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TRACI MORGAN

Chaska,MN

Summary

Detail-oriented individual with over12 years of surgical experience. Self-motivated with knowledge of donation and a passion to help save lives. Hard worker who will do what's right and is policy and procedure oriented.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Surgical Recovery Coordinator

LifeSource
09.2024 - Current
  • Package Organs according to UNOS/OPTIN policy.
  • Assist in setup of the surgical field. Assist in Cannulation and Preservation of Organs.
  • Monitor and deliver pumps/Organs to related Transplant centers.
  • Precept and train new hires.
  • Attend collaborative team meeting to help better our team and our organization.

Preservation Coordinator III

Donor Network of Arizona
06.2022 - Current
  • Setup the Operating Room for Organ donation cases
  • Profuse organs after cross clamp and package organs according to UNOS and OPTN policy
  • Place kidneys on pump and monitor, deliver and download information
  • Take out research organs such as Pancreas, Lungs, and Heart for Valves
  • Assist with postmortem care
  • I am a preceptor and train new hires
  • I am part of OR task force, Equipment team, and the Wellness committee
  • I also facilitate OR in-services

SR. Surgical Technologist

Mercy-Gilbert Medical Center
01.2020 - 06.2022
  • Scrub a variety of cases such as Robots, Ortho, Neuro, ENT, Peds, Vascular, Urology, General and Organ Procurements
  • I am a preceptor and I train new hires
  • I update preference cards as well

Surgical Technologist

Banner Gateway Medical Center
01.2019 - 01.2020
  • Scrubbed Plastic reconstruction cases
  • Counted sponges, needles and instruments pre-operatively and intra-operatively with circulating nurse
  • Gathered necessary surgical supplies and equipment for surgeries according to surgeon's prepared cards
  • Collected specimens to be sent to pathology for diagnostic processes

Surgical Technologist

Banner Boswell Medical Center
01.2019 - 01.2020
  • Gowns and gloves surgeons and assistants to maintain sterility for procedures
  • Set up and maintained sterile field for surgical procedures by properly scrubbing personnel, sterilizing equipment and instruments and disinfecting patients' skin with antiseptic wipes
  • Scrubbed Ortho and Endo vascular procedures

Travel Surgical Technologist

Cariant Health Partners
11.2017 - 01.2019
  • Monitored proper sterile field before and during every procedure
  • Measured and passed medications, hemostatic agents and irrigation solutions utilized during surgical procedures
  • Helped hospitals who were short staffed carry out surgical cases
  • Scrubbed Ortho trauma and General, Vascular cases

Surgical Technologist

Banner Thunderbird Medical Center
08.2013 - 11.2017
  • Assisted circulating nurse and surgical team in maintaining sterile environments during procedures
  • Set up and maintained sterile field for surgical procedures by properly scrubbing personnel, sterilizing equipment and instruments and disinfecting patients' skin with antiseptic wipes
  • Gowns and gloves surgeons and assistants to maintain sterility for procedures
  • Was a preceptor and trained new staff members
  • Was part of the Neuro team- scrubbed Ortho Spine and Neuro cases

Surgical Technologist

Sacred Heart Medical Center
08.2012 - 08.2013
  • Established and maintained sterile field during surgical procedures in operating room environments
  • Set up back tables and stands with instruments, supplies and medications needed for procedures
  • Performed initial instrument, sharps and sponge counts using circulator
  • Was part of the Robotic team and the Kidney transplant team

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ

Associate of Science - Nursing

Spokane Community College
Spokane, WA

Surgical Technologist Certificate - Surgical Technologist

Alpine College
Spokane, WA
01.2010

Skills

  • Fast learner with the ability to use critical thinking skills
  • OPO experience
  • Knowledge of kidney dissection and preservation
  • Up on the latest OPTN policies and procedures
  • Knowledge of a vast variety of surgical instruments and procedures

Certification

Certified Transplant Preservationist (CTP)

Timeline

Surgical Recovery Coordinator

LifeSource
09.2024 - Current

Preservation Coordinator III

Donor Network of Arizona
06.2022 - Current

SR. Surgical Technologist

Mercy-Gilbert Medical Center
01.2020 - 06.2022

Surgical Technologist

Banner Gateway Medical Center
01.2019 - 01.2020

Surgical Technologist

Banner Boswell Medical Center
01.2019 - 01.2020

Travel Surgical Technologist

Cariant Health Partners
11.2017 - 01.2019

Surgical Technologist

Banner Thunderbird Medical Center
08.2013 - 11.2017

Surgical Technologist

Sacred Heart Medical Center
08.2012 - 08.2013

Associate of Science - Nursing

Spokane Community College

Surgical Technologist Certificate - Surgical Technologist

Alpine College

Certified Transplant Preservationist (CTP)

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Grand Canyon University
TRACI MORGAN