Matthew Watts
Kingman,AZ
Summary
Hard working First Assist with lots of experience. I am a team player, and enjoy my job. From traveling, working in big and small hospitals, I have experienced lots of different work environments that have helped me become a strong First Assist.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Surgical First Assistant
Kingman Regional Medical Center
Kingman, AZ
05.2018 - Current
- Assist surgeons as needed throughout surgeries. Including exposure, suturing, drain placement, and positioning.
- Help the surgical team in preparing the OR and patient, throughout the entire care for surgical patient.
- Taking call as needed on nights and weekends.
- Assisting in the following specialties: general, ortho, GYN, thoracic, and robot. Previous experience in cardiothoracic with vein harvesting.
Certified Surgical First Assistant
Oklahoma Heart institute
Tulsa, OK
10.2017 - 03.2018
- Assist surgeons in all cardiovascular procedures. Included exposure, closing, and positioning.
- Harvest vein for CABG procedures.
- Assist the OR team in preparing the OR for patient care
- Taking call as needed on nights and weekends
Certified Surgical First Assistant
Freeman Health System
Joplin, MO
06.2013 - 09.2017
- Assist surgeons in all cardiovascular procedures. Included exposure, closing, and positioning.
- Harvest vein for CABG procedures.
- Assist the OR team in preparing the OR for patient care
- Taking call as needed on nights and weekends
- Started as a Surgical Technologist and became a First Assist in 2014
Education
Certified Surgical First Assist -
NBSTSA
Online12-2014
Certified Surgical Technologist -
Tulsa Technology Center - Lemley
Tulsa, OK05-2008
High School Diploma -
Booker T. Washington High School
Tulsa, OK05-2004
Skills
- Team player
- Suturing
- positioning
- exposure
- Specialties: General, Thoracic, Orthopedic, OB/GYN, Cardiothoracic
Affiliations
- I enjoy family time, sports, playing the drums for my church, and running ultra marathons.
Accomplishments
- I am the Laser Safety Officer at my current job
- I am asked to run the board when needed.
Certification
- NBSTSA certification number - 156468
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Certified Surgical First Assistant
Kingman Regional Medical Center
05.2018 - Current
Certified Surgical First Assistant
Oklahoma Heart institute
10.2017 - 03.2018
Certified Surgical First Assistant
Freeman Health System
06.2013 - 09.2017
Certified Surgical First Assist -
NBSTSA
Certified Surgical Technologist -
Tulsa Technology Center - Lemley
High School Diploma -
Booker T. Washington High School
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