Rachel Staires
Bixby
Summary
Dynamic Surgical Technologist with extensive experience at Union Pines Surgery Center, excelling in surgical instrument handling and effective communication. Proven ability to maintain a sterile environment and ensure patient safety through meticulous attention to detail. Recognized for supporting surgical teams and enhancing operational efficiency in high-pressure settings.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Surgical Technologist
Union Pines Surgery Center
Tulsa
03.2022 - Current
- Cleaned and restocked operating room, gathering and placing equipment and supplies.
- Provided technical assistance to surgeons, surgical nurses or anesthesiologists.
- Communicated effectively with surgeons, nurses, anesthesiologists, and scrub techs while performing duties in the OR environment.
- Operated or monitored lights, machines or equipment to support proper operation.
- Verified correct identification of patient prior to any operation or procedure.
- Recounted surgical instruments and supplies at end of operation, eliminating chance of items left inside patient.
- Adhered to OSHA protocols when sterilizing instruments, discarding medical supplies and disposing of waste.
- Prepared patients for surgery by positioning on operating table and covering with sterile surgical drapes to prevent exposure.
- Organized operating room by setting up surgical trays with instruments according to surgeon preference.
Surgical Technologist
Eye Surgery Center of Tulsa
Tulsa
04.2016 - 03.2022
- Cleaned and restocked operating room, gathering and placing equipment and supplies.
- Provided technical assistance to surgeons, surgical nurses or anesthesiologists.
- Communicated effectively with surgeons, nurses, anesthesiologists, and scrub techs while performing duties in the OR environment.
- Operated or monitored lights, machines or equipment to support proper operation.
- Verified correct identification of patient prior to any operation or procedure.
- Recounted surgical instruments and supplies at end of operation, eliminating chance of items left inside patient.
- Adhered to OSHA protocols when sterilizing instruments, discarding medical supplies and disposing of waste.
- Prepared patients for surgery by positioning on operating table and covering with sterile surgical drapes to prevent exposure.
- Assisted surgeon by passing instruments and sterile supplies throughout operation.
Surgical Technologist
Tulsa Memorial Surgery Center
Tulsa
04.2010 - 04.2016
- Cleaned and restocked operating room, gathering and placing equipment and supplies.
- Provided technical assistance to surgeons, surgical nurses or anesthesiologists.
- Communicated effectively with surgeons, nurses, anesthesiologists, and scrub techs while performing duties in the OR environment.
- Operated or monitored lights, machines or equipment to support proper operation.
- Verified correct identification of patient prior to any operation or procedure.
- Recounted surgical instruments and supplies at end of operation, eliminating chance of items left inside patient.
- Adhered to OSHA protocols when sterilizing instruments, discarding medical supplies and disposing of waste.
- Prepared patients for surgery by positioning on operating table and covering with sterile surgical drapes to prevent exposure.
- Organized operating room by setting up surgical trays with instruments according to surgeon preference.
- Assisted surgeon by passing instruments and sterile supplies throughout operation.
Education
High School Diploma -
Memorial High School
Tulsa, OK05-1988
Skills
- Surgical instrument handling
- Patient positioning
- Operating room sterilization
- Surgical tray setup
- Equipment operation
- OSHA compliance
- Surgical assistant support
- Team collaboration
- Effective communication
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Instrument preparation
- Sterile field management
- Suturing
- Patient preparation
- Biohazardous waste disposal
- Scrub assistance
- Wound closure techniques
Accomplishments
- Employee of the month April of 2010 at Stillwater Medical Center.
Timeline
Surgical Technologist
Union Pines Surgery Center
03.2022 - Current
Surgical Technologist
Eye Surgery Center of Tulsa
04.2016 - 03.2022
Surgical Technologist
Tulsa Memorial Surgery Center
04.2010 - 04.2016
High School Diploma -
Memorial High School
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