Susan Prescia
Deer Park,NY
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Surgical Technologist
St. Joseph Hospital
Bethpage, NY
06.2014 - Current
- Anticipated surgeons needs and handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
- Gathered and set up equipment, tools and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
- Created safe operating environments for invasive and non-invasive procedures.
- Performed and documented pre-surgery and post-surgery sponge, instrument, and needle count.
- Prepared instruments for terminal sterilization and reset surgical suites for next procedure.
- Maintained high infection control standards.
- Evaluated procedure needs and set up equipment, tools, supplies and instruments.
- Provided comprehensive support to surgeons specializing in sports medicine, total joint replacement, spine and orthopedic trauma treatment.
- Delivered exemplary assistance and support to surgeons specializing in general, plastic, vascular, bariatric surgery, urology and podiatry.
- Implemented new training initiatives for surgical team members to align procedures with standards and best-in-class operational processes.
Certified Surgical Technologist
Mercy Medical Center
Rockville Center, New York
07.2012 - 06.2014
- Anticipated surgeons needs and handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
- Gathered and set up equipment, tools and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
- Created safe operating environments for invasive and non-invasive procedures.
- Collected, prepared, and disposed of medical specimens.
- Created unobstructive operative fields by using retractors, sponges, and suction and irrigating equipment.
- Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
- Maintained high infection control standards.
- Evaluated procedure needs and set up equipment, tools, supplies and instruments.
Central Sterile Processing Technician
St. Joseph Hospital
Bethpage, NY
04.2011 - 07.2012
- Assessed instruments, equipment and containers to promote cleanliness and proper functioning.
- Wrapped trays, instrument packs and sets.
- Identified parameters and sterilization method required for each item to be sterilized.
- Verified and maintained proper documents and records for sterilization.
- Inspected sterile package integrity prior to distribution.
- Recorded biologicals and test results.
- Corrected instrument sets according to current standards and established count sheets and instrument tracking systems.
Certified Surgical Technologist
Dr Joel Singer
Manhasset, NY
04.2011 - 06.2012
- Anticipated surgeons needs and handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
- Gathered and set up equipment, tools and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
- Created safe operating environments for invasive and non-invasive procedures.
- Collected, prepared, and disposed of medical specimens.
- Performed and documented pre-surgery and post-surgery sponge, instrument, and needle count.
- Prepared instruments for terminal sterilization and reset surgical suites for next procedure.
- Created unobstructive operative fields by using retractors, sponges, and suction and irrigating equipment.
- Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
- Maintained high infection control standards.
- Evaluated procedure needs and set up equipment, tools, supplies and instruments.
Education
Certified Surgical Technologist - Surgical Technology
Western Suffolk BOCES
Northport, NY04.2011
Skills
- Pre- and post-surgical counts
- Biohazardous waste disposal
- Infection control protocols
- Safety protocols expertise
- Safe sharps disposal
- Patient confidentiality
Certification
- CST - Certified Surgical Technologist
Timeline
Certified Surgical Technologist
St. Joseph Hospital
06.2014 - Current
Certified Surgical Technologist
Mercy Medical Center
07.2012 - 06.2014
Central Sterile Processing Technician
St. Joseph Hospital
04.2011 - 07.2012
Certified Surgical Technologist
Dr Joel Singer
04.2011 - 06.2012
Certified Surgical Technologist - Surgical Technology
Western Suffolk BOCES