Proficient Surgical Assistant offering 6 years of background to growing surgical teams. Well versed in setting up operating rooms, preparing patients for surgery, collecting tissues for lab analysis and assisting surgeons during procedures. Adept at maintaining patient charts.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Assembler
TI Automotive Systems
Ossian, IN
2023.11 - Current
Assembled complex components after careful review of project specifications and directions.
Retrieved correct materials from product inventory to perform various fabrication duties.
Monitored machine operations during shift to detect malfunctions or out-of-specification operating conditions.
Surgical Assistant
Fort Wayne Dermatology Consultants
Fort Wayne, IN
2021.12 - 2023.11
Assisted physicians during diagnosis and treatment, as well as assisting during surgery.
Sanitized and maintained surgical instruments and equipment to minimize infection risks.
Ensured that all necessary documents were completed accurately before each procedure.
Organized instrument trays for specific types of surgeries.
Gathered and passed instruments to surgeon during operation.
Assisted surgeons in variety of minor and major surgical procedures.
Performed other duties as assigned by supervisor or physician such as stocking supplies or restocking OR rooms after use.
Medical Assistant
Bowen Center
Fort Wayne, IN
2020.04 - 2021.12
Scheduled appointments for patients via phone and in person.
Communicated with pharmacies for prescription refills on behalf of supervising physician.
Measured vital signs and took medical histories to prepare patients for examination.
Perioperative Assistant
Parkview Orthopedic Hospital
Fort Wayne, IN
2018.03 - 2020.04
Observed sterile technique while handling equipment in order to maintain a clean environment within the operating room suite.
Organized storage areas for all medical supplies ensuring proper labeling of items at all times.
Collected specimens from patients before, during or after surgical procedures as instructed by physicians or nurses.
Followed strict safety protocols regarding disposal of biohazardous materials generated from patient care activities.
Helped prepare team by assisting with gowning and gloving of staff.
Education
High School Diploma -
Churubusco High School
Churubusco, IN
2013-01
Surgical Technology
Trine University
Angola, IN
Surgical Technology
Harrison College - Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN
Skills
Suturing
Patient Transportation
Medication Administration
Wound Dressing
Customer Relations
Calm Under Pressure
Timeline
Production Assembler
TI Automotive Systems
2023.11 - Current
Surgical Assistant
Fort Wayne Dermatology Consultants
2021.12 - 2023.11
Medical Assistant
Bowen Center
2020.04 - 2021.12
Perioperative Assistant
Parkview Orthopedic Hospital
2018.03 - 2020.04
High School Diploma -
Churubusco High School
Surgical Technology
Trine University
Surgical Technology
Harrison College - Indianapolis
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