Dynamic Surgical Technologist with proven expertise at Aiken Regional Medical Center in surgical instrument handling and aseptic technique. Adept at enhancing operating room efficiency and ensuring patient safety through meticulous preparation and collaboration. Recognized for exceptional communication skills and a commitment to maintaining sterile environments during complex procedures. Is also a computer science major with a concentration in cybersecrutity. Is willing to put in the time and effort to understand the requirements and demand of this job.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Surgical Technologist
Aiken Regional Medical Center
Aiken
08.2022 - Current
Communicated effectively with surgeons, nurses, anesthesiologists, and scrub techs while performing duties in the OR environment.
Cleansed and disinfected operating rooms after procedures were completed.
Ensured all necessary equipment was available for each procedure.
Retrieved implants from storage area prior to start of procedure.
Reviewed patient charts for information regarding allergies or medical conditions that could affect the outcome of surgery.
Assisted in the application of wound dressings, casts, and other medical devices.
Assisted in positioning patients on operating table and covered them with sterile drapes.
Provided support services such as stocking supplies in OR rooms or restocking carts between cases.
Provided assistance to surgeons during operations by passing instruments and other supplies.
Verified correct identification of patient prior to any operation or procedure.
Inspected instruments post-operatively for proper function or damage before returning them to stock room.
Organized operating room by setting up surgical trays with instruments according to surgeon preference.
Prepared and maintained sterile field for surgical procedures.
Observed aseptic technique and infection control protocols at all times.
Organized and maintained unobstructed operative fields to foster immediate access to retractors and suctioning and irrigation equipment.
Set up equipment, tools, and supplies for procedures and organize instruments as directed in surgeons' preference cards.
Maintained reusable surgical instrumentation and equipment, including decontamination, cleaning, sterilizing, storing and distributing.
Prepared patients for surgery by positioning on operating table and covering with sterile surgical drapes to prevent exposure.
Observed patients' vital signs to assess physical condition.
Handed instruments and supplies to surgeons and surgeons' assistants.
Assisted surgeon with patient preparation for total joint replacement procedures.
Collaborated with operating room staff to cultivate efficiency and prepare for scheduled and emergency procedures.
Assisted with reductions and limb casting and administered pain injections.
Cleaned and restocked operating room, gathering and placing equipment and supplies.
Provided technical assistance to surgeons, surgical nurses or anesthesiologists.
Prepared dressings or bandages, applying or assisting with application following surgery.
Operated or monitored lights, machines or equipment to support proper operation.
Monitored and assessed operating room conditions and patient and surgical team needs.
Addressed patient bleeding and applied sterile dressings to close wounds.
Maintained proper sterile field during surgical procedures.
Held instruments and quickly handed to surgeon during procedures.
Scrubbed arms and hands and assisted surgical team with scrubbing, masks and surgical clothing.
Adhered to OSHA protocols when sterilizing instruments, discarding medical supplies and disposing of waste.
Gathered and took inventory of equipment to confirm adequate supplies for surgery.
Recounted surgical instruments and supplies at end of operation, eliminating chance of items left inside patient.
Used hemostatic clamps, suture ligatures and electrocautery equipment to control bleeding.
Assisted surgeon by passing instruments and sterile supplies throughout operation.
Used retractors, sponges and suctioning and irrigating equipment to create unobstructed operating fields.
Sterilized medical equipment and properly handled contaminated materials.
Reviewed surgical requirements and prepped operating room with appropriate tools, equipment and instruments.
Cashier
Food Lion
Aiken
08.2020 - 07.2022
Issued receipts, refunds, credits or change due to customers.
Verified that customers were of legal age to purchase alcohol or tobacco products.
Conducted price checks for special orders or discounts as requested by customers.
Maintained cleanliness of checkout area including countertops, registers, windowsills and floors.
Greeted customers and answered any questions they had about the store's products and services.
Performed other duties as assigned by management.
Operated cash register efficiently and accurately, processed payments by cash, check, credit card, gift card or automatic debit.
Operated cash register or POS system to receive payment by cash, check and credit card.
Accepted cash and credit card payments, issued receipts and provided change.
Discounted purchases by scanning and redeeming coupons.
Trained new team members in cash register operation, stock procedures, and customer services.
Answered customer questions and provided store information.
Processed credit card, cash, and check payments, ensuring all transactions were accurate.
Adhered to social distancing protocols and wore mask or face shield.