Hannah Groteguth
Clinton,IN
Summary
Focused Surgical Technologist with 2 years of expertise in operating room and hospital settings. Knowledgeable in practices for aseptic technique, OBGYN surgery and general surgery. Participated in new programs and training employees on updated policies, protocols and new equipment. Enthusiastic to join rewarding organization focused on supporting growth and career progression. Motivated Certified Surgical Technologist 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.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Surgical Technologist
Regional Hospital
Terre Haute, IN
05.2022 - Current
- 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.
- Set up trays with necessary surgical instruments according to established protocols.
- 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.
- Set up equipment, tools and supplies for procedures and organize instruments as directed in surgeons' preference cards.
- 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 assistance during cesarean sections, hysterectomies, orthopedic repairs, wound closure suturing techniques and other types of surgical procedures as needed.
- Provided instruction on proper techniques of handling instruments to new team members.
- Followed safety guidelines when transporting patients from one area to another inside the facility.
- Assisted surgeon by passing instruments and sterile supplies throughout operation.
- Reviewed surgical requirements and prepped operating room with appropriate tools, equipment and instruments.
- Organized equipment and instruments in alignment with surgical protocols and surgeon preferences.
- Sterilized medical equipment and properly handled contaminated materials.
- Recounted surgical instruments and supplies at end of operation, eliminating chance of items left inside patient.
- Organized and maintained unobstructed operative fields to foster immediate access to retractors and suctioning and irrigation equipment.
- Prepared patients for surgery by positioning on operating table and covering with sterile surgical drapes to prevent exposure.
Certified Surgical Technologist
Riley Children's Hospital
Indianapolis, IN
08.2021 - 01.2024
- 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.
- Set up trays with necessary surgical instruments according to established protocols.
- 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.
- Set up equipment, tools and supplies for procedures and organize instruments as directed in surgeons' preference cards.
- 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.
- Used hemostatic clamps, suture ligatures and electrocautery equipment to control bleeding.
- Provided assistance during cesarean sections, hysterectomies, orthopedic repairs, wound closure suturing techniques and other types of surgical procedures as needed.
- Provided instruction on proper techniques of handling instruments to new team members.
- Followed safety guidelines when transporting patients from one area to another inside the facility.
- Maintained inventory levels of medical supplies within assigned areas of responsibility.
- Assisted surgeon by passing instruments and sterile supplies throughout operation.
- Gathered and took inventory of equipment to confirm adequate supplies for surgery.
- Recounted surgical instruments and supplies at end of operation, eliminating chance of items left inside patient.
- Assessed procedure requirements and procured appropriate equipment and tools.
- Laid out all instruments, supplies and tools as directed by surgeons.
- Prepared patients for surgery by positioning on operating table and covering with sterile surgical drapes to prevent exposure.
Education
Associate of Science - Surgical Technology
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
Terre Haute, IN05-2021
Skills
- Collecting Medical Specimens
- HIPAA Proficiency
- Safely Disposing of Needles
- Aseptic and Sterilization Techniques
- Preparing for Surgeries
- Surgical Assistance
- Aseptic Techniques
- Passing Surgical Tools
- OB/GYN Procedures
- Nursing Support
- Workplace Safety
- Instrument Sterilization
- Wound Dressing
- Surgical Counts
Certification
- Certified Surgical Technologist
- BLS Certified
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Surgical Technologist
Regional Hospital
05.2022 - Current
Certified Surgical Technologist
Riley Children's Hospital
08.2021 - 01.2024
Associate of Science - Surgical Technology
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
- Certified Surgical Technologist
- BLS Certified
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