Erika Pittman
Bedford,VA
Summary
Focused Surgical Technologist with 16 years of expertise in Ambulatory Surgery and hospital settings. Knowledgeable in various types of surgery. Team leader in devising new programs and training employees on updated policies, protocols and new equipment. Enthusiastic to join rewarding organization focused on supporting growth and career progression.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Certified Surgical Technologist
Centra Bedford Memorial Hospital
Bedford, VA
12.2019 - Current
- Communicated effectively with surgeons, nurses, anesthesiologists, and scrub techs while performing duties in the OR environment.
- Assisted in positioning patients on operating table and covered them with sterile drapes.
- Prepared and maintained sterile field for surgical procedures.
- Set up equipment, tools and supplies for procedures and organize instruments as directed in surgeons' preference cards.
- Assisted surgeon by passing instruments and sterile supplies throughout operation.
- Recounted surgical instruments and supplies at end of operation, eliminating chance of items left inside patient.
- Reviewed surgical requirements and prepped operating room with appropriate tools, equipment and instruments.
- Observed aseptic technique and infection control protocols at all times.
- Cleansed and disinfected operating rooms after procedures were completed.
- Verified correct identification of patient prior to any operation or procedure.
- Provided support services such as stocking supplies in OR rooms or restocking carts between cases.
- Assisted in the application of wound dressings, casts, and other medical devices.
- Sterilized medical equipment and properly handled contaminated materials.
- Organized and maintained unobstructed operative fields to foster immediate access to retractors and suctioning and irrigation equipment.
- Performed pre-operative skin preparation on patients prior to surgery.
- Kept inventory of supplies and ordered new items as needed.
- Provided mentorship to promote critical thinking skills among learners.
- Provided guidance and support to new staff members in the clinical setting.
- Facilitated the orientation process for incoming preceptees, ensuring they receive necessary training and resources.
Certified Surgical Technologist
Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital
Roanoke, VA
05.2008 - 08.2020
- Assisted surgeons during operative procedures by anticipating their needs and passing instruments.
- Ensured that all equipment was functioning properly prior to use in the operating room.
- Maintained aseptic technique throughout the procedure.
- Prepared operating room for surgical procedures, including setting up sterile field.
- Performed instrument counts before, during, and after surgeries as required by hospital policy.
- Identified potential problems before they occurred by closely observing the sterile field and personnel involved in the procedure.
- Demonstrated knowledge of principles of asepsis while preparing and caring for patients undergoing surgery.
- Assisted with scrubbing in for each case as needed.
- Performed various duties such as applying dressings to incisions sites postoperatively.
- Responded quickly to changes in patient status or emergency situations.
- Used retractors, sponges and suctioning and irrigating equipment to create unobstructed operating fields.
- Retrieved specimens from the OR for laboratory analysis.
- Adhered to department policies regarding infection control practices.
- Participated in continuing education activities related to job responsibilities.
- Provided instruction on proper techniques of handling instruments to new team members.
Certified Surgical Technologist
Carilion Roanoke Community Hospital
Roanoke, VA
07.2014 - 07.2017
- Assisted surgeons during operative procedures by anticipating their needs and passing instruments.
- Ensured that all equipment was functioning properly prior to use in the operating room.
- Maintained aseptic technique throughout the procedure.
- Prepared operating room for surgical procedures, including setting up sterile field.
- Performed instrument counts before, during, and after surgeries as required by hospital policy.
- Helped maintain an organized working environment in the OR through cleaning, stocking supplies, and organizing equipment carts.
- Identified potential problems before they occurred by closely observing the sterile field and personnel involved in the procedure.
- Demonstrated knowledge of principles of asepsis while preparing and caring for patients undergoing surgery.
- Assisted with scrubbing in for each case as needed.
- Performed various duties such as applying dressings to incisions sites postoperatively.
- Responded quickly to changes in patient status or emergency situations.
- Used retractors, sponges and suctioning and irrigating equipment to create unobstructed operating fields.
- Retrieved specimens from the OR for laboratory analysis.
- Adhered to department policies regarding infection control practices.
- Participated in continuing education activities related to job responsibilities.
- Provided instruction on proper techniques of handling instruments to new team members.
Certified Surgical Technologist
Roanoke Ambulatory Surgery Cente
Roanoke, VA
12.2008 - 07.2014
- Assisted surgeons during operative procedures by anticipating their needs and passing instruments.
- Ensured that all equipment was functioning properly prior to use in the operating room.
- Maintained aseptic technique throughout the procedure.
- Prepared operating room for surgical procedures, including setting up sterile field.
- Performed instrument counts before, during, and after surgeries as required by hospital policy.
- Helped maintain an organized working environment in the OR through cleaning, stocking supplies, and organizing equipment carts.
- Identified potential problems before they occurred by closely observing the sterile field and personnel involved in the procedure.
- Demonstrated knowledge of principles of asepsis while preparing and caring for patients undergoing surgery.
- Assisted with scrubbing in for each case as needed.
- Performed various duties such as applying dressings to incisions sites postoperatively.
- Responded quickly to changes in patient status or emergency situations.
- Used retractors, sponges and suctioning and irrigating equipment to create unobstructed operating fields.
- Retrieved specimens from the OR for laboratory analysis.
- Adhered to department policies regarding infection control practices.
- Participated in continuing education activities related to job responsibilities.
- Provided instruction on proper techniques of handling instruments to new team members.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Surgical Technology
Miller Motte Technical College
Lynchburg, VA04-2008
Skills
- Surgical Assistance
- Specimen Collection
- Transporting Patients
- Aseptic and Sterilization Techniques
- Equipment Set up and Operation
- Passing Surgical Tools
- Nursing Support
- Instrument Sterilization
- Dressing Wounds
- Surgical Counts
Timeline
Lead Certified Surgical Technologist
Centra Bedford Memorial Hospital
12.2019 - Current
Certified Surgical Technologist
Carilion Roanoke Community Hospital
07.2014 - 07.2017
Certified Surgical Technologist
Roanoke Ambulatory Surgery Cente
12.2008 - 07.2014
Certified Surgical Technologist
Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital
05.2008 - 08.2020
Associate of Applied Science - Surgical Technology
Miller Motte Technical College
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