Santriss Hawkins
Douglasville
Summary
Experienced Cardiovascular Surgical Technologist with 15+ years of progressive experience in CVOR, operating room coordination, surgical support, infection prevention auditing, and healthcare operations. Skilled in clinical research support, infection control analysis, quality assurance, data collection, multidisciplinary collaboration. Proven ability to work in fast-paced healthcare environments while maintaining compliance, accuracy, and patient care standards. Proactive CVOR Surgical Technologist known for strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills. Committed to improving surgical outcomes through effective teamwork and adherence to best practices. Seeking entry-level opportunities in healthcare research, quality improvement, healthcare operations, Data analysis, or remote healthcare support roles.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
CVOR Surgical Technologist
Emory University Hospital
08.2022 - Current
- Assist cardiovascular surgeons during complex open-heart and thoracic surgical procedures.
- Prepare and maintain sterile surgical environments while ensuring compliance with infection prevention standards.
- Coordinate surgical instrumentation, specialty equipment , and procedural readiness for high-acuity cases.
- Conduct infection control audits and assist in reviewing surgical site infection trends to identify contributing factors and improve outcomes.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to support workflow efficiency and quality patient care.
- Maintain accurate procedural documentation and assist with operating room organization and inventory tracking.
CVOR Surgical Technologist
Trustaff Travel Nurses
04.2022 - 07.2022
- Supported Cardiovascular surgical teams during complex cardiac procedures.
- Assisted with surgical setup, instrumentation, and sterile field maintenance.
- Maintained compliance with infection prevention and quality standards.
- Assisted with operating room preparation and procedural coordination.
CVOR Surgical Technologist
Piedmont Atlanta Hospital
01.2020 - 07.2021
- Assisted during cardiovascular procedures and emergency surgical cases.
- Maintained sterile technique and ensured procedural readiness.
- Assisted with quality assurance and infection prevention standards.
OR/CVOR Surgical Technologist
Emory Healthcare
07.2013 - 01.2020
- Assisted in cardiovascular, general surgery, orthopedics, neurology, vascular, ENT, gynecology, plastics/reconstruction, and oral surgery procedures.
- Prepared surgical suites and maintained sterile fields during procedures.
- Participated in infection control monitoring and compliance initiatives.
- Assisted with surgical documentation, equipment preparation, and procedural coordination.
Lead Surgical Technologist
Northside Hospital Atlanta
07.2010 - 03.2015
- Supervised surgical teams to ensure adherence to protocols, patient safety standards. and infection control.
- Coordinated operating room setup and turnover procedures.
- Assisted surgeons and perioperative teams during a variety of surgical procedural.
- Trained and mentored surgical technologists on best practices and techniques.
- Collaborate with surgeons and nursing staff to streamline workflow during procedures.
Front Office Supervisor, Medical Assistant
Concentra Urgent Care Center
04.2005 - 07.2010
- Managed front office operations and patient scheduling.
- Maintained patient documentation and administrative records.
- Assisted providers with patient care and clinical procedures.
- Coordinated communication between patients, providers, and staff.
- Supervised daily office workflow and support operations.
- Trained and mentored new staff on administrative and clinical procedures.
- Implemented process improvements that enhanced patient check-in experience and reduced errors.
- Managed inventory of medical supplies, ensuring availability while minimizing waste and costs.
- Developed staff training programs focused on enhancing communication skills with patients and staff.
Education
Associate of Science - Surgical Technology
Brown Mackie College
Atlanta, GA01-2010
Diploma - Medical Assistant
Sanford Brown Institute
Atlanta, GA04-2004
Skills
- Cardiovascular Open Heart & Thoracic Surgery support
- Sterile Technique, Aseptic practices & Infection Prevention Standards
- Surgical Instrumentation, Equipment Preparation & OR setup
- Infection Control Audits & Surgical Site Infection Review
- Data Collection, Documentation, & Regulatory Compliance
- Operating Room Coordination & Emergency Case SUpport
- Team Collaboration and Communication Skills
- Problem Solving, Critical Thinking & Attention to Detail
- Time Management, Adaptability & Organizational Skills
- Clinical Research Support & Quality Improvement
Timeline
CVOR Surgical Technologist
Emory University Hospital
08.2022 - Current
CVOR Surgical Technologist
Trustaff Travel Nurses
04.2022 - 07.2022
CVOR Surgical Technologist
Piedmont Atlanta Hospital
01.2020 - 07.2021
OR/CVOR Surgical Technologist
Emory Healthcare
07.2013 - 01.2020
Lead Surgical Technologist
Northside Hospital Atlanta
07.2010 - 03.2015
Front Office Supervisor, Medical Assistant
Concentra Urgent Care Center
04.2005 - 07.2010
Associate of Science - Surgical Technology
Brown Mackie College
Diploma - Medical Assistant
Sanford Brown Institute