Leah Spinks
CST/CSFA
Groves,TX
Summary
Professional surgical assistant with comprehensive expertise in preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative procedures. Skilled in ensuring patient safety, maintaining sterile environments, and supporting surgeons with precision. Strong focus on team collaboration and adapting to changing needs while consistently delivering reliable results.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Surgical Assistant
Baptist Hospital of Southeast Texas
01.2014 - Current
- Provided compassionate care to patients throughout their surgical experience, easing anxiety and ensuring comfort.
- Arranged supplies and instrumentation to meet needs of individual surgeons and enhance team efficiency.
- Kept views unobstructed by retracting, sponging, and suctioning surgical sites.
- Assisted in complex surgical procedures, demonstrating adaptability and knowledge across multiple disciplines.
- Contributed to successful surgeries, anticipating surgeon needs and promptly delivering instruments.
- Assisted surgeons with critical decision-making processes during challenging cases.
Surgical Technologist
Cross Country Travel Corps
07.2013 - 12.2013
- Maintained high infection control standards.
- Prepared operating rooms with required instruments, ensuring efficient setup for various surgical cases.
- Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
- Minimized infection risks by strictly adhering to aseptic techniques when handling surgical supplies and equipment.
Surgical Technologist
Baptist Hospital of Southeast Texas
04.2012 - 06.2013
- Maintained high infection control standards.
- Prepared operating rooms with required instruments, ensuring efficient setup for various surgical cases.
- Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
Surgical Technologist
Cross Country Travel Corps
02.2011 - 08.2012
- Maintained high infection control standards.
- Prepared operating rooms with required instruments, ensuring efficient setup for various surgical cases.
- Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
Surgical Technologist
Cross Country Travel Corps
08.2011 - 03.2012
- Maintained high infection control standards.
- Prepared operating rooms with required instruments, ensuring efficient setup for various surgical cases.
- Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
Surgical Technologist
Baptist Hospital of Southeast Texas
12.2002 - 01.2011
- Maintained high infection control standards.
- Prepared operating rooms with required instruments, ensuring efficient setup for various surgical cases.
- Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Surgical First Assistant
Gulf Coast State College
Panama City, FL08-2017
Associate of Applied Science - Surgical Technology
Lamar State College - Port Arthur
Port Arthur, TX08-2002
Skills
- Ortho procedures
- Bariatric robotic and laparoscopic
- General Robotic and laparoscopic
- OB/GYN
- EENT
- Plastics
- Urology
- Podiatry
- Neurology
Certification
- Surgical First Assistant-Certified (CSFA) - National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association.
- Certified Scrub Technician (CST) - National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting.
Timeline
Surgical Assistant
Baptist Hospital of Southeast Texas
01.2014 - Current
Surgical Technologist
Cross Country Travel Corps
07.2013 - 12.2013
Surgical Technologist
Baptist Hospital of Southeast Texas
04.2012 - 06.2013
Surgical Technologist
Cross Country Travel Corps
08.2011 - 03.2012
Surgical Technologist
Cross Country Travel Corps
02.2011 - 08.2012
Surgical Technologist
Baptist Hospital of Southeast Texas
12.2002 - 01.2011
Associate of Applied Science - Surgical First Assistant
Gulf Coast State College
Associate of Applied Science - Surgical Technology
Lamar State College - Port Arthur
Accomplishments
- Built strong relationships with surgeons and learned set up preferences to streamline surgeries.
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeImportant To Me
Healthcare benefits401k matchPaid sick leave4-day work weekQuote
The truth does not change according to our ability to stomach it.
Flannery O’Connor
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
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