Sara Garms
Smiths Grove,KY
Summary
Driven Certified Surgical Technologist with comprehensive experience in preparing and maintaining sterile surgical environments. Demonstrated proficiency in assisting surgeons during procedures and ensuring patient safety through meticulous adherence to protocols. Proven ability to collaborate effectively with surgical teams and adapt to dynamic operating room conditions.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Traveling Certified Surgical Technologist
Vanderbilt Medical Center
07.2024 - Current
- Anticipated surgeons needs and handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
- Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
- Expedited surgery room turnover times by swiftly preparing operating rooms for subsequent surgeries, maximizing efficiency within the department.
- Assisted surgeons in complex procedures, ensuring efficient completion and minimized complications.
- Specialties include Robotics, Orthopedics, Urology, GYN
Certified Surgical Technologist
Greenview Regional Hospital
07.2022 - Current
- Ensured proper handling of specimens during surgeries, aiding in accurate diagnostic results for patients.
- Reduced surgery time by effectively anticipating surgeon''s needs and providing timely assistance.
- Enhanced patient safety by maintaining a sterile surgical environment and adhering to strict protocols.
- Gathered and set up equipment, tools, and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
Travel Surgical Technologist
The Medical Center
04.2022 - 07.2022
- Travel position mainly performing Ortho, General, Bariatric and Urology cases.
- Prepared operating rooms with required instruments, ensuring efficient setup for various surgical cases.
- Minimized infection risks by strictly adhering to aseptic techniques when handling surgical supplies and equipment.
- Handled high-pressure situations calmly and efficiently, contributing to successful completion of critical surgeries.
Surgical Technologist
Indian Lake Surgery Center
05.2019 - 04.2022
- Maintained high infection control standards.
- Orthopedic surgery center specializing in total knees, hips and shoulders.
- Evaluated procedure needs and set up equipment, tools, supplies, and instruments.
- Assisted with pulling cases, room turnover and instrument turnover.
Surgical Technologist
Greenview Regional Hospital
08.2011 - 05.2019
- Assisted surgeons in complex procedures for optimal patient outcomes and reduced recovery time.
- Chosen to be part of the team to get the Robotic program started.
- Specialties include Ortho, Ortho spine, Robotics, General and GYN.
- Increased efficiency during surgeries by anticipating surgeon''s needs and providing timely assistance.
Education
Surgical Technology - Surgical Technology
Madisonville Technical College
Madisonville, KY06-1998
Skills
- Sterile technique expertise
- Motivation and initiative
- Professionalism and ethics
- Robotics
- Orthopedics
- Surgical equipment operation
Certification
- CST - Certified Surgical Technologist
Timeline
Traveling Certified Surgical Technologist
Vanderbilt Medical Center
07.2024 - Current
Certified Surgical Technologist
Greenview Regional Hospital
07.2022 - Current
Travel Surgical Technologist
The Medical Center
04.2022 - 07.2022
Surgical Technologist
Indian Lake Surgery Center
05.2019 - 04.2022
Surgical Technologist
Greenview Regional Hospital
08.2011 - 05.2019
Surgical Technology - Surgical Technology
Madisonville Technical College
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