Thomas Hancock
Northglenn,CO
Summary
Driven Surgical Technologist offering 38 years' experience in ambulatory and hospital settings. Well-versed in sports medicine, total joint replacement, general surgery and plastic surgery procedures. Proven leader and instrumental in developing new total joint replacement programs and educating staff on new policies, procedures and equipment. Eager to take next career step with growing organization offering opportunities for professional development and advancement.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN/Certified Surgical Technologist
St. Anthony North Health Campus
Westminster, CO
04.2015 - Current
- Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
- Maintained high infection control standards.
- Delivered exemplary assistance and support to surgeons during general, gynecological, orthopedic, and plastic surgery procedures.
- Evaluated procedure needs and set up equipment, tools, supplies, and instruments.
- Supported surgeons during cosmetic surgeries, gynecological and orthopedic procedures and general appointments.
- Passed instruments and supplies to surgical team members to provide surgeons with necessary tools to complete procedures.
- Gathered and set up equipment, tools, and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
- Reduced infection risks and protected patients by maintaining sterile fields during procedures.
- Positioned patients and set up drapes to create comfortable surgical environment for patients.
- Contributed to team-based problem-solving to resolve issues that arose during surgery and improve patient outcomes.
- Handled and prepared specimens for laboratory analysis to provide surgeons with relevant information.
- Completed continuing education units, staying up to date on surgical technology and meeting organizational requirements.
- Anticipated surgeons needs and handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures
- Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures
- Gathered and set up equipment, tools, and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction
- Maintained high infection control standards
- Anticipated surgeons needs and handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
LPN/Surgical Technician
Cascade Health/Qshift Traveling Nurses
Colorado Springs, CO (Remote)
08.2011 - 04.2015
- Created safe operating environments for invasive and non-invasive procedures.
- Anticipated surgeons needs and handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
- Gathered and set up equipment, tools, and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
- Maintained sterile fields by following aseptic techniques and adhering to infection control protocols.
- Followed scrub-in procedures by gowning and gloving correctly to assist in sterile fields.
- Prepared instruments for terminal sterilization and reset surgical suites for next procedure.
- Prepared patients for surgery by cleaning and disinfecting surgical sites and positioning patients.
- Collected, prepared and disposed of medical specimens.
- Created unobstructive operative fields by using retractors, sponges, and suction and irrigating equipment.
- Used sutures, staples, clips and other tools to close wounds.
- Passed instruments and supplies to surgical team members to provide surgeons with necessary tools to complete procedures.
- Positioned patients and set up drapes to create comfortable surgical environment for patients.
- Reduced infection risks and protected patients by maintaining sterile fields during procedures.
- Cleaned and maintained operating equipment to keep resources in good working condition and ready for use.
- Contributed to team-based problem-solving to resolve issues that arose during surgery and improve patient outcomes.
- Completed continuing education units, staying up to date on surgical technology and meeting organizational requirements.
LPN/Surgical Technician
Platte Valley Medical Center
Brighton, CO
11.1990 - 12.2010
- Anticipated surgeons needs and handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
- Gathered and set up equipment, tools, and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
- Followed scrub-in procedures by gowning and gloving correctly to assist in sterile fields.
- Maintained sterile fields by following aseptic techniques and adhering to infection control protocols.
- Maintained safe working environments by adhering to safety protocols and reporting hazards.
- Created safe operating environments for invasive and non-invasive procedures.
LPN/Surgical Technician
Health South Aurora Surgery Center
Aurora, CO
08.1993 - 08.1998
- Anticipated surgeons needs and handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
- Gathered and set up equipment, tools, and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
- Followed scrub-in procedures by gowning and gloving correctly to assist in sterile fields.
- Maintained sterile fields by following aseptic techniques and adhering to infection control protocols.
- Created safe operating environments for invasive and non-invasive procedures.
- Maintained safe working environments by adhering to safety protocols and reporting hazards.
- Prepared patients for surgery by cleaning and disinfecting surgical sites and positioning patients.
Education
LPN Medical
Academy of Health Sciences
Fort Sam Houston, Texas07.1995
Operating Room Specialist (surgical Technology)
United States Army Academy of Health Sciences
Fort Sam Huoston, Texas02.1985
High School Diploma -
Westminster High School
Westminster, CO05.1984
Skills
- Pre-Surgical Preparation
- Pre- and Post-Surgical Counts
- Workplace Safety
- Surgical Team Assistance
- Total Joint Replacements
- Hand Instruments
- OB/GYN Procedures
- Patient Safety
- Basic Life Support
- Laparoscopic Procedures
- Intra-Operative Assistance
- General Surgery
- Handle Specimens
- Preparing for Surgeries
- Sterile Field Management
- HIPAA Proficiency
- Gynecological Surgery
Timeline
LPN/Certified Surgical Technologist
St. Anthony North Health Campus
04.2015 - Current
LPN/Surgical Technician
Cascade Health/Qshift Traveling Nurses
08.2011 - 04.2015
LPN/Surgical Technician
Health South Aurora Surgery Center
08.1993 - 08.1998
LPN/Surgical Technician
Platte Valley Medical Center
11.1990 - 12.2010
LPN Medical
Academy of Health Sciences
Operating Room Specialist (surgical Technology)
United States Army Academy of Health Sciences
High School Diploma -
Westminster High School