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, AZAssociate of Science - Nursing
Spokane Community College
Spokane, WASurgical Technologist Certificate - Surgical Technologist
Alpine College
Spokane, WA01.2010
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
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
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