Mary Smith
Owasso
Summary
Dynamic Certified Surgical Technologist with extensive experience at Hillcrest Medical Center, excelling in sterile technique mastery and critical thinking. Proven ability to enhance patient safety and streamline surgical processes, while training new staff and fostering teamwork. Committed to maintaining high infection control standards and delivering exceptional support during complex procedures.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Surgical Technologist
Hillcrest Medical Center
05.2018 - Current
- Prepared sterile instruments and surgical equipment for various procedures.
- Assisted surgical teams by anticipating needs during operations.
- Maintained a clean and organized surgical environment to ensure patient safety.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to facilitate efficient workflow in the operating room.
- Trained new staff on proper handling of instruments and set up of sterile backtable.
- Anticipated surgeons needs and handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
- Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
- Demonstrated adaptability when faced with emergency situations or unexpected complications during surgeries, providing prompt support to surgical teams.
- Expedited surgery room turnover times by swiftly preparing operating rooms for subsequent surgeries, maximizing efficiency within the department.
- Assisted surgeons in complex procedures, ensuring efficient completion and minimized complications.
- Enhanced patient safety by maintaining a sterile surgical environment and adhering to strict protocols.
- Gathered and set up equipment, tools, and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
- Maintained high infection control standards.
Operating Room Assistant
Hillcrest Medical Center
06.2016 - 07.2017
- Assisted surgical teams by preparing operating rooms, ensuring cleanliness and organization prior to procedures.
- Supported patient positioning and comfort during surgeries, enhancing overall patient care experience.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to maintain inventory of surgical supplies, facilitating efficient workflow.
- Prepared patients for surgery and transported patients to and from operating room.
- Served as a resource and mentor for new Operating Room Assistants, providing guidance and support during their training period.
- Participated in OR suite turnaround procedures such as cleaning and resetting of equipment.
Education
Certificate of Technical Studies - Surgical Technology
Tulsa Technology Center
Tulsa, OK05.2018
High School Diploma -
Gonzales High School
Gonzales, TX05.1998
Skills
- Pre- and post-surgical counts
- Safe sharps disposal
- Professionalism and ethics
- Surgical equipment operation
- Sterile technique mastery
- Pre-surgical preparation
- Infection control practices
- Aseptic techniques
- Critical thinking
- Surgical assistance
- Experience with a wide range of surgical procedures
- Sterile field management
- Sterile field preparation
- Attention to detail
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Certified surgical technologist (CST)
- Flexible and adaptable
- Certified in CPR/AED
Timeline
Certified Surgical Technologist
Hillcrest Medical Center
05.2018 - Current
Operating Room Assistant
Hillcrest Medical Center
06.2016 - 07.2017
Certificate of Technical Studies - Surgical Technology
Tulsa Technology Center
High School Diploma -
Gonzales High School