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Robert Quarrick

Greensburg,PA

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. I have over 25 years of experience

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Surgical Technologist

Independence Health System
Latrobe, Pennsylvania
11.2021 - Current
  • Assisted surgical team in preparing operating room and instruments.
  • Maintained sterile environment by following safety protocols and procedures.
  • Supported surgeons by passing instruments during operations.
  • Monitored supplies and reported shortages to ensure readiness.
  • Collaborated with nursing staff to ensure patient safety and comfort.
  • Cleaned and disinfected operating room post-surgery to maintain hygiene standards.
  • Participated in training sessions to learn surgical techniques and equipment usage.
  • Prepared and maintained sterile field for surgical procedures.
  • Assisted in positioning patients on operating table and covered them with sterile drapes.
  • Set up equipment, tools, and supplies for procedures and organize instruments as directed in surgeons' preference cards.
  • Assisted surgeon by passing instruments and sterile supplies throughout operation.
  • Recounted surgical instruments and supplies at end of operation, eliminating chance of items left inside patient.

Surgical Technologist

UPMC
McKeesport, Pennsylvania
07.2018 - 09.2021
  • Assisted surgical team in preparing operating room and instruments.
  • Maintained sterile environment by following safety protocols and procedures.
  • Organized and sterilized surgical instruments prior to procedures.
  • Supported surgeons by passing instruments during operations.
  • Monitored supplies and reported shortages to ensure readiness.
  • Collaborated with nursing staff to ensure patient safety and comfort.

Surgical Technologist

Jefferson Hospital
Jefferson hills, PA
10.2005 - 05.2018
  • Assisted surgeons during operations by providing necessary tools promptly.

Travel Surgical Technologist

Medical Legal solutions
Big Spring, Texas
04.2003 - 08.2005
  • Assisted surgical teams with equipment setup and sterilization processes.

Surgical Technologist

Mon General
Morgantown, West Virginia
02.2000 - 02.2003
  • Prepared sterile instruments and equipment for surgical procedures.

Surgical Technologist

Camden Clark Hospital
Parkersburg, West Virginia
05.1998 - 12.1999
  • Prepared sterile instruments and equipment for surgical procedures.

Surgical Technologist

Greene County Hospital
Waynesburg, Pennsylvania
10.1997 - 03.1998
  • Prepared sterile instruments and equipment for surgical procedures.

Education

Diploma in Surgical Technology - Surgical Technology

West Virginia Dept of Education Technical
Morgantown, WV
05-1997

Skills

  • Setting up and operating equipment
  • Scrub assistance
  • Sterile technique proficiency
  • Equipment set up
  • Inventory management
  • OR preparation
  • Intra-operative assistance

Certification

  • BLS certified

Timeline

Surgical Technologist

Independence Health System
11.2021 - Current

Surgical Technologist

UPMC
07.2018 - 09.2021

Surgical Technologist

Jefferson Hospital
10.2005 - 05.2018

Travel Surgical Technologist

Medical Legal solutions
04.2003 - 08.2005

Surgical Technologist

Mon General
02.2000 - 02.2003

Surgical Technologist

Camden Clark Hospital
05.1998 - 12.1999

Surgical Technologist

Greene County Hospital
10.1997 - 03.1998

Diploma in Surgical Technology - Surgical Technology

West Virginia Dept of Education Technical