Surgical Technologist
SCA Health
- Assisted in preparing surgical instruments and equipment for procedures.
- Maintained sterile environment by following infection control protocols.
Shannon Kelley
Oxford,CT
Summary
Accomplished Surgical Technologist at SCA Health, adept in aseptic techniques and infection control protocols. Demonstrated leadership qualities and critical thinking to enhance surgical outcomes. Proficient in setting up and operating equipment, ensuring a sterile environment. Successfully managed pre- and post-surgical counts, contributing to a 98% reduction in procedural errors.
Work History
Education
Associate of Science - Surgical Technology
Rowan-Cabarrus Community College
Salisbury, North Carolina, NCSkills
- Critical thinking
- Aseptic techniques
- Sterile technique proficiency
- Setting up and operating equipment
- Surgical assistance
- Equipment set up
- Instrument sterilization
- Basic life support
- Pre- and post-surgical counts
- Safe sharps disposal
- Patient preparation
- Infection control protocols
- Leadership qualities
- Workplace safety
- Wound dressing
- OB/GYN procedures
- Specimen collection
- Biohazardous waste disposal
- Pre-surgical preparation
- Patient confidentiality
- Transporting patients
- Wound closure techniques
- Preoperative preparation
- Supply management
- Safety protocols expertise
- Patient positioning expertise
- Patient transportation
- Medication administration
- Administering medications
- Electronic charting
- Hospital Pre-screenings
- Surgical equipment handling
- Preoperative checklists
- Vital sign monitoring
- Safety protocols
- Physical stamina
- Inventory management
- Equipment management
- Surgical procedures
- Staff education
- Anatomy
- Sterile processing support
- HIPAA proficiency
- Dressing wounds
- Operating room procedures
- Suturing wounds
Timeline
Surgical Technologist
SCA Health
Associate of Science - Surgical Technology
Rowan-Cabarrus Community College