Board-certified Surgical Technician offering more than 30 years of expertise in a wide variety of surgical procedures. Accomplished in building strong relationships with surgeons and other team members. Eager to bring talent and leadership to growing surgical team.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Traveling Certified Surgical Technologist
Avera Queen Of Peace Hospital
09.2023 - 01.2024
Gathered and set up equipment, tools, and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
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.
Managed operating room setup by cleaning and sterilizing instruments and surfaces, maintaining supply inventories, and organizing surgical tools.
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.
Worked with vendors for speedy procurement of services and equipment.
Completed continuing education units, staying up to date on surgical technology and meeting organizational requirements.
Sterilized instruments and equipment for specific procedures and arranged for surgeons.
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.
Maintained high infection control standards.
Prepared instruments for terminal sterilization and reset surgical suites for next procedure.
Evaluated procedure needs and set up equipment, tools, supplies, and instruments.
Created unobstructive operative fields by using retractors, sponges, and suction and irrigating equipment.
Created safe operating environments for invasive and non-invasive procedures.
Collected, prepared and disposed of medical specimens.
Delivered exemplary assistance and support to surgeons during general, gynecological, orthopedic, podiatric, ENT,urology, and plastic surgery procedures.
Introduced new staff members to training protocols regarding operating room procedures, infection control, safety standards, and overall facility policies.
Used sutures, staples, clips and other tools to close wounds.
Controlled bleeding during procedures by applying hemostatic clamps, suture ligatures and electrocautery equipment.
Maintained daily workflow, coordinating with operating room staff to prepare for scheduled and emergency cases.
Created and maintained unobstructed operative fields using diverse range of tools.
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.
Sterilized instruments and disposed of medical supplies and waste following OSHA guidelines.
Supported surgeons during cosmetic surgeries, gynecological and orthopedic procedures and general appointments.
Handled and prepared specimens for laboratory analysis to provide surgeons with relevant information.
Certified Surgical Technologist
Millard Fillmore Suburban Hospital
05.2023 - 06.2023
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.
Evaluated procedure needs and set up equipment, tools, supplies, and instruments.
Created unobstructive operative fields by using retractors, sponges, and suction and irrigating equipment.
Created safe operating environments for invasive and non-invasive procedures.
Delivered exemplary assistance and support to surgeons during urology surgery procedures.
Collected, prepared and disposed of medical specimens.
Introduced new staff members to training protocols regarding operating room procedures, infection control, safety standards, and overall facility policies.
Used sutures, staples, clips and other tools to close wounds.
Operated, adjusted, and monitored diagnostic equipment and other machines used during procedures.
Controlled bleeding during procedures by applying hemostatic clamps, suture ligatures and electrocautery equipment.
Maintained daily workflow, coordinating with operating room staff to prepare for scheduled and emergency cases.
Created and maintained unobstructed operative fields using diverse range of tools.
Managed operating room setup by cleaning and sterilizing instruments and surfaces, maintaining supply inventories, and organizing surgical tools.
Time Off Work
Home
03.2023 - 05.2023
Traveling Certified Surgical Technologist
Creighton Bergan Medical Center
07.2022 - 03.2023
Anticipated surgeons needs and handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
Created safe operating environments for invasive and non-invasive procedures.
Collected, prepared, and disposed of medical specimens.
Performed and documented pre-surgery and post-surgery sponge, instrument, and needle count.
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.
Used sutures, staples, clips and other tools to close wounds.
Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
Maintained high infection control standards.
Evaluated procedure needs and set up equipment, tools, supplies and instruments.
Introduced new staff members to training protocols regarding operating room procedures, infection control, safety standards and overall facility policies.
Delivered exemplary assistance and support to surgeons during ENT, general, gynecological, urology, orthopedic(ORIFS), and plastic surgery procedures.
Managed operating room setup by cleaning and sterilizing instruments and surfaces, maintaining supply inventories and organizing surgical tools.
Worked with vendors for speedy procurement of services and equipment.
Created and maintained unobstructed operative fields using diverse range of tools.
Maintained documentation of post-operative instrument reconciliations and protocols for quality care.
Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
Gathered and set up equipment, tools and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
Sterilized instruments and equipment for specific procedures and arranged for surgeons.
Handled numerous sanitization tasks for surgical sites by cleaning and sterilizing, maintaining supply inventories and organizing items effectively.
Sterilized instruments and disposed of medical supplies and waste following OSHA guidelines.
Traveling Certified Surgical Technologist
University Of Vermont Medical Center
05.2021 - 05.2022
Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
Maintained high infection control standards.
Evaluated procedure needs and set up equipment, tools, supplies and instruments.
Provided scrubbing surgical assistance and support to surgeons during ENT, general, gynecology, genitourinary, orthopedic(ORIFs), and plastic surgery procedures.
Created and maintained unobstructed operative fields using diverse range of tools.
Managed operating room setup by cleaning and sterilizing instruments and surfaces, maintaining supply inventories and organizing surgical tools.
Decontaminated, cleaned, assembled, packaged, sterilized, stored and distributed reusable surgical instrumentation and equipment.
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.
Created safe operating environments for invasive and non-invasive procedures.
Prepared instruments for terminal sterilization and reset surgical suites for next procedure.
Performed and documented pre-surgery and post-surgery sponge, instrument, and needle count.
Collected, prepared, and disposed of medical specimens.
Used sutures, staples, clips and other tools to close wounds.
Created unobstructive operative fields by using retractors, sponges, and suction and irrigating equipment.
Operated, adjusted, and monitored diagnostic equipment and other machines used during procedures.
Controlled bleeding during procedures by applying hemostatic clamps, suture ligatures, and electrocautery equipment.
Handled numerous sanitization tasks for surgical sites by cleaning and sterilizing, maintaining supply inventories and organizing items effectively.
Sterilized instruments and disposed of medical supplies and waste following OSHA guidelines.
Worked with vendors for speedy procurement of services and equipment.
Worked with coworkers to maintain daily workflow, coordinating with operating room staff to prepare for scheduled and emergency cases.
Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
Traveling Certified Surgical Technologist
Unity Point St. Luke's
05.2020 - 05.2021
Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
Maintained high infection control standards.
Evaluated procedure needs and set up equipment, tools, supplies and instruments.
Delivered exemplary assistance and support to surgeons during ENT, general, gynecological, genitourinary, orthopedic(ORIFs), and plastic surgery procedures.
Created and maintained unobstructed operative fields using diverse range of tools.
Decontaminated, cleaned, assembled, packaged, sterilized, stored and distributed reusable surgical instrumentation and equipment.
Operated, adjusted, and monitored diagnostic equipment and other machines used during procedures.
Worked with coworkers to maintain daily workflow, coordinating with operating room staff to prepare for scheduled and emergency cases.
Anticipated surgeons needs and handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
Created safe operating environments for invasive and non-invasive procedures.
Prepared instruments for terminal sterilization and reset surgical suites for next procedure.
Performed and documented pre-surgery and post-surgery sponge, instrument, and needle count.
Collected, prepared, and disposed of medical specimens.
Used sutures, staples, clips and other tools to close wounds.
Created unobstructive operative fields by using retractors, sponges, and suction and irrigating equipment.
Controlled bleeding during procedures by applying hemostatic clamps, suture ligatures, and electrocautery equipment.
Worked with vendors for speedy procurement of services and equipment.
Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
Provided scrubbing surgical assistance and support to surgeons during general, gynecology, genitourinary, orthopedic, neurosurgery and plastic surgery procedures.
Gathered and set up equipment, tools and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
Sterilized instruments and equipment for specific procedures and arranged for surgeons.
Introduced new staff members to training protocols regarding operating room procedures, infection control, safety standards and overall facility policies.
Managed operating room setup by cleaning and sterilizing instruments and surfaces, maintaining supply inventories and organizing surgical tools.
Handled numerous sanitization tasks for surgical sites by cleaning and sterilizing, maintaining supply inventories and organizing items effectively.
Sterilized instruments and disposed of medical supplies and waste following OSHA guidelines.
Traveling Certified Surgical Technologist
CHI St. Vincent Infirmary
01.2020 - 04.2020
Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
Maintained high infection control standards.
Evaluated procedure needs and set up equipment, tools, supplies and instruments.
Delivered exemplary assistance and support to surgeons during ENT, general, gynecological, genitourinary, orthopedic(ORIFs), and plastic surgery procedures.
Managed operating room setup by cleaning and sterilizing instruments and surfaces, maintaining supply inventories and organizing surgical tools.
Created and maintained unobstructed operative fields using diverse range of tools.
Introduced new staff members to training protocols regarding operating room procedures, infection control, safety standards and overall facility policies.
Worked with vendors for speedy procurement of services and equipment.
Worked with coworkers to maintain daily workflow, coordinating with operating room staff to prepare for scheduled and emergency cases.
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.
Created safe operating environments for invasive and non-invasive procedures.
Prepared instruments for terminal sterilization and reset surgical suites for next procedure.
Performed and documented pre-surgery and post-surgery sponge, instrument, and needle count.
Collected, prepared, and disposed of medical specimens.
Used sutures, staples, clips and other tools to close wounds.
Created unobstructive operative fields by using retractors, sponges, and suction and irrigating equipment.
Operated, adjusted, and monitored diagnostic equipment and other machines used during procedures.
Controlled bleeding during procedures by applying hemostatic clamps, suture ligatures, and electrocautery equipment.
Sterilized instruments and equipment for specific procedures and arranged for surgeons.
Handled numerous sanitization tasks for surgical sites by cleaning and sterilizing, maintaining supply inventories and organizing items effectively.
Sterilized instruments and disposed of medical supplies and waste following OSHA guidelines.
Maintained documentation of post-operative instrument reconciliations and protocols for quality care.
Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
Traveling Certified Surgical Technologist
Unity Point St. Luke's
01.2019 - 01.2020
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.
Created safe operating environments for invasive and non-invasive procedures.
Prepared instruments for terminal sterilization and reset surgical suites for next procedure.
Performed and documented pre-surgery and post-surgery sponge, instrument, and needle count.
Collected, prepared, and disposed of medical specimens.
Used sutures, staples, clips and other tools to close wounds.
Created unobstructive operative fields by using retractors, sponges, and suction and irrigating equipment.
Controlled bleeding during procedures by applying hemostatic clamps, suture ligatures, and electrocautery equipment.
Operated, adjusted, and monitored diagnostic equipment and other machines used during procedures.
Introduced new staff members to training protocols regarding operating room procedures, infection control, safety standards and overall facility policies.
Sterilized instruments and equipment for specific procedures and arranged for surgeons.
Provided scrubbing surgical assistance and support to surgeons during ENT, general, gynecology, genitourinary, orthopedic(ORIFs), and plastic surgery procedures.
Managed operating room setup by cleaning and sterilizing instruments and surfaces, maintaining supply inventories and organizing surgical tools.
Handled numerous sanitization tasks for surgical sites by cleaning and sterilizing, maintaining supply inventories and organizing items effectively.
Sterilized instruments and disposed of medical supplies and waste following OSHA guidelines.
Maintained documentation of post-operative instrument reconciliations and protocols for quality care.
Worked with coworkers to maintain daily workflow, coordinating with operating room staff to prepare for scheduled and emergency cases.
Worked with vendors for speedy procurement of services and equipment.
Kept detailed records of post-operative instrument reconciliations and overall care procedures.
Selected and purchased equipment for surgical procedures.
Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
Traveling Certified Surgical Technologist
Portland Providence Medical Center
10.2018 - 12.2019
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.
Created safe operating environments for invasive and non-invasive procedures.
Prepared instruments for terminal sterilization and reset surgical suites for next procedure.
Performed and documented pre-surgery and post-surgery sponge, instrument, and needle count.
Collected, prepared, and disposed of medical specimens.
Used sutures, staples, clips and other tools to close wounds.
Created unobstructive operative fields by using retractors, sponges, and suction and irrigating equipment.
Operated, adjusted, and monitored diagnostic equipment and other machines used during procedures.
Controlled bleeding during procedures by applying hemostatic clamps, suture ligatures, and electrocautery equipment.
Introduced new staff members to training protocols regarding operating room procedures, infection control, safety standards and overall facility policies.
Sterilized instruments and equipment for specific procedures and arranged for surgeons.
Provided scrubbing surgical assistance and support to surgeons during general, gynecology, genitourinary, orthopedic, neurosurgery and plastic surgery procedures.
Managed operating room setup by cleaning and sterilizing instruments and surfaces, maintaining supply inventories and organizing surgical tools.
Handled numerous sanitization tasks for surgical sites by cleaning and sterilizing, maintaining supply inventories and organizing items effectively.
Sterilized instruments and disposed of medical supplies and waste following OSHA guidelines.
Worked with coworkers to maintain daily workflow, coordinating with operating room staff to prepare for scheduled and emergency cases.
Worked with vendors for speedy procurement of services and equipment.
Maintained documentation of post-operative instrument reconciliations and protocols for quality care.
Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
Surgical Technologist
Stormont Vail Regional Medical Center
06.2006 - 10.2018
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.
Created safe operating environments for invasive and non-invasive procedures.
Prepared instruments for terminal sterilization and reset surgical suites for next procedure.
Performed and documented pre-surgery and post-surgery sponge, instrument, and needle count.
Collected, prepared, and disposed of medical specimens.
Used sutures, staples, clips and other tools to close wounds.
Created unobstructive operative fields by using retractors, sponges, and suction and irrigating equipment.
Operated, adjusted, and monitored diagnostic equipment and other machines used during procedures.
Controlled bleeding during procedures by applying hemostatic clamps, suture ligatures, and electrocautery equipment.
Introduced new staff members to training protocols regarding operating room procedures, infection control, safety standards and overall facility policies.
Sterilized instruments and equipment for specific procedures and arranged for surgeons.
Provided scrubbing surgical assistance and support to surgeons during ENT, general, gynecology, genitourinary, orthopedic(ORIFs), and plastic surgery procedures.
Managed operating room setup by cleaning and sterilizing instruments and surfaces, maintaining supply inventories and organizing surgical tools.
Handled numerous sanitization tasks for surgical sites by cleaning and sterilizing, maintaining supply inventories and organizing items effectively.
Sterilized instruments and disposed of medical supplies and waste following OSHA guidelines.
Maintained documentation of post-operative instrument reconciliations and protocols for quality care.
Worked with coworkers to maintain daily workflow, coordinating with operating room staff to prepare for scheduled and emergency cases.
Worked with vendors for speedy procurement of services and equipment.
Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
Maintained high infection control standards.
Evaluated procedure needs and set up equipment, tools, supplies and instruments.
Delivered exemplary assistance and support to surgeons during general, gynecological, orthopedic, neurological and plastic surgery procedures.
Created and maintained unobstructed operative fields using diverse range of tools.
Supported surgeons during cosmetic surgeries, gynecological and orthopedic procedures and general appointments.
Maintained specialty equipment, implant and instrumentation inventories.
Coordinated acquisition of surgical services and specialized equipment.
Evaluated procedure needs and purchased equipment and tools for procedures.
Developed training initiatives on new equipment and procedures to promote highest patient care standards.
Selected and purchased equipment for surgical procedures.
Implemented new training initiatives for surgical team members to align procedures with standards and best-in-class operational processes.
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