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Windy King

Marion,MI

Summary

Focused Surgical Technologist well versified in wide range of procedures. Adapt quickly in preparing Surgical Suites per procedure and Surgeon's instructions. Expertise in sterile and aseptic techniques Board certified by national Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Certified Surgical Technologist

Aureus And Aya Travel
11.2020 - Current
  • 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.
  • Gathered and set up equipment, tools, and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
  • Maintained high infection control standards.
  • Evaluated procedure needs and set up equipment, tools, supplies, and instruments.

Certified Surgical Technologist

Munson Medical Center
01.2020 - 11.2020

I worked in Labor and Delivery Department.

  • Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
  • Anticipated surgeons needs and handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
  • Set up and stocked Labor and Delivery Rooms.
  • Set up NICCU beds
  • Performed newborn hearing test
  • Maintained high infection control standards.
  • Created unobstructive operative fields by using retractors, sponges, and suction and irrigating equipment.

Certified Surgical Technologist

Cadillac Munson Hospital
06.2016 - 05.2020
  • 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.
  • Gathered and set up equipment, tools, and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
  • Maintained high infection control standards.
  • Created unobstructive operative fields by using retractors, sponges, and suction and irrigating equipment.

Certified Sterile Processing Technician, Surgical

Spectrum Health Reed City Hospital
06.2013 - 06.2016
  • Operated, adjusted, and monitored diagnostic equipment and other machines used during procedures.
  • Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
  • Maintained high infection control standards.
  • Maintained daily workflow, coordinating with operating room staff to prepare for scheduled and emergency cases.
  • Evaluated procedure needs and set up equipment, tools, supplies, and instruments.
  • Managed operating room setup by cleaning and sterilizing instruments and surfaces, maintaining supply inventories, and organizing surgical tools.
  • Sterilized instruments and disposed of medical supplies and waste following OSHA guidelines.
  • Introduced new staff members to training protocols regarding operating room procedures, infection control, safety standards, and overall facility policies.
  • Worked with vendors for speedy procurement of services and equipment.
  • Decontaminated, cleaned, assembled, packaged, sterilized, stored, and distributed reusable surgical instrumentation and equipment.
  • Inspected sterile package integrity prior to distribution.
  • Recorded biologicals and test results.
  • Wrapped trays, instrument packs, and sets.
  • Verified and maintained proper documents and records for sterilization.
  • Decontaminated surgical instruments to remove bacteria and other contaminants before sterilization.
  • Picked instruments and supplies for surgeries.
  • Maintained clean and organized sterile processing areas to prevent contamination of instruments and equipment.
  • Followed OSHA, FDA and AAMI guidelines related to sterilization in compliance with administrative regulations.
  • Operated specialized equipment using steam, gas and chemical methods to sterilize equipment.
  • Identified parameters and sterilization method required for each item to be sterilized.
  • Assessed instruments, equipment, and containers to promote cleanliness and proper functioning.
  • Tested sterilization equipment by performing regular checks and maintenance to keep instruments in working order.

Surgical Technologist

Mercy Hospital
06.2012 - 06.2013
  • Sterilized instruments and disposed of medical supplies and waste following OSHA guidelines.
  • Managed operating room setup by cleaning and sterilizing instruments and surfaces, maintaining supply inventories, and organizing surgical tools.
  • Decontaminated, cleaned, assembled, packaged, sterilized, stored, and distributed reusable surgical instrumentation and equipment.
  • Passed instruments and supplies to surgical team members to provide surgeons with necessary tools to complete procedures.
  • Gathered and set up equipment, tools, and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
  • Reduced infection risks and protected patients by maintaining sterile fields during procedures.
  • Prepared sterile solutions to support surgical processes and helped physicians scrub in for procedures.
  • Maintained high infection control standards.
  • Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.

Surgical Technologist

Aureus Medical
06.2011 - 09.2012
  • 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.
  • Passed instruments and supplies to surgical team members to provide surgeons with necessary tools to complete procedures.
  • Gathered and set up equipment, tools, and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
  • Reduced infection risks and protected patients by maintaining sterile fields during procedures.
  • Positioned patients and set up drapes to create comfortable surgical environment for patients.
  • Contributed to team-based problem-solving to resolve issues that arose during surgery and improve patient outcomes.

Travel Surgical Technologist

Aureus Medical Staffing To Permanent Position
06.2008 - 06.2011
  • Gathered and set up equipment, tools, and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
  • Passed instruments and supplies to surgical team members to provide surgeons with necessary tools to complete procedures.
  • Positioned patients and set up drapes to create comfortable surgical environment for patients.
  • Reduced infection risks and protected patients by maintaining sterile fields during procedures.

Surgical Technologist

Cadillac Surgical Care
08.2009 - 06.2010
  • Evaluated procedure needs and set up equipment, tools, supplies, and instruments.
  • Worked with vendors for speedy procurement of services and equipment.
  • Introduced new staff members to training protocols regarding operating room procedures, infection control, safety standards, and overall facility policies.
  • Worked in the office for Dr. Heeringa, General Surgeon.
  • Explained Surgical Procedures to patients and received signed consent forms.
  • Simple office procedures and Endoscopy procedures.
  • Input patient's information in the computers and took vital signs.

House Inspector

FEMA
03.2005 - 01.2006

Inspected house damage from hurricanes.

  • Made and submitted reports detailing finding and any actions taken to Parson Brinkenhoff.

Surgical Technologist

Cross Country Travel Corps
03.2002 - 03.2005
  • Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
  • Maintained high infection control standards.
  • Delivered exemplary assistance and support to surgeons during general, gynecological, orthopedic, neurological, and plastic surgery procedures.
  • Evaluated procedure needs and set up equipment, tools, supplies, and instruments.
  • Worked in Labor and Delivery in Fort Wayne, Indiana as a Travel Surgical Technician.

Surgical Technologist Student to Surgical Tech.

Mercy Hospital
01.2000 - 03.2002
  • Passed instruments and supplies to surgical team members to provide surgeons with necessary tools to complete procedures.
  • Reduced infection risks and protected patients by maintaining sterile fields during procedures.
  • Gathered and set up equipment, tools, and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
  • Cleaned and maintained operating equipment to keep resources in good working condition and ready for use.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Surgical Technology

Baker College
Cadillac, MI
06.2000

Skills

  • Sterile Processing
  • OSHA Guidelines
  • General Surgery
  • Laparoscopic Procedures
  • Setting Up Equipment
  • Basic Life Support
  • Plastic Surgery
  • Workplace Safety
  • Patient Confidentiality
  • Patient Safety
  • Position Patients
  • OB/GYN Procedures

Certification

  • CST - Certified Surgical Technologist

Timeline

Certified Surgical Technologist

Aureus And Aya Travel
11.2020 - Current

Certified Surgical Technologist

Munson Medical Center
01.2020 - 11.2020

Certified Surgical Technologist

Cadillac Munson Hospital
06.2016 - 05.2020

Certified Sterile Processing Technician, Surgical

Spectrum Health Reed City Hospital
06.2013 - 06.2016

Surgical Technologist

Mercy Hospital
06.2012 - 06.2013

Surgical Technologist

Aureus Medical
06.2011 - 09.2012

Surgical Technologist

Cadillac Surgical Care
08.2009 - 06.2010

Travel Surgical Technologist

Aureus Medical Staffing To Permanent Position
06.2008 - 06.2011

House Inspector

FEMA
03.2005 - 01.2006

Surgical Technologist

Cross Country Travel Corps
03.2002 - 03.2005

Surgical Technologist Student to Surgical Tech.

Mercy Hospital
01.2000 - 03.2002

Associate of Applied Science - Surgical Technology

Baker College
  • CST - Certified Surgical Technologist
Windy King