Lynn Matheson
Lake Zurich,IL
Summary
I am currently employed in a small upscale plastic surgery office with an Quad A accredited operating room onsite. My responsibilities include being a certified surgical technologist assisting in all surgical procedures, seeing patients for post operative visits, handling new consultations, front desk responsibilities, as well as being a fundamental part of preparing the practice for continued accreditation. I am looking to utilize the skills I have honed in my current position and continue to expand my expertise and knowledge going forward.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
OR Manager/CST
Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Center of Barrington
South Barrington, IL
06.2021 - Current
- Adhered to OSHA protocols when sterilizing instruments, discarding medical supplies and disposing of waste.
- Maintained reusable surgical instrumentation and equipment, including decontamination, cleaning, sterilizing, storing and distributing.
- Provided assistance to surgeons during operations by passing instruments and other supplies.
- Cleaned and restocked operating room, maintained equipment and supplies
- Sterilized medical equipment and properly handled contaminated materials.
- Held instruments and assisted surgeon during procedures.
- Set up equipment, tools and supplies for procedures and organize instruments as directed in surgeons' preference cards.
- Ensured all necessary equipment was available for each procedure.
- Trained two staff members on operating room procedures, infection control and safety and functionality procedures.
- Prepared day surgery and operating rooms for patients by ordering and stocking equipment and supplies.
- Provided technical assistance to surgeons, surgical nurses or anesthesiologists.
- Prepared practice for reinstatement of their accreditation
- met with patients during new consultations
- assisted in post operative appointments
- maintained surgery schedule as well as daily patient appointments
Certified Surgical Technologist
Chicago Liposuction
Schaumburg, IL
06.2021 - 09.2022
- Used retractors, sponges and suctioning and irrigating equipment to create unobstructed operating fields.
- Set up equipment, tools and supplies for procedures and organize instruments as directed in surgeons' preference cards.
- Handed instruments and supplies to surgeons and surgeons' assistants.
- Sterilized medical equipment and properly handled contaminated materials.
- Prepared operating room for surgical procedures, including setting up sterile field.
- Assisted with scrubbing in for each case as needed.
- Helped maintain an organized working environment in the OR through cleaning, stocking supplies, and organizing equipment carts.
- Maintained aseptic technique throughout the procedure.
Surgical Technologist
St. Joseph Hospital And Medical Center
Chicago, IL
08.2001 - 03.2006
- Communicated effectively with surgeons, nurses, anesthesiologists, and scrub techs while performing duties in the OR environment.
Education
Certificate - Surgical Technology
Triton College
River Grove, IL05-2002
Certification
- NBSTSA certification
Timeline
OR Manager/CST
Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Center of Barrington
06.2021 - Current
Certified Surgical Technologist
Chicago Liposuction
06.2021 - 09.2022
Surgical Technologist
St. Joseph Hospital And Medical Center
08.2001 - 03.2006
Certificate - Surgical Technology
Triton College
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