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Terri Sanders

Columbus,GA

Summary

Versatile Surgical Technologists bringing over 3 plus years' experience to the growing hospital. Highly proficient in various surgical procedures with success in contributing to the achievement of high patient outcome targets. Skilled in all elements of operating room setup, including inventory management, aseptic techniques and preparing patients for procedures. Currently pursuing board certification.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Surgical Technologist

St Francis Hospital
Columbus, GA
12.2017 - Current
  • Collaborated with operating room staff to cultivate efficiency and prepare for scheduled and emergency procedures.
  • Counted and recorded sponges, instruments, and needles at beginning and end of surgical procedures.
  • Set up equipment, tools and supplies needed for procedures and organize instruments as directed in surgeons' preference cards.
  • Performed various tasks, which included assisting with reductions and administering pain injections.
  • Adhered to OSHA protocols when sterilizing instruments, discarding medical supplies and disposing of waste.
  • Used retractors, sponges and suctioning and irrigating equipment to create unobstructed operating fields.
  • Trained countless staff members on operating room procedures, infection control and over safety and functionality procedures.
  • Used hemostatic clamps, suture ligatures, and electrocautery equipment to control bleeding.
  • Maintained reusable surgical instrumentation and equipment, including decontamination, cleaning, sterilizing, storing and distributing.
  • Assisted surgeon with patient preparation for total joint replacement procedures.
  • Facilitated invasive, non-invasive, and minimally-invasive procedures by creating safe and functional operating room environments.
  • Closed wounds using sutures, staples and other tools.
  • Assessed procedure requirements and procured appropriate equipment and tools.
  • Adhered to infection control standards and reported any hazards.

Waitress

Longhorn Steakhouse
Columbus, GA
08.2012 - 12.2017
  • Maximized beverage sales by suggesting appropriate food and drink pairings to suit unique customer preferences.
  • Greeted customers, answered questions and recommended specials, wine and desserts to increase profits.
  • Increased sales of high margin menu items through effective upselling.

Education

High School Diploma -

Harris County High School
05.2011

Associate of Applied Science - Technical Studies

Columbus Technical College
07.2017

Associate of Science - Surgical Technology

Columbus Technical College
07.2017

Bachelor of Science - Health Care Science

Columbus State University
12.2020

Skills

  • Preparing for surgeries
  • Equipment set up and operation
  • Aseptic and sterilization techniques
  • Safely disposing of needles
  • Transporting patients
  • Disposing of biohazardous waste
  • Collecting medical specimens
  • Passing surgical tools
  • HIPAA proficiency
  • Administering medications
  • Suturing wounds
  • Team building

Affiliations

  • High School Bel Canto Honors Choir 2010-2011
  • Hemostat Award 2017
  • Association Of Surgical Technologists 2017
  • The National Society of Leadership and Success 2020

Certification

  • Board certified by National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA)
  • Surgical Robotic dV Si System
  • CPR Certified by the American Heart Association

Awarded Hemostat Award 2017

Timeline

Surgical Technologist

St Francis Hospital
12.2017 - Current

Waitress

Longhorn Steakhouse
08.2012 - 12.2017

High School Diploma -

Harris County High School

Associate of Applied Science - Technical Studies

Columbus Technical College

Associate of Science - Surgical Technology

Columbus Technical College

Bachelor of Science - Health Care Science

Columbus State University

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