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Kayla Hough

Tillamook

Summary

Skilled Surgical Technologist offering 8 years of experience. Very driven, hard working with a positive attitude, and quick to adapt to change without losing focus. Excited to bring growing organization offering room for advancement.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Surgical Technologist

Adventist Health Tillamook
09.2023 - Current
  • Enhanced patient safety by maintaining a sterile surgical environment and adhering to strict protocols.
  • Assisted surgeons in complex procedures for optimal patient outcomes and reduced recovery time.
  • Prepared operating rooms with required instruments, ensuring efficient setup for various surgical cases.
  • Increased efficiency during surgeries by anticipating surgeon''s needs and providing timely assistance.
  • Contributed to successful operations by assembling and organizing surgical equipment with precision.
  • Ensured proper care of surgical instruments through meticulous cleaning, sterilization, and maintenance processes.
  • Supported smooth transitions between surgeries by promptly preparing the operating room for subsequent cases.

Surgical Technologist

Eye Surgery Center At The Biltmore
03.2022 - 09.2023
  • Managed operating room setup by cleaning and sterilizing instruments and surfaces, maintaining supply inventories and organizing surgical tools.
  • Sterilized instruments and disposed of medical supplies and waste following OSHA guidelines.
  • Operated, adjusted, and monitored diagnostic equipment and other machines used during procedures.
  • Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
  • Evaluated procedure needs and set up equipment, tools, supplies and instruments.
  • Maintained high infection control standards.

Host/Kitchen Helper

Denny's Restaurants Franchise Association
03.2023 - 06.2023
  • Cleaned and organized kitchen stations to promote team efficiency.
  • Followed supervisor instructions to complete tasks on time.
  • Operated standard kitchen equipment with focus on safety and sanitation.
  • Helped chefs prepare and present food to event guests with strong attention to detail and presentation expertise.
  • Chopped vegetables, cut up fruit, and prepared sauces when kitchen staff was busy.
  • Transported food items from storage areas to kitchen for prepping.
  • Collaborated with kitchen staff to communicate dietary restrictions or special requests from customers, ensuring accurate meal preparation.
  • Increased restaurant efficiency by maintaining an organized host stand, including menus, reservation logs, and seating charts.
  • Handled high-pressure situations with composure, effectively managing large parties or unexpected events during busy shifts.
  • Facilitated positive first impressions for guests through friendly greetings, professional attire, and genuine enthusiasm for their visit.

Surgical Technologist

Northbank Surgical Center
11.2021 - 02.2022
  • Managed operating room setup by cleaning and sterilizing instruments and surfaces, maintaining supply inventories and organizing surgical tools.
  • Evaluated procedure needs and set up equipment, tools, supplies and instruments.
  • Maintained high infection control standards.
  • Supported surgeons during cosmetic surgeries, gynecological and orthopedic procedures and general appointments.
  • Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.

Surgical Technologist

Athenix Body Sculpting
04.2021 - 06.2021
  • Managed operating room setup by cleaning and sterilizing instruments and surfaces, maintaining supply inventories and organizing surgical tools.
  • Maintained high infection control standards.
  • Selected and purchased equipment for surgical procedures.
  • Sterile Processing.

Surgical Technologist

Salem Laser And Surgery Center
06.2019 - 04.2021
  • Managed operating room setup by cleaning and sterilizing instruments and surfaces, maintaining supply inventories and organizing surgical tools.
  • Sterilized instruments and disposed of medical supplies and waste following OSHA guidelines.
  • Handled numerous sanitization tasks for surgical sites by cleaning and sterilizing, maintaining supply inventories and organizing items effectively.
  • Developed training initiatives on new equipment and procedures to promote highest patient care standards.
  • Maintained inventories of needles, instruments, sponges and other medical supplies.
  • Used sutures, staples, clips and other tools to close wounds.
  • Completed needle, instrument and sponge counts and recorded inventories.
  • Prepared instruments for sterilization.

Endoscopy Technician

Folsom Sierra Endoscopy
09.2018 - 05.2019
  • Sanitized and assessed recovery rooms while following all surgical schedules
  • Set up endoscopy suites with equipment and supplies needed for procedures
  • Ensured that day surgery and operating rooms were properly stocked and ready for patients by ordering equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures
  • Supported physicians and nursing staff during procedures
  • Maintained all safety protocols and processes when cleaning, disinfecting and sterilizing endoscopes and related equipment
  • Assisted physicians and nursing staff with various tasks and responsibilities during procedures
  • Assisted with the transportation of scopes for repairs and maintenance
  • Assisted doctors, nurses and support staff by preparing for patient procedures
  • Prepared for upcoming procedures by effectively setting up and tearing down rooms
  • Adhered to safety procedures during cleaning, disinfecting and sterilizing endoscopes and related equipment
  • Cleaned and maintained recovery rooms while adhering to surgical schedules
  • Clean and sterilize endoscopes, forceps, snares and other tools and equipment following established infection control procedures
  • Collect and prepare specimens for cytology, microbiology, and pathology
  • Generate and complete daily sterilization, endo flush, and endoscopy scope logs
  • Prepared day surgery and operating rooms for patients by ordering and stocking equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures

Surgical Technologist

Salem Laser and Surgery Center
04.2014 - 09.2018
  • Evaluated procedure needs and set up equipment, tools, supplies and instruments.
  • Quickly and accurately set up equipment and counts, following surgical protocols and surgeon preferences.
  • Anticipated surgeons needs and handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
  • Prepared instruments for sterilization.
  • Performed and documented pre-surgery and post-surgery sponge, instrument, and needle count.
  • Collected, prepared, and disposed of medical specimens.
  • Kept accurate counts of needle, instrument and sponge inventories.
  • Arranged instruments according to surgeons' preferences.
  • Worked closely with new staff members to provide training on operating room procedures, infection control, safety standards and overall facility policies.
  • Sterilized instruments and equipment based on needs for specific procedures.
  • Maintained high infection control standards.
  • Followed OSHA guidelines in the sterilization of instruments and disposal of medical supplies and waste.
  • Controlled bleeding during procedures by applying hemostatic clamps, suture ligatures, and electrocautery equipment.
  • Used sutures, staples, clips and other tools to close wounds.
  • Cleaned, restocked and set up surgical suites.

Education

Surgical Technology

Concorde Career College
Portland, OR

High School Diploma -

Mcminnville High School
Mcminnville, OR
2007

Skills

  • Passing surgical instruments
  • Setting up and operating equipment
  • Biohazardous waste disposal
  • Pre- and post-surgical counts
  • Patient transportation
  • Specimen collection
  • Safe sharps disposal
  • Maintain sterile field
  • Positive behavior modeling
  • Clinical judgment
  • Supervisory training
  • Patient evaluation
  • Sterilizing Equipment and Instruments
  • Patient Positioning
  • Order supplies for facility
  • LensX Laser Certified
  • Specimen collection
  • CPR certification

Certification

  • CPR certification
  • LensX Laser certification
  • NOT a Certified Surgical Tech, but grandfathered in and maintain continuing education of 16 Credits every 2 years.

Timeline

Surgical Technologist

Adventist Health Tillamook
09.2023 - Current

Host/Kitchen Helper

Denny's Restaurants Franchise Association
03.2023 - 06.2023

Surgical Technologist

Eye Surgery Center At The Biltmore
03.2022 - 09.2023

Surgical Technologist

Northbank Surgical Center
11.2021 - 02.2022

Surgical Technologist

Athenix Body Sculpting
04.2021 - 06.2021

Surgical Technologist

Salem Laser And Surgery Center
06.2019 - 04.2021

Endoscopy Technician

Folsom Sierra Endoscopy
09.2018 - 05.2019

Surgical Technologist

Salem Laser and Surgery Center
04.2014 - 09.2018

Surgical Technology

Concorde Career College

High School Diploma -

Mcminnville High School

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