Robert Clingham Jr
Sherwood,AR
Summary
Focused professional well versed in wide range procedures. Adept in quickly preparing surgical suites per procedure and surgeon instructions. Expertise in sterile and aseptic techniques. Board certified by national board of surgical technology and surgical assisting.
Precision-driven Surgical Technologist known for productivity and efficiency in fast-paced surgical environments. Skilled in sterile field maintenance, surgical equipment preparation, and patient positioning ensuring smooth operating room workflows. Possess strong abilities in communication, teamwork, and adaptability vital for supporting surgeons and nursing staff during complex procedures. Excel at leveraging technical knowledge with top soft skills to enhance patient care and team performance.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Surgical Technologist
Baptist Health Medical Center-North Little Rock
North Little Rock, AR
04.2001 - Current
- Ensured compliance with safety protocols and maintained a sterile environment.
- Assisted surgeons during procedures by preparing instruments and sterile fields.
- Conducted inventory checks of surgical supplies to ensure readiness for upcoming procedures.
- Assisted in positioning patients on operating table and covered them with sterile drapes.
- Prepared and maintained sterile field for surgical procedures.
- 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.
- Ensured all necessary equipment was available for each procedure.
- Managed surgical instruments, ensuring proper organization and availability during operations.
Phlebotomist
Baptist Medical Center NLR
- Maintained accurate records of patient information and sample collection details.
- Coordinated with healthcare teams to support patient care initiatives effectively.
- Provided compassionate care to patients, addressing concerns during sample collection.
- Verified patient information prior to specimen collection.
- Located veins suitable for puncture to draw blood using sterilized needles, vials and other equipment.
- Adhered to HIPAA guidelines regarding patient privacy.
- Performed venipuncture and other blood collection procedures according to established standards.
- Collected specimens from pediatric, adult, geriatric, and special needs patients.
- Delivered quality patient care by completing accurate and timely collection and transport of clinical specimens according to established procedures.
- Maintained fully-stocked phlebotomy cart, carrier and station.
- Responded quickly and effectively to emergency situations.
- Prepared and packaged specimens for courier transport.
- Maintained accurate records of collected specimens and test results.
- Identified and labeled specimens accurately, ensuring proper handling and transport to lab.
- Maintained patient comfort and safety throughout the phlebotomy process.
- Identified best veins for intravenous lines and blood draws, avoiding unnecessary pokes.
- Used heel and finger stick methods to obtain blood from capillaries.
- Collected specimen samples and transported to laboratory for processing.
- Identified patients using proper procedures prior to specimen collection.
Surgical Technologist
US Army Reserve
North Little Rock, Arkansas
Education
Surgical Technologist -
United States Army
San Antonio Tx 08-2000
Skills
- Sterile techniques
- Surgical instrumentation
- Patient positioning
- Equipment setup
- OB/GYN procedures
- Suturing
- Sterile field management
- Surgical assistance
- Basic life support
- Safely disposing of needles
- Wound closure techniques
- Suturing wounds
- Intra-operative assistance
- Surgical counts
- Passing surgical tools
- Pre- and post-surgical counts
- Scrub assistance
- Preparing for surgeries
- Dressing wounds
- Surgical equipment handling
- Surgical gowning
- Pre-surgical preparation
- Instrument preparation
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Surgical Technologist
Baptist Health Medical Center-North Little Rock
04.2001 - Current
Phlebotomist
Baptist Medical Center NLR
Surgical Technologist
US Army Reserve
Surgical Technologist -
United States Army