Shawn Knapp
Centerville,PA
Summary
Accomplished Surgical Technologist with a proven track record at The Surgery And Laser Center, showcasing expertise in aseptic and sterilization techniques and exceptional team leadership. Demonstrated ability to enhance infection control protocols, significantly improving safety standards. Skilled in both equipment operation and fostering strong working relationships, ensuring high-quality patient care and operational efficiency.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Surgical Technologist
The Surgery And Laser Center
09.2008 - Current
- Sterilized instruments and disposed of medical supplies and waste following OSHA guidelines.
- Maintained specialty equipment, implant and instrumentation inventories.
- Prepared operating rooms with required instruments, ensuring efficient setup for various surgical cases.
- Maintained high infection control standards.
- Supported smooth transitions between surgeries by promptly preparing the operating room for subsequent cases.
- Worked in PACU department discharging patients.
- Increased efficiency during surgeries by anticipating surgeon''s needs and providing timely assistance.
- Coordinated with 3 pathology companies for specimens.
- Provided compassionate support to patients experiencing anxiety or discomfort prior to surgery, helping alleviate concerns while maintaining professionalism.
- Managed operating room setup by cleaning and sterilizing instruments and surfaces, maintaining supply inventories, and organizing surgical tools.
- Maintained specialty equipment, implant, and instrumentation inventories.
- Decontaminated, cleaned, assembled, packaged, sterilized, stored, and distributed reusable surgical instrumentation and equipment.
- Positioned patients and set up drapes to create comfortable surgical environment for patients.
Surgical Technologist/Lead Clinician
Body Sculpt International LLC
03.2018 - 12.2023
- Setup of the surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
- Evaluate procedure needs and set up equipment, tools, supplies and instruments.
- Managed operating room setup by cleaning and sterilizing instruments and surfaces, maintaining supply inventories and organizing surgical tools.
- Operated, adjusted, and monitored diagnostic equipment and other machines used during procedures.
- Traveled to other centers to meet the surgical schedule needs.
- Traveled to centers to help with training.
- Provided compassionate support to patients experiencing anxiety or discomfort prior to surgery, helping alleviate concerns while maintaining professionalism.
- Introduced new staff members to training protocols regarding operating room procedures, infection control, safety standards, and overall facility policies.
- Ensured optimal patient care, closely monitoring patient vitals and conditions during surgery for immediate response.
- Maintained high infection control standards.
- Ordered supplies to meet the needs of the center.
- Coordinated O.R. schedule with the staff schedule.
- Communicated a vision for high quality healthcare that generated enthusiasm and commitment among my colleagues.
Scheduling Coordinator
CCRI
10.2004 - 09.2008
- Developed strong working relationships with management and executive team through effective scheduling and communication skills.
- Maintained computer and physical filing systems.
- Recruited and hired qualified candidates for vacant and new positions.
- Coordinated special projects and managed schedules.
- Answered inquiries and resolved escalations to ensure client satisfaction.
- Corresponded with clients though email and telephone.
- Managed approximately 45 incoming call per day from clients and/or caregivers.
Surgical Technologist
The Surgery And Laser Center
05.2003 - 11.2004
- Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
- Maintained high infection control standards.
- Collected, prepared, and disposed of medical specimens.
- Prepared instruments for terminal sterilization and reset surgical suites for next procedure.
- Evaluated procedure needs and set up equipment, tools, supplies and instruments.
- Created and maintained unobstructed operative fields using diverse range of tools.
- Sterilized instruments and disposed of medical supplies and waste following OSHA guidelines.
Education
Certificate - Surgical Technology
Great Lakes Institute of Technology
Erie, PA05.2003
Skills
- Preparing for Surgeries
- Infection Control Protocols
- Surgical Equipment
- Safety Protocols Expertise
- Electronic Charting
- Aseptic and Sterilization Techniques
- Assessing Vital Signs
- Passing Surgical Tools
- Disposing of Biohazardous Waste
- Equipment Operation
- Plastic Surgery
- Aseptic techniques
Timeline
Surgical Technologist/Lead Clinician
Body Sculpt International LLC
03.2018 - 12.2023
Surgical Technologist
The Surgery And Laser Center
09.2008 - Current
Scheduling Coordinator
CCRI
10.2004 - 09.2008
Surgical Technologist
The Surgery And Laser Center
05.2003 - 11.2004
Certificate - Surgical Technology
Great Lakes Institute of Technology
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