Will Underwood
Chicago,IL
Summary
Skilled Surgical Tech offering more than 2 years of experience and a Level 1 Trauma facility and well versed in ENT, Plastics, Orthopedic, General, OB/GYN, Organ Procurement and Trauma surgical procedures. Adept at orienting and training technical staff and implementing policies to streamline workflow. Excited to bring expertise to growing organization offering room for advancement. Knowledgeable in many aspects of surgery, including setting up operating rooms, preparing patients and assisting surgeons. Committed to maintaining highest standards of health and safety.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Surgical Tech
UChicago Hospital
06.2022 - Current
- Delivered assistance and support to surgeons during General, Ob/Gyn, Orthopedic, ENT, Plastic surgery, Organ Procurement, and Trauma surgery
- Setup operating rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures
- Evaluated procedure needs and set up equipment, supplies, and instruments
- Prepared sterilized instruments and disposed of medical supplies and waste following OSHA guidelines
- Follows Aseptic Technique
- Establishes and protects the sterile field
- Applies the correct technique of disinfection and antisepsis
- Prepares instrumentation and instruments for decontamination
- Works with and anticipates with all team members.
Surgical Tech Intern
St Joseph Hospital
03.2022 - 05.2022
- Been 1st Surgical tech for 40 cases including Orthopedics, Podiatry, OB-GYN, Robotics.
Surgical Tech Intern
Edward Elmhurst Hospital
01.2022 - 03.2022
- Been 1st surgical tech for 30 cases including General, Orthopedics, OB-GYN.
Education
Associate of Arts - Surgical Technology
Midwestern Career College
Chicago06.2022
BA in Theater -
Columbia College Chicago
01.1994
Skills
- CPR/BLS First Aid Certification
- Equipment set up
- Suture Handling
- Instrument Knowledge
- Operating Room Safety
- Team Communication
- Infection control protocols
- Safe sharps disposal
- Relationship Building
- Surgical Technologist (TS-C)
- Setting up and operating equipment
- Sterile Field Preparation
Profile
Will Underwood, Surgical/OR Tech
Timeline
Surgical Tech
UChicago Hospital
06.2022 - Current
Surgical Tech Intern
St Joseph Hospital
03.2022 - 05.2022
Surgical Tech Intern
Edward Elmhurst Hospital
01.2022 - 03.2022
Associate of Arts - Surgical Technology
Midwestern Career College
BA in Theater -
Columbia College Chicago
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