Lisa Pollard
Houston,Tx
Summary
Driven Surgical Technologist offering 20+ years' experience in ambulatory and hospital settings. Well-versed in general/gynecology surgery, orthopedics and foot surgery, and ENT and plastic reconstructive surgery procedures. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Surgical Technician
River Oaks
3355 W. Alabama Suite 200 Houston Tx 77098
03.2019 - Current
- Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
- Maintained high infection control standards.
- Evaluated procedure needs and set up equipment, tools, supplies, and instruments.
- Reduced infection risks and protected patients by maintaining sterile fields during procedures.
- Gathered and set up equipment, tools, and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
- Delivered exemplary assistance and support to surgeons during general, gynecological, orthopedic, neurological, and plastic surgery procedures.
- Created unobstructive operative fields by using retractors, sponges, and suction and irrigating equipment
Certified Surgical Assistant/Surgical Assistant
Smith Sinus And Migraine Institute
25510 Interstate 45 N #100 Spring Tx 773865
05.2018 - Current
- Arranged supplies and instrumentation to meet needs of individual surgeons and enhance team efficiency.
- Kept views unobstructed by retracting, sponging, and suctioning surgical sites.
- Protected patients from infection by setting up and managing sterile operating fields.
- Applied antiseptics and sterile dressings to cover surgical locations and boost healing.
- Gowned and gloved staff to help team prepare for surgeries.
- Provided preoperative and postoperative education to patients and families to manage recovery.
Surgical Technologist
First Surgical Hospital
4801 Bissonnet St, Bellaire Tx 77401
09.2017 - Current
- Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
- Maintained high infection control standards.
- Delivered exemplary assistance and support to surgeons during general, gynecological, orthopedic, neurological, and plastic surgery procedures.
- Evaluated procedure needs and set up equipment, tools, supplies, and instruments.
- Maintained daily workflow, coordinating with operating room staff to prepare for scheduled and emergency cases.
- Passed instruments and supplies to surgical team members to provide surgeons with necessary tools to complete procedures.
- Gathered and set up equipment, tools, and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
- Reduced infection risks and protected patients by maintaining sterile fields during procedures.
- Positioned patients and set up drapes to create comfortable surgical environment for patients.
- Completed continuing education units, staying up to date on surgical technology and meeting organizational requirements.
Surgical Technician/Decontamination Technician
MVP Specialist Surgery Center
7501 Fannin St, Suite 200 Houston Tx 77054
03.2018 - 10.2021
- Gathered and set up equipment, tools, and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
- Anticipated surgeons need and hand instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
- Followed scrub-in procedures by gowning and gloving correctly to assist in sterile fields.
- Maintained sterile fields by following aseptic techniques and adhering to infection control protocols.
- Collected, prepared and disposed of medical specimens.
- Used sutures, staples, clips and other tools to close wounds.
- Prepared instruments for terminal sterilization and reset surgical suites for next procedure.
- Sterilized instruments and equipment for specific procedures and arranged for surgeons.
Education
Surgical First Assistant
Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting
Nashville, TN12.2013
Associate in General Education - Surgical Technologist
Fayetteville Technical Community College
Fayetteville, NC05.1996
Skills
- Suturing
- Supervising or Activities
- Inventory Restocking
- Aseptic and Sterilization Technique
- Equipment and Instrument Sterilization
- Independently work with minimal supervision and contribute
- Strong organizational and detailed-oriented skills
- OB/GYN Procedures
- Nursing Support
Timeline
Surgical Technician
River Oaks
03.2019 - Current
Certified Surgical Assistant/Surgical Assistant
Smith Sinus And Migraine Institute
05.2018 - Current
Surgical Technician/Decontamination Technician
MVP Specialist Surgery Center
03.2018 - 10.2021
Surgical Technologist
First Surgical Hospital
09.2017 - Current
Surgical First Assistant
Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting
Associate in General Education - Surgical Technologist
Fayetteville Technical Community College