Temeka Williams
Shreveport,LA
Summary
Dedicated Surgical Technologist with a proven track record at Ochsner LSU Health, excelling in maintaining high infection control and sterile techniques. Expert in preparing operating rooms and managing supplies, ensuring optimal surgical readiness. Known for critical thinking and a commitment to patient safety, significantly enhancing operating room efficiency and effectiveness.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Surgical Technologist
Ochsner LSU Health
Shreveport, LA
07.2008 - Current
- Maintained high infection control standards.
- Prepared operating rooms with required instruments, ensuring efficient setup for various surgical cases.
- Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
- Minimized infection risks by strictly adhering to aseptic techniques when handling surgical supplies and equipment.
- Core tech- making sure the cases are ready for the day with the appropriate supplies and instruments.
- Help supply chain in stocking and keeping up with supplies when need to order and stocked.
Education
Associates In Science - Surical Technology
Southern University At Shreveport
Shreveport, LA05.2008
Skills
- Aseptic techniques
- Critical thinking
- Sterile technique proficiency
- Setting up and operating equipment
- Equipment set up
- Instrument sterilization
- Basic life support
- Pre- and post-surgical counts
- Safe sharps disposal
- Infection control protocols
- Workplace safety
- Wound dressing
- Patient safety
- Surgical equipment handling
Timeline
Surgical Technologist
Ochsner LSU Health
07.2008 - Current
Associates In Science - Surical Technology
Southern University At Shreveport