Kristy Huff
Mountain Home,AR
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Experienced in fast-paced environments and adaptable to last-minute changes. Thrives under pressure and consistently earns high marks for work quality and speed.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Cardiovascular Technologist
Baxter Healthcare Corporation
Mountain Home, AR
06.2019 - Current
- Prepared and maintained sterile field for surgical procedures.
- Assisted in the application of wound dressings, casts, and other medical devices.
- Provided assistance to surgeons during operations by passing instruments and other supplies.
- Ensured all necessary equipment was available for each procedure.
- Organized operating room by setting up surgical trays with instruments according to surgeon preference.
- Kept inventory of supplies and ordered new items as needed.
- Observed aseptic technique and infection control protocols at all times.
- Assisted in positioning patients on operating table and covered them with sterile drapes.
- Cleansed and disinfected operating rooms after procedures were completed.
- Retrieved implants from storage area prior to start of procedure.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Addressed patient bleeding and applied sterile dressings to close wounds.
- Provided guidance to students on the proper use of medical equipment and supplies.
- Mentored new preceptors in the development of their clinical skills.
- Monitored student performance during clinical rotations and provided feedback as needed.
- Encouraged a safe learning environment by modeling professional behavior at all times.
Cardiovascular Technologist
Trustaff Inc.
Cincinnati, Ohio
07.2018 - 06.2019
- Prepared equipment for use in invasive cardiology procedures including setting up fluoroscopy machines, preparing contrast dyes, and ensuring sterile technique was used.
- Set up equipment to prepare for patient procedures and tests.
- Checked, tested and maintained cardiology equipment to uphold optimal diagnostic standards.
- Assisted physicians with surgical procedures and cardiac catheterizations.
- Assisted with the preparation of operating rooms prior to surgery.
- Assisted in preparing patients for surgery by positioning them on the operating table and administering medications as prescribed.
- Responded quickly and effectively when emergency situations arise during surgery; ensured continuity of care until situation is resolved satisfactorily.
- Performed patient positioning, draping, and skin preparation for surgery.
- Performed complex surgery on patients with a wide range of medical conditions.
- Applied dressings to incisions following completion of surgery.
- Practiced in large teaching hospital focusing on diagnosis and treatment of acute cardiovascular events including myocardial infarction, heart failure, and trauma involving cardiovascular system.
Cardiovascular Technologist
Freeman Health System
Joplin , MO
03.2016 - 07.2018
- Maintained a clean and organized work environment according to safety regulations.
- Responded quickly and effectively to emergency situations involving cardiac patients.
- Assisted in training technicians, medical students or other staff members.
- Assisted in prepping, draping and positioning patients for cardiovascular surgery.
- Prepared equipment for surgery and assisted surgeons during operative procedures.
- Executed remarkable dexterity assembling and monitoring tools to be used during surgery procedures.
- Participated in continuing education activities relevant to cardiothoracic surgery specialty area.
- Ensured that all instruments used during surgery were properly sterilized prior to use.
- Coordinated instrument counts at beginning and end of each case ensuring accuracy between count sheets and actual items used during surgery.
Surgical Technologist
Willow Creek Women's Hospital
Johnson , AR
05.2006 - 03.2012
- Prepared operating room for surgical procedures, including setting up sterile field.
- Assisted surgeons during operative procedures by anticipating their needs and passing instruments.
- Ensured that all equipment was functioning properly prior to use in the operating room.
- Maintained aseptic technique throughout the procedure.
- Monitored patients' physical condition during surgery and reported any changes to the surgeon or circulating nurse.
- Identified potential problems before they occurred by closely observing the sterile field and personnel involved in the procedure.
- Performed instrument counts before, during, and after surgeries as required by hospital policy.
- Provided instruction on proper techniques of handling instruments to new team members.
- Helped maintain an organized working environment in the OR through cleaning, stocking supplies, and organizing equipment carts.
- Set up trays with necessary surgical instruments according to established protocols.
- Assisted with scrubbing in for each case as needed.
- Performed various duties such as applying dressings to incisions sites postoperatively.
- Retrieved specimens from the OR for laboratory analysis.
- Responded quickly to changes in patient status or emergency situations.
- Demonstrated knowledge of principles of asepsis while preparing and caring for patients undergoing surgery.
- Followed safety guidelines when transporting patients from one area to another inside the facility.
- Maintained inventory levels of medical supplies within assigned areas of responsibility.
- Participated in continuing education activities related to job responsibilities.
- Adhered to department policies regarding infection control practices.
- Provided assistance during cesarean sections, hysterectomies, orthopedic repairs, wound closure suturing techniques and other types of surgical procedures as needed.
- Set up equipment, tools and supplies for procedures and organize instruments as directed in surgeons' preference cards.
- Used retractors, sponges and suctioning and irrigating equipment to create unobstructed operating fields.
- Used hemostatic clamps, suture ligatures and electrocautery equipment to control bleeding.
- Assisted surgeon by passing instruments and sterile supplies throughout operation.
- Reviewed surgical requirements and prepped operating room with appropriate tools, equipment and instruments.
- Organized equipment and instruments in alignment with surgical protocols and surgeon preferences.
- Recounted surgical instruments and supplies at end of operation, eliminating chance of items left inside patient.
- Assessed procedure requirements and procured appropriate equipment and tools.
Education
Diploma - Surgical Technology
Northwest Technical Institute
Springdale, AR05-2005
High School Diploma -
Rogers High School
Rogers, AR01-2002
Skills
- Patient Positioning
- Medical Equipment Operation
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Professional Demeanor
- Decision-Making
- Equipment Calibration
- Interpersonal Skills
- Patient Relations
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Time Management
- Professionalism
- Self Motivation
- Team Collaboration
- Continuous Improvement
- Analytical Thinking
- Analytical Skills
- Team building
- Reliability
- Effective Communication
- Goal Setting
- Attention to Detail
- Adaptability
- Active Listening
- Organizational Skills
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Problem-Solving
- Time management abilities
- CPR Certification
- Interpersonal Communication
- Multitasking
- Excellent Communication
- Problem-solving abilities
- Task Prioritization
- Vitals monitoring
Timeline
Cardiovascular Technologist
Baxter Healthcare Corporation
06.2019 - Current
Cardiovascular Technologist
Trustaff Inc.
07.2018 - 06.2019
Cardiovascular Technologist
Freeman Health System
03.2016 - 07.2018
Surgical Technologist
Willow Creek Women's Hospital
05.2006 - 03.2012
Diploma - Surgical Technology
Northwest Technical Institute
High School Diploma -
Rogers High School
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