Lindsey McClam
Kingstree,SC
Summary
Dedicated Surgical Technologist with over a decade of experience in preparing and sterilizing surgical instruments. Proficient in maintaining compliance with safety protocols while supporting surgeons and nursing staff to ensure optimal patient care and efficient workflow.
I have experience in both areas of working in the procedure room and decontamination areas.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Surgical Technologist
MUSC Black River
Cades, SC
11.2022 - Current
- Assisted in preparing and sterilizing surgical instruments and equipment for various procedures.
- Collaborated with surgeons and nursing staff to ensure efficient workflow during operations.
- Monitored sterile field conditions, maintaining compliance with safety protocols and standards.
- Worked with surgeons and gastroenterologists in assisting during procedures.
- Cleaned/disinfected colonscopes and EGD scopes
- Worked in decontamination areas as well as sterile packing.
- Oversaw inventory management of surgical supplies, ensuring availability while minimizing waste.
- Maintained high infection control standards.
- Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
Surgical Technologist
Williamsburg Regional Hospital
Kingstree, SC
12.2012 - 11.2022
- Trained new surgical technologists on best practices and procedural techniques for optimal patient care.
- Implemented process improvements that enhanced operational efficiency and reduced turnover time between surgeries.
- Conducted quality assurance checks on instruments and equipment to uphold high standards of care delivery.
- Prepared operating rooms with required instruments, ensuring efficient setup for various surgical cases.
- Minimized infection risks by strictly adhering to aseptic techniques when handling surgical supplies and equipment.
- Evaluated procedure needs and set up equipment, tools, supplies, and instruments.
- Supported smooth transitions between surgeries by promptly preparing the operating room for subsequent cases.
- Ensured proper care of surgical instruments through meticulous cleaning, sterilization, and maintenance processes.
- Assisted with Colonoscopies and EGD procedures.
- Worked in decontamination and reprocessing of said scopes.
- Performed inventory management duties for the operating room supplies, ensuring adequate stock levels at all times.
Education
No Degree - Surgical Technology
Greenville Technical College
Greenville, South Carolina, SC08-2012
Associate of Science -
Central Carolina Technical College
Manning08-2010
Skills
- Critical thinking
- Aseptic techniques
- Sterile technique proficiency
- Setting up and operating equipment
- Instrument sterilization
- Basic life support
- Specimen collection
- Patient confidentiality
- Physical stamina
- Passing surgical tools
- Proper handling and care of Colonoscopes and EGD scopes
- Cleaning and proper decontamination of said scopes
Certification
- CST - Certified Surgical Technologist
Timeline
Surgical Technologist
MUSC Black River
11.2022 - Current
Surgical Technologist
Williamsburg Regional Hospital
12.2012 - 11.2022
No Degree - Surgical Technology
Greenville Technical College
Associate of Science -
Central Carolina Technical College