Tiffany Sanders
Oakwood
Summary
Meticulous certified Surgical Technologist excited to bring 9+ years experience to growing organization. Knowledgeable in all aspects of surgery, including setting up operating rooms, preparing patients and assisting surgeons. Committed to maintaining highest standards of health and safety. I am hardworking, passionate about my career, organized, dependable, have a positive attitude and a team player.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Surgical Technologist
Ascension Providence Hospital
08.2014 - 08.2023
- 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.
- Prepared instruments for terminal sterilization and reset surgical suites for next procedure.
- Created unobstructive operative fields by using retractors, sponges, and suction and irrigating equipment.
- Delivered exemplary assistance and support to surgeons during general, gynecological, orthopedic, neurological, and plastic surgery procedures.
- Contributed to team-based problem-solving to resolve issues that arose during surgery and improve patient outcomes.
- Prepared sterile solutions to support surgical processes and helped physicians scrub in for procedures.
- Completed continuing education units, staying up to date on surgical technology and meeting organizational requirements.
Waitress
Ninfas Mexican Restaurants
07.2013 - 08.2014
- Remained calm and poised when dealing with difficult customers or during busy shifts.
- Kept server areas clean and stocked to increase efficiency while working tables.
- Greeted new customers, discussed specials, and took drink orders.
- Followed health and safety regulations relevant to hospitality industry to minimize accidents, incidents and liability to restaurant.
- Folded napkins and prepared silverware sets to provide adequate supply for host station.
Education
Certification Surgical Technologist - Surgical Technology
McLennan Community College
Waco, TX08.2014
Diploma - Basics
Westwood High School
Palestine, TX05.2002
Skills
- Pre- and Post-Surgical Counts
- Setting Up Equipment
- Workplace Safety
- Surgical Team Assistance
- Vascular Surgery
- Instrumentation Specification
- Sterile Field Management
- Intra-Operative Assistance
- Laparoscopic Procedures
- Basic Life Support
- Patient Safety
- OB/GYN Procedures
- Passing Surgical Tools
- Gowning and Gloving Procedures
- General Surgery
- Position Patients
- Detail-oriented
- Compassionate
- Strong verbal communication
- Adaptable
- Willingness to learn
- Dexterity
- Pre-Surgical Preparation
Certification
- CST - Certified Surgical Technologist
Timeline
Certified Surgical Technologist
Ascension Providence Hospital
08.2014 - 08.2023
Waitress
Ninfas Mexican Restaurants
07.2013 - 08.2014
Certification Surgical Technologist - Surgical Technology
McLennan Community College
Diploma - Basics
Westwood High School
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