Seasoned and focused professional with several years of success in supporting surgeons during wide range of surgical procedures. Proficient in quickly setting up and breaking down surgical suites for assigned cases to sustain patient flows.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Surgical Technologist
Timonium Surgery Center
Timonium, MD
09.2014 - Current
Assist surgeon; maintain a proper sterile field during surgical procedures
Count sponges, needles, and instruments before and after operation
Hand instruments and supplies to surgeons and surgeon assistants, hold retractors, and cut sutures, and perform other tasks as directed by surgeon during operation
Prepare patients for surgery, including positioning patients on the operating table and covering them with sterile surgical drapes to prevent exposure
Scrub arms and hands and assist the surgical team to scrub and put on gloves, masks, and surgical clothing
Wash and sterilize equipment using germicides and sterilizers
Monitor and continually assess operating room condition, including patients' and surgical team's needs.
Prepare dressings or bandages and apply or assist with their application following surgery
Clean and restock operating room, gathering and placing equipment and supplies and arranging instruments according to instructions
Operate, assemble, adjust, monitor sterilizers, lights, suction machines, and diagnostics equipment to ensure proper operation
Adhered to OSHA protocols when sterilizing instruments, discarding medical supplies and disposing of waste.
Surgical Technologist
Mercy Medical Center Baltimore Md
Baltimore, MD
09.2013 - 09.2014
Assist surgeon; maintain a proper sterile field during surgical procedures
Count sponges, needles, and instruments before and after operation
Hand instruments and supplies to surgeons and surgeon assistants, hold retractors, and cut sutures, and perform other tasks as directed by surgeon during operation
Prepare patients for surgery, including positioning patients on the operating table and covering them with sterile surgical drapes to prevent exposure
Scrub arms and hands and assist the surgical team to scrub and put on gloves, masks, and surgical clothing
Wash and sterilize equipment using germicides and sterilizers
Monitor and continually assess operating room condition, including patients and surgical team needs
Prepare dressings or bandages and apply or assist with their application following surgery
Clean and restock operating room, gathering and placing equipment and supplies and arranging instruments according to instructions
Operate, assemble, adjust, monitor sterilizers, lights, suction machines, and diagnostics equipment to ensure proper operation
Surgical Technologist
Kimbrough Ambulatory Care Center
Fort Meade, MD
07.2012 - 05.2013
Reviewed patient charts for information regarding allergies or medical conditions that could affect the outcome of surgery.
Provided support services such as stocking supplies in OR rooms or restocking carts between cases.
Adhered to OSHA protocols when sterilizing instruments, discarding medical supplies and disposing of waste.
Monitored and assessed operating room conditions and patient and surgical team needs.
Scrubbed arms and hands and assisted surgical team with scrubbing, masks and surgical clothing.
Observed patients' vital signs to assess physical condition.
Maintained proper sterile field during surgical procedures.
Handed instruments and supplies to surgeons and surgeons' assistants.
Cleaned and restocked operating room, gathering and placing equipment and supplies.
Assisted surgeon by passing instruments and sterile supplies throughout operation.
Education
Certificate of Completion - Surgical Technology
The Community College of Baltimore County
Catonsville, MD
05-2011
High School Diploma -
The Community College of Baltimore County
Catonsville, MD
04-2008
Skills
Passing surgical tools
Surgical Assistance
Preparing for surgeries
Equipment set up and operation
Disposing of biohazardous waste
Safely disposing of needles
HIPAA proficiency
Collecting medical specimens
Instrument Sterilization
Workplace Safety
Equipment set up
Surgical counts
OB/GYN procedures
Aseptic and sterilization techniques
Certification
Basic Life Support Certification (AHA) - Active
Timeline
Surgical Technologist
Timonium Surgery Center
09.2014 - Current
Surgical Technologist
Mercy Medical Center Baltimore Md
09.2013 - 09.2014
Surgical Technologist
Kimbrough Ambulatory Care Center
07.2012 - 05.2013
Certificate of Completion - Surgical Technology
The Community College of Baltimore County
High School Diploma -
The Community College of Baltimore County
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