Tami Plecker
Auburn,WA
Summary
Dynamic Certified Surgical Technologist with Proliance Surgeons, skilled in surgical instrumentation and maintaining sterile environments. Proven ability to enhance patient safety and expedite surgery room turnover. Demonstrated professionalism and adaptability in high-pressure situations, ensuring efficient workflows and effective communication within surgical teams. Committed to continuous learning and excellence in patient care.
Overview
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Certification
Work History
Certified Surgical Technologist
Proliance Surgeons
- Assessed and prepared surgical instruments for various procedures to ensure readiness.
- Assisted in maintaining sterile environments during surgeries, adhering to safety protocols.
- Collaborated with surgical teams to facilitate efficient workflow and communication.
- Managed inventory of surgical supplies, ensuring availability and proper storage practices.
- Engaged in continuous learning regarding new surgical techniques and equipment utilization.
- Participated in post-operative clean-up and instrument sterilization processes to maintain standards.
- 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.
- Reduced surgery time by effectively anticipating surgeon''s needs and providing timely assistance.
- Enhanced patient safety by maintaining a sterile surgical environment and adhering to strict protocols.
- Gathered and set up equipment, tools, and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
- Performed accurate instrument counts, preventing potential surgical complications due to retained items.
Education
High School Diploma -
Spanaway High School
Spanaway, WA06.1986
Skills
- Pre- and post-surgical counts
- Safe sharps disposal
- Surgical equipment operation
- Professionalism and ethics
- Sterile technique mastery
- Patient confidentiality
- Workplace safety
- Equipment set up and operation
- Passing surgical tools
- HIPAA proficiency
- Surgical instrumentation
- Preparing for surgeries
Certification
AST Certified
Timeline
Certified Surgical Technologist
Proliance Surgeons
High School Diploma -
Spanaway High School