Linquani Cole
Chicago,IL
Summary
Seasoned certified surgical technologist with more than 9 years of success in supporting surgeons during wide range of surgical procedures. Proficient in quickly setting up and breaking down surgical suites for assigned cases to sustain patient flows.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Surgical Technologist
Banner University Medical Center (traveler)
Phoenix, AZ
05.2023 - Current
- Collaborated with operating room staff to cultivate efficiency and prepare for scheduled and emergency procedures.
- Assisted surgeon with patient preparation for total joint replacement procedures.
- Addressed patient bleeding and applied sterile dressings to close wounds.
Surgical Technologist
Medley Management (Traveler)
Chicago, IL
09.2019 - Current
- Maintained proper sterile field during surgical procedures.
- Counted sponges, needles and instruments before and after operation.
- Handed instruments and supplies to surgeons and surgeons' assistants.
Surgical Technologist
900 N Michigan Surgical Center
Chicago, IL
03.2021 - 04.2023
- Set up equipment, tools and supplies for procedures and organize instruments as directed in surgeons' preference cards.
- Assisted surgeon by passing instruments and sterile supplies throughout operation.
- Addressed patient bleeding and applied sterile dressings to close wounds.
Surgical Technologist
Comer Children's Hospital At The University Of Chicago
Chicago, IL
05.2022 - 12.2022
- Collaborated with operating room staff to cultivate efficiency and prepare for scheduled and emergency procedures.
- Prepared, cared for and disposed of tissue specimens taken for laboratory analysis.
- Maintained proper sterile field during surgical procedures.
Surgical Technologist
Saint Joseph Hospital
Chicago, IL
09.2018 - 07.2019
- Prepared day surgery and operating rooms for patients by ordering and stocking equipment and supplies.
- Collaborated with vendors and service providers to coordinate required services and equipment.
- Used retractors, sponges and suctioning and irrigating equipment to create unobstructed operating fields.
Surgical Technologist
Banner University Medical Center
Phoenix, AZ
06.2017 - 05.2018
- Closed wounds using sutures, staples and other tools.
- Cleaned and sterilized surgical sites and managed supply inventory and organization.
- Counted and recorded sponges, instruments, and needles at beginning and end of surgical procedures.
First Assistant
Arizona Plastics
Phoenix, AZ
10.2016 - 06.2017
- Set-up surgical tables, instruments and supplies required for specific operations and assisted in preparation and draping of patient and operative area.
- Organized supply room and ordered supplies and equipment.
- Assisted surgeons in variety of minor and major surgical procedures.
Sterile Processing Technician
La Grange Memorial Hospital
La Grange, IL
06.2015 - 10.2016
- Prepared trays, instrument packs and surgical sets.
- Sorted incompatible sets of instruments, trays and medical equipment.
- Set proper temperature, pressure and parameters for steam machines to prepare for instrument cleaning.
Surgical Technologist
Christ Hospital
Chicago, IL
10.2013 - 07.2016
- Gathered and took inventory of equipment to confirm adequate supplies for surgery.
- Recounted surgical instruments and supplies at end of operation, eliminating chance of items left inside patient.
- Assisted surgeon by passing instruments and sterile supplies throughout operation.
Undesignated Airman
United States Navy, Boatswain's Mate
Great Lakes, IL
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Surgical Technology
Prairie State College
Chicago Heights, IL07.2016
Skills
- Disposing of Biohazardous Waste
- Preparing for Surgeries
- Equipment Set up and Operation
- Collecting Medical Specimens
- Safely Disposing of Needles
- Passing Surgical Tools
- Aseptic and Sterilization Techniques
- Attention to Detail
- Equipment Operation
- Infection Control
- Calm Under Pressure
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Wound Dressing Techniques
- Patient Positioning
- Critical Thinking
- Restocking Inventory
- Time Management
Timeline
Certified Surgical Technologist
Banner University Medical Center (traveler)
05.2023 - Current
Surgical Technologist
Comer Children's Hospital At The University Of Chicago
05.2022 - 12.2022
Surgical Technologist
900 N Michigan Surgical Center
03.2021 - 04.2023
Surgical Technologist
Medley Management (Traveler)
09.2019 - Current
Surgical Technologist
Saint Joseph Hospital
09.2018 - 07.2019
Surgical Technologist
Banner University Medical Center
06.2017 - 05.2018
First Assistant
Arizona Plastics
10.2016 - 06.2017
Sterile Processing Technician
La Grange Memorial Hospital
06.2015 - 10.2016
Surgical Technologist
Christ Hospital
10.2013 - 07.2016
Undesignated Airman
United States Navy, Boatswain's Mate
Associate of Applied Science - Surgical Technology
Prairie State College
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