Michelle Bush
Chatsworth,GA
Summary
Knowledgeable Certified Surgical Technologist with a two years of experience and expertise in setting up operating rooms, preparing patients and handling wide range of instruments and equipment during procedures. Ready to take next career step with a growing surgical team.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
2
2
Certification
Work History
Certified Central Sterile Technician
Hamilton Medical Center
Dalton, GA
09.2013 - 03.2023
- Cleaned and Sterilized Surgical Instrumentation.
- Wrapped trays, instrument packs and sets.
- Recorded biologicals and test results.
Surgical Technology Student
Georgia Northwestern Technical College
Rock Spring, GA
01.2021 - 12.2021
- Handed medical tools and equipment to physician during operation procedures.
- Organized ORs for new surgeries by following specific surgeon's preference card.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Utilized downtime to perform routine tasks, preventing service delays.
- Helped surgical team scrub in for procedures, assisting with gloving and clothing.
Surgical Technologist
Advent Health
04.2021 - 03.2022
- Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
- Evaluated procedure needs and set up equipment, tools, supplies, and instruments.
- Sterilized instruments and disposed of medical supplies and waste following OSHA guidelines.
- Supported surgeons during cosmetic surgeries, gynecological and orthopedic procedures and general appointments.
- Gathered and set up equipment, tools, and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
Surgical Technologist
Surgery Partners Ambulatory Surgical Center
04.2023 - Current
- Positioned patients and set up drapes to create comfortable surgical environment for patients.
- Handled and prepared specimens for laboratory analysis to provide surgeons with relevant information.
- Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
- Maintained high infection control standards.
- Sterilized instruments and disposed of medical supplies and waste following OSHA guidelines.
Education
Associate of Science - Surgical Technologist
12.2021
High School Diploma -
06.1992
Skills
- Aseptic Technique
- Opening sterile supplies
- Organizes sterile field
- Maintains sterility throughout procedure
- Performs closing counts
- Turns over room
Certification
- Certified Surgical Technologist 12/06/2021
- Member of Association of Surgical Technicians
- CPR and Basic Life Support Certification
- Certified Central Sterile Tech - IAHCSMM 5 years
Timeline
Surgical Technologist - Surgery Partners Ambulatory Surgical Center
04.2023 - Current
Surgical Technologist - Advent Health
04.2021 - 03.2022
Surgical Technology Student - Georgia Northwestern Technical College
01.2021 - 12.2021
Certified Central Sterile Technician - Hamilton Medical Center
09.2013 - 03.2023
Georgia Northwestern Technical College - Associate of Science, Surgical Technologist
Southeast High School - High School Diploma,
- Certified Surgical Technologist 12/06/2021
- Member of Association of Surgical Technicians
- CPR and Basic Life Support Certification
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