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Rebecca DiCorte

Land O' Lakes,FL

Summary

Seasoned professional with several years of success in supporting surgeons during wide range of surgical procedures. Proficient in quickly setting up and breaking down surgical suites for assigned cases to sustain patient flows.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Surgical Technologist

St. Joseph’s Hospital North
Lutz, Florida
01.2023 - Current
  • Provided support services such as stocking supplies in OR rooms or restocking carts between cases.
  • Transported patients that are discharged.
  • Communicated effectively with surgeons, nurses, anesthesiologists, and scrub techs while performing duties in the OR environment.
  • Float to Mom/Baby Unit. Take vital signs and chart in the computer. Give babies their first bath.
  • Prepared and maintained sterile field for surgical procedures.
  • Assisted in the application of wound dressings, casts, and other medical devices.
  • Cleansed and disinfected operating rooms after procedures were completed.
  • Used retractors, sponges and suctioning and irrigating equipment to create unobstructed operating fields.

Certified Surgical Technologist

Women’s Care Florida Surgery Center
Tampa, Florida
11.2017 - 05.2019

Worked in SPD. Put instrument pans together. Helped open the Surgery Center. Prepared for Medicare Inspections, etc.

  • Helped maintain an organized working environment in the OR through cleaning, stocking supplies, and organizing equipment carts.
  • Maintained aseptic technique throughout the procedure.
  • Ensured that all equipment was functioning properly prior to use in the operating room.

Certified Surgical Technologist

Select Physicians Surgery Center
Tampa
05.2018 - 08.2018
  • Helped maintain an organized working environment in the OR through cleaning, stocking supplies, and organizing equipment carts.
  • Performed instrument counts before, during, and after surgeries as required by hospital policy.
  • Assisted surgeons during operative procedures by anticipating their needs and passing instruments.
  • Cleaned and restocked operating room, gathering and placing equipment and supplies.
  • Maintained proper sterile field during surgical

Certified Surgical Technologist

Florida Hospital Carrollwood
Tampa, Florida
03.2014 - 10.2017
  • Responded quickly to changes in patient status or emergency situations.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of principles of asepsis while preparing and caring for patients undergoing surgery.

Stocked rooms at the end of the day and pulled cases for the following day

Certified Surgical Technologist

Dr. Melanie Aya-Ay
Tampa, Florida
08.2013 - 03.2014
  • Observed patients' vital signs to assess physical condition.
  • Maintained proper sterile field during surgical procedures.

Removed drains. Changed dressings.

Scheduled surgeries. Checked coverage for

surgeries. Sterilized instruments and ordered

supplies as needed.

Certified Surgical Technologist

Dr. P. Johnson/North Tampa Periodontics & Implants
Tampa, Florida
10.2012 - 07.2013
  • Monitored patients' physical condition during surgery and reported any changes to the surgeon or circulating nurse.
  • Helped maintain an organized working environment in the OR through cleaning, stocking supplies, and organizing equipment carts.
  • Scrubbed surgeries and help monitor patients before and after surgery. Gave post op instructions.

Certified Surgical Technologist

USF Morsani Ambulatory Surgery Center
Tampa
10.2008 - 06.2013
  • Ensured that all equipment was functioning properly prior to use in the operating room.
  • Assisted surgeons during operative procedures by anticipating their needs and passing instruments.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of principles of asepsis while preparing and caring for patients undergoing surgery.
  • Adhered to department policies regarding infection control practices.

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Surgical Technology

Erwin Technical College
Tampa, FL
10-1983

Skills

  • Transporting patients
  • HIPAA proficiency
  • Specimen Collection
  • Collecting medical specimens
  • Surgical Assistance
  • Aseptic and sterilization techniques
  • Electronic Charting
  • Disposing of biohazardous waste

Timeline

Surgical Technologist

St. Joseph’s Hospital North
01.2023 - Current

Certified Surgical Technologist

Select Physicians Surgery Center
05.2018 - 08.2018

Certified Surgical Technologist

Women’s Care Florida Surgery Center
11.2017 - 05.2019

Certified Surgical Technologist

Florida Hospital Carrollwood
03.2014 - 10.2017

Certified Surgical Technologist

Dr. Melanie Aya-Ay
08.2013 - 03.2014

Certified Surgical Technologist

Dr. P. Johnson/North Tampa Periodontics & Implants
10.2012 - 07.2013

Certified Surgical Technologist

USF Morsani Ambulatory Surgery Center
10.2008 - 06.2013

Some College (No Degree) - Surgical Technology

Erwin Technical College
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