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Randy Knowles

Richmond,VA

Summary

I am highly motivated, team oriented with strong communication skills. Although I am comfortable in most services. I have a strong background in Orthopedics, specifically total joints and Ortho trauma. I worked in SPD while I was still in school, so I have strong knowledge of instruments. I have excellent time management skills and I am always punctual.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Surgical Tech Ortho Coordinator

VCU Health
Richmond, VA
02.2024 - Current
  • Provided assistance to surgeons during operations by passing instruments and other supplies.
  • Prepared and maintained sterile field for surgical procedures.
  • Organized operating room by setting up surgical trays with instruments according to surgeon preference.
  • Ensured all necessary equipment was available for each procedure.
  • Communicated effectively with surgeons, nurses, anesthesiologists, and scrub techs while performing duties in the OR environment.
  • Set up equipment, tools, and supplies for procedures and organize instruments as directed in surgeons' preference cards.
  • Collaborated with vendors and service providers to coordinate required services and equipment.
  • Monitored and assessed operating room conditions and patient and surgical team needs.

Surgical Technologist

Chippenham Hospital
Richmond, VA
09.2018 - 01.2024
  • Equipment set up and operation
  • Preparing for surgeries
  • Workplace safety
  • Assisted surgeon by passing instruments and sterile supplies throughout operation
  • Set up equipment, tools and supplies for procedures and organize instruments as directed in surgeons' preference cards
  • Reviewed surgical requirements and prepped the operating room with appropriate tools, equipment and instruments
  • Organized equipment and instruments in alignment with surgical protocols and surgeon preferences
  • Trained and mentored associates to teach daily tasks and procedures
  • Set up equipment, tools, and supplies for procedures and organize instruments as directed in surgeons' preference cards.

Store Manager

Safelite Auto Glass
Richmond, VA
03.2005 - 04.2015
  • Balanced sales, reconciled cash and made bank deposits to facilitate opening and closing duties
  • Managed inventory tracking and physical inventory counts to minimize loss
  • Completed thorough opening, closing and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day

Education

ECPI University
Richmond, VA

Skills

  • Passing surgical tools
  • Aseptic and sterilization techniques
  • HIPAA proficiency
  • Safely disposing of needles
  • Equipment set up and operation
  • Preparing for surgeries
  • Workplace safety

Timeline

Surgical Tech Ortho Coordinator

VCU Health
02.2024 - Current

Surgical Technologist

Chippenham Hospital
09.2018 - 01.2024

Store Manager

Safelite Auto Glass
03.2005 - 04.2015

ECPI University

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