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Will Underwood

Chicago,IL

Summary

Detail-oriented Surgical Technician with a 3.75 GPA from Midwestern Career College, demonstrating proficiency across multiple surgical departments and modalities. Currently contributing expertise in the Plastics, ENT, and OMF departments at Illinois Masonic Hospital, ensuring optimal patient care and surgical support. Core competencies include sterile technique adherence, instrument handling, and team collaboration. Committed to advancing skills in a dynamic healthcare environment.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Surgical Technologist

Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center
Chicago, IL
06.2024 - Current
  • Handed instruments and supplies to surgeons and surgeons' assistants.
  • Assisted in the application of wound dressings, casts, and other medical devices.
  • Collaborated with vendors and service providers to coordinate required services and equipment.
  • Reviewed surgical requirements and prepped operating room with appropriate tools, equipment and instruments.
  • Maintained proper sterile field during surgical procedures.
  • Sterilized medical equipment and properly handled contaminated materials.
  • Reviewed patient charts for information regarding allergies or medical conditions that could affect the outcome of surgery.
  • Set up equipment, tools and supplies for procedures and organize instruments as directed in surgeons' preference cards.
  • Held instruments and quickly handed to surgeon during procedures.
  • Observed aseptic technique and infection control protocols at all times.
  • Prepared dressings or bandages, applying or assisting with application following surgery.

Surgical Technologist

UChicago Hospital
Chicago, IL
06.2022 - 05.2024
  • 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

Sales Associate

REI
Chicago, IL
03.2019 - 03.2022
  • Been 1st Surgical tech for 40 cases including, Orthopedics, Podiatry, OB-GYN, Robotics
  • Ticketed, arranged and displayed merchandise to promote sales.
  • Built and maintained relationships with peers and upper management to drive team success.
  • Maintained knowledge of sales and promotions, return policies and security practices.
  • Answered store and merchandise questions and led customers to wanted items.
  • Greeted customers and provided exceptional customer service.
  • Unboxed new merchandise and restocked shelves in appealing and organized arrangements to promote items.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of store merchandise and policies.
  • Attended weekly team meetings to review performance goals and objectives.
  • Greeted customers to determine wants or needs.

Education

Associate degree - Surgical Technology

Midwestern Career College
06.2022

BA - Theater

Columbia College Chicago
05.1994

Skills

  • Assistance and support for surgeons
  • Operating room setup
  • Equipment preparation
  • Sterilization of instruments
  • Medical waste disposal
  • Aseptic technique
  • Sterile field management
  • Disinfection and antisepsis
  • Instrumentation preparation
  • Team collaboration
  • Surgical procedures support

Timeline

Surgical Technologist

Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center
06.2024 - Current

Surgical Technologist

UChicago Hospital
06.2022 - 05.2024

Sales Associate

REI
03.2019 - 03.2022

Associate degree - Surgical Technology

Midwestern Career College

BA - Theater

Columbia College Chicago

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