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TARA HUGHES

Cheswick,PA

Summary

Experienced surgical technician with strong background in Sports Medicine. Mission-oriented and committed to sustaining highest quality standards to achieve optimal patient outcomes.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Lead Surgical Technician

Allegheny General Hospital
08.2018 - Current

Lead Surgical Technician for the Orthopedic and Sports Medicine service.

Lead Technician

Heritage Valley
07.2005 - 08.2017

Scrub and first assist in Robotic, Cardiovascular, General, Orthopedic, Opthalmology, Plastics, ENT, Urology, Gynecology, Podiatry and Endoscopy procedures.

Lead Surgical Technician

Robotic Coordinator for the Davinci Robotic Program.

Competency Officer

Assist the director of the operating room with the capital budget and operating room policies.

First assist experience.

Surgical Technician

Children's Hospital Of Pittsburgh
02.2000 - 06.2005

Neuro Surgical Specialist.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Surgical Technology/ Laser Surgery

Computer Tech
Pittsburgh, PA
01.2000

Skills

  • Preparing for Surgeries
  • HIPAA Proficiency
  • Basic Life Support
  • Ophthalmic Surgery
  • Plastic Surgery
  • Hand Surgery
  • General Surgery
  • Total Joint Replacements
  • OB/GYN Procedures
  • Sports Medicine
  • Open Heart Surgery

Timeline

Lead Surgical Technician

Allegheny General Hospital
08.2018 - Current

Lead Technician

Heritage Valley
07.2005 - 08.2017

Surgical Technician

Children's Hospital Of Pittsburgh
02.2000 - 06.2005

Associate of Applied Science - Surgical Technology/ Laser Surgery

Computer Tech
TARA HUGHES