UDoria Seltzer
Birmingham,AL
Summary
Detail-oriented Surgical Technologist skilled in surgical instrumentation, aseptic practices, and time management. Committed to maintaining sterile environments and supporting surgical teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Surgical Technologist
Grandview Medical Center
Birmingham, Alabama
2024.08 - Current
- Prepared surgical instruments and equipment for various procedures.
- Assisted surgeons during operations by passing instruments and supplies.
- Maintained sterile field and ensured compliance with safety protocols.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to coordinate patient care before surgeries.
- Monitored inventory of surgical supplies and reported shortages promptly.
- Educated new staff on proper surgical techniques and protocols.
- Communicated effectively with surgeons, nurses, anesthesiologists, and scrub techs while performing duties in the OR environment.
- Assisted in positioning patients on operating table and covered them with sterile drapes.
- Prepared and maintained sterile field for surgical procedures.
- Set up equipment, tools, and supplies for procedures and organize instruments as directed in surgeons' preference cards.
- Assisted surgeon by passing instruments and sterile supplies throughout operation.
- Recounted surgical instruments and supplies at end of operation, eliminating chance of items left inside patient.
- Ensured all necessary equipment was available for each procedure.
- Observed aseptic technique and infection control protocols at all times.
- Verified correct identification of patient prior to any operation or procedure.
- Provided support services such as stocking supplies in OR rooms or restocking carts between cases.
- Assisted in the application of wound dressings, casts, and other medical devices.
- Used retractors, sponges and suctioning and irrigating equipment to create unobstructed operating fields.
- Organized and maintained unobstructed operative fields to foster immediate access to retractors and suctioning and irrigation equipment.
- Used hemostatic clamps, suture ligatures and electrocautery equipment to control bleeding.
- Reviewed patient charts for information regarding allergies or medical conditions that could affect the outcome of surgery.
- Retrieved implants from storage area prior to start of procedure.
- Maintained a proper sterile field during the duration of the surgical procedure.
- Prepared dressings or bandages, applying or assisting with application following surgery.
- Scrubbed arms and hands and assisted surgical team with scrubbing, masks and surgical clothing.
- Operated or monitored lights, machines or equipment to support proper operation.
Patient Care Secretary
Grandview Medical Center
Birmingham, Alabama
2023.03 - 2024.07
- Coordinated patient appointments and managed scheduling for healthcare providers.
- Facilitated the intake process by gathering necessary documentation from patients.
- Managed front desk operations, greeting patients and directing them to appropriate areas.
- Responded to phone calls promptly, addressing patient needs and concerns effectively.
- Processed incoming mail and faxes related to patient care services promptly.
- Conducted follow-up calls to ensure that patients received their medications in a timely manner.
- Maintained confidentiality when dealing with sensitive patient information or any other confidential matters.
- Greeted patients and visitors in a friendly manner, collected patient information, scheduled appointments and maintained appointment calendar.
- Facilitated check-in process at front desk by verifying insurance eligibility prior to appointment start time.
- Maintained accurate filing systems both electronically and hard copy format according to established procedures.
- Answered phones, responded to inquiries from staff and the public regarding services provided by the clinic.
- Assisted in scheduling laboratory tests, radiology exams and referrals to other healthcare providers as needed.
- Utilized medical software for patient registration, scheduling, and records management.
- Answered phone calls, directed inquiries, and provided exceptional patient service.
- Coordinated and arranged for laboratory services and collected specimens.
Patient Care Technician
Grandview Medical Center
Birmingham, Alabama
2012.04 - 2023.08
- Assisted nursing staff with patient care and daily living activities.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to medical professionals.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records.
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician to identify changes from prior measurements.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded appropriately to requests from patients, families, staff members.
- Assisted with patient admissions, discharges and transfers.
- Assisted in preparing patients for examinations and treatments, including vital signs monitoring.
- Conducted safety rounds regularly to ensure safe environment for patients.
Education
High School Diploma -
Huffman High School
Birmingham, AL2009-05
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing
Lawson State Community Collage
Birmingham, ALSkills
- I have experience in scrubbing a wide variety of colorectal surgeries, including but not limited to open as well as robotic LARs, APRs, ascending, descending, and segmental colectomies, total colectomies, ileostomies, rectopexies, diagnostic laps, and much more
- Surgical instrumentation
- Sterile technique
- Aseptic practices
- Surgical procedures knowledge
- Patient positioning
- Team collaboration
- Time management
- Staff training
- Safely disposing of needles
- Passing surgical tools
- Setting up and operating equipment
- Infection control protocols
- Pre- and post-surgical counts
Timeline
Surgical Technologist
Grandview Medical Center
2024.08 - Current
Patient Care Secretary
Grandview Medical Center
2023.03 - 2024.07
Patient Care Technician
Grandview Medical Center
2012.04 - 2023.08
High School Diploma -
Huffman High School
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing
Lawson State Community Collage