Joell Williams
Detroit,MI
Summary
Versatile surgical technologist bringing over 13 years' experience to growing hospitals. Highly proficient in various surgical procedures with success in contributing to the achievement of high patient outcome targets. Skilled in all elements of operating room setup, including inventory management, aseptic techniques and preparing patients for procedures. Currently pursuing board certification.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Surgical Technologist
Ascension Oakland-Macomb
Warren, MI
01.2024 - Current
Surgical Technologist
Ascension Providence Rochester
Rochester, USA
10.2023 - 01.2024
- Company Overview: level 3 Hospital
- Level 3 Hospital
Surgical Technologist
Ascension Providence Novi
Novi, USA
08.2023 - 10.2023
- Company Overview: level 2 trauma Hospital
- Level 2 trauma Hospital
Surgical Technologist
Ascension Providence Southfield
Southfield, USA
06.2022 - 08.2022
- Company Overview: level 2 trauma Hospital
- Level 2 trauma Hospital
Surgical Technologist
Henry Ford Hospital
USA
11.2021 - 05.2022
- Company Overview: level 1 trauma Hospital
- Level 1 trauma Hospital
Surgical Technologist
Detroit Receiving Hospital
Detroit, MI, USA
09.2010 - 10.2021
- Company Overview: Level 1 trauma magnet
- Maintained reusable surgical instrumentation and equipment, including decontamination, cleaning, sterilizing, storing and distributing
- Set up equipment, tools and supplies needed for procedures and organize instruments as directed in surgeons' preference cards
- Trained numerous staff members on operating room procedures, infection control and over safety and functionality procedures
- Counted and recorded sponges, instruments, and needles at beginning and end of surgical procedures
- Used hemostatic clamps, suture ligatures, and electrocautery equipment to control bleeding
- Adhered to infection control standards and reported any hazards
- Adhered to OSHA protocols when sterilizing instruments, discarding medical supplies and disposing of waste
- Laid out all instruments, supplies and tools as directed by surgeons
- Handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures
- Organized equipment and instruments in alignment with surgical protocols and surgeon preferences
- Reviewed surgical requirements and prepped operating room with appropriate tools, equipment and instruments
- Assisted surgeon with patient preparation for total joint replacement procedures
- Used retractors, sponges and suctioning and irrigating equipment to create unobstructed operating fields
- Level 1 trauma magnet
Surgical Technologist
Michigan Surgical Hospital
Warren, MI, USA
04.2010 - 09.2010
- Set up equipment, tools and supplies needed for procedures and organize instruments as directed in surgeons' preference cards
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Surgical Technology
Wayne County Community College District
Detroit, MI01.2010
Skills
- Preparing for surgeries
- Aseptic and sterilization techniques
- Safely disposing of needles
- Passing surgical tools
- Collecting medical specimens
- HIPAA proficiency
- Disposing of biohazardous waste
- Transporting patients
- Workplace safety
- Equipment set up and operation
- Surgical counts
- Dressing wounds
- First Aid/CPR
- Supervision
- Organization
Travelexperience
- Henry Ford Hospital level 1 trauma Hospital, 11/08/21, 05/20/22
- Ascension Providence Southfield level 2 trauma Hospital, 06/06/22, 08/18/23
- Ascension Providence Novi level 2 trauma Hospital, 08/21/23, 10/13/23
- Ascension Providence Rochester level 3 Hospital, 10/23/23, current assignment
Certification
CST
Timeline
Surgical Technologist
Ascension Oakland-Macomb
01.2024 - Current
Surgical Technologist
Ascension Providence Rochester
10.2023 - 01.2024
Surgical Technologist
Ascension Providence Novi
08.2023 - 10.2023
Surgical Technologist
Ascension Providence Southfield
06.2022 - 08.2022
Surgical Technologist
Henry Ford Hospital
11.2021 - 05.2022
Surgical Technologist
Detroit Receiving Hospital
09.2010 - 10.2021
Surgical Technologist
Michigan Surgical Hospital
04.2010 - 09.2010
Associate of Applied Science - Surgical Technology
Wayne County Community College District