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Mary Johnson

Aberdeen,NC

Summary

Motivated Surgical Technologist adept at handling instruments, supplies, and equipment for non-invasive to minimally invasive procedures. Well versed in all operating room activities with a commitment to upholding the highest standard of sterile technique during procedures. Excited to bring 4-year(s) background to growing organization. Fast learner, dependable, hard worker. I can work alone or in groups.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Travel Certified Surgical Technologist

Focus Staff
Dallas, TX
10.2021 - Current
  • Assisted in positioning patients on operating table and covered them with sterile drapes.
  • Provided assistance to surgeons during operations by passing instruments and other supplies.
  • Verified correct identification of patient prior to any operation or procedure.
  • Maintained proper sterile field during surgical procedures.
  • Assisted with reductions and limb casting and administered pain injections.
  • Set up equipment, tools and supplies for procedures and organize instruments as directed in surgeons' preference cards.
  • Cleaned and restocked operating room, gathering and placing equipment and supplies.
  • Used retractors, sponges and suctioning and irrigating equipment to create unobstructed operating fields.
  • Used hemostatic clamps, suture ligatures and electrocautery equipment to control bleeding.
  • Assisted in the application of wound dressings, casts, and other medical devices.
  • Ensured all necessary equipment was available for each procedure.
  • Organized and maintained unobstructed operative fields to foster immediate access to retractors and suctioning and irrigation equipment.
  • Provided support services such as stocking supplies in OR rooms or restocking carts between cases.
  • Prepared and maintained sterile field for surgical procedures.
  • Performed pre-operative skin preparation on patients prior to surgery.
  • Trained several surgical tech students, new hires, and RN's.

Surgical Technologist

First Health Moore Regional Hospital
Pinehurst, NC
06.2019 - 07.2023
  • Pulled instruments and/or supplies for all cases
  • Set up and maintained sterile field
  • Helped position, prep, drape patient
  • Participated in patient time out
  • Participated in surgical counts at proper times
  • Handed instruments and supplies to surgeons
  • Assisted during procedures
  • Participated in clean up post procedure and properly disposed of waste
  • Participated in OR clean up between and after cases
  • Restocked OR's and/or procedure carts as needed

Veterinary Assistant

Whispering Pines Animal Hospital
Whispering Pines, NC
08.2014 - 08.2019
  • Handled and restrained animals following safety requirements and procedures.
  • Addressed healthcare needs of animals by coordinating with veterinarians and following orders.
  • Sterilized and maintained veterinary care instruments and equipment.
  • Cared for animals in post-operative recovery by closely monitoring vital signs and progress.
  • Ensured that cages were kept clean at all times.
  • Examined animals for behavioral changes or clinical symptoms indicating illness or injury.
  • Completed enemas, catheterizations and intravenous feedings.
  • Supported euthanasia procedures and disposal following regulations and owner preferences.
  • Trained students and new hires

Veterinary Assistant

Small Animal Emergency Clinic
Vass, NC
05.2015 - 05.2018
  • Handled and restrained animals following safety requirements and procedures.
  • Addressed healthcare needs of animals by coordinating with veterinarians and following orders.
  • Sterilized and maintained veterinary care instruments and equipment.
  • Cared for animals in post-operative recovery by closely monitoring vital signs and progress.
  • Ensured that cages were kept clean at all times.
  • Examined animals for behavioral changes or clinical symptoms indicating illness or injury.
  • Completed enemas, catheterizations and intravenous feedings.
  • Supported euthanasia procedures and disposal following regulations and owner preferences.
  • Administered immunizations, blood plasma and other medications to animals as prescribed by veterinarians.
  • Responded promptly to emergency calls after hours.
  • Released patients to owners with care directions from veterinary staff.
  • Performed routine laboratory tests including urinalysis, microbiology cultures and hematology.
  • Delivered attentive, courteous service to promote overall patron satisfaction.
  • Delivered emergency first aid to sick or injured animals.
  • Communicated with veterinarians and staff members to maintain patient flow.
  • Answered phone inquiries from clients regarding appointment scheduling, services offered.
  • Assisted doctors and technicians by soothing upset or frightened animals.
  • Educated clients on proper animal health care routines.

Veterinary Assistant

Raeford Animal Clinic
Raeford, NC
09.2008 - 05.2015
  • Handled and restrained animals following safety requirements and procedures.
  • Addressed healthcare needs of animals by coordinating with veterinarians and following orders.
  • Sterilized and maintained veterinary care instruments and equipment.
  • Cared for animals in post-operative recovery by closely monitoring vital signs and progress.
  • Ensured that cages were kept clean at all times.
  • Examined animals for behavioral changes or clinical symptoms indicating illness or injury.
  • Completed enemas, catheterizations and intravenous feedings.
  • Supported euthanasia procedures and disposal following regulations and owner preferences.
  • Administered immunizations, blood plasma and other medications to animals as prescribed by veterinarians.
  • Released patients to owners with care directions from veterinary staff.
  • Performed routine laboratory tests including urinalysis, microbiology cultures and hematology.
  • Delivered attentive, courteous service to promote overall patron satisfaction.
  • Delivered emergency first aid to sick or injured animals.

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Surgical Technologist

Sandhills Community College
Pinehurst, NC
06-2019

Phlebotomy

Sandhills Community College
Pinehurst, NC
01-2013

High School Diploma -

Scotland High School
Laurinburg
05-2005

Skills

  • Aseptic and Sterilization Techniques
  • Equipment Set up and Operation
  • Surgical Counts
  • Electronic Medical Records Management
  • Safely Disposing of Needles
  • Passing Surgical Tools
  • Wound Dressing
  • HIPAA Proficiency
  • Workplace Safety
  • Preparing for Surgeries
  • Medical Terminology Proficiency
  • Specimen Collection
  • Anatomy and Physiology
  • Disposing of Biohazardous Waste

Affiliations

  • Spending time with family
  • Church
  • Reading
  • Home decorating/renovating

Certification

  • American Heart Association CPR/AED
  • AST member
  • CST certified

Accomplishments

William Hollister M.D award

Deans list

Graduated at top of class

Timeline

Travel Certified Surgical Technologist

Focus Staff
10.2021 - Current

Surgical Technologist

First Health Moore Regional Hospital
06.2019 - 07.2023

Veterinary Assistant

Small Animal Emergency Clinic
05.2015 - 05.2018

Veterinary Assistant

Whispering Pines Animal Hospital
08.2014 - 08.2019

Veterinary Assistant

Raeford Animal Clinic
09.2008 - 05.2015

Some College (No Degree) - Surgical Technologist

Sandhills Community College

Phlebotomy

Sandhills Community College

High School Diploma -

Scotland High School

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