Emmett Wooten
Milwaukee,WI
Summary
Focused professional well versed in wide range procedures. Adept in quickly preparing surgical suites per procedure and surgeon instructions. Expertise in sterile and aseptic techniques. Board certified by national board of surgical technology.
Focused surgical technologist with 24 years of expertise in and settings. Knowledgeable in practices for medicine, surgery and general surgery. Enthusiastic to join rewarding organization focused on supporting growth and career progression.
Motivated professional adept at handling instruments, supplies, and equipment for non-invasive to minimally invasive procedures. Well versed in all operating room activities with a commitment to upholding the highest standard of sterile technique during procedures. Excited to bring several year background to growing organization.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Surgical Technologist
Children's Wisconsin
Milwaukee, WI
09.2002 - 12.2025
- Organized equipment and instruments in alignment with surgical protocols and surgeon preferences.
- Performed pre-operative skin preparation on patients prior to surgery.
- Maintained surgical areas and oversaw inventory management.
- 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.
- Monitored sterilization process for surgical instruments or equipment used during procedures.
- Inspected instruments post-operatively for proper function or damage before returning them to stock room.
- Reviewed patient charts for information regarding allergies or medical conditions that could affect the outcome of surgery.
- Retrieved implants from storage area prior to start of procedure.
- Transported patients to operating room before surgery and monitored vital signs throughout procedure.
- Completed documentation related to patient care, such as recording vital signs or documenting medications administered.
- Collaborated with operating room staff to cultivate efficiency and prepare for scheduled and emergency procedures.
- Provided technical assistance to surgeons, surgical nurses or anesthesiologists.
- Monitored and assessed operating room conditions and patient and surgical team needs.
- Operated or monitored lights, machines or equipment to support proper operation.
- Observed patients' vital signs to assess physical condition.
Education
Associate Degree - Surgical Technology
Milwaukee Area Technical College
Milwaukee, WI 06.2000 - 05.2002
Skills
- Surgical instrument sterilization
- Surgical area maintenance
- Hemostasis techniques
- Maintained aseptic technique during surgical procedures
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Surgical Technologist
Children's Wisconsin
09.2002 - 12.2025
Associate Degree - Surgical Technology
Milwaukee Area Technical College
06.2000 - 05.2002