Sarah L Prescott
Surgical Technologist
Hattiesburg,MS
Summary
Driven Surgical Technologist offering 10 years' experience in ambulatory and hospital settings. Well-versed in foot and ankle specialty, sports medicine, robotic-assisted total joint replacement, and upper extremity surgery procedures. Proven leadership and skilled in training new surgical technologists. Eager to take next career step with growing organization offering opportunities for professional development and advancement.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
Work History
Surgical Technologist
The Orthopedic Institute
Hattiesburg, MS
12.2012 - Current
- Delivered exemplary assistance and support to surgeons during orthopedic surgery procedures.
- Managed operating room setup by cleaning and sterilizing instruments and surfaces, maintaining supply inventories and organizing surgical tools.
- Maintained high infection control standards.
- Maintained specialty equipment, implant and instrumentation inventories.
- Worked with vendors for speedy procurement of services and equipment.
- Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
- Operated, adjusted, and monitored diagnostic equipment and other machines used during procedures.
- Introduced new staff members to training protocols regarding operating room procedures, infection control, safety standards and overall facility policies.
- Evaluated procedure needs and set up equipment, tools, supplies and instruments.
- Created and maintained unobstructed operative fields using diverse range of tools.
Central Sterile Processing Technician
Forrest General Hospital
Hattiesburg, MS
02.2012 - 12.2012
- Identified parameters and sterilization method required for each item to be sterilized.
- Corrected instrument sets according to current standards and established count sheets and instrument tracking systems.
- Assessed instruments, equipment and containers to promote cleanliness and proper functioning.
- Wrapped trays, instrument packs and sets.
- Inspected sterile package integrity prior to distribution.
- Recorded biologicals and test results.
Education
Certificate - Surgical Technology
Pearl River Community College
Poplarville, MS 01.2012 - 12.2012
Skills
Safe sharps disposal
Patient confidentiality
Biohazardous waste disposal
Pre-surgical preparation
Passing surgical instruments
Timeline
Surgical Technologist
The Orthopedic Institute
12.2012 - Current
Central Sterile Processing Technician
Forrest General Hospital
02.2012 - 12.2012
Certificate - Surgical Technology
Pearl River Community College
01.2012 - 12.2012