Linnea Silas
Houston,TX
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Surgical Technologist
HealthTrust Workforce Solutions
Sunrisr, FL
08.2023 - Current
- Prepared and maintained sterile field for surgical procedures.
- 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.
- Assisted in positioning patients on operating table and covered them with sterile drapes.
- Observed aseptic technique and infection control protocols at all times.
Surgical Technologist
Mountain West Surgical Center
Bountiful, UT
06.2019 - 08.2023
- 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.
Surgical Assistant
Steven B Huish M.D.
Bountiful, UT
07.2021 - 06.2023
- Assisted in prepping operating room for surgery by sterilizing instruments and setting up equipment.
- Provided assistance to surgeons, circulating nurses, and anesthesiologists with patient positioning, draping, and preparation of operative sites.
- Assisted with post-operative wound care including packing, dressing changes, irrigation and debridement when needed.
- Assisted with minor office procedures such as suture removal, incision checks, biopsies.
Surgical Assistant/ Medical Assistant
Mountian Orthopedics LLC
Bountiful, UT
07.2002 - 01.2012
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT05-2014
CST - Surgical Technology
Stevens Henager
Ogden, UT08-2000
Skills
- Equipment set up and operation
- Safely disposing of needles
- Collecting medical specimens
- Passing surgical tools
- Surgical Assistance
- HIPAA proficiency
- Organizational abilities
Certification
- NBAST for 23 years
Timeline
Surgical Technologist
HealthTrust Workforce Solutions
08.2023 - Current
Surgical Assistant
Steven B Huish M.D.
07.2021 - 06.2023
Surgical Technologist
Mountain West Surgical Center
06.2019 - 08.2023
Surgical Assistant/ Medical Assistant
Mountian Orthopedics LLC
07.2002 - 01.2012
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
University of Utah
CST - Surgical Technology
Stevens Henager