Justin Chastain

Surgical Technologist/Assistant

R. Gordon Mowry, M.D.

Mobile, AL

01.2004 - Current

Provided assistance to surgeons during operations by passing instruments and other supplies.
Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress, and concerns.
Ensured all necessary equipment was available for each procedure.
Organized operating room by setting up surgical trays with instruments according to surgeon preference.
Assisted in the application of wound dressings, casts, and other medical devices.
Prepared and maintained sterile field for surgical procedures.
Transported patients to operating room before surgery and monitored vital signs throughout procedure.
Kept inventory of supplies and ordered new items as needed.
Performed pre-operative skin preparation on patients prior to surgery.
Observed aseptic technique and infection control protocols at all times.
Assisted in positioning patients on operating table and covered them with sterile drapes.
Monitored sterilization process for surgical instruments or equipment used during procedures.
Received specimens from pathology laboratory for examination by surgeon during operation.
Cleansed and disinfected operating rooms after procedures were completed.
Verified correct identification of patient prior to any operation or procedure.
Completed documentation related to patient care, such as recording vital signs or documenting medications administered.
Inspected instruments post-operatively for proper function or damage before returning them to stock room.
Reviewed patient charts for information regarding allergies or medical conditions that could affect the outcome of surgery.
Provided support services such as stocking supplies in OR rooms or restocking carts between cases.
Communicated effectively with surgeons, nurses, anesthesiologists, scrub techs., while performing duties in the OR environment.
Assisted surgeon by passing instruments and sterile supplies throughout operation.
Set up equipment, tools and supplies for procedures and organize instruments as directed in surgeons' preference cards.
Reviewed surgical requirements and prepped operating room with appropriate tools, equipment and instruments.
Recounted surgical instruments and supplies at end of operation, eliminating chance of items left inside patient.
Organized equipment and instruments in alignment with surgical protocols and surgeon preferences.
Laid out all instruments, supplies and tools as directed by surgeons.
Gathered and took inventory of equipment to confirm adequate supplies for surgery.
Used retractors, sponges and suctioning and irrigating equipment to create unobstructed operating fields.
Maintained reusable surgical instrumentation and equipment, including decontamination, cleaning, sterilizing, storing and distributing.
Maintained surgical areas and oversaw inventory management.
Assessed procedure requirements and procured appropriate equipment and tools.
Used hemostatic clamps, suture ligatures and electrocautery equipment to control bleeding.
Collaborated with vendors and service providers to coordinate required services and equipment.
Organized and maintained unobstructed operative fields to foster immediate access to retractors and suctioning and irrigation equipment.
Sterilized medical equipment and properly handled contaminated materials.
Maintained proper sterile field during surgical procedures.
Cleaned and restocked operating room, gathering and placing equipment and supplies.
Prepared patients for surgery by positioning on operating table and covering with sterile surgical drapes to prevent exposure.
Collaborated with operating room staff to cultivate efficiency and prepare for scheduled and emergency procedures.
Prepared dressings or bandages, applying or assisting with application following surgery.
Handed instruments and supplies to surgeons and surgeons' assistants.
Provided technical assistance to surgeons, surgical nurses or anesthesiologists.
Scrubbed arms and hands and assisted surgical team with scrubbing, masks and surgical clothing.
Held instruments and quickly handed to surgeon during procedures.
Monitored and assessed operating room conditions and patient and surgical team needs.
Adhered to OSHA protocols when sterilizing instruments, discarding medical supplies and disposing of waste.
Operated or monitored lights, machines or equipment to support proper operation.
Addressed patient bleeding and applied sterile dressings to close wounds.
Organized and maintained filing systems for documents and records.
Observed patients' vital signs to assess physical condition.
Ensured office equipment was operational, stocked with supplies and maintained in a clean condition.
Answered incoming calls, responded to emails, faxes and other inquiries from customers and vendors.
Greeted visitors, clients and guests in a professional manner.
Maintained an inventory of office supplies ensuring stock levels were adequate at all times.
Developed positive relationships with internal customers through effective communication techniques.
Created agendas for meetings, took meeting minutes, distributed notes to attendees afterwards.
Proofread documents prior to distribution to ensure accuracy of content.
Coordinated special projects as assigned by management staff.
Entered data into databases accurately and efficiently.
Scanned documents using high-speed scanners for digital archiving purposes.
Archived confidential material securely following established procedures.
Gathered and sorted data for reports and files.
Used filing systems to improve document management and organization.
Handled confidential information with discretion and integrity.
Maintained positive working relationship with fellow staff and management.
Maintained front desk to provide positive first impression.
Assisted organizational efforts by filing, entering data and answering phones.
Greeted guests and vendors to assist in navigating space.
Handled incoming calls and directed callers to appropriate department or employee.
Answered phones and routed voicemails to respective employees.
Coordinated support to facilitate general office operations.
Broke down boxes for garbage and recycling.
Offered reception coverage to relieve staff during absences or breaks.
Encouraged and improved cross-department internal communication.
Participated in credit and collections activities.

Summary

Overview

Work History

Surgical Technologist/Assistant

Surgical Aide

Education

High School Diploma -

Some College (No Degree) - Nursing and Biology

Skills

Certification

Timeline

Surgical Technologist/Assistant

Surgical Aide

High School Diploma -

Some College (No Degree) - Nursing and Biology

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