Joshua Hollingsworth
Ringgold,GA
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CST/CSFA
GetMed Staffing
Omaha, Nebraska
01.2024 - Current
- Assisted surgeons during open and laparoscopic surgical procedures by providing instrumentation, retracting tissue, and suctioning.
- Performed patient assessments prior to surgery by taking vital signs, measuring blood loss, and documenting findings.
- Prepared operating rooms for surgery by setting up equipment such as microscopes, cautery devices, and sutures.
- Provided intraoperative support through the use of hemostatic agents and other methods to control bleeding.
- Participated in post-surgical care by applying dressings, administering medications, and monitoring patients' recovery progress.
- Observed sterile technique throughout all phases of the surgical process to ensure a safe environment for patients and staff members.
CSFA
Ascension St. Thomas Rutherford
Murfreesboro, TN
04.2024 - 10.2024
- Assisted surgeons during open and laparoscopic surgical procedures by providing instrumentation, retracting tissue, and suctioning.
- Performed patient assessments prior to surgery by taking vital signs, measuring blood loss, and documenting findings.
- Participated in post-surgical care by applying dressings, administering medications, and monitoring patients' recovery progress.
- Observed sterile technique throughout all phases of the surgical process to ensure a safe environment for patients and staff members.
- Assisted physicians with wound closure techniques such as suturing or stapling incisions closed after surgery.
CST/CSFA
Aya Healthcare
San Diego, CA
10.2022 - 12.2023
- Assisted in prepping operating room for surgery by sterilizing instruments and setting up equipment.
- Maintained sterile environment in the operating room during surgical procedures.
- Provided assistance to surgeons, circulating nurses, and anesthesiologists with patient positioning, draping, and preparation of operative sites.
- Performed suturing techniques under direct supervision of a surgeon.
- Gathered and passed instruments to surgeon during operation.
- Assisted with post-operative wound care including packing, dressing changes, irrigation and debridement when needed.
CST/CSFA
South City Hospital
St. Louis, MO
09.2021 - 09.2022
- Assisted in prepping operating room for surgery by sterilizing instruments and setting up equipment.
- Maintained sterile environment in the operating room during surgical procedures.
- Provided assistance to surgeons, circulating nurses, and anesthesiologists with patient positioning, draping, and preparation of operative sites.
- Gathered and passed instruments to surgeon during operation.
- Performed suturing techniques under direct supervision of a surgeon.
- Administered medications as prescribed by physician or nurse practitioner prior to surgery.
- Assisted with minor office procedures such as suture removal, incision checks, biopsies.
- Assisted with post-operative wound care including packing, dressing changes, irrigation and debridement when needed.
CST
Aya Healthcare
San Diego, CA
07.2020 - 09.2021
- Prepared and maintained sterile field for surgical procedures.
- Assisted in the application of wound dressings, casts, and other medical devices.
- Provided assistance to surgeons during operations by passing instruments and other supplies.
- Ensured all necessary equipment was available for each procedure.
- Organized operating room by setting up surgical trays with instruments according to surgeon preference.
CST
Liquid Agents
Plano, TX
07.2018 - 04.2019
- Prepared and maintained sterile field for surgical procedures.
- Assisted in the application of wound dressings, casts, and other medical devices.
- Provided assistance to surgeons during operations by passing instruments and other supplies.
- Ensured all necessary equipment was available for each procedure.
- Organized operating room by setting up surgical trays with instruments according to surgeon preference.
CST
American Traveler Staffing Professionals
Boca Ratin, FL
01.2018 - 07.2018
- Prepared and maintained sterile field for surgical procedures.
- Assisted in the application of wound dressings, casts, and other medical devices.
- Provided assistance to surgeons during operations by passing instruments and other supplies.
- Ensured all necessary equipment was available for each procedure.
- Observed aseptic technique and infection control protocols at all times.
CST
CHI Memorial Hospital
Chattanooga, TN
04.2013 - 09.2017
- Prepared and maintained sterile field for surgical procedures.
- Assisted in the application of wound dressings, casts, and other medical devices.
- Provided assistance to surgeons during operations by passing instruments and other supplies.
- Ensured all necessary equipment was available for each procedure.
- Kept inventory of supplies and ordered new items as needed.
- Organized operating room by setting up surgical trays with instruments according to surgeon preference.
Education
Certificate of Technical Studies - Certified Surgical Technologists
Georgia Northwestern Technical College
Rome, GA12-2012
Some College (No Degree) - Associates of Arts
North Florida Community College
Madison, FLSkills
- Relationship Building
- Multitasking Abilities
- PPE Compliance
- Time Management
- Microsoft Word
- Maintenance & Repair
Certification
- NBSTSA Certified
- BLS AHA Certified
Accomplishments
- 2002 Who's Who Among Junior College Students
Affiliations
- I am afther of two girls that are very active in sports, school, and church. I spend most of my weekends either at the gym or church.
Timeline
CSFA
Ascension St. Thomas Rutherford
04.2024 - 10.2024
CST/CSFA
GetMed Staffing
01.2024 - Current
CST/CSFA
Aya Healthcare
10.2022 - 12.2023
CST/CSFA
South City Hospital
09.2021 - 09.2022
CST
Aya Healthcare
07.2020 - 09.2021
CST
Liquid Agents
07.2018 - 04.2019
CST
American Traveler Staffing Professionals
01.2018 - 07.2018
CST
CHI Memorial Hospital
04.2013 - 09.2017
- NBSTSA Certified
- BLS AHA Certified
Certificate of Technical Studies - Certified Surgical Technologists
Georgia Northwestern Technical College
Some College (No Degree) - Associates of Arts
North Florida Community College
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