Patient Care
Safety protocols expertise
Certification
Certified Surgical Technologist
Timeline
Certified Surgical Technologist
BASS Surgery Center
05.2023 - Current
Surgical Technologist
Sutter Solano Medical Center
11.2022 - 04.2023
Dental Assistant
Donna K Barpal
05.2021 - 10.2022
Associate Of Surgical Technology - Science
Contra Costa Medical Career College
Associate Of Science - Public Health
Diablo Valley College