Enthusiastic Surgical Technician eager to contribute 23 years of surgical experience, with team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Clear understanding of sterile technique and training in Ophthalmic, General, GI, Plastics. Motivated to learn, grow and excel in other surgical fields.
Work History
Surgical Technician / GI Tech
Overland Park Surgery Center, HCA
Lenexa, KS
11.2022 - Current
Assist in esophagogastroduodenoscopy, colonoscopy, flexible sigmoidoscopy procedures as well as Cataract and Ocular Plastic surgeries.
Maintaining endoscopic equipment, including cleaning, disinfecting and calibrating instruments according to manufacturer guidelines and
ensuring that equipment functions properly.
Collect and label specimens from patients using biopsy forceps and snares.
Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
Surgical Technician
North Point Surgery Center
Kansas City, MO
04.2018 - Current
Anticipated surgeons needs and handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
Work in a fast and efficiently paced environment by gathering and setting up equipment, tools and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
Created safe operating environments for surgical procedures.
Responsible for maintaining surgical supply inventories and organizing stock.
Ophthalmic Surgical / Clinic Technician
Liberty Cataract Center / McKnight Eye Center
Liberty, MO
05.2012 - 04.2018
Provided a complete and thorough work up on all patients by performing various testing with ophthalmic equipment for patient eye examinations.
Instructed patient in care of use of various types of contact lenses, demonstrating insertion, removal and cleaning.
Assisted physician with Retinal Injections.
Scrubbed ophthalmic procedures at Liberty Cataract Center and responsible for surgical supply ordering.
Ophthalmic Technician
Discover Vision Centers
Leawood, KS
01.2012 - 05.2012
Operated ophthalmic equipment for patient eye examinations and prepared patients for examinations.
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