Driven Surgical Technologist offering 24 years' experience in ambulatory and hospital settings. Well-versed in sports medicine, total joint replacement, general surgery and plastic surgery procedures. Proven leader and instrumental in developing new total joint replacement programs and educating staff on new policies, procedures and equipment. Eager to take next career step with growing organization offering opportunities for professional development and advancement.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Surgical Technologist
Illinois Bone And Joint Institute - Ravine Way
06.2006 - Current
Sterilized instruments and disposed of medical supplies and waste following OSHA guidelines.
Managed operating room setup by cleaning and sterilizing instruments and surfaces, maintaining supply inventories, and organizing surgical tools.
Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
Created and maintained unobstructed operative fields using diverse range of tools.
Decontaminated, cleaned, assembled, packaged, sterilized, stored, and distributed reusable surgical instrumentation and equipment.
Maintained high infection control standards.
Maintained specialty equipment, implant, and instrumentation inventories.
Evaluated procedure needs and set up equipment, tools, supplies, and instruments.
Provided comprehensive support to surgeons specializing in sports medicine, total joint replacement, spine, and orthopedic trauma treatment.
Sterilized instruments and equipment for specific procedures and arranged for surgeons.
Gathered and set up equipment, tools, and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
Positioned patients and set up drapes to create comfortable surgical environment for patients.
Passed instruments and supplies to surgical team members to provide surgeons with necessary tools to complete procedures.
Reduced infection risks and protected patients by maintaining sterile fields during procedures.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Surgical Technology
College of DuPage
Glen Ellyn, IL
12.2002
Bachelor of Arts - Sports Medicine
Elmhurst College
Elmhurst, IL
06.1996
Skills
Pre-Surgical Preparation
Aseptic Techniques
Surgical Assistance
Transporting Patients
Biohazardous Waste Disposal
Patient Confidentiality
Safety Protocols Expertise
Specimen Collection
Safe Sharps Disposal
Infection Control Protocols
Setting up and Operating Equipment
Instrument Sterilization
Pre- and Post-Surgical Counts
Supply Management
Equipment Set up
Workplace Safety
Wound Dressing
Hobbies
Enjoy time with pets, family, and friends.
Timeline
Surgical Technologist
Illinois Bone And Joint Institute - Ravine Way
06.2006 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - Surgical Technology