TaHesha Schweninger
Blaine,MN
Summary
Highly skilled Surgical Technologist with comprehensive experience in operating room procedures, patient preparation, surgical equipment handling and sterilization techniques. Possess strong ability to maintain sterile field and assist surgeons during operations. Demonstrated impact in previous work through improved operating room efficiency and enhanced patient safety. Known for keen attention to detail, adaptability in high-stress environments, and commitment to continual professional development.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Surgical Technologist
Hennepin county medical center
Minneapolis
11.2015 - 04.2024
- Observed aseptic technique and infection control protocols at all times.
- Received specimens from pathology laboratory for examination by surgeon during operation.
- Assessed procedure requirements and procured appropriate equipment and tools.
- Prepared patients for surgery by positioning on operating table and covering with sterile surgical drapes to prevent exposure.
- Collaborated with vendors and service providers to coordinate required services and equipment.
- Maintained proper sterile field during surgical procedures.
- Monitored and assessed operating room conditions and patient and surgical team needs.
- Organized equipment and instruments in alignment with surgical protocols and surgeon preferences.
- Assisted with reductions and limb casting and administered pain injections.
- Assisted surgeon by passing instruments and sterile supplies throughout operation.
- Assisted surgeon with patient preparation for total joint replacement procedures.
- Reviewed surgical requirements and prepped operating room with appropriate tools, equipment and instruments.
- Assisted in the application of wound dressings, casts, and other medical devices.
- Handed instruments and supplies to surgeons and surgeons' assistants.
- Verified correct identification of patient prior to any operation or procedure.
Surgical Technologist
Mayo Clinic
Mankato
04.2015 - 11.2015
- Provided support services such as stocking supplies in OR rooms or restocking carts between cases.
- Used retractors, sponges and suctioning and irrigating equipment to create unobstructed operating fields.
- Observed aseptic technique and infection control protocols at all times.
- Assessed procedure requirements and procured appropriate equipment and tools.
- Prepared patients for surgery by positioning on operating table and covering with sterile surgical drapes to prevent exposure.
- Monitored and assessed operating room conditions and patient and surgical team needs.
- Set up equipment, tools and supplies for procedures and organize instruments as directed in surgeons' preference cards.
- Cleaned and restocked operating room, gathering and placing equipment and supplies.
- Gathered and took inventory of equipment to confirm adequate supplies for surgery.
- Organized equipment and instruments in alignment with surgical protocols and surgeon preferences.
- Collaborated with operating room staff to cultivate efficiency and prepare for scheduled and emergency procedures.
- Reviewed patient charts for information regarding allergies or medical conditions that could affect the outcome of surgery.
- Assisted surgeon by passing instruments and sterile supplies throughout operation.
- Reviewed surgical requirements and prepped operating room with appropriate tools, equipment and instruments.
- Adhered to OSHA protocols when sterilizing instruments, discarding medical supplies and disposing of waste.
- Prepared and maintained sterile field for surgical procedures.
- Verified correct identification of patient prior to any operation or procedure.
- Provided technical assistance to surgeons, surgical nurses or anesthesiologists.
- Provided assistance to surgeons during operations by passing instruments and other supplies.
- Ensured all necessary equipment was available for each procedure.
- Laid out all instruments, supplies and tools as directed by surgeons.
- Communicated effectively with surgeons, nurses, anesthesiologists, and scrub techs while performing duties in the OR environment.
- Recounted surgical instruments and supplies at end of operation, eliminating chance of items left inside patient.
Education
Associate of Science -
St.Marry's University
2500 Park Ave ,Minneapolis,MN 5540403-2015
Skills
- Aseptic technique
- Operating room preparation
- Patient positioning
- Specimen handling
- Infection control
- Equipment setup
- Team collaboration
- Communication skills
- Critical thinking
- Time management
- Emergency response
- Pre-surgical preparation
- Basic life support
- Disposing of biohazardous waste
- Biological specimen collection
- Intra-operative assistance
- HIPAA proficiency
- Surgical counts
Affiliations
- Neurosurgery
- pediatric surgery
- General surgery
- Vascular Surgery
- Orthopedics
- Urology
- Colorectal
- Plastic surgery
- Oral and Maxillofacial surgery
- Trauma surgery
- Bariatric surgery
- Gynecologic surgery
- Total joint surgery
- Hand surgery
- Transplant surgery
Certification
- BLS
- laser Certified
- Graduated From an accredited surgical Technology Program.
Timeline
Surgical Technologist
Hennepin county medical center
11.2015 - 04.2024
Surgical Technologist
Mayo Clinic
04.2015 - 11.2015
Associate of Science -
St.Marry's University
Custom
I am a team player and can adapt to my environment no matter the situation.
Love to stay busy weather that be in surgery or helping out in another room with opening supplies, or positioning of the patient to restocking and helping out in the sterile core.
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