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Laura Clark

Simpsonville,SC

Summary

Meticulous Surgical Technologist bringing practiced experience of 20+ years assisting with diverse operating room functions. Anticipates and addresses surgeon's needs from operating room setup and sterilization to draping patient and passing instruments during surgery. Models medical teamwork and physical stamina.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Surgical Technologist

Independent Contracting
07.2023 - Current
  • Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
  • Maintained high infection control standards.
  • Delivered exemplary assistance and support to surgeons during general, gynecological, orthopedic, neurological, and plastic surgery procedures.
  • Evaluated procedure needs and set up equipment, tools, supplies, and instruments.
  • Created and maintained unobstructed operative fields using diverse range of tools.
  • Prepared sterile solutions to support surgical processes and helped physicians scrub in for procedures.
  • Completed continuing education units, staying up to date on surgical technology and meeting organizational requirements.
  • Cleaned and maintained operating equipment to keep resources in good working condition and ready for use.
  • Positioned patients and set up drapes to create comfortable surgical environment for patients.
  • Reduced infection risks and protected patients by maintaining sterile fields during procedures.
  • Gathered and set up equipment, tools, and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
  • Passed instruments and supplies to surgical team members to provide surgeons with necessary tools to complete procedures.

Travel Surgical Technologist

Health Carousel
11.2022 - 07.2023
  • Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
  • Maintained high infection control standards.
  • Delivered exemplary assistance and support to surgeons during general, gynecological, orthopedic, neurological, and plastic surgery procedures.
  • Evaluated procedure needs and set up equipment, tools, supplies, and instruments.
  • Created and maintained unobstructed operative fields using diverse range of tools.
  • Provided comprehensive support to surgeons specializing in sports medicine, total joint replacement, spine, and orthopedic trauma treatment.
  • Gathered and set up equipment, tools, and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
  • Completed continuing education units, staying up to date on surgical technology and meeting organizational requirements.
  • Passed instruments and supplies to surgical team members to provide surgeons with necessary tools to complete procedures

Surgical Technologist

Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center
02.2022 - 01.2023
  • Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
  • Maintained high infection control standards.
  • Delivered exemplary assistance and support to surgeons during general, gynecological, orthopedic, neurological, urology and plastic surgery procedures.
  • Passed instruments and supplies to surgical team members to provide surgeons with necessary tools to complete procedures.
  • Gathered and set up equipment, tools, and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
  • Evaluated procedure needs and set up equipment, tools, supplies, and instruments.
  • Sterilized instruments and equipment for specific procedures and arranged for surgeons.

Surgical Technologist

Kaleida Health Buffalo General Hospital
01.2006 - 09.2021
  • Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
  • Maintained high infection control standards.
  • Delivered exemplary assistance and support to surgeons during general, cardiac, gynecological, orthopedic, neurological, vascular and plastic surgery procedures.
  • Passed instruments and supplies to surgical team members to provide surgeons with necessary tools to complete procedures.
  • Provided comprehensive support to surgeons specializing in sports medicine, total joint replacement, spine, and orthopedic trauma treatment.
  • Gathered and set up equipment, tools, and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
  • Positioned patients and set up drapes to create comfortable surgical environment for patients.
  • Contributed to team-based problem-solving to resolve issues that arose during surgery and improve patient outcomes.
  • Evaluated procedure needs and set up equipment, tools, supplies, and instruments.
  • Introduced new staff members to training protocols regarding operating room procedures, infection control, safety standards, and overall facility policies.

Surgical Technologist

Eastern Niagara Hospital
06.2003 - 01.2006
  • Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
  • Maintained high infection control standards.
  • Delivered exemplary assistance and support to surgeons during general, gynecological, orthopedic, neurological, and plastic surgery procedures.
  • Evaluated procedure needs and set up equipment, tools, supplies, and instruments.
  • Transported patients to and from surgeries to promote timely operating room turnover.
  • Completed continuing education units, staying up to date on surgical technology and meeting organizational requirements.
  • Cleaned and maintained operating equipment to keep resources in good working condition and ready for use.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Surgical Technology

Niagara County Community College
Sanborn, NY

Skills

  • Judgment and Decision-Making
  • Aseptic and Sterilization Techniques
  • Intra-Operative Assistance
  • Infection Control Protocols
  • Pre- and Post-Surgical Counts
  • Instrumentation Specification
  • Safe Needle Disposal

Certification

  • Certified BLS, American Heart Association Expires 4/30/2025

Timeline

Surgical Technologist

Independent Contracting
07.2023 - Current

Travel Surgical Technologist

Health Carousel
11.2022 - 07.2023

Surgical Technologist

Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center
02.2022 - 01.2023

Surgical Technologist

Kaleida Health Buffalo General Hospital
01.2006 - 09.2021

Surgical Technologist

Eastern Niagara Hospital
06.2003 - 01.2006

Associate of Applied Science - Surgical Technology

Niagara County Community College

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