Melissa Widcamp
Lake Charles,LA
Summary
Meticulous Surgical Technician bringing practiced experience assisting with diverse operating room functions. Anticipates and addresses surgeon's needs from operating room setup and sterilization to draping patient and passing instruments during surgery. Models medical teamwork and physical stamina. Has 9 years of experience and is well equipped in adult and pediatric Ortho, Neuro and General with some experience in Urology, ENT and PV.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Surgical Technician
Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center
03.2024 - Current
- Deliver exemplary assistance and support to surgeons during general, orthopedic, and neurological surgeries.
- Maintain high infection control standards and sterile techniques.
- Review surgical requirements and prepped the operating room with the appropriate equipment, supplies, and instruments according to doctors’ preferences.
- Prepared operating rooms for patients by stocking supplies.
- Introduced new staff members to operating room procedures, infection control, safety standards, and overall facility policies.
- Count and record sponges, instruments, and needles at the beginning and end of surgical procedures.
- Collect tissue specimens for laboratory analysis.
- Use retractors, sponges, and suctioning to create an unobstructed operating field.
- Properly handle contaminated instruments and materials.
- Dispose of medical supplies and waste following OSHA procedures.
- Assist the surgeon with patient preparation for total joint replacement procedures.
- Work with vendors for speedy procurement of services and equipment.
Surgical Technician
Childrens Health of Dallas
12.2023 - 03.2024
- Deliver exemplary assistance and support to surgeons during general, orthopedic, and neurological surgeries.
- Maintain high infection control standards and sterile techniques.
- Review surgical requirements and prepped the operating room with the appropriate equipment, supplies, and instruments according to doctors’ preferences.
- Prepared operating rooms for patients by stocking supplies.
- Introduced new staff members to operating room procedures, infection control, safety standards, and overall facility policies.
- Count and record sponges, instruments, and needles at the beginning and end of surgical procedures.
- Collect tissue specimens for laboratory analysis.
- Use retractors, sponges, and suctioning to create an unobstructed operating field.
- Properly handle contaminated instruments and materials.
- Dispose of medical supplies and waste following OSHA procedures.
- Assist the surgeon with patient preparation for total joint replacement procedures.
- Work with vendors for speedy procurement of services and equipment.
Surgical Technician
Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center
11.2022 - 11.2023
- Deliver exemplary assistance and support to surgeons during general, orthopedic, and neurological surgeries.
- Maintain high infection control standards and sterile techniques.
- Review surgical requirements and prepped the operating room with the appropriate equipment, supplies, and instruments according to doctors’ preferences.
- Prepared operating rooms for patients by stocking supplies.
- Introduced new staff members to operating room procedures, infection control, safety standards, and overall facility policies.
- Count and record sponges, instruments, and needles at the beginning and end of surgical procedures.
- Collect tissue specimens for laboratory analysis.
- Use retractors, sponges, and suctioning to create an unobstructed operating field.
- Properly handle contaminated instruments and materials.
- Dispose of medical supplies and waste following OSHA procedures.
- Assist the surgeon with patient preparation for total joint replacement procedures.
- Work with vendors for speedy procurement of services and equipment.
Surgical Technician
Missouri Orthopedic Institute
08.2022 - 11.2022
- Deliver exemplary assistance and support to surgeons during general, orthopedic, and neurological surgeries.
- Maintain high infection control standards and sterile techniques.
- Review surgical requirements and prepped the operating room with the appropriate equipment, supplies, and instruments according to doctors’ preferences.
- Prepared operating rooms for patients by stocking supplies.
- Introduced new staff members to operating room procedures, infection control, safety standards, and overall facility policies.
- Count and record sponges, instruments, and needles at the beginning and end of surgical procedures.
- Collect tissue specimens for laboratory analysis.
- Use retractors, sponges, and suctioning to create an unobstructed operating field.
- Properly handle contaminated instruments and materials.
- Dispose of medical supplies and waste following OSHA procedures.
- Assist the surgeon with patient preparation for total joint replacement procedures.
- Work with vendors for speedy procurement of services and equipment.
Surgical Technician
Lake Charles Memorial Hospital
04.2016 - 08.2022
- Deliver exemplary assistance and support to surgeons during general, orthopedic, and neurological surgeries.
- Maintain high infection control standards and sterile techniques.
- Review surgical requirements and prepped operating room with appropriate equipment, supplies and instruments according to doctors’ preference.
- Prepared operating rooms for patients by stocking supplies.
- Introduced new staff members to operating room procedures, infection control, safety standards and overall facility policies.
- Count and record sponges, instruments and needles at the beginning and end of surgical procedures.
- Collect tissue specimens for laboratory analysis.
- Use retractors, sponges, and suctioning to create an unobstructed operating field.
- Properly handle contaminated instruments and materials.
- Dispose of medical supplies and waste following OSHA procedures.
- Assist the surgeon with patient preparation for total joint replacement procedures.
- Work with vendors for speedy procurement of services and equipment.
Skills
- Infection control
- Surgical assistance
- Operating room preparation
- Instrument handling
- Specimen collection
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Surgical procedures
- Adaptability and flexibility
Certification
- BLS - AHA
- TS-C - NCCT
References
- Beth Bishop, 504-388-8556
- Brandon Francis, 337-781-9946
Timeline
Surgical Technician
Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center
03.2024 - Current
Surgical Technician
Childrens Health of Dallas
12.2023 - 03.2024
Surgical Technician
Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center
11.2022 - 11.2023
Surgical Technician
Missouri Orthopedic Institute
08.2022 - 11.2022
Surgical Technician
Lake Charles Memorial Hospital
04.2016 - 08.2022
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