Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Activities
Timeline
Generic

Tara Cantwell

Wentzville,MO

Summary

Skilled surgical assistant offering more than 13 years of experience and well versed in general, gynecological and breast surgical procedures. Adept at orienting and training technical staff and implementing policies to streamline workflow. Excited to bring expertise to growing organization offering room for advancement.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Surgical First Assistant

St. Joseph Hospital West
12.2021 - Current
  • Assist the surgeon by retracting tissue, provide hemostasis, closing incisions, and applying appropriate dressings
  • Perform preoperative duties as a team to provide a safe surgery for the patient
  • Perform postoperative duties to continue patient safety before transferring to the recovery room.
  • Arranged supplies and instrumentation to meet needs of individual surgeons and enhance team efficiency.

Surgical Technologist

St. Joseph Hospital West
06.2010 - 12.2021
  • 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.
  • Maintained daily workflow, coordinating with operating room staff to prepare for scheduled and emergency cases.
  • Introduced new staff members to training protocols regarding operating room procedures, infection control, safety standards, and overall facility policies.
  • Passed instruments and supplies to surgical team members to provide surgeons with necessary tools to complete procedures.
  • Handled and prepared specimens for laboratory analysis to provide surgeons with relevant information.
  • Completed continuing education units, staying up to date on surgical technology and meeting organizational requirements.

Surgical Technologist

Mid America Transplant
06.2017 - 12.2017
  • Setup operating room by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
  • Maintained high infection control standards.
  • Evaluated procedure needs and set up equipment, tools, supplies, and instruments.
  • Maintained donor privacy and confidentiality.

Education

Certified Surgical Technologist First Assistant -

Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting
Nashville
12.2021

Surgical Technologist -

Forest Park Community College
St. Louis, MO
06.2010

Skills

  • Strong knowledge of anatomy
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
  • Attention to detail
  • BLS certified
  • Ability to collaborate effectively with healthcare providers and other team members
  • Pre- and Post-Surgical Counts
  • OB/GYN Procedures
  • Suturing
  • Wound Dressing
  • Patient Transportation

Activities

Member of the Association of Surgical Technologists

Timeline

Surgical First Assistant

St. Joseph Hospital West
12.2021 - Current

Surgical Technologist

Mid America Transplant
06.2017 - 12.2017

Surgical Technologist

St. Joseph Hospital West
06.2010 - 12.2021

Certified Surgical Technologist First Assistant -

Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting

Surgical Technologist -

Forest Park Community College

Similar Profiles

CREATE PROFILE
Tara Cantwell