Mandy McCarver
Rockwall
Summary
Licensed Surgical Assistant and Board Certified Surgical First Assist/Technologist with over seventeen (17) years experience in the surgical field. Highly-motivated, team and detail oriented, with a wide variety of experience in different specialties and technical tasks. Attentive and focused on providing exceptional patient care and anticipating the needs of the surgeon and surgical team.
Overview
1
1
Certification
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Surgical Assistant
Orthopedic Specialists of Dallas
Rockwall
04.2025 - Current
- Assisted surgeons during operative procedures by anticipating their needs and passing instruments.
- Maintained sterile environment during surgeries to ensure patient safety.
- Maintained aseptic technique throughout the procedure.
- Collaborated with surgeons and nurses to ensure seamless surgical procedures.
- Anticipated and identified potential problems by closely monitoring sterile field and personnel.
- Participated in patient positioning and draping for surgeries.
- Used retractors, sponges and suctioning and irrigating equipment to create unobstructed operating fields.
- Prepared patients for surgery by positioning on operating table and covering with sterile surgical drapes to prevent exposure.
- Assisted surgeon with patient preparation for total joint replacement procedures.
- Performed various duties such as applying dressings to incision sites postoperatively.
- Coordinated services and equipment with vendors to support optimal surgical operations.
- Participated in continuing education activities related to job responsibilities.
Licensed Surgical Assistant
ProSurg Surgical Assisting, LLC
Rockwall
11.2016 - Current
- Operated Da Vinci Robot and MAKO robotic systems to assist in complex surgical procedures, ensuring precision and safety.
- Utilized hemostatic clamps, suture ligatures, and electrocautery equipment to effectively control bleeding during surgical procedures.
- Assisted surgeons in a variety of minor and major surgical procedures.
- Performed suturing techniques under the direct supervision of a surgeon.
- Demonstrated ability to maintain composure and adapt effectively while collaborating with diverse physicians in high-pressure environments.
Certified Surgical Technologist
Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Rockwall
Rockwall
06.2014 - 11.2016
- Heavy experience in a variety of specialties including but not limited to: General, OB-GYN, Plastics, Orthopedic, ENT, Urology, & Colorectal
- Maintained aseptic technique throughout the procedure.
- Prepared operating room for surgical procedures, including setting up sterile field.
- Performed instrument counts before, during, and after surgeries as required by hospital policy.
- Maintained organized operating room by cleaning, stocking supplies, and arranging equipment carts to ensure readiness for procedures.
- Prepared patients for surgery by positioning on operating table and covering with sterile surgical drapes to prevent exposure.
- Assessed procedure requirements to procure appropriate equipment and tools, supporting successful surgical outcomes.
- Counted surgical instruments and supplies at the end of operations.
- Participated in continuing education activities to expand knowledge and skills relevant to surgical technology.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Surgical Assisting
Madisonville Community College
Madisonville, KY05-2019
Certified Surgical First Assist -
Madisonville Community College
Madisonville, KY08-2016
Certified Surgical Technologist -
Sanford Brown Institute
Dallas, TX12-2008
Skills
- Aseptic technique
- Sterile technique proficiency
- Surgical inventory management
- Patient safety practices
- Suturing and knot tying
- Wound closure
- Tissue handling
- Safe sharps disposal
- Pre- and post-surgical counts
- Critical thinking
- Adaptability under pressure
- Effective communication
- Teamwork and cooperation
- Professionalism and ethics
- Robotic surgery support
- Reliability
Certification
- Licensed Surgical Assistant through Texas Medical Board: LSA License# SA00761
- Board Certified Surgical First Assist/Technologist through NBSTSA & AST: CSFA/CST Certification# 168736
- BLS Certified
Timeline
Licensed Surgical Assistant
Orthopedic Specialists of Dallas
04.2025 - Current
Licensed Surgical Assistant
ProSurg Surgical Assisting, LLC
11.2016 - Current
Certified Surgical Technologist
Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Rockwall
06.2014 - 11.2016
Associate of Applied Science - Surgical Assisting
Madisonville Community College
Certified Surgical First Assist -
Madisonville Community College
Certified Surgical Technologist -
Sanford Brown Institute