Victoria Darby
Surgical Technologist
Columbia,South Carolina
Summary
Driven Meticulous Surgical Technologist offering 24 years' experience in ambulatory and hospital settings. Well-versed trauma, general surgery, OB/GYN and gynecology and plastic surgery procedures. Proven leader and instrumental in developing new Trauma/General programs and educating staff on new policies, procedures and equipment. Hold current CPR and Basic Life Support certifications. Eager to take next career step with growing organization offering opportunities for professional development and advancement.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Surgical Technologist
Prisma Health Richland
Columbia, SC
06.1998 - 06.2021
- Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
- Maintained high infection control standards.
- Evaluated procedure needs and set up equipment, tools, supplies and instruments.
- Delivered exemplary assistance and support to surgeons during general, gynecological, orthopedic, neurological and plastic surgery procedures.
- Introduced new staff members to training protocols regarding operating room procedures, infection control, safety standards and overall facility policies.
- Collaborate with other healthcare personnel to write,
- implement, and approve detailed hospital policies according to AORN standards and guidelines.
- Maintained individual educational files for approximately 185 surgical staff members.
- Coordinated monthly educational meetings for all staff members and management team.
- Display excellent Interpersonal skills and oral communication.
- Implement extensive annual training for staff.
- Supervised orientation and provided support for new orientates.
- Documentation of daily duties, compile reports and performed audits of surgical staff.
- Communicate with external vendors about new medical products.
- Assist physician and residents with hands-on educational training.
- Provide excellent customer service and effectively communicated with medical personnel.
- Responsible and accountable to maintain private non-employee onboarding orientation to the operating room.
- Promoted healthcare risk management to achieve a reduction of medical errors in the
Surgical Technologist
Aiken Regional Hospital
Aiken, SC
04.1993 - 06.1998
- Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
- Maintained high infection control standards.
- Evaluated procedure needs and set up equipment, tools, supplies and instruments.
- Delivered exemplary assistance and support to surgeons during general, gynecological, orthopedic, neurological and plastic surgery procedures.
- Managed operating room setup by cleaning and sterilizing instruments and surfaces, maintaining supply inventories and organizing surgical tools.
- Created and maintained unobstructed operative fields using diverse range of tools.
- Introduced new staff members to training protocols regarding operating room procedures, infection control, safety standards and overall facility policies.
- Operated, adjusted, and monitored diagnostic equipment and other machines used during procedures.
- Worked with vendors for speedy procurement of services and equipment.
- Provided comprehensive support to surgeons specializing in sports medicine, total joint replacement, spine and orthopedic trauma treatment.
Education
Surgical Technology - Surgical Technology Certificate
Augusta Technical College
Augusta, GA04.1993
Skills
- Setting Up Equipment
- Preparing for Surgeries
- Sterile Field Preparation
- Pre-Surgical Preparation
- Safe Needle Disposal
- Display excellent Interpersonal skills and oral communication
- Supervised orientation and provided support for new orienteer
- Assist physician and residents with hands-on educational training
- HIPAA Proficiency
- Collecting Medical Specimens
- Wound Dressing Techniques
- Trauma , General Coordinator
Certification
Basic Life Support (BLS) – The American Heart Association
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Surgical Technologist
Prisma Health Richland
06.1998 - 06.2021
Surgical Technologist
Aiken Regional Hospital
04.1993 - 06.1998
Surgical Technology - Surgical Technology Certificate
Augusta Technical College
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