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Tarika Fowler

Summary

Highly Motivated and Adaptable Surgical Technologist / Clinical Coordinator with a plethora (18 years) of experience with various procedures and specialties.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Urology and Ophthalmology Clinical Coordinator

Memorial Hermann Memorial City Medical Center
03.2021 - Current
  • General
  • Urology
  • Robotics
  • Plastics (Cosmetic and Reconstructive)
  • Labor and Delivery
  • Endoscopy
  • Gynecology
  • Opthalmology
  • Colorectal
  • Peripheral Vascular
  • Podiatry
  • Laparoscopic and Open Procedures


Demonstrates knowledge of surgical procedures, instrumentation, and supplies needed for surgical cases. Maintains highest standard of sterile technique before, during,and after procedures. Properly care for and label all specimens. Ability to anticipate the needs of the surgeon(s) in an effort to make case as efficient as possible. Performs appropriate counts with circulator prior to operation and at each layer of closure. Precepts new hires,students,sit on departmental interview panels and give in service to staff as part of continuing education initiatives. Maintains preference cards, orders supplies, contact reps and vendors as needed, order suture, and create sets according to surgeon's preference and/or procedures. Perform other duties as assigned.

Lead Surgical Technologist

Houston Methodist
10.2020 - 04.2021

Robotics Coordinator/ Lead Surgical Tech/Endoscopy Technician

St. Joseph Medical Center
05.2006 - 10.2020

Surgical Technologist III

CHI St. Luke's Health - Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center
08.2017 - 08.2018

Surgical Technologist III

Children's Memorial Hermann Texas Medical Center
05.2015 - 07.2017

Senior Surgical Technologist

The University Of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
03.2011 - 05.2015

Education

Surgical Technology - Surgical Technology

MedVance Institute
Houston, TX
04.2006

Skills

  • Ability to handle complex and multi service cases
  • Excellent planning and problem solving skills
  • Ability to prioritize and multi task
  • Works well as a team member or independently
  • Adheres to code of ethics as outlined by AST
  • Assists in positioning patients according to procedure
  • Maintains highest standards of sterile technique
  • NBSTSA Certified
  • CPR/AED Certified

Timeline

Urology and Ophthalmology Clinical Coordinator

Memorial Hermann Memorial City Medical Center
03.2021 - Current

Lead Surgical Technologist

Houston Methodist
10.2020 - 04.2021

Surgical Technologist III

CHI St. Luke's Health - Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center
08.2017 - 08.2018

Surgical Technologist III

Children's Memorial Hermann Texas Medical Center
05.2015 - 07.2017

Senior Surgical Technologist

The University Of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
03.2011 - 05.2015

Robotics Coordinator/ Lead Surgical Tech/Endoscopy Technician

St. Joseph Medical Center
05.2006 - 10.2020

Surgical Technology - Surgical Technology

MedVance Institute
Tarika Fowler