EMR-CROWN, EPIC,
Lisa-Ann Clarke
Surgical Technician
Queens,NY
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
8
8
Naval Corspman, Navy Reserves
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Surgical Technician
Columbia Doctors Medical Group/ New York Presbyter
The Bronx, NY
03.2019 - Current
- Anticipated surgeons needs and handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
- Gathered and set up equipment, tools and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
- Created safe operating environments for invasive and non-invasive procedures.
- Prepared instruments for terminal sterilization and reset surgical suites for next procedure.
- Used sutures, staples, clips and other tools to close wounds.
- Operated, adjusted, and monitored diagnostic equipment and other machines used during procedures.
- Controlled bleeding during procedures by applying hemostatic clamps, suture ligatures, and electrocautery equipment.
- Introduced new staff members to training protocols regarding operating room procedures, infection control, safety standards and overall facility policies.
- Sterilized instruments and equipment for specific procedures and arranged for surgeons.
- Managed operating room setup by cleaning and sterilizing instruments and surfaces, maintaining supply inventories and organizing surgical tools.
- Handled numerous sanitization tasks for surgical sites by cleaning and sterilizing, maintaining supply inventories and organizing items effectively.
- Sterilized instruments and disposed of medical supplies and waste following OSHA guidelines.
- Worked with vendors for speedy procurement of services and equipment.
- Maintained documentation of post-operative instrument reconciliations and protocols for quality care.
- Worked with Job title to maintain daily workflow, coordinating with operating room staff to prepare for scheduled and emergency cases.
- Selected and purchased equipment for surgical procedures.
- Projected best-in-class care standards by achieving training initiatives for new surgical team members and aligning Type procedures for optimal efficiency.
- Kept detailed records of post-operative instrument reconciliations and overall care procedures.
Patient Care Technician
Eastern Vascular Associates
The Bronx, NY
09.2004 - Current
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Collected and transported specimens to prepare for lab testing.
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Helped patients maintain healthy skin by checking wounds, assessing integrity and bathing bedbound individuals.
- Responded to patient emergencies with immediate care and notified clinicians to provide comprehensive assistance.
- Organized and replenished unit supplies to maintain team readiness for expected demands.
- Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Monitored patient specimen samples and test results to effectively alert supervisors of potentially unhealthy changes.
Surgical Technician
Eastern Vascular Associates/Montefiore Hospital
Bronx , NY
05.2010 - 03.2019
- Anticipated surgeons needs and handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
- Gathered and set up equipment, tools and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
- Created safe operating environments for invasive and non-invasive procedures.
- Prepared instruments for terminal sterilization and reset surgical suites for next procedure.
- Performed and documented pre-surgery and post-surgery sponge, instrument, and needle count.
- Used sutures, staples, clips and other tools to close wounds.
- Operated, adjusted, and monitored diagnostic equipment and other machines used during procedures.
- Controlled bleeding during procedures by applying hemostatic clamps, suture ligatures, and electrocautery equipment.
- Introduced new staff members to training protocols regarding operating room procedures, infection control, safety standards and overall facility policies.
- Sterilized instruments and equipment for specific procedures and arranged for surgeons.
- Managed operating room setup by cleaning and sterilizing instruments and surfaces, maintaining supply inventories and organizing surgical tools.
- Handled numerous sanitization tasks for surgical sites by cleaning and sterilizing, maintaining supply inventories and organizing items effectively.
- Sterilized instruments and disposed of medical supplies and waste following OSHA guidelines.
- Maintained documentation of post-operative instrument reconciliations and protocols for quality care.
- Worked with vendors for speedy procurement of services and equipment.
- Worked with Job title to maintain daily workflow, coordinating with operating room staff to prepare for scheduled and emergency cases.
Laboratory Technician
Eastern Vascular Associates/Montefiore Hospital
The Bronx, NY
06.2008 - 10.2010
Education
High School Diploma -
Andrew Jackson High School, Cambria Heights NYC
Jamaica, NY 06.1990 - 06.1990
Associate of Arts - Culinary Arts And Management
New York Restaurant School
New York, NY 09.1998 - 06.2000
Medical Assistant
The Allen School
Jamaica, NY 09.2002 - 06.2004
Software
Timeline
Surgical Technician
Columbia Doctors Medical Group/ New York Presbyter
03.2019 - Current
Surgical Technician
Eastern Vascular Associates/Montefiore Hospital
05.2010 - 03.2019
Laboratory Technician
Eastern Vascular Associates/Montefiore Hospital
06.2008 - 10.2010
Patient Care Technician
Eastern Vascular Associates
09.2004 - Current
Medical Assistant
The Allen School
09.2002 - 06.2004
Associate of Arts - Culinary Arts And Management
New York Restaurant School
09.1998 - 06.2000
High School Diploma -
Andrew Jackson High School, Cambria Heights NYC
06.1990 - 06.1990