Meticulous Surgical Technician excited to 23-year background to growing organization. Knowledgeable in all aspects of surgery, including setting up operating rooms, preparing patients and assisting surgeons. Committed to maintaining highest standards of health and safety. Skilled Surgical Technician offering more than 20 years of experience and well versed in Dental surgical procedures. Adept at orienting and training technical staff and implementing policies to streamline workflow. Excited to bring expertise to growing organization offering room for advancement.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Surgical Technician
Mountainview Oral Surgery & Implant Center
05.2010 - Current
Assist provider with invasive dental surgeries/procedures:
Dental implants,
Sinus lifts,
Sinus Closures,
Incision & drainage,
TMJ treatments,
Subluxations of jaw
Allograft
PRP
Certified OSHA/ Hippaa officer
Maintained sterile fields by following aseptic techniques and adhering to infection control protocols.
Maintained safe working environments by adhering to safety protocols and reporting hazards.
Created safe operating environments for invasive and non-invasive procedures.
Monitored patient vital signs to alert surgeons to any changes.
Performed post-operative care by moving patients to recovery and monitoring condition.
Prepared instruments for terminal sterilization and reset surgical suites for next procedure.
Created unobstructive operative fields by using retractors, sponges, and suction and irrigating equipment.
Prepared patients for surgery by cleaning and disinfecting surgical sites and positioning patients.
Collected, prepared and disposed of medical specimens.
CO2 Lazer treatment
Biopsies
Apicoectomy,
Dental Extractions of wisdom teeth
Debridement of oral cyst
Frenuloplasty procedure
Stem cell transplantation.
Responsible for ordering of all medical supplies, medications, essential procedural supplies for practice.
Filing all Medicaid Claims and Pre-Authorizations for medical, procedures.
Installing new software and updating all office software in office
AED and CPR Certified
Certified Anesthesia assistant
Followed scrub-in procedures by gowning and gloving correctly to assist in sterile fields.
Gathered and set up equipment, tools, and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
Anticipated surgeons needs and handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
Surgical Technician
Central Va Oral And Facial Surgery
01.2005 - 03.2010
Gathered and set up equipment, tools, and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
Anticipated surgeons needs and handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
Followed scrub-in procedures by gowning and gloving correctly to assist in sterile fields.
Maintained sterile fields by following aseptic techniques and adhering to infection control protocols.
Prepared patients for surgery by cleaning and disinfecting surgical sites and positioning patients.
Monitored patient vital signs to alert surgeons to any changes.
Collected, prepared and disposed of medical specimens.
Performed post-operative care by moving patients to recovery and monitoring condition.
Prepared instruments for terminal sterilization and reset surgical suites for next procedure.
Created unobstructive operative fields by using retractors, sponges, and suction and irrigating equipment.
Medical Assistant
Womens Health Services Lynchburg
03.2000 - 01.2005
Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
Dispatch and Quality Control
Ericsson
03.1999 - 03.2000
Inspected incoming and outgoing materials for accuracy and quality.
Communicated with production team members about quality issues.
Inspected quality of products, taking note of functionality, appearance and other specifications.
Performed visual inspections and non-destructive tests where appropriate.
Completed precise measurements using special tools.
Identified and documented quality discrepancies for management to develop resolutions.
Reported repeated issues to supervisors and other departments, collaborating to identify issue roots and rectify problems.
Evaluated components and final products against quality standards and manufacturing specifications.
Developed and implemented inspection processes to define criteria and quality control measures.
Monitored inventory levels to restock materials and maintain consistent supply.
Recorded inspection and test results on data sheets.
Updated quality control records and reports.
Monitored product quality at all stages of production process.
Followed standard operating procedures for inspections and tests.
Trained other workers in inspection and testing procedures.
Provided feedback to production team regarding product quality.
Followed safety protocols while handling hazardous materials.
Utilized quality control software to track and analyze product data.
Assisted in developing inspection and testing protocols.
Weighed products prior to shipment to confirm accuracy.
Used analyzers, multimeters and power supplies to conduct diagnostic procedures.
Executive Assistant | Office Manager at Solace Oral Surgery and Implant CenterExecutive Assistant | Office Manager at Solace Oral Surgery and Implant Center