Meticulous and quality-focused Surgical Technician with 10 years combined in surgical services and sterile processing. Possesses high attention to detail and operational compliance. Adept in sterile field assembly, work flow efficiency, and high quality patient care.
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HEATHER BURNAM-BRIGHT
Ocala,FL
Summary
Overview
11
years of professional experience
Work History
AdventHealth Ocala
Certified Labor and Delivery Surgical Technician
05.2017 - Current
Job overview
- Work 24+ hours per week
- Works with patient information, infection control, monitor and maintain equipment, supplies and instruments, prepare for surgery and assist surgeon with procedures
- Maintains a sterile field with aseptic technique
- Keeps current with operating room techniques, procedures, instruments, supplies and equipment
- Assist nurses with vaginal deliveries
- Assists with the on-going performance improvement program
- Precepts new employees and also give in-services to new nurses for sterile techniques in the operating room.
- Anticipated surgeons needs and handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
Malcom Randall Veterans
Medical Supply Technician
06.2016 - 05.2018
Job overview
- Work 40 per week
- Decontamination and reprocessing a full range of reusable medical equipment and instrumentation
- Performs the functions in decontamination, sterilization, and prep/packaging
- Operates various kinds of equipment such as ultrasonic cleaners and washers Performs quality control before, during, and after sterilization
- Daily usage of aseptic principles and techniques to include detergents, cleaning techniques, sterilizing operations and tests to determine effectiveness of sterilization
- Skills to conduct efficiency as required by VA regulations, manufacturer recommendations and Joint Commission on Accreditation of Hospitals Organization standards (JCAHO)
- Extensive knowledge of surgical instruments in Ortho, Dental, CT, Plastics etc
- Also provides excellent customer service and has the ability and knowledge to work in the sterile processing environment.
CST, Rapid City Regional Hospital
02.2016 - 06.2016
Job overview
- Work 40 per week
- Responsible for maintaining sterility of the operating area
- As well as be the patient advocate
- Along with anticipating the surgeons needs.
Pt Care Tech, Home Health Care
01.2013 - 01.2016
Job overview
- Worked 26 hr per week
- Provide excellent around the clock care for an elderly patient
- Prepare meals, dressed, bathed, assisted in all manor of movements to prevent falls or accidents
- Also handled all arrangements for any doctors appointments that needed to be made, and maintenance around the house and also payroll for the other employees under my charge as well as bills that needed to be paid
- Server
CST, Ocala Regional Medical Ctr 1431
Certified Surgical Technologist
11.2014 - 04.2015
Job overview
- Worked PRN
- Assist in operations, under the supervision of surgeons, RN's, or other surgical personnel
- Specialized in
- Ortho and General surgery
- Maintained sterile field, passed instruments, performed counts, and other duties required of a CST.
UF Health Shands Hospital 2000 Sw
Surgical Technologist
08.2013 - 01.2014
Job overview
- Worked 40 hrs per week
- Assist in operations, under the supervision of surgeons, registered nurses, or other surgical personnel
- May help set up operating room, prepare and transport patients for surgery, adjust lights and equipment, pass instruments and other supplies to surgeons and surgeon's assistants, hold retractors, cut sutures, and help count sponges, needles, supplies, and instruments.
Clinical Rotation
Surgical Technologist Intern
11.2012 - 06.2013
Job overview
- Setting up and maintaining sterile field for surgery, providing support to physician's needs, patient care, assisting nurses with setup for surgery
Education
Technologist College Of Central Florida
Certified Surgical
07.2013
University Overview
Skills
- Specimen Collection
- Surgical Team Assistance
- OB/GYN Procedures
- Basic Life Support
- Aseptic and Sterilization Techniques
- Critical Thinking
- Safety Standards
- Complex Problem-Solving
Timeline
Certified Labor and Delivery Surgical Technician
AdventHealth Ocala
05.2017 - Current
Medical Supply Technician
Malcom Randall Veterans
06.2016 - 05.2018
CST, Rapid City Regional Hospital
02.2016 - 06.2016
Certified Surgical Technologist
CST, Ocala Regional Medical Ctr 1431
11.2014 - 04.2015
Surgical Technologist
UF Health Shands Hospital 2000 Sw
08.2013 - 01.2014
Pt Care Tech, Home Health Care
01.2013 - 01.2016
Surgical Technologist Intern
Clinical Rotation
11.2012 - 06.2013
Technologist College Of Central Florida
Certified Surgical
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