Lisa Hanifan
Weymouth,MA
Summary
Fastidious Surgical technologist with more than 17 years in healthcare, excited to continue talent and expertise to in my field and any operating unit. Highly adept in preparing operating rooms, testing and maintaining equipment and preparing patients for surgery. Well versed in aseptic techniques and infection control measures.
Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new and upcoming surgical technology. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Surgical Technologist
Mass General Brigham
Weymouth, MA
03.2006 - Current
- Assisted surgeon by passing instruments and sterile supplies throughout operation.
- Maintained proper sterile field during surgical procedures.
- Collaborated with operating room staff to cultivate efficiency and prepare for scheduled and emergency procedures.
- Assisted in the application of wound dressings, casts, and other medical devices.
- Communicated effectively with surgeons, nurses, anesthesiologists, and scrub techs while performing duties in the OR environment.
- Organized equipment and instruments in alignment with surgical protocols and surgeon preferences.
- Observed aseptic technique and infection control protocols at all times.
- Monitored and assessed operating room conditions and patient and surgical team needs.
- Kept inventory of supplies and ordered new items as needed.
- Cleaned and restocked operating room, gathering and placing equipment and supplies.
- Inspected instruments post-operatively for proper function or damage before returning them to stock room.
- Provided assistance to surgeons during operations by passing instruments and other supplies.
- Used hemostatic clamps, suture ligatures and electrocautery equipment to control bleeding.
- Set up equipment, tools and supplies for procedures and organize instruments as directed in surgeons' preference cards.
- Prepared patients for surgery by positioning on operating table and covering with sterile surgical drapes to prevent exposure.
- Prepared dressings or bandages, applying or assisting with application following surgery.
- Adhered to OSHA protocols when sterilizing instruments, discarding medical supplies and disposing of waste.
- Prepared and maintained sterile field for surgical procedures.
- Recounted surgical instruments and supplies at end of operation, eliminating chance of items left inside patient.
- Maintained open communication with team members and stakeholders, resulting in successful project outcomes.
- Maintained schedule of class assignments to meet deadlines.
Education
certificate - Certified Surgical Technology
Mass Bay Community College
Framingham, MA05-2005
Skills
- Collecting Medical Specimens
- Surgical Assistance
- Safely Disposing of Needles
- Aseptic and Sterilization Techniques
- HIPAA Proficiency
- Aseptic Techniques
- Passing Surgical Tools
- Equipment Set up and Operation
- Preparing for Surgeries
- Disposing of Biohazardous Waste
- Dressing Wounds
- Suturing
- Surgical Counts
- Suturing Wounds
- OB/GYN Procedures
Certification
- Association of Surrgical Technologist since 11/01/2005
- National Board Of Surgical Technologist
- Certified Surgical Technologist since 2018
Timeline
Surgical Technologist
Mass General Brigham
03.2006 - Current
certificate - Certified Surgical Technology
Mass Bay Community College