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Vertis King
Cincinnati
Summary
I am a Surgical Technician, currently employed at UC Health Hospital Westchester in Westchester, OH. I am writing you in regards to educational opportunities at your college. Thirty-eight years of work experience in this field, acquiring valuable knowledge in addition to my professional training, and a sincere desire to work hard. Throughout the challenges of my career, I have worked effectively with management and staff at all levels of experience. I am knowledgeable in many aspects of surgical procedures such as: major trauma, cardiovascular, obstetrics and gynecology, ENT, oral/dental, orthopedics, plastics, neuro, ophthalmic, urological, micro hand, general surgery, and I adapt quickly to any emergency situation.
Overview
44
44
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Surgical Technologist/SFA
UC Health Westchester
01.2012 - 12.2020
- Assist in surgical procedures at Level III Trauma Center.
- Specializing in trauma, general, neuro spine, orthopedic, urological, obstetrics and gynecology, ent, plastics and robotic procedures.
- Assisted surgical teams in preparing operating rooms and sterilizing instruments.
- Managed inventory of surgical supplies, ensuring availability for procedures.
- Collaborated with surgeons to maintain sterile field during operations.
- Trained new staff on surgical protocols and equipment usage.
- Coordinated with nursing staff for patient care continuity pre- and post-surgery.
- 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.
- Demonstrated adaptability when faced with emergency situations or unexpected complications during surgeries, providing prompt support to surgical teams.
- Assisted surgeons in complex procedures, ensuring efficient completion and minimized complications.
- Ensured proper handling of specimens during surgeries, aiding in accurate diagnostic results for patients.
- Performed accurate instrument counts, preventing potential surgical complications due to retained items.
- Used sutures, staples, clips and other tools to close wounds.
Certified Surgical Technologist
Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center
01.2006 - 01.2012
- Assist in traumatic surgical procedures at Level 1 Trauma Center.
- Specializing in major thoracic/abdominal trauma, general, neuro, cardiovascular, orthopedic, urological, ophthalmology, obstetrics and gynecology, ent, plastics, spine, oral/maxillofacial surgical and robotic procedures.
Certified Surgical Technologist
The Ohio State University Medical Center
01.2004 - 01.2006
- Assist in traumatic surgical procedures at Level 1 Trauma Center.
- Specializing in major thoracic/abdominal trauma, general, neuro, cardiovascular, orthopedic, urological, ophthalmology, obstetrics and gynecology, ent, plastics, spine, oral/maxillofacial surgical and robotic procedures.
Surgical Technologist
Hand Care Center of Jewish Hospital
01.2002 - 01.2004
- Assist in Micro Hand Surgery procedures.
Surgical Technologist
University of Louisville Medical Center
01.1994 - 01.2000
- Assist in traumatic surgical procedures at Level 1 Trauma Center.
- Specializing in major thoracic/abdominal trauma, general, neuro, cardiovascular, orthopedic, urological, opthamology, obstetrics and gynecology, ent, plastics, spine, and oral/maxillofacial surgical procedures.
Surgical Technologist/NCOIC
U.S. Armed Services/U.S. Army
01.1977 - 01.1993
- NCOIC of Army field hospital. Supervised an operating room staff of six surgical technologists. Planned scheduling and assigned surgical duties.
- Performed miscellaneous tasks as needed.
Education
Certificate - Radio & Television Broadcasting
Ohio Center for Broadcasting
Cincinnati, OH01.2011
Certificate - Surgical Technology
Academy of Health Sciences, Fort Sam Houston
Texas01.1978
Associates - Journalism
Highland Park College
Highland Park, Michigan01.1974
High School Diploma - undefined
Detroit Western High School
Detroit, Michigan01.1972
Certification - Surgical First Assistant
Madisonville Community College
Madisonville, KY07-2016
Skills
- Excellent communication skills, organized, flexible, a cooperative team member, and can work well under pressure
- Pre- and post-surgical counts
- Safe sharps disposal
- Surgical equipment operation
- Professionalism and ethics
- Pre-surgical preparation
- Sterile technique mastery
- Biohazardous waste disposal
- Infection control protocols
- Setting up and operating equipment
- Patient positioning expertise
- Patient confidentiality
- OB/GYN procedures
- Specimen collection
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Transporting patients
- Workplace safety
- Wound dressing
- Safety protocols expertise
- Indirect patient care
- Preoperative preparation
- Patient transportation
- Electronic charting
- Suturing
- Wound closure techniques
- Case management
- Patient assessments
- Documentation accuracy
Accomplishments
- Built strong relationships with surgeons and learned set up preferences to streamline surgeries.
- Trained 100 new surgical technologists.
Certification
- CST - Certified Surgical Technologist
- CSFA - Certified Surgical First Assistant
Interests
Timeline
Certified Surgical Technologist/SFA
UC Health Westchester
01.2012 - 12.2020
Certified Surgical Technologist
Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center
01.2006 - 01.2012
Certified Surgical Technologist
The Ohio State University Medical Center
01.2004 - 01.2006
Surgical Technologist
Hand Care Center of Jewish Hospital
01.2002 - 01.2004
Surgical Technologist
University of Louisville Medical Center
01.1994 - 01.2000
Surgical Technologist/NCOIC
U.S. Armed Services/U.S. Army
01.1977 - 01.1993
Certificate - Surgical Technology
Academy of Health Sciences, Fort Sam Houston
Associates - Journalism
Highland Park College
High School Diploma - undefined
Detroit Western High School
Certificate - Radio & Television Broadcasting
Ohio Center for Broadcasting
Certification - Surgical First Assistant
Madisonville Community College
Personal Information
Title: Surgical Technician
Interests
- Computers
- Movies
- Music
- Physical fitness
- Reading