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Susan Hug

Lexington,SC

Summary

As a surgical technologist with over 20 years of experience in a variety of specialties, I have amassed a wealth of knowledge and skills in the field of surgical technology. I am highly skilled in preparing operating rooms and surgical equipment, as well as assisting surgeons during procedures and ensuring patient safety. I have developed strong communication and teamwork skills and would be a valuable asset to your team. My dedication and commitment to the field of surgical technology has made me a respected member of the healthcare community.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Certified Surgical Technologist

Prisma Health Parkridge
05.2024 - 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.
  • Demonstrated adaptability when faced with emergency situations or unexpected
  • complications during surgeries, providing prompt support to surgical teams.
  • Expedited surgery room turnover times by swiftly preparing operating rooms for subsequent surgeries, maximizing efficiency within the department.
  • Evaluated procedure needs and set up equipment, tools, supplies, and instruments.
  • Supported colleagues by serving as a resource on surgical technology best practices, fostering a collaborative work environment.
  • Functioned as a key member of the delivery team with patient positioning, procuring necessary supplies and equipment, and assisting OB’s and midwives with vaginal deliveries.
  • Prepared delivery and triage rooms for patients, by ensuring labor equipment and supplies were readily available
  • Scheduled surgical procedures and inductions, arrived and discharged patients in our EPIC computer system.
  • Transported labor patients, when necessary, to other areas in our facility.

Certified Surgical Technologist - Labor & Delivery

Lexington Medical Center
03.2006 - 03.2025
  • Assisted surgeons in the operating room, performing cesarean sections, tubal ligations, cervical cerclages, d&c’s
  • Set up the operating room and maintain a sterile and safe operating environment
  • Dressed wounds and applied bandages following surgery
  • Ensure proper supplies and equipment are available and working adequately. Communicate with central supply and biomed, anything that may not be available or working.
  • Assist in vaginal deliveries
  • Prepare specimens for pathology
  • Act as a preceptor and facilitate training of new employees and surgical tech students as well as doctors and nurses on proper sterile technique, maintaining the sterile field, first assisting in deliveries and operating the sterile field (running the mayo stand, passing instruments and supplies.
  • Act as team leader for the surgical techs, to help facilitate the OR schedule and delegate assignments to the surgical team.
  • Stand in the role of Unit Secretary when needed, doing a variety of administrative tasks which include scheduling, answering phones and call lights, chart maintenance, supply procurement, as well as assisting the unit’s clinical coordinator with assignments, and the delegation of tasks.

Certified Surgical Technologist

Lexington Medical Center
11.2006 - 03.2014
  • Set up endoscopy suites with equipment and supplies needed for procedures.
  • Assisted surgeon during endoscopic procedures; EGD’s, Colonoscopy’s, ERCPs, Bronchoscopies
  • Operated, adjusted, and monitored diagnostic equipment and other machines used during procedures.
  • Monitored and reported on patient vital signs
  • Trained staff on endoscopic procedures, infection control standards and safety protocols.
  • Collect and prepare specimens for cytology, microbiology, and pathology
  • Clean and sterilize endoscopes, forceps, snares and other tools and equipment following established infection control procedures.
  • Handled inventory and preparation for upcoming procedures by ordering supplies and ensuring rooms were stocked and set-up for patients.

Certified Surgical Technologist

Memorial Medical Center
05.2004 - 10.2006
  • Provided scrubbing surgical assistance and support to surgeons during general, gynecology, genitourinary, orthopedic, neurosurgery and plastic surgery procedures.
  • Created safe operating environments for invasive and non-invasive procedures.
  • Gathered and set up equipment, tools and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons’ preferences or instruction.
  • Created and maintained unobstructed operative fields using diverse range of tools, including retractors, sponges and suctioning and irrigation equipment. Anticipated surgeons needs and handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
  • Performed and documented pre-surgery and post-surgery sponge, instrument, and needle count.
  • Collected, prepared, and disposed of medical specimens.
  • Transported patients to and from the operating room
  • Cleaned and disinfected operating rooms after procedures

Education

Surgical Technology - undefined

Elgin Community College
05.2004

Skills

  • Pre- and post-surgical counts
  • Safe sharps disposal
  • Surgical equipment operation
  • Professionalism and ethics

Certification

  • NBSTA Certified since July 2004
  • CPR / First Aid certified
  • AST member since 2004

Timeline

Certified Surgical Technologist

Prisma Health Parkridge
05.2024 - Current

Certified Surgical Technologist

Lexington Medical Center
11.2006 - 03.2014

Certified Surgical Technologist - Labor & Delivery

Lexington Medical Center
03.2006 - 03.2025

Certified Surgical Technologist

Memorial Medical Center
05.2004 - 10.2006

Surgical Technology - undefined

Elgin Community College

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