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PAMELA TITO

DRIFTON,PA

Summary

Driven Surgical Technologist offering 30+ years' experience in ambulatory and hospital settings. Well-versed in sports medicine, total joint replacement, general surgery and plastic surgery procedures. Proven leader and instrumental in developing new total joint replacement programs and educating staff on new policies, procedures and equipment. Eager to take next career step with growing organization offering opportunities for professional development and advancement. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

38
38
years of professional experience

Work History

Certified Surgical Technologist

LVHN-HAZLETON
HAZLETON, PA
05.2009 - 11.2021
  • Anticipated surgeons needs and handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
  • Gathered and set up equipment, tools and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
  • Created safe operating environments for invasive and non-invasive procedures.
  • Collected, prepared, and disposed of medical specimens.
  • Performed and documented pre-surgery and post-surgery sponge, instrument, and needle count.
  • 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.
  • Used sutures, staples, clips and other tools to close wounds.
  • Operated, adjusted, and monitored diagnostic equipment and other machines used during procedures.
  • Controlled bleeding during procedures by applying hemostatic clamps, suture ligatures, and electrocautery equipment.
  • Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
  • Maintained high infection control standards.
  • Evaluated procedure needs and set up equipment, tools, supplies and instruments.
  • Delivered exemplary assistance and support to surgeons during general, gynecological, orthopedic, neurological and plastic surgery procedures.
  • Supported surgeons during cosmetic surgeries, gynecological and orthopedic procedures and general appointments.

Certified Surgical Technologist

HAZLETON GENERAL HOSPITAL
Hazleton, PA
05.1997 - 05.2009

Certified Surgical Technologist

ST. JOSEPHS HOSPITAL
HAZLETON, PA
09.1987 - 05.1997

Production Worker

ARMOUR HANDCRAFTS,INC
WEST HAZLETON, PA
09.1981 - 07.1985
  • Organized work to meet demanding production goals.
  • Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
  • Inspected final products to assess compliance with quality standards and established tolerances.
  • Supported machine operators in setup and operation of production equipment resulting in efficient runs.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Surgical Technology

Luzerne County Community College
Nanticoke, PA
08.1987

CERTIFICATE oF SPECIALIZATION - Surgical Technology

Luzerne County Community College
Nanticoke, PA
06.1981

High School Diploma -

WEST HAZLETON HIGH SCHOOL
WEST HAZLETON ,PA
06.1980

Skills

  • Wound Dressing Techniques
  • Bleeding Control
  • Total Joint Replacements
  • Setting Up Equipment
  • HIPAA Proficiency
  • Patient Confidentiality
  • Gynecological Surgery
  • Emergency Situations
  • Aseptic and Sterilization Techniques
  • Surgical Technology
  • Pre-Surgical Preparation
  • Passing Surgical Tools
  • Preparing for Surgeries
  • Operating Room Procedures
  • Pre- and Post-Surgical Counts
  • Collecting Medical Specimens
  • Safe Needle Disposal
  • Infection Control Protocols
  • Assisting Surgical Team
  • Patient Draping
  • Basic Life Support
  • Asepsis Standards
  • OSHA Guidelines
  • Hand Instruments
  • Surgical Procedure Preparation

Timeline

Certified Surgical Technologist

LVHN-HAZLETON
05.2009 - 11.2021

Certified Surgical Technologist

HAZLETON GENERAL HOSPITAL
05.1997 - 05.2009

Certified Surgical Technologist

ST. JOSEPHS HOSPITAL
09.1987 - 05.1997

Production Worker

ARMOUR HANDCRAFTS,INC
09.1981 - 07.1985

Associate of Applied Science - Surgical Technology

Luzerne County Community College

CERTIFICATE oF SPECIALIZATION - Surgical Technology

Luzerne County Community College

High School Diploma -

WEST HAZLETON HIGH SCHOOL
PAMELA TITO