Samantha Halpa
Deer Park,NY
Summary
Hardworking and knowledgeable problem-solver with excellent professional background over extensive career in healthcare. Experienced in monitoring patients before, during and after procedures to deliver exceptional care. Known for high productivity, dependability, and efficiency in completing tasks. Excels in communication, teamwork, and adaptability, ensuring seamless support to doctors and supporting staff and optimal patient care.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Perioperative Surgical Assistant
Good Samaritan University Hospital
West Islip, NY
02.2019 - Current
- Confirmed proper functioning of equipment prior to use in order to avoid complications during operations.
- Provided assistance to surgeons, circulating nurses, and anesthesiologists with patient positioning, draping, and preparation of operative sites.
- Pursued numerous learning opportunities in order to continuously expand core knowledge associated with surgical and technical procedures to advance patient care.
- Follows complex and comprehensive verbal and written instructions.
- Transported patients from pre-operative area to operating room and back to post-operative area after surgery was completed.
- Set up equipment, tools and supplies for procedures and organize instruments as directed in surgeons' preference cards.
- Responsible for handling fresh, frozen, and permanent specimens for pathology.
- Observed sterile technique while handling equipment in order to maintain a clean environment within the operating room suite.
- Restocked sterile supplies as needed in the operating room environment before, during and after surgeries. Organized supply room and equipment.
Education
Associate of Science - Radiography
Mercy School of Radiography
Rockville Centre, NY07-2025
Skills
- BLS-certified
- proficient in Merge PACS, EPIC, RAD Partners
- Proficient in operating and maintaining imaging and diagnostic equipment, including
- Shimadzu imaging systems
- GE medical imaging equipment
- Carestream Radiology Systems
- Toshiba diagnostic imaging systems
-Siemens medical imaging technology
- Rayence imaging systems and U-arms
Clinicals
- Nassau University Medical Center: Fall 2023
- Good Samaritan University Hospital: Winter 2024, winter 2025
- Mercy Hospital: Spring 2024
- St. Catherine of Siena Hospital: Summer 2024
- Commack Orthopedic Associates of Long Island: Summer/Fall 2024
Timeline
Perioperative Surgical Assistant
Good Samaritan University Hospital
02.2019 - Current
Associate of Science - Radiography
Mercy School of Radiography
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