Kelley Manion
Park Hills,MO
Summary
Driven Surgical Technologist offering 28 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 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
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Surgical Technologist
The Surgery Center Of Farmington
10.2003 - Current
- Transported patients to and from surgeries to promote timely operating room turnover.
- Handled high-pressure situations calmly and efficiently, contributing to successful completion of critical surgeries.
- Collaborated effectively with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care before, during, and after surgery.
- Ensured proper care of surgical instruments through meticulous cleaning, sterilization, and maintenance processes.
- Handled and prepared specimens for laboratory analysis to provide surgeons with relevant information.
- Performed inventory management duties for operating room supplies, ensuring adequate stock levels at all times.
- Minimized infection risks by strictly adhering to aseptic techniques when handling surgical supplies and equipment.
- Reduced infection risks and protected patients by maintaining sterile fields during procedures.
- Evaluated procedure needs and set up equipment, tools, supplies, and instruments.
- Selected and purchased equipment for surgical procedures.
- Contributed to successful operations by assembling and organizing surgical equipment with precision.
- Introduced new staff members to training protocols regarding operating room procedures, infection control, safety standards, and overall facility policies.
- Passed instruments and supplies to surgical team members to provide surgeons with necessary tools to complete procedures.
- Decontaminated, cleaned, assembled, packaged, sterilized, stored, and distributed reusable surgical instrumentation and equipment.
- Gained strong leadership skills by managing projects from start to finish.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
Certified Surgical Technologist
Parkland Health Center
08.1996 - 09.2003
- Contributed to team-based problem-solving to resolve issues that arose during surgery and improve patient outcomes.
- Enhanced patient safety by maintaining a sterile surgical environment and adhering to strict protocols.
- Decontaminated, cleaned, assembled, packaged, sterilized, stored, and distributed reusable surgical instrumentation and equipment.
- Created safe operating environments for invasive and non-invasive procedures.
- Handled and prepared specimens for laboratory analysis to provide surgeons with relevant information.
- Expedited surgery room turnover times by swiftly preparing operating rooms for subsequent surgeries, maximizing efficiency within . department
- Reduced infection risks and protected patients by maintaining sterile fields during procedures.
- Achieved consistent performance evaluations through dedication to excellence in patient care, teamwork, and adherence to established protocols.
- Supported colleagues by serving as resource on surgical technology best practices, fostering collaborative work environment.
- Evaluated procedure needs and set up equipment, tools, supplies, and instruments.
- Passed instruments and supplies to surgical team members to provide surgeons with necessary tools to complete procedures.
- Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
- Created and maintained unobstructed operative fields using diverse range of tools.
- Expanded knowledge of surgical procedures through continuous professional development, staying current with industry advancements.
- Gathered and set up equipment, tools, and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
- Prepared instruments for terminal sterilization and reset surgical suites for next procedure.
- Contributed to reduced infection rates by diligently practicing proper sterilization techniques for instruments and equipment.
- Performed accurate instrument counts, preventing potential surgical complications due to retained items.
- Demonstrated adaptability when faced with emergency situations or unexpected complications during surgeries, providing prompt support to surgical teams.
- Streamlined workflow by organizing instruments efficiently on back table according to procedure requirements.
- Anticipated surgeons needs and handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
- Positioned patients and set up drapes to create comfortable surgical environment for patients.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in team environment.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
Education
Associate of Arts - Basic
Mineral Area College
Park Hills, MOCertificate of Surgical Technology - Surgical Technology
Mineral Area Hospital School Surgical Technology
Farmington, MO08.1996
Skills
- CPR AED (First Aid CPR AED)
- Surgical Technologist
- Supply Management
- Infection Control
- Equipment Sterilization
- Sterile Field Preparation
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Attention to Detail
- Leadership Qualities
Held certification for 20 years. Works well with doctors. Less than 3 sick days taken in 21 years.
Maintained my Certificate of Surgical Technology for 20 years. I've always worked well with doctors, in normal and emergency settings. I've called in less than 3 times in the past 21 years.
Timeline
Surgical Technologist
The Surgery Center Of Farmington
10.2003 - Current
Certified Surgical Technologist
Parkland Health Center
08.1996 - 09.2003
Associate of Arts - Basic
Mineral Area College
Certificate of Surgical Technology - Surgical Technology
Mineral Area Hospital School Surgical Technology
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