Rachel Widup
Brandon,MS
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Surgical Technologist
University of Mississippi Medical Center, UMMC
Jackson, MS
07.2019 - Current
- Prepared and maintained sterile field for surgical procedures.
- Provided assistance to surgeons during operations by passing instruments and other supplies.
- Ensured all necessary equipment was available for each procedure.
- Organized operating room by setting up surgical trays with instruments according to surgeon preference.
- Observed aseptic technique and infection control protocols at all times.
- Assisted in positioning patients on operating table and covered them with sterile drapes.
- Verified correct identification of patient prior to any operation or procedure.
- Communicated effectively with surgeons, nurses, anesthesiologists, scrub techs., while performing duties in the OR environment.
Surgical Technologist
Merit Health Central
Jackson, MS
06.2016 - 07.2019
Education
Surgical Technology
Holmes Community College, Ridgeland, MS, US
Ridgeland, MS06-2016
Skills
- Aseptic and sterilization techniques
- Collecting medical specimens
- Patient confidentiality
- HIPAA proficiency
- Pre- and post-surgical counts
- Sterile field management
- Organizational abilities
- Workplace Safety
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Surgical Technologist
University of Mississippi Medical Center, UMMC
07.2019 - Current
Surgical Technologist
Merit Health Central
06.2016 - 07.2019
Surgical Technology
Holmes Community College, Ridgeland, MS, US