Te’a Fletcher
Houston,TX
Summary
Dynamic Surgical Technologist with extensive experience at ST Joseph Medical Center, adept at maintaining sterile fields and ensuring optimal instrument functionality. Proven ability to collaborate effectively with surgical teams and respond swiftly in emergencies. Skilled in wound dressing application and patient positioning, committed to enhancing surgical outcomes through meticulous preparation and teamwork.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Surgical Technologist
St Joseph Medical Center, Dignity Health
Houston, TX
11.2024 - Current
- Prepared and maintained sterile field for surgical procedures.
- Assisted in the application of wound dressings, casts, and other medical devices.
- Communicated effectively with surgeons, nurses, anesthesiologists, and scrub techs while performing duties in the OR environment.
- Inspected instruments post-operatively for proper function or damage before returning them to stock room.
- Provided assistance to surgeons during operations by passing instruments and other supplies.
- Assisted in positioning patients on operating table and covered them with sterile drapes.
- Restocked supplies used during labor and delivery procedures following completion of each case.
- Participated in drills for emergency situations such as maternal or fetal distress during labor and delivery.
- Verified accuracy of counts taken at end of each case against initial count taken at start of procedure.
Surgical Technologist Extern
Texas Orthopedic Hospital
Houston, TX
01.2024 - 03.2024
- Reviewed surgical requirements and prepped operating room with appropriate tools, equipment and instruments.
- Provided assistance to surgeons during operations by passing instruments and other supplies.
- Assessed procedure requirements and procured appropriate equipment and tools.
- Organized and maintained unobstructed operative fields to foster immediate access to retractors and suctioning and irrigation equipment.
- Collaborated with vendors and service providers to coordinate required services and equipment.
- Maintained reusable surgical instrumentation and equipment, including decontamination, cleaning, sterilizing, storing and distributing.
Surgical Technologist Extern
HCA Medical Plaza
Houston , TX
10.2023 - 12.2023
- Prepared and maintained sterile field for surgical procedures.
- Provided assistance to surgeons during operations by passing instruments and other supplies. I
- Ensured all necessary equipment was available for each procedure.
- Assisted in positioning patients on operating table and covered them with sterile drapes.
Education
Surgical Technology - Surgical Technology
Fortis College
1201 West Oaks Mall 04-2024
Skills
- Surgical instrument handling
- Sterile field maintenance
- Patient positioning
- Emergency response drills
- Wound dressing application
- Team collaboration
Certification
- CST
Timeline
Surgical Technologist
St Joseph Medical Center, Dignity Health
11.2024 - Current
Surgical Technologist Extern
Texas Orthopedic Hospital
01.2024 - 03.2024
Surgical Technologist Extern
HCA Medical Plaza
10.2023 - 12.2023
Surgical Technology - Surgical Technology
Fortis College