Joshua Matthews
Kansas City,KS
Summary
Driven Surgical Technologist offering 10 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
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Surgical Technologist
University Of Kansas Health System
Kansas City, KS
09.2011 - Current
- Delivered exemplary assistance and support to surgeons during general, gynecological, orthopedic, neurological and plastic surgery procedures.
- Managed operating room setup by cleaning and sterilizing instruments and surfaces, maintaining supply inventories and organizing surgical tools.
- Worked with vendors for speedy procurement of services and equipment.
- Introduced new staff members to training protocols regarding operating room procedures, infection control, safety standards and overall facility policies.
- Supported surgeons during cosmetic surgeries, gynecological and orthopedic procedures and general appointments.
- Evaluated procedure needs and set up equipment, tools, supplies and instruments.
- Created and maintained unobstructed operative fields using diverse range of tools.
- Projected best-in-class care standards by achieving training initiatives for new surgical team members and aligning all procedures for optimal efficiency.
Surgical Technologist
Liberty Ambulatory Surgical Center
Liberty , MO
02.2012 - 08.2012
- Selected and purchased equipment for surgical procedures.
- Evaluated procedure needs and purchased equipment and tools for procedures.
- Decontaminated, cleaned, assembled, packaged, sterilized, stored and distributed reusable surgical instrumentation and equipment.
- Developed training initiatives on new equipment and procedures to promote highest patient care standards.
- Coordinated acquisition of surgical services and specialized equipment.
- Sterilized instruments and disposed of medical supplies and waste following OSHA guidelines.
- Maintained high infection control standards.
- Maintained daily workflow, coordinating with operating room staff to prepare for scheduled and emergency cases.
- Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
Education
Associate of Science - Surgical Technology
Wright Career College
Overland Park, KS06.2011
High School Diploma -
Shawnee Mission North High School
Overland Park, KS05.2008
Skills
- Pre-surgical preparation
- Patient confidentiality
- Setting up and operating equipment
- Infection control protocols
- Passing surgical instruments
- Safe sharps disposal
- Multitasking Abilities
- First Aid/CPR
- Medication Administration
- Wound Dressing
- Specimen collection
Timeline
Surgical Technologist
Liberty Ambulatory Surgical Center
02.2012 - 08.2012
Surgical Technologist
University Of Kansas Health System
09.2011 - Current
High School Diploma -
Shawnee Mission North High School
Associate of Science - Surgical Technology
Wright Career College