Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
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Accomplishments
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Harrison Whitehead

Pensacola,FL

Summary

Driven Surgical Technologist offering over 9 years experience in Level 1 trauma hospital settings. Well-versed in Orthopedic, Total Joint Replacement, Trauma, General, Bariatrics, Endoscopy, GYN, L&D, Pediatric procedures and more. Proven leader and team player who is eager to take the next career step with a growing organization offering opportunities to keep my skills sharp.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Travel Surgical Technologist

Lrs Healthcare
01.2024 - 12.2024
  • Enhanced patient safety by maintaining a sterile surgical environment and adhering to strict protocols.
  • Maintained daily workflow, coordinating with operating room staff to prepare for scheduled and emergency cases.

Travel Surgical Technologist

Kaiser Permanente
11.2022 - 01.2023
  • Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
  • Maintained high infection control standards.

Travel Surgical Technologist

Baptist Hospital
08.2022 - 10.2022
  • Delivered exemplary assistance and support to surgeons during general, gynecological, orthopedic, neurological, and plastic surgery procedures.
  • Evaluated procedure needs and set up equipment, tools, supplies, and instruments.

Travel Surgical Technologist

Kaiser Permanente
05.2022 - 07.2022
  • Maintained daily workflow, coordinating with operating room staff to prepare for scheduled and emergency cases.
  • Created and maintained unobstructed operative fields using diverse range of tools.

Surgical Technologist

Studer Family Children's Hospital
09.2021 - 04.2022
  • Created and maintained unobstructed operative fields using diverse range of tools.
  • Managed operating room setup by cleaning and sterilizing instruments and surfaces, maintaining supply inventories, and organizing surgical tools.

Surgical Technologist

Ascension Sacred Heart
05.2019 - 09.2021
  • Provided comprehensive support to surgeons specializing in sports medicine, total joint replacement, spine, and orthopedic trauma treatment.
  • Passed instruments and supplies to surgical team members to provide surgeons with necessary tools to complete procedures.

Surgical Technologist

Santa Rosa Medical Center
05.2018 - 05.2019
  • Prepared sterile solutions to support surgical processes and helped physicians scrub in for procedures.
  • Contributed to team-based problem-solving to resolve issues that arose during surgery and improve patient outcomes.

Surgical Technologist

Select Specialty Hospital
06.2017 - 05.2018
  • Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
  • Maintained high infection control standards.

Education

Associate of Science - Surgical Technology

Virginia College At Pensacola
Pensacola, FL
06.2017

Certification - Advanced Logistics Logistics And Materials Management

United States Marine Corps
New Orleans, LA
08.2016

Skills

  • Surgical Tools
  • Surgical Assistance
  • Patient Care Standards
  • Emergency Procedures
  • Sterilization Procedures
  • Basic Life Support

Accomplishments

  • Built strong relationships with surgeons and learned set up preferences to streamline surgeries.
  • Assisted in hundreds of procedures every year.
  • Developed a positive work environment with my coworkers.

Timeline

Travel Surgical Technologist

Lrs Healthcare
01.2024 - 12.2024

Travel Surgical Technologist

Kaiser Permanente
11.2022 - 01.2023

Travel Surgical Technologist

Baptist Hospital
08.2022 - 10.2022

Travel Surgical Technologist

Kaiser Permanente
05.2022 - 07.2022

Surgical Technologist

Studer Family Children's Hospital
09.2021 - 04.2022

Surgical Technologist

Ascension Sacred Heart
05.2019 - 09.2021

Surgical Technologist

Santa Rosa Medical Center
05.2018 - 05.2019

Surgical Technologist

Select Specialty Hospital
06.2017 - 05.2018

Certification - Advanced Logistics Logistics And Materials Management

United States Marine Corps

Associate of Science - Surgical Technology

Virginia College At Pensacola