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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
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
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
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
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, TN
12.2013

Associate in General Education - Surgical Technologist

Fayetteville Technical Community College
Fayetteville, NC
05.1996

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

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