Patricia Lambert
Millbury,MA
Summary
Motivated CST adept at handling instruments, supplies and equipment for a vast variety of surgical specialties/ procedures. Well versed in all operating room activities with a commitment to upholding the highest standard of sterile technique during procedures. Excited to bring a twenty-year background to growing organization.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Traveling Certified Surgical Technologist
Lawrence General Hospital
Lawrence, MA
09.2022 - 09.2022
- Verified that all equipment was functioning correctly prior to beginning any surgical procedures.
- Assisted surgeons in preparing operating rooms for surgery, including setting up and arranging instruments, supplies, and equipment.
- Took call and assisted in orthopedic, vascular, plastic, ENT, urology, GYN, pediatric and neuro surgeries.
- Conducted instrument counts before and after each procedure to ensure accuracy of supplies used.
- Performed scrubbing duties as needed such as selecting appropriate sterile instruments and passing them to the surgeon during surgery.
- Demonstrated professionalism when interacting with colleagues, physicians, nurses, other healthcare providers, vendors and visitors.
Traveling Certified Surgical Technologist
Spectrum Orthopaedics
Auburn, ME
06.2022 - 09.2022
- Assisted with scrubbing in for each case as needed.
- Adhered to department policies regarding infection control practices.
- Ensured that all equipment was functioning properly prior to use in the operating room.
- Helped maintain an organized working environment in the OR through cleaning, stocking supplies, and organizing equipment carts.
- Demonstrated knowledge of principles of asepsis while preparing and caring for patients undergoing surgery.
- Primarily assisted in a variety of orthopedic day surgery cases.
Traveling Certified Surgical Technologist
Wentworth Douglas Hospital
Dover, NH
11.2020 - 02.2022
- Assisted with scrubbing in for each case as needed.
- Provided instruction on proper techniques of handling instruments to new team members.
- Helped maintain an organized working environment in the OR through cleaning, stocking supplies, and organizing equipment carts.
- Assisted surgeons during operative procedures by anticipating their needs and passing instruments.
- Identified potential problems before they occurred by closely observing the sterile field and personnel involved in the procedure.
- Assisted in a variety of surgeries to include plastics, vascular, neurology, orthopedic, urological/gynecology, general, ENT and podiatry.
- Organized operating room by setting up surgical trays with instruments according to surgeon preference.
- Worked closely with vascular and plastic surgeons consistently.
Traveling Certified Surgical Technologist
Northern Light Mercy Hospital
Portland, ME
05.2020 - 08.2020
- Assisted surgeons during operative procedures by anticipating their needs and passing instruments.
- Assisted in neuro, ortho, general, vascular and plastic surgeries as an efficient and attentive technician.
- Identified potential problems before they occurred by closely observing the sterile field and personnel involved in the procedure.
- Monitored patients' physical condition during surgery and reported any changes to the surgeon or circulating nurse.
- Provided assistance during cesarean sections, hysterectomies, orthopedic repairs, wound closure suturing techniques and other types of surgical procedures as needed.
Traveling Certified Surgical Technologist
Southern New Hampshire Medical Center
Nashua, NH
12.2019 - 03.2020
- Verified correct identification of patient prior to any operation or procedure.
- Ensured all necessary equipment was available for each procedure.
- Provided support services such as stocking supplies in OR rooms or restocking carts between cases.
- Assisted in the application of wound dressings, casts, and other medical devices.
- Prepared and maintained sterile field for surgical procedures.
- Communicated effectively with surgeons, nurses, anesthesiologists, and scrub techs while performing duties in the OR environment.
- Assisted in neurosurgery, orthopedics, general, trauma, vascular and GYN surgeries as a knowledgeable and alert surgical technician.
Certified Surgical Technologist
St. Vincent Medical Group
Worcester, MA
12.2018 - 12.2019
- Laid out all instruments, supplies and tools as directed by surgeons.
- Provided technical assistance to surgeons, surgical nurses or anesthesiologists.
- Prepared patients for surgery by positioning on operating table and covering with sterile surgical drapes to prevent exposure.
- Assisted surgeon with patient preparation for total joint replacement procedures.
- Adapted to various types of surgeries, including orthopedic, vascular, trauma, neuro,general, ENT, podiatry, urological/gynecological.
- Knowledgeable and efficient member of the vascular team. Worked closely with vascular surgeons and was on the on call vascular team.
Certified Surgical Technologist
UMass Medical Center
Worcester, MA
09.2011 - 10.2017
- Provided assistance during cesarean sections, hysterectomies, orthopedic repairs, wound closure suturing techniques and other types of surgical procedures as needed.
- Transported patients to operating room before surgery and monitored vital signs throughout procedure.
- Organized operating room by setting up surgical trays with instruments according to surgeon preference.
- Provided support services such as stocking supplies in OR rooms or restocking carts between cases.
- Assisted in positioning patients on operating table and covered them with sterile drapes.
- Cleansed and disinfected operating rooms after procedures were completed.
- Provided assistance to surgeons during operations by passing instruments and other supplies.
- Prepared and maintained sterile field for surgical procedures.
- Communicated effectively with surgeons, nurses, anesthesiologists, and scrub techs while performing duties in the OR environment.
- Took trauma and vascular call as a member of the vascular team.
- Assisted in ortho, neuro, GYN, ENT, general and urological surgeries.
Certified Surgical Technologist
Alexandria Innova Medical Center
Alexandria, VA
09.2010 - 08.2011
- Assisted surgeons during operative procedures by anticipating their needs and passing instruments.
- Assisted in positioning patients on operating table and covered them with sterile drapes.
- Set up equipment, tools and supplies for procedures and organize instruments as directed in surgeons' preference cards.
- Organized and maintained unobstructed operative fields to foster immediate access to retractors and suctioning and irrigation equipment.
- Maintained proper sterile field during surgical procedures.
Certified Surgical Technologist
Penrose St Francis Medical Center
Colorado Springs, CO
08.2007 - 08.2010
Certified Surgical Technologist
Orlando Regional Medical Center
Orlando, FL
04.2003 - 03.2006
Education
Associate of Science - Science
University of Maryland Europe
Germany06-2003
Associate of Applied Science - Surgical Technology
SUNY Watertown
Watertown, WI06-2000
Skills
- Surgical Instrument Knowledge
- Patient positioning proficiency
- Professionalism and Ethics
- Surgical Procedure Familiarity
- Sterile Technique Expertise
- Motivation and Initiative
- Critical thinking abilities
- Attention to Detail
- Patient Positioning
- Multitasking
- Active Listening
- Excellent Communication
- Continuous Improvement
- Professional Demeanor
- Surgical Technologist (CST)
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Task Prioritization
- Time management abilities
Timeline
Traveling Certified Surgical Technologist
Lawrence General Hospital
09.2022 - 09.2022
Traveling Certified Surgical Technologist
Spectrum Orthopaedics
06.2022 - 09.2022
Traveling Certified Surgical Technologist
Wentworth Douglas Hospital
11.2020 - 02.2022
Traveling Certified Surgical Technologist
Northern Light Mercy Hospital
05.2020 - 08.2020
Traveling Certified Surgical Technologist
Southern New Hampshire Medical Center
12.2019 - 03.2020
Certified Surgical Technologist
St. Vincent Medical Group
12.2018 - 12.2019
Certified Surgical Technologist
UMass Medical Center
09.2011 - 10.2017
Certified Surgical Technologist
Alexandria Innova Medical Center
09.2010 - 08.2011
Certified Surgical Technologist
Penrose St Francis Medical Center
08.2007 - 08.2010
Certified Surgical Technologist
Orlando Regional Medical Center
04.2003 - 03.2006
Associate of Science - Science
University of Maryland Europe
Associate of Applied Science - Surgical Technology
SUNY Watertown
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