Patricia Ratti
Bellerose,NY
Summary
Skilled Certified Surgical Technologist with a proven track record at North Shore University Hospital, enhancing surgical efficiency and reducing infection risks through expert anticipation of surgeon needs and meticulous maintenance of sterile fields. Skilled in a broad range of procedures including vascular, robotics, and kidney transplant. Commended for teamwork and mentoring junior staff, ensuring high standards of care.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Surgical Technologist
North Shore University Hospital
07.2016 - Current
- Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
- Created unobstructive operative fields by using retractors, sponges, and suction and irrigating equipment.
- Reduced surgery time by effectively anticipating surgeon''s needs and providing timely assistance.
- Anticipated surgeons needs and handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
- Reduced infection risks and protected patients by maintaining sterile fields during procedures.
- Prepared instruments for terminal sterilization and reset surgical suites for next procedure.
- Evaluated procedure needs and set up equipment, tools, supplies, and instruments.
- Gathered and set up equipment, tools, and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
- Collected medical specimens to hand off the field.
- Delivered exemplary assistance and support to surgeons during general, gynecological, orthopedic, neurological, transplant and plastic surgery procedures.
- Introduced new staff members to training protocols regarding operating room procedures, infection control, safety standards, and overall facility policies.
- Performed accurate instrument counts, preventing potential surgical complications due to retained items.
- Mentored junior staff members on proper techniques and best practices within the field of surgical technology, promoting professional growth among peers.
- Supported colleagues by serving as a resource on surgical technology best practices, fostering a collaborative work environment.
- Completed continuing education units, staying up to date on surgical technology and meeting organizational requirements.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Surgical Technology
Nassau Community College
Garden City, NY06.2016
Skills
- Surgical Instrument Knowledge
- Pre- and post-surgical counts
- Vascular and Endovascular
- Plastics
- Podiatry
- Robotics
- Thoracic
- Kidney Transplant
- Crash Craniotomy
- Basic Spine
- Maxilofacial
- Microvascular
- Teamwork and Collaboration
Accomplishments
- Employee of the month April 2017 and June 2018
- Recognized for great Teamwork in 2024
- BLS certified in2024
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association.
- Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) - National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA).
- Association of Surgical Technologists (AST)
Timeline
Certified Surgical Technologist
North Shore University Hospital
07.2016 - Current
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association.
- Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) - National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA).
- Association of Surgical Technologists (AST)
Associate of Applied Science - Surgical Technology
Nassau Community College
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