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Tiffany Gray

Hohenwald,Tn

Summary

Certified Surgical Technologist with high standards and focus on results. Strong skills in sterile technique, instrument handling, and patient care. Proven ability to collaborate in fast-paced environments, adapt to changing needs, and deliver exceptional support during surgical procedures. Dependable team player with commitment to achieving optimal outcomes.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Surgical Technologist

Ascension St. Thomas Hospital
07.2023 - 10.2024


  • 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.
  • Supported smooth transitions between surgeries by promptly preparing the operating room for subsequent cases.
  • Increased efficiency during surgeries by anticipating surgeon''s needs and providing timely assistance.
  • Operated, adjusted, and monitored diagnostic equipment and other machines used during procedures.
  • Worked with vendors for speedy procurement of services and equipment.
  • 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.
  • Handled and prepared specimens for laboratory analysis to provide surgeons with relevant information.
  • Scrubbed gyno-oncology, plastics and reconstruction, joints, minimal robotics, general, urology, minimal ortho, and minimal spine.

Surgical Technologist

GHR Healthcare
03.2022 - 06.2023
  • Contributed to surgical team efficiency by anticipating surgeon needs and promptly supplying required instruments.
  • Expedited case turnover times by effectively collaborating with housekeeping staff on room preparation tasks.
  • Ensured timely completion of surgeries with accurate instrument counts and efficient equipment setup and breakdown.
  • Increased surgical suite productivity by efficiently organizing tools and equipment for easy access during procedures.
  • Assisted surgeons in diverse specialties, adapting seamlessly to various procedures and facility requirements.
  • Demonstrated adaptability by swiftly acclimating to new facilities, staff, and operational processes while traveling between assignments.
  • Improved surgical outcomes and reduced infection risk by maintaining a sterile environment and assisting in the proper use of surgical instruments.
  • Managed operating room setup by cleaning and sterilizing instruments and surfaces, maintaining supply inventories, and organizing surgical tools.
  • 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.

Surgical Technologist

Bone and Joint Institute of Tennessee
03.2021 - 06.2022
  • Maintained high infection control standards.
  • Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
  • Evaluated procedure needs and set up equipment, tools, supplies, and instruments.
  • Supported smooth transitions between surgeries by promptly preparing the operating room for subsequent cases.
  • Ensured proper care of surgical instruments through meticulous cleaning, sterilization, and maintenance processes.
  • Enhanced patient safety by maintaining a sterile surgical environment and adhering to strict protocols.
  • Maintained specialty equipment, implant, and instrumentation inventories.
  • Performed inventory management duties for the operating room supplies, ensuring adequate stock levels at all times.
  • Contributed to successful operations by assembling and organizing surgical equipment with precision.
  • Provided comprehensive support to surgeons specializing in sports medicine, total joint replacement, spine, and orthopedic trauma treatment.
  • Decontaminated, cleaned, assembled, packaged, sterilized, stored, and distributed reusable surgical instrumentation and equipment.
  • Worked with vendors for speedy procurement of services and equipment.
  • Operated, adjusted, and monitored diagnostic equipment and other machines used during procedures.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
  • Improved surgical team coordination, participating in briefings and debriefings to ensure clarity of roles and expectations.
  • Reduced surgery times with efficient preparation of operating rooms and expedient assistance during surgeries.
  • Supported surgical innovation by assisting in implementation of new surgical technology and methods.
  • Enhanced team preparedness, conducting equipment checks before surgeries to ensure functionality and availability.
  • Passed instruments and supplies to surgical team members to provide surgeons with necessary tools to complete procedures.

Education

Certificate - Surgical Technology

TCAT-Hohenwald
Hohenwald, TN
12-2019

Skills

  • Aseptic Techniques
  • Sterile Technique Expertise
  • Surgical Equipment Handling
  • Surgical Instrument Knowledge
  • Setting up and operating equipment
  • Surgical Assistance
  • Professionalism and Ethics
  • Organizational abilities
  • Continuous Learning Attitude
  • Time Management
  • Flexible and Adaptable
  • Basic Life Support

Certification

  • Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association.
  • Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) - National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA).

Timeline

Surgical Technologist

Ascension St. Thomas Hospital
07.2023 - 10.2024

Surgical Technologist

GHR Healthcare
03.2022 - 06.2023

Surgical Technologist

Bone and Joint Institute of Tennessee
03.2021 - 06.2022

Certificate - Surgical Technology

TCAT-Hohenwald

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