Hi, I’m
Hengameh Djalal
Woodbridge,VA
Summary
Certified Surgical Technologist with 24 years of experience in hospital and surgical center settings. Team leader that precepts new employees on updated policies, protocols and new equipment.
Overview
26
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center
Certified Surgical Technologist
12.2005 - Current
Job overview
- Set up equipment, tools and supplies needed for cesarean section, hysterectomy, salpingectomy, dilation and curettage, and vaginal repair.
- Obtain and organize instruments as noted on surgeons' preference cards.
- Facilitate invasive, non-invasive, and minimally-invasive procedures by creating safe and functional operating room environments.
- Use retractors, sponges, suctioning and irrigating equipment to create unobstructed operating fields.
- Use hemostatic clamps, suture ligatures, and electrocautery equipment to control bleeding.
- Train countless staff members on operating room procedures, infection control, safety and functionality procedures.
- Collect and prepare tissue specimens for laboratory analysis.
- Clean and sterilize operating rooms.
- Count and record sponges, instruments, and needles at beginning, during, and end of surgical procedures.
- Collaborat with operating room staff to cultivate efficiency and prepare for scheduled and emergency procedures.
- Effectively support surgeons in fast-paced healthcare environments, resulting in better patient care and less pain medication post-surgery.
- Reviewe surgical requirements and prepped operating room with appropriate tools, equipment and instruments.
- Maintained HIPAA compliance across all patient data-handling, systems and training.
- Provide on-call care, day and night, in large hospital setting.
- Prepare specimens for analysis and established proper chronological priorities in testing.
Firoozgar Hospital
Surgical Technologist
02.1998 - 05.2003
Job overview
- Assisted surgeons with obstetric and gynecology, ENT, general, orthopedic and plastic surgery procedures in the main operation room.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
- Managed medical stock and restocked inventory to ensure optimal availability for patients.
- Comforted patients and provided each with reassurance and encouragement.
- Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete important diagnostic tests.
- Followed safe lifting techniques and individual resident lifting instruction
- Volunteered to work additional shifts and overtime during busy periods to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage.
- Participated in rounds and performance improvement activities to improve patient safety and quality of care.
- Provided compassionate care and clear communication in dealing with issues of death and dying..
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Used mobility devices and transfer equipment to carefully and transport patients.
Education
Meridian Institute of Surgical AssistingNashville, TN
Surgical First Assist from Surgery Technology
10.2024
Boosher UniversityBoosher, Iran
Associate of Science from Surgical Technology
01.1998
Skills
- Aseptic and sterilization techniques
- Disposing of biohazardous waste
- Collecting medical specimens
- Passing surgical tool
- Dressing wounds
- Surgical counts
- Suturing skin
- Bi-lingual in English and farci
Certification
- Board certified by National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA)
- CPR certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification 2020
Timeline
Certified Surgical Technologist
Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center
12.2005 - Current
Surgical Technologist
Firoozgar Hospital
02.1998 - 05.2003
Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting
Surgical First Assist from Surgery Technology
Boosher University
Associate of Science from Surgical Technology