Wayne Thomas
CST/FA
Indianapolis,IN
Summary
Detail-oriented Surgical Technologist with expertise in surgical instrumentation, infection control, and patient positioning. Committed to maintaining sterile environments and enhancing surgical team efficiency.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Surgical Technologist/First Assistant
Witham Health
05.2024 - Current
- Assisted in preparing and sterilizing surgical instruments for various procedures.
- Maintained sterile environments to ensure patient safety during surgeries.
- Collaborated with surgical teams to facilitate efficient workflow and communication.
- Monitored and restocked surgical supplies to support uninterrupted operations.
- Adapted quickly to changing surgical team needs, demonstrating flexibility under pressure.
- Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
Certified Surgical Technologist/First Assistant
Johnson Memorial Health
03.2022 - Current
- Educated new staff on best practices for equipment handling and safety protocols.
- Implemented inventory management processes to reduce waste and improve efficiency.
- Participated in quality assurance initiatives to enhance patient care standards.
- Anticipated surgeons needs and handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
- Supported colleagues by serving as a resource on surgical technology best practices, fostering a collaborative work environment.
- Collected, prepared and disposed of medical specimens.
- Introduced new staff members to training protocols regarding operating room procedures, infection control, safety standards, and overall facility policies.
Certified Surgical Technologist/First Assistant
IU Bloomington Hospital
03.2018 - 03.2022
- Demonstrated adaptability when faced with emergency situations or unexpected complications during surgeries, providing prompt support to surgical teams.
- Expedited surgery room turnover times by swiftly preparing operating rooms for subsequent surgeries, maximizing efficiency within the department.
- Maintained high infection control standards.
- Managed operating room setup by cleaning and sterilizing instruments and surfaces, maintaining supply inventories, and organizing surgical tools.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Provided wound care post-operatively to promote healing and reduce risk of infections.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to streamline workflow and enhance care coordination.
Certified Surgical Technologist/First Assist
Community North Hospital
07.2011 - 10.2017
- Coordinated surgical instrument preparation and sterilization for efficient operating room turnover.
- Assisted in patient positioning and draping to ensure safety and comfort during procedures.
- Collaborated with surgical teams to maintain sterile environments, minimizing infection risks.
- Educated new staff on best practices for equipment handling and operating room protocols.
- Reduced surgery time by effectively anticipating surgeon''s needs and providing timely assistance.
- Assisted surgeons in complex procedures, ensuring efficient completion and minimized complications.
- Contributed to quality assurance initiatives aimed at improving patient outcomes and satisfaction rates.
- Mentored junior staff members on proper techniques and best practices within the field of surgical technology, promoting professional growth among peers.
- Collaborated closely with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient care throughout the entire perioperative process.
Certified Surgical Technologist/First Assist
IU North Hospital
07.2006 - 10.2012
- Implemented process improvements that enhanced surgical workflow efficiency and reduced delays.
- Mentored junior surgical technologists, fostering skill development and adherence to safety standards.
- Evaluated surgical supplies inventory, ensuring availability of essential instruments for procedures.
- Enhanced patient safety by maintaining a sterile surgical environment and adhering to strict protocols.
- Operated, adjusted, and monitored diagnostic equipment and other machines used during procedures.
- Decontaminated, cleaned, assembled, packaged, sterilized, stored, and distributed reusable surgical instrumentation and equipment.
- Maintained daily workflow, coordinating with operating room staff to prepare for scheduled and emergency cases.
- Worked with vendors for speedy procurement of services and equipment.
- Created safe operating environments for invasive and non-invasive procedures.
- Used sutures, staples, clips and other tools to close wounds.
- Performed accurate instrument counts, preventing potential surgical complications due to retained items.
Education
Certificate - Surgical Technology
IU School of Surgical Technology
Indianapolis, IN09-2004
Skills
- Pre- and post-surgical counts
- Safe sharps disposal
- Professionalism and ethics
- Surgical equipment operation
- Pre-surgical preparation
- Sterile technique mastery
- Biohazardous waste disposal
- Setting up and operating equipment
- Infection control protocols
- Patient positioning expertise
- OB/GYN procedures
- Specimen collection
- Wound dressing
- Workplace safety
- Suturing
- Wound closure techniques
- Preparing for surgeries
- Surgical instrumentation
- Anatomy and physiology
- Surgical counts
- Basic life support
- Surgical assistance
Certification
Certified Surgical Tech
Certified First Assist
Languages
English
Timeline
Certified Surgical Technologist/First Assistant
Witham Health
05.2024 - Current
Certified Surgical Technologist/First Assistant
Johnson Memorial Health
03.2022 - Current
Certified Surgical Technologist/First Assistant
IU Bloomington Hospital
03.2018 - 03.2022
Certified Surgical Technologist/First Assist
Community North Hospital
07.2011 - 10.2017
Certified Surgical Technologist/First Assist
IU North Hospital
07.2006 - 10.2012
Certificate - Surgical Technology
IU School of Surgical Technology