Julia Barker
Siloam Springs,AR
Summary
Certified Surgical First Assistant with a background in working at a Surgery Center and Hospital. Well versed in sterile aseptic techniques and with range of surgical procedures. Proven leadership in mentoring team members to achieve great patient outcome.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Surgical First Assistant
Washington Regional (Northhills Surgery Center)
3271 N Wimberly Dr. Fayetteville, AR 72703
11.2024 - Current
- Assisted in surgical procedures by providing direct support to surgeons.
- Prepared and maintained sterile instruments and supplies, contributing to a safe surgical environment.
- Contributed to the development of hospital protocols and guidelines for the role of the Certified Surgical First Assistant, promoting standardization and quality care across departments.
- Collaborated with surgical teams to improve patient outcomes through effective communication and teamwork.
- Helped in Central Sterile to provide instruments and Scopes when needed.
- Assisted and set up GI endoscopic equipment and scopes for procedures including colonoscopies and esophagogastroduodenoscopies (EGD).
Certified Surgical Technologist/Certified Surgical First Assistant
CHS Siloam Springs (NWA Health Systems)
Siloam Springs, AR
10.2009 - 10.2025
- Lead surgical Technologist.
- Trained Staff members on proper techniques and best practices within the field of surgical technology, promoting perofessional growth among peers.
- Conducted inventory management of surgical supplies, optimizing resource availability for surgeries.
- Expedited surgery room turnover times by swiftly preparing operating rooms for subsequent surgeries, maximizing efficiency within the department.
- Demonstrated adaptability when faced with emergency situations or unexpected complications during surgeries, providing prompt support to surgical teams.
Certified Surgical First Assistant
Pinnacle Surgery Center
3721 S Champions Dr Unit 100, Rogers, AR 72758
09.2024 - 11.2024
- Performing scrub duties for orthopedic surgical procedures by anticipating the surgeon's needs and ensuring instrument needed for procedure.
- Assisting the orthopedic surgical Procedures while maintaining, and handling instruments and equipment for orthopedic surgeries.
- Passed and assisted in a variety of orthopedic Procedures including joint replacement, arthroscopy, fracture repair, and sports medicine surgeries.
- Maintained a strict aseptic technique and infection prevention standards throughout procedures.
Certified Surgical First Assistant
Surgical Arts Surgery Center
3733 N Business Dr Suite 101, Fayetteville AR 7270
03.2023 - 09.2024
- Improved patient outcomes by assisting surgeons during complex procedures as a Certified Surgical First Assistant.
- Enhanced surgical efficiency by skillfully handling instruments and suturing in a timely manner.
- Reduced surgery time with efficient anticipation of surgeon's needs resulting in faster patient recovery.
- Minimized surgical bleeding with skilled ligation.
- Applied sterile dressings to cover surgical locations and boost healing.
- Kept views unobstructed by retracting, sponging, and suctioning surgical sites.
Education
Surgical Technoloy
Indian Capital Technology Center
Stilwell, OK08-2009
Skills
- General surgery
- Laparoscopic procedures
- Endoscopic procedures
- Orthopedic surgery
- Ophthalmic surgery
- Gynecological surgery
- Plastic surgery
- OB/GYN procedures
- Suturing technique
- Sterile technique
- Equipment sterilization
- Surgical instrumentation
- Tissue handling
- Surgical draping
- Patient positioning
- Effective communication
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Surgical techniques
Timeline
Certified Surgical First Assistant
Washington Regional (Northhills Surgery Center)
11.2024 - Current
Certified Surgical First Assistant
Pinnacle Surgery Center
09.2024 - 11.2024
Certified Surgical First Assistant
Surgical Arts Surgery Center
03.2023 - 09.2024
Certified Surgical Technologist/Certified Surgical First Assistant
CHS Siloam Springs (NWA Health Systems)
10.2009 - 10.2025
Surgical Technoloy
Indian Capital Technology Center