Tamara Burton
Bellwood,IL
Summary
Driven Surgical Technologist offering 10 years' experience in ambulatory and hospital settings. Well-versed in sports medicine, total joint replacement, general surgery, 4 years on the Liver/ pancreatic /kidney transplant team, 5 years experience in a level one trauma center and plastic surgery procedures. Proven leader and instrumental in developing new total joint replacements in over 2000 hips and knees( primary and revisions) and educating staff on new policies, procedures and equipment. Eager to take next career step with growing organization offering opportunities for professional development and advancement.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Surgical Technologist
Loyola University Medical Center
Maywood, IL
04.2012 - Current
- Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
- Maintains high infection control standards.
- Evaluate procedural needs and set up of equipment, tools, supplies and instruments.
- Delivers exemplary assistance and support to surgeons during general, gynecological, orthopedic, neurological, trauma, transplant, burns, robotics and plastic surgery procedures.
- Introduces new staff members to training protocols regarding operating room procedures, infection control, safety standards and overall facility policies.
Surgical Technologist
Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center
Downers Grove, IL
08.2008 - 11.2010
- Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
- Maintained high infection control standards.
- Evaluated procedure needs and set up equipment, tools, supplies and instruments.
- Delivered exemplary assistance and support to surgeons during general, trauma, gynecological, orthopedic trauma, orthopedic joints/ sports medicine and plastic surgery procedures.
Education
No Degree - Surgical Technology
Triton College
River Grove, IL01.2024
GED -
Proviso West High School
Hillside, IL06.1991
Skills
- Aseptic and Sterilization Techniques
- Liver Transplants
- Total Joint Replacements
- Instructing
Timeline
Surgical Technologist
Loyola University Medical Center
04.2012 - Current
Surgical Technologist
Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center
08.2008 - 11.2010
No Degree - Surgical Technology
Triton College
GED -
Proviso West High School
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