Amanda Lee

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.

Summary

Overview

Work History

Surgical Technologist

Cashier

Education

Associate of Arts - Surgical Technology

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Surgical Technologist

Cashier

Associate of Arts - Surgical Technology

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