Nadine Teachman

Seeking the Challenging Position of a Surgical Technologist A well experienced Surgical Technologist with huge experience in assisting in operations, under the supervision of surgeons, registered nurses, or other surgical personnel; helping to set up operating room, preparing and transporting patients for surgery, adjusting lights and equipment, passing instruments and other supplies to surgeons and surgeon's assistants, holding retractors, cutting sutures, and helping to count sponges, needles, supplies, and instruments.

More than 15 plus years’ experience as a Surgical Technologist. Remarkable ability to give full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times. Energetic, hardworking, able to accept constructive criticism. Excellent organizational skills Open-minded and eager to learn new skills Remarkable ability to communicate with Doctors, circulating nurses and schedule coordinators. Computer literate Professional with a positive attitude

● Assume responsibility for setting up and passing instruments, holding retractors, and assist the surgeon, and assist with circulating duties as necessary.

● Always observe and maintain aseptic technique.

● Assist in preparing the operating room for procedure, obtaining needed equipment and supplies.

● Maintain working knowledge of assembly and function of surgical instrumentation and equipment.

● Accomplish required scrub following policy/procedure.

● Assist with skin preparation and draping of patients.

● Complete required sponge, needle and instrument counts following policy/procedure.

● Gown and glove members of the surgical team.

● Anticipate the needs of equipment and instruments by the surgeon during an operation utilizing physician preference cards.

● Control the location of contaminated instruments and supplies to prevent the spread of infection by properly utilizing the case cart system.

● Handle and care for surgical specimens according to policy/procedure.

● Report pertinent information regarding patient care to relief personnel.

● Prepare the operating room for the next procedure by utilizing proper cleaning techniques and return equipment to the designated area.

● Research information of surgical procedure as needed.

● Assisted in various general, ortho and vascular surgeries.