Raj Kumari Oad
Surgical Technologist
14063 E Temple Drive ,Apt 1511Aurora,CO
Summary
Surgical professional with solid background in supporting complex surgical procedures and ensuring operational efficiency. Known for collaborative teamwork and achieving optimal outcomes in high-pressure environments. Reliable and adaptable with strong skills in sterile techniques and patient interaction.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Surgical Technologist
Denver Health Hospital
06.2023 - 02.2024
- Maintained high infection control standards.
- Prepared operating rooms with required instruments, ensuring efficient setup for various surgical cases.
- Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
- Minimized infection risks by strictly adhering to aseptic techniques when handling surgical supplies and equipment.
- Handled high-pressure situations calmly and efficiently, contributing to successful completion of critical surgeries.
- Assisted surgeons in complex procedures for optimal patient outcomes and reduced recovery time.
- Evaluated procedure needs and set up equipment, tools, supplies, and instruments.
- Supported smooth transitions between surgeries by promptly preparing the operating room for subsequent cases.
- Increased efficiency during surgeries by anticipating surgeon''s needs and providing timely assistance.
- Demonstrated exceptional adaptability when faced with unexpected challenges or changes during surgery, responding quickly without compromising patient safety or procedural success.
- Ensured proper care of surgical instruments through meticulous cleaning, sterilization, and maintenance processes.
- Maintained daily workflow, coordinating with operating room staff to prepare for scheduled and emergency cases.
- Enhanced patient safety by maintaining a sterile surgical environment and adhering to strict protocols.
- Provided compassionate support to patients experiencing anxiety or discomfort prior to surgery, helping alleviate concerns while maintaining professionalism.
- Introduced new staff members to training protocols regarding operating room procedures, infection control, safety standards, and overall facility policies.
- Managed operating room setup by cleaning and sterilizing instruments and surfaces, maintaining supply inventories, and organizing surgical tools.
- Maintained specialty equipment, implant, and instrumentation inventories.
- Collaborated effectively with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care before, during, and after surgery.
- Played a key role in reducing OR turnaround time by implementing process improvements for equipment preparation and room cleanup procedures.
- Contributed to successful operations by assembling and organizing surgical equipment with precision.
- Provided comprehensive support to surgeons specializing in sports medicine, total joint replacement, spine, and orthopedic trauma treatment.
- Decontaminated, cleaned, assembled, packaged, sterilized, stored, and distributed reusable surgical instrumentation and equipment.
- Operated, adjusted, and monitored diagnostic equipment and other machines used during procedures.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities, staying current on best practices within the field of surgical technology.
- Delivered exemplary assistance and support to surgeons during general, gynecological, orthopedic, neurological, and plastic surgery procedures.
- Received recognition for excellent performance in assisting with emergency surgeries, resulting in positive patient outcomes.
- Assisted in the development of updated policies and procedures for the surgical department, resulting in improved safety measures and overall efficiency.
- Performed inventory management duties for the operating room supplies, ensuring adequate stock levels at all times.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Contributed to team knowledge, sharing insights from recent advancements in surgical technology during team meetings.
- Ensured optimal patient care, closely monitoring patient vitals and conditions during surgery for immediate response.
- Streamlined surgical processes, organizing instruments and supplies for easy accessibility during procedures.
- Improved surgical precision, assisting surgeons with application of sutures and dressings post-operation.
- Enhanced team preparedness, conducting equipment checks before surgeries to ensure functionality and availability.
- Improved patient outcomes with precise handling and passing of surgical instruments during procedures.
- Reduced surgery times with efficient preparation of operating rooms and expedient assistance during surgeries.
- Ensured sterility of operating rooms and surgical instruments, significantly reducing risk of post-operative infections.
- Supported patient recovery, providing post-operative care instructions and follow-up support to patients and families.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of surgical technology and techniques, ensuring best practices were applied in all procedures.
- Assisted in complex surgical procedures, providing critical support for successful patient outcomes.
- Facilitated successful surgeries, preparing patients for surgery through washing, shaving, and disinfecting incision sites.
- Increased operational efficiency, sterilizing and organizing tools according to surgical team requirements.
- Maintained records to document patient medical history and surgical procedure notes.
- Sterilized instruments and equipment for specific procedures and arranged for surgeons.
- Transported patients to and from surgeries to promote timely operating room turnover.
- Contributed to team-based problem-solving to resolve issues that arose during surgery and improve patient outcomes.
- Completed continuing education units, staying up to date on surgical technology and meeting organizational requirements.
- Cleaned and maintained operating equipment to keep resources in good working condition and ready for use.
- Prepared sterile solutions to support surgical processes and helped physicians scrub in for procedures.
- Handled and prepared specimens for laboratory analysis to provide surgeons with relevant information.
- Positioned patients and set up drapes to create comfortable surgical environment for patients.
- Reduced infection risks and protected patients by maintaining sterile fields during procedures.
- Gathered and set up equipment, tools, and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
- Passed instruments and supplies to surgical team members to provide surgeons with necessary tools to complete procedures.
- Improved surgical team coordination, participating in briefings and debriefings to ensure clarity of roles and expectations.
- Contributed to positive patient experiences by offering empathetic support and clear communication before and after surgery.
- Enhanced patient safety, conducting pre-operative and post-operative checks to ensure compliance with healthcare standards.
- Facilitated smooth operation of surgical procedures, preparing operating rooms with necessary equipment and supplies.
- Optimized resource utilization, managing surgical inventory to prevent shortages and overstocking.
Certified Surgical Technologist
Dr Ziauddin Hospital
11.2010 - 09.2015
- Contributed to team-based problem-solving to resolve issues that arose during surgery and improve patient outcomes.
- Provided wound care post-operatively to promote healing and reduce risk of infections.
- Sterilized instruments and equipment for specific procedures and arranged for surgeons.
- Transported patients to and from surgeries to promote timely operating room turnover.
- Prepared sterile solutions to support surgical processes and helped physicians scrub in for procedures.
- Handled and prepared specimens for laboratory analysis to provide surgeons with relevant information.
- Positioned patients and set up drapes to create comfortable surgical environment for patients.
- Cleaned and maintained operating equipment to keep resources in good working condition and ready for use.
- Reduced infection risks and protected patients by maintaining sterile fields during procedures.
- Passed instruments and supplies to surgical team members to provide surgeons with necessary tools to complete procedures.
- Provided comprehensive support to surgeons specializing in sports medicine, total joint replacement, spine, and orthopedic trauma treatment.
- Decontaminated, cleaned, assembled, packaged, sterilized, stored, and distributed reusable surgical instrumentation and equipment.
- Maintained specialty equipment, implant, and instrumentation inventories.
- Maintained daily workflow, coordinating with operating room staff to prepare for scheduled and emergency cases.
- Managed operating room setup by cleaning and sterilizing instruments and surfaces, maintaining supply inventories, and organizing surgical tools.
- Maintained high infection control standards.
- Achieved consistent performance evaluations through dedication to excellence in patient care, teamwork, and adherence to established protocols.
- Expanded knowledge of surgical procedures through continuous professional development, staying current with industry advancements.
- Collected, prepared and disposed of medical specimens.
- Created safe operating environments for invasive and non-invasive procedures.
- Prepared instruments for terminal sterilization and reset surgical suites for next procedure.
- Used sutures, staples, clips and other tools to close wounds.
- Collaborated closely with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient care throughout the entire perioperative process.
- Contributed to reduced infection rates by diligently practicing proper sterilization techniques for instruments and equipment.
- Created unobstructive operative fields by using retractors, sponges, and suction and irrigating equipment.
- Performed accurate instrument counts, preventing potential surgical complications due to retained items.
- Evaluated procedure needs and set up equipment, tools, supplies, and instruments.
- Ensured proper handling of specimens during surgeries, aiding in accurate diagnostic results for patients.
- Enhanced patient safety by maintaining a sterile surgical environment and adhering to strict protocols.
- Reduced surgery time by effectively anticipating surgeon''s needs and providing timely assistance.
- Expedited surgery room turnover times by swiftly preparing operating rooms for subsequent surgeries, maximizing efficiency within the department.
- Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
- Anticipated surgeons needs and handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
Surgical Technologist
PMCH Nawabshah Sindh Pakistan
01.1999 - 08.2010
- Maintained high infection control standards.
- Prepared operating rooms with required instruments, ensuring efficient setup for various surgical cases.
- Minimized infection risks by strictly adhering to aseptic techniques when handling surgical supplies and equipment.
- Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
- Assisted surgeons in complex procedures for optimal patient outcomes and reduced recovery time.
- Handled high-pressure situations calmly and efficiently, contributing to successful completion of critical surgeries.
- Supported smooth transitions between surgeries by promptly preparing the operating room for subsequent cases.
- Evaluated procedure needs and set up equipment, tools, supplies, and instruments.
- Demonstrated exceptional adaptability when faced with unexpected challenges or changes during surgery, responding quickly without compromising patient safety or procedural success.
- Increased efficiency during surgeries by anticipating surgeon''s needs and providing timely assistance.
- Ensured proper care of surgical instruments through meticulous cleaning, sterilization, and maintenance processes.
- Enhanced patient safety by maintaining a sterile surgical environment and adhering to strict protocols.
- Maintained daily workflow, coordinating with operating room staff to prepare for scheduled and emergency cases.
- Managed operating room setup by cleaning and sterilizing instruments and surfaces, maintaining supply inventories, and organizing surgical tools.
- Provided compassionate support to patients experiencing anxiety or discomfort prior to surgery, helping alleviate concerns while maintaining professionalism.
- Collaborated effectively with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care before, during, and after surgery.
- Played a key role in reducing OR turnaround time by implementing process improvements for equipment preparation and room cleanup procedures.
- Performed inventory management duties for the operating room supplies, ensuring adequate stock levels at all times.
- Provided comprehensive support to surgeons specializing in sports medicine, total joint replacement, spine, and orthopedic trauma treatment.
- Decontaminated, cleaned, assembled, packaged, sterilized, stored, and distributed reusable surgical instrumentation and equipment.
- Operated, adjusted, and monitored diagnostic equipment and other machines used during procedures.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities, staying current on best practices within the field of surgical technology.
- Delivered exemplary assistance and support to surgeons during general, gynecological, orthopedic, neurological, and plastic surgery procedures.
- Received recognition for excellent performance in assisting with emergency surgeries, resulting in positive patient outcomes.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Ensured optimal patient care, closely monitoring patient vitals and conditions during surgery for immediate response.
- Streamlined surgical processes, organizing instruments and supplies for easy accessibility during procedures.
- Improved surgical precision, assisting surgeons with application of sutures and dressings post-operation.
- Enhanced team preparedness, conducting equipment checks before surgeries to ensure functionality and availability.
- Improved patient outcomes with precise handling and passing of surgical instruments during procedures.
- Ensured sterility of operating rooms and surgical instruments, significantly reducing risk of post-operative infections.
- Reduced surgery times with efficient preparation of operating rooms and expedient assistance during surgeries.
- Supported patient recovery, providing post-operative care instructions and follow-up support to patients and families.
- Assisted in complex surgical procedures, providing critical support for successful patient outcomes.
- Supported surgical innovation by assisting in implementation of new surgical technology and methods.
- Facilitated successful surgeries, preparing patients for surgery through washing, shaving, and disinfecting incision sites.
- Increased operational efficiency, sterilizing and organizing tools according to surgical team requirements.
- Optimized resource utilization, managing surgical inventory to prevent shortages and overstocking.
- Facilitated smooth operation of surgical procedures, preparing operating rooms with necessary equipment and supplies.
- Enhanced patient safety, conducting pre-operative and post-operative checks to ensure compliance with healthcare standards.
- Passed instruments and supplies to surgical team members to provide surgeons with necessary tools to complete procedures.
- Gathered and set up equipment, tools, and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
- Reduced infection risks and protected patients by maintaining sterile fields during procedures.
- Positioned patients and set up drapes to create comfortable surgical environment for patients.
- Handled and prepared specimens for laboratory analysis to provide surgeons with relevant information.
- Prepared sterile solutions to support surgical processes and helped physicians scrub in for procedures.
- Cleaned and maintained operating equipment to keep resources in good working condition and ready for use.
- Transported patients to and from surgeries to promote timely operating room turnover.
- Provided wound care post-operatively to promote healing and reduce risk of infections.
- Sterilized instruments and equipment for specific procedures and arranged for surgeons.
- Maintained records to document patient medical history and surgical procedure notes.
Education
No Degree - Surgery
NCCT
MedCerts 05.2022 - 12.2024
Skills
- Critical thinking
- Aseptic techniques
- Sterile technique proficiency
- Setting up and operating equipment
- Equipment set up
- Surgical assistance
- Instrument sterilization
- Basic life support
- Pre- and post-surgical counts
- Patient preparation
- Safe sharps disposal
- Infection control protocols
- Workplace safety
- Wound dressing
- Biohazardous waste disposal
- Pre-surgical preparation
- Wound closure techniques
- Patient confidentiality
- Transporting patients
- Preoperative preparation
- Safety protocols expertise
- Suturing
- Patient positioning expertise
- Patient transportation
- Preoperative checklists
- Electronic charting
- Surgical equipment handling
- Patient safety
- Vital sign monitoring
- Safety protocols
- Equipment management
- Inventory management
- Aseptic and sterilization techniques
- Surgical counts
- Sterile field management
- Postoperative care
- Scrub assistance
- Sterile processing support
- Preparing for surgeries
- Electronic medical records management
- Surgical site preparation
- Surgical instrumentation
- Passing surgical tools
- Nursing support
- Instrument preparation
- Intra-operative assistance
- HIPAA proficiency
- Operating room procedures
- Dressing wounds
- Biological specimen collection
- OR preparation
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Sterile field preparation
- Patient positioning
- Equipment sterilization
- Infection control
- Certified surgical technologist (CST)
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Surgical technologist (TS-c)
- Time management
- Excellent communication
Certification
- Tech in Surgery - Certified (TS-C) - National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT).
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association.
- National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA) - National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT).
- National Certified Phlebotomy Technician (NCPT) - National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT).
- Bachelor of Surgery & Medicine - PMCH Pakistan
Education
Certified Surgical Tech NCCT (USA)
Certified Medical Assistant NCCT(USA)
Bachelor of Medicine & Surgery PMCH (Pakistan)
Contact
14063 E Temple Drive ,Apt 1511Aurora, CO 80015
Timeline
Surgical Technologist
Denver Health Hospital
06.2023 - 02.2024
No Degree - Surgery
NCCT
05.2022 - 12.2024
Certified Surgical Technologist
Dr Ziauddin Hospital
11.2010 - 09.2015
Surgical Technologist
PMCH Nawabshah Sindh Pakistan
01.1999 - 08.2010
- Board certified by National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA)
- CPR certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification 2020
- Certified Phlebotomy Technician
- Certified Medical assistant
- Bachelor of SUrgery and Medicine
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