Richard Harrison
Heartland,TX
Summary
Along with my technical skills, I would like to bring my leadership and organizational skills to your facility.
Professional surgical technologist with comprehensive expertise in surgical procedures, sterile techniques, and patient care. Strong focus on team collaboration and delivering results, adapting seamlessly to changing needs in high-pressure environments. Proficient in instrument handling, surgical field preparation, and ensuring optimal patient outcomes. Reliable, resourceful, and prepared for pivotal roles in surgical settings.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Surgical Technologist
Navarro Regional Hospital
03.2024 - 02.2025
- Anticipated surgeons needs and handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
- Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
- Demonstrated adaptability when faced with emergency situations or unexpected complications during surgeries, providing prompt support to surgical teams.
- Expedited surgery room turnover times by swiftly preparing operating rooms for subsequent surgeries, maximizing efficiency within the department.
- Ensured proper handling of specimens during surgeries, aiding in accurate diagnostic results for patients.
- Evaluated procedure needs and set up equipment, tools, supplies, and instruments.
- Mentored junior staff members on proper techniques and best practices within the field of surgical technology, promoting professional growth among peers.
- Assisted surgeons in complex procedures, ensuring efficient completion and minimized complications.
- Delivered exemplary assistance and support to surgeons during general, gynecological, orthopedic, neurological, and plastic surgery procedures.
Certified Surgical Technologist (CST)
Eminent Medical Center
11.2023 - 01.2024
- Company Overview: Outpatient Orthopedic Surgery center
- Mako total joints
- Total hip replacement
- Pain Management
- Orthopedic sports medicine
- Spinal Surgery Center
- Outpatient Orthopedic Surgery center
Certified Surgical Technologist (CST)
Cross Country Medical Staffing Network Sharp Grossmont Hospital
10.2022 - 07.2023
- Contract CST
- Focusing on Total Joints using the Stryker Mako Robot for Total Hips and Knees
- Total Shoulder and Rev Shoulder, Sports Medicine
- Arthroscopy and Laparoscopy, General Surgery
- Neurosurgery, Spine Surgery
- Precepted ST students on many different surgical techniques and surgical conscience some who I continued training during their 90 day new hire orientation to surgery and surgical procedures
Certified Surgical Technologist (CST)
Cross Country Medical Staffing Network Methodist University Hospital
05.2022 - 09.2022
- Contract CST
- During my time here I was asked to step into the role of Vascular Technologist which I happily did
- The opportunity led me to Step into a more critical role as a Transplant Tech
- Procuring and transplanting Kidneys, Livers, Pancreas, Spleens
- I also did daily routine procedures Total Joints
- Neurosurgery
- Spine Surgery
- Laparoscopic and Arthroscopic procedures
- Endo Vascular Surgery
- Peripheral Vascular Surgery
- General Surgery
Certified Surgical Technologist (CST)
Cross Country Staffing Network Vanderbilt University Medical Center
01.2022 - 04.2022
- Laparoscopic surgery
- Neurological Surgical Procedure
- Vascular Surgery
- Thoracic Surgery
- Transplant surgery
- Orthopedic surgery
- Total joints and spine
- Ortho Trauma Surgery
- General Surgery, Urology, Maxillofacial surgery
- ENT
- Multi System Trauma Surgery
- Gyn
- Da Vinci Robotic Surgery
Certified Surgical Technologist (CST)
Cross Country Medical Staffing Network Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital
05.2021 - 12.2021
- Laparoscopic Surgery
- Arthroscopic Surgery
- Vascular Surgery
- Ortho Trauma Surgery
- General Surgery
- Urology
- Maxillofacial surgery
- ENT
- GYN
Certified Surgical Technologist
Cross Country Medical Staffing Network
01.2021 - 04.2021
- Obstetrics, Labor and Delivery
- Emergency C-section
- Preparing Surgical Suite and Delivery Suites for Patients and Families
- Safe handling of all biological specimens
Clinical Analyst
Vizient, Inc.
06.2019 - 08.2019
- Medical product analyst
Sr. Certified Surgical Technologist
Hill Country Memorial Hospital
08.2017 - 12.2018
- PTCA (Percutaneous Transluminal Coronary Angioplasty) Stents Shunts and Fistula Renal Angiography
- Orthopedic Surgery including, total joints, Ortho Trauma Surgery, General Surgery, Urology, Maxillofacial Surgery, Multi System Trauma Surgery, Gyn, DA Vinci Robotic Surgery, Laparoscopy Procedures
- Used hemostatic clamps, suture ligatures, and electrocautery equipment to control bleeding
- Oversaw inventory of specialty equipment and instrumentation inventories
- Collaborated with operating room staff to cultivate efficiency and prepare for scheduled and emergency procedures
- Worked with internal departments and personnel to ensure availability of instruments and equipment
Certified Surgical Technologist
Gates Vascular Institute
01.2017 - 04.2017
- CABG endovascular procedures, minimally invasive mitral valve repairs
- Off pump CABG, micro vascular Neuro procedure Certified Surgical Technologist (CST)
- Closed wounds using sutures, staples and other tools
- Facilitated invasive, non-invasive, and minimally-invasive procedures by creating safe and functional operating room environments
Certified Surgical Technologist (CST)
Sierra Vista Regional Hospital
10.2016 - 01.2017
- Laparoscopic surgery
- Neurological Surgical Procedures
- Vascular Surgery
- Thoracic Surgery
- Transplant surgery
- Orthopedic surgery including, total joints and spine
- Ortho Trauma Surgery
- General Surgery
- Urology
- Organized and maintained unobstructed operative fields to foster immediate access to retractors and suctioning and irrigation equipment
- Collaborated with vendors and service providers to coordinate required services and equipment
Certified Surgical Technologist
Allied Health Group
08.2015 - 01.2016
- Laparoscopy, Neurological, Cardiovascular, Thoracic, Transplant, Orthopedic surgery including Total joints and Spine, Ortho Trauma, General, Urology, Maxillofacial, ENT, Multi-system trauma, Gyn, da Vinci Robotic cases
Certified Surgical Technologist
trustaff ALLIED
01.2015 - 08.2015
- Spine, Ortho, Trauma, General, Cardiothoracic, Urology, Transplants, CVOR, ENT, Laparoscopy Surgery
- Set up equipment, tools, and supplies needed for procedures and organize instruments as directed in surgeons' preference cards
- Oversaw inventory of specialty equipment and instrumentation inventories
Certified Surgical Technologist
St. Luke's Regional Hospital /Nurses Pro
05.2014 - 01.2015
- Cardiothoracic surgery including CABG and aorta and mitral valve replacements, specialized heart valve procedures, PTCA (Percutaneous Transluminal Coronary Angioplasty), PTA, Stents, Shunt and Fistula Renal, carotid and cerebral, and pulmonary Angiography
Certified Surgical Technologist
Kona Community Hospital
10.2013 - 04.2014
- Collected and prepared tissue specimens for laboratory analysis
- Spear-head the coordination of surgical services and specialized equipment
- Used retractors, sponges and suctioning and irrigating equipment to create unobstructed operating fields
- Maintained surgical areas and oversaw inventory management
- Set up equipment, tools, and supplies needed for procedures and organize instruments as directed in surgeons' preference cards
Education
Bachelor Of Administration - Healthcare Administration
American InterContinental University
Schaumburg, ILCertification in Applied Science and Surgical Technology - Surgical Technology
Regional Occupational Program/Southwestern Community College
Chula Vista, CA07.2006
Surgical Technology -
U.S. Army Brooke Army Medical Center
San Antonio, TX01.1986
Skills
- Aseptic
- Coaching
- Equipment set up
- HIPAA
- Infection control
- Medical terminology
- Mentoring
- Sterilization
- Workplace safety
- Wound care
- CST
- Surgical Technologist
- Operating Room
- Sterile Processing
- Hospital Experience
- Vital Signs
- EMR Systems
- Teaching
- Classroom Experience
- Acute care
- Anatomy knowledge
- Physiology Knowledge
- Ophthalmology Experience
- Pre- and post-surgical counts
- Surgical equipment operation
- Professionalism and ethics
- Safe sharps disposal
- Pre-surgical preparation
- Sterile technique mastery
- Biohazardous waste disposal
- Infection control protocols
- Patient positioning expertise
- OB/GYN procedures
- Direct patient care
- Wound dressing
- Suturing
- Wound closure techniques
- Equipment set up and operation
- HIPAA proficiency
- Surgical instrumentation
- Passing surgical tools
- Anatomy and physiology
Certification
- Certified Surgical Technologist, 02/01/23, 02/28/25, NBSTSA Certification 187928
- BLS Certification, 02/01/22, 02/29/24
Military Service
Army, United States, E-5, 02/01/86, 03/31/94
Willing To Relocate
- Plano, TX
- Dallas, TX
- Austin, TX
Personal Information
- Authorized To Work: US for any employer
- Title: Certified Surgical Technologist
Timeline
Certified Surgical Technologist
Navarro Regional Hospital
03.2024 - 02.2025
Certified Surgical Technologist (CST)
Eminent Medical Center
11.2023 - 01.2024
Certified Surgical Technologist (CST)
Cross Country Medical Staffing Network Sharp Grossmont Hospital
10.2022 - 07.2023
Certified Surgical Technologist (CST)
Cross Country Medical Staffing Network Methodist University Hospital
05.2022 - 09.2022
Certified Surgical Technologist (CST)
Cross Country Staffing Network Vanderbilt University Medical Center
01.2022 - 04.2022
Certified Surgical Technologist (CST)
Cross Country Medical Staffing Network Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital
05.2021 - 12.2021
Certified Surgical Technologist
Cross Country Medical Staffing Network
01.2021 - 04.2021
Clinical Analyst
Vizient, Inc.
06.2019 - 08.2019
Sr. Certified Surgical Technologist
Hill Country Memorial Hospital
08.2017 - 12.2018
Certified Surgical Technologist
Gates Vascular Institute
01.2017 - 04.2017
Certified Surgical Technologist (CST)
Sierra Vista Regional Hospital
10.2016 - 01.2017
Certified Surgical Technologist
Allied Health Group
08.2015 - 01.2016
Certified Surgical Technologist
trustaff ALLIED
01.2015 - 08.2015
Certified Surgical Technologist
St. Luke's Regional Hospital /Nurses Pro
05.2014 - 01.2015
Certified Surgical Technologist
Kona Community Hospital
10.2013 - 04.2014
Certification in Applied Science and Surgical Technology - Surgical Technology
Regional Occupational Program/Southwestern Community College
Surgical Technology -
U.S. Army Brooke Army Medical Center
Bachelor Of Administration - Healthcare Administration
American InterContinental University
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