John Kawough
Fontana,CA
Summary
Meticulous Job Title bringing practiced experience assisting with diverse operating room functions. Anticipates and addresses surgeon's needs from operating room setup and sterilization to draping patient and passing instruments during surgery. Models medical teamwork and physical stamina. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
Work History
Certified Surgical Technologist
Kaiser Permanente
Fontana, CA
12.1996 - Current
- Maintained high infection control standards.
- Gathered and set up equipment, tools, and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
- Delivered exemplary assistance and support to surgeons during general, gynecological, orthopedic, neurological, and plastic surgery procedures.
- Used sutures, staples, clips and other tools to close wounds.
- Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
- Created unobstructive operative fields by using retractors, sponges, and suction and irrigating equipment.
- Introduced new staff members to training protocols regarding operating room procedures, infection control, safety standards, and overall facility policies.
- Created safe operating environments for invasive and non-invasive procedures.
- Evaluated procedure needs and set up equipment, tools, supplies, and instruments.
- Anticipated surgeons needs and handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
- Created and maintained unobstructed operative fields using diverse range of tools.
- Provided comprehensive support to surgeons specializing in sports medicine, total joint replacement, spine, and orthopedic trauma treatment.
- Supported surgeons during cosmetic surgeries, gynecological and orthopedic procedures and general appointments.
Education
Certified Surgical Technician -
California Paramedical And Technical College
Riverside, CA 05.2001 - 05.2002
Skills
Pre- and post-surgical counts
Pre-surgical preparation
Infection control protocols
Biohazardous waste disposal
Patient confidentiality
Safe sharps disposal
Setting up and operating equipment
Passing surgical instruments
Indirect Patient Care
Wound Dressing
Specimen collection
Timeline
Certified Surgical Technician -
California Paramedical And Technical College
05.2001 - 05.2002
Certified Surgical Technologist
Kaiser Permanente
12.1996 - Current