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Yaw Odum

Stafford,VA

Summary

Patient-oriented Orthopedic and Surgical Technician with 10-year background, offering excellent assistance with surgical procedures, cast molding and mixing proficiencies. Adjusting orthopedic devices, maintaining aseptic procedures and monitoring patient progress. Outstanding knowledge of medical terminology and human injury treatment plans. Consistently complying with federal, state and local laws and regulations.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Orthopedic Technician

U.S. Air Force
06.2016 - Current
  • Decontaminated all equipment, instruments and supplies and cleaned and stocked carts, rooms and changed linen, as required.
  • Assessed patient comfort related to cast and splints and assisted with comfort measures.
  • Set up orthopedic fracture tables for casting procedures and applied variety of plaster and fiberglass casting, splints, braces, soft goods and skin and skeletal traction.
  • Prepared and passed instruments, sutures and supplies needed in operative procedure and maintained correct count.
  • Measured and fit crutches and canes and instructed patients on proper crutch and cane walking.
  • Fitted appliances onto patients and made necessary adjustments.
  • Constructed or received casts or impressions of patients' torsos or limbs for use as cutting and fabrication patterns.
  • Maintained organized, neat workspace and removed all waste and debris to promote efficiency and optimal productivity.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment. Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations. Worked effectively in fast-paced environments

Surgical Technician

U.S. Air Force
10.2013 - 05.2016
  • Gathered and set up equipment, tools, and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
  • Anticipated surgeons needs and handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
  • Followed scrub-in procedures by gowning and gloving correctly to assist in sterile fields.
  • Maintained sterile fields by following aseptic techniques and adhering to infection control protocols.
  • Collected, prepared and disposed of medical specimens.
  • Prepared instruments for terminal sterilization and reset surgical suites for next procedure.
  • Used sutures, staples, clips and other tools to close wounds.
  • 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.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Surgical Services

Community College of The Air Force
Montgomery, AL
10.2018

MBA - Logistics

Trident University International
Cypress, CA
10.2017

Skills

  • Clerical Support
  • Aseptic Techniques
  • Efficiency Improvement
  • Specification Optimization
  • HIPAA Regulations
  • Patient Interviews
  • Orthopedic Device Knowledge
  • Suture Removal
  • Brace Fitting
  • Mold and Impression Casting

Timeline

Orthopedic Technician

U.S. Air Force
06.2016 - Current

Surgical Technician

U.S. Air Force
10.2013 - 05.2016

Associate of Applied Science - Surgical Services

Community College of The Air Force

MBA - Logistics

Trident University International

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