LaTasha Martin
Downingtown,PA
Summary
Organized and quick-thinking health care professional with seven years experience who has recently passed the NCCT Certified Tech In Surgery Exam as of April 2023. Proficient in technical support tasks for a wide variety of surgical operations/procedures. Specialities include General, Orthopedics, Neurology, Podiatry, Ophthalmology; Retina and Glaucoma. Vascular, Urology, Plastics, and Ear Nose and Throat. Observant of details in the operating room environment. Able to accurately and calmly preform task.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Surgical Technologist II
Penn State Lancaster Medical Center
Lancaster, PA
11.2023 - Current
- Enhanced patient safety by maintaining a sterile surgical environment and adhering to strict protocols.
- Assisted surgeons in complex procedures, ensuring efficient completion and minimized complications.
- Reduced surgery time by effectively anticipating surgeon''s needs and providing timely assistance.
- Improved team communication through active participation in pre-and post-operative discussions, resulting in better patient outcomes.
- Performed accurate instrument counts, preventing potential surgical complications due to retained items.
- Supported colleagues by serving as a resource on surgical technology best practices, fostering a collaborative work environment.
- Streamlined workflow by organizing instruments efficiently on the back table according to procedure requirements.
Surgical Technologist
Omni Ophthalmic Management Consultants
Devon, PA
03.2021 - 10.2023
- Positioning patients and set up drapes to create comfortable surgical environment for patients.
- Evaluates procedure needs and set up equipment, tools, supplies, and instruments.
- Passing instruments and supplies to surgical team members to provide surgeons with necessary tools to complete procedures.
- Setting operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
- Gathering and setting up equipment, tools, and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
- Contributing to team-based problem-solving to resolve issues that arose during surgery and improve patient outcomes.
Surgical Technologist
Physicians Care Surgery Center
Royersford, PA
06.2020 - 03.2021
- Positioned patients and set up drapes to create comfortable surgical environment.
- Maintained specialty equipment, implant, and instrumentation inventories.
- Positioned patients and set up drapes to create comfortable surgical environment for patients.
- Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
Perfusionist
Gift Of Life
Philadelphia, PA
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Supported healthcare team by maintaining responsibility for electrocardiogram monitoring, defibrillation and cardio rehabilitation training.
- Registered patients by confirming identification, reviewing consultation requests and entering anticipated services to patient log.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Demonstrated leadership skills in managing projects from concept to completion.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
Surgical Technologist
AB Staffing Solutions
Gilbert, AZ
09.2017 - 01.2019
- Performs assigned procedures for comfort and well-being for adult and geriatric patients, demonstrating a concern for safety
- Assists in updating physician reference sheets
- Participate in the nursing care plans, functioning as an effective team member
- Demonstrates ability to scrub on all procedures, minor to major
- Communicates effectively to patients, families, employees, and physicians, utilizing both written and verbal communication skills
- Responds appropriately to crisis situations as outlined in unit specific standards, initiates interventions within scope of responsibility; notifies RN
- Maintains required credentials of BCLS and mandatory inservice patients.
Education
Surgical Technology
Star Career Academy
Philadelphia, PA2016
Skills
Great ability to coordinate with doctors,
physicians, and registered nurses
Skilled in handling surgical instruments and
assembling surgical tools prior to operation
Exceptional eye and hand coordination to pass instruments to surgeon
Adequate to performing in a fast paced
environment and assisting with critical operations
Excellent oral and written skills
Certification
- CST - Certified Surgical Technologist
Timeline
Certified Surgical Technologist II
Penn State Lancaster Medical Center
11.2023 - Current
Surgical Technologist
Omni Ophthalmic Management Consultants
03.2021 - 10.2023
Surgical Technologist
Physicians Care Surgery Center
06.2020 - 03.2021
Perfusionist
Gift Of Life
01.2019 - 01.2020
Surgical Technologist
AB Staffing Solutions
09.2017 - 01.2019
Surgical Technology
Star Career Academy