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0-5 years of experience
- Led the delivery of OB/GYN and otolaryngology surgical support; trained staff and controlled supply inventories.
- Assisted surgical teams with scrub preparation in accordance with infection control procedures and internal policies.
- Handled surgical instruments in adherence to operating room protocols and complied with surgeon orders.
- Maintained accountability for laboratory specimens and supported the completion of diagnostic tests.
- Recognized for commitment to healthcare excellence with two promotions and increased responsibility.
6-10 years of experience
- Prepared patients and rooms for physical examinations by doctor; interviewed patients to obtain medical histories; measured and recorded vital signs; explained treatment procedures; assisted during OB and GYN procedures; administered injections, sterilized equipment and properly disposed of contaminated supplies.
- Prepared patients for examinations and performed routine screening tests.
- Efficiently managed computerized processes to handle scheduling, billing, medical records and insurance claims – including Medicare and Medicaid.
- Ensured open lines of communication between patients, staff and physicians with confidentiality.
- Acted as liaison between patients and staff to address and/or resolve problems, inquiries and concerns including test results and prescription renewals.
- Coordinated and followed up on daily laboratory-related procedures and communications.
- Phone triage.
0-5 years of experience
- Positioned patients on the operating table and covered them with sterile surgical drapes to prevent exposure.
- Trained new employees in surgical cases.
- Scrubbed arms and hands and assisted the surgical team to scrub and put on gloves, masks, and surgical clothing.
- Counted sponges, needles, and instruments before and after operation.
- Prepared dressings and bandages and applied and assisted with their application following surgery.
- Cleaned and restocked the operating room, placing equipment and supplies and arranging instruments according to instruction.
- Handed instruments and supplies to surgeons and surgeons’ assistants, held retractors and cut sutures, and performed other tasks as directed by surgeon during operation.
0-5 years of experience
- Scrubbed all specialties within the ASC including but not limited to ENT, GYN, General, Orthopedic and Urology. Also included endoscopy and pain management procedures.
- GYN service coordinator. Monitored and managed supplies, inventory, implants, special orders, and equipment. Maintained preference cards.
- Acted as a preceptor and mentor to new employees/students.
- Member of the cross training team.
- Functioned primarily as a scrub and also as a second circulator when required.
- Prepared operating suite, instruments and supplies.
- Assisted with sterile supply and processing as needed.
0-5 years of experience
- Aided in approximately 50 spinal and joint injection procedures weekly
- Positioned C-Arm for optimal viewing of patient’s spine/peripheral nerves
- Completed blood pressure, pulse, and oxygenation vitals pre/post-op and during follow-up office visits
- Updated electronic medical records using Greenway
0-5 years of experience
- 6OR’s that performed basic procedures
- Scrubbed ENT, General, GYN, Urology, and Orthopedics
- Fast turnovers are a must, hospital likes 6 minute turnovers
- Assisted ordering supplies for upcoming cases
- Gathered necessary equipment, instruments, and supplies for surgeon and surgical procedures
6-10 years of experience
Assist in daily medical procedures
- Experience as a scrub for Orthopedic/Podiatry Specialties
- Set-up and steralize operating rooms
- Maintain great working relationships with Physicians and fellow Surgical Technologists
- Maintain continuing education classes promptly and efficiently
- Completed case cards, call schedules and help with other daily tasks as needed
- Take call when scheduled
10+ years of experience
- Assisted doctors, nurses and anesthesia personnel with daily routine of surgery by preparing operating rooms and setting up surgical instruments, sterile drapes, sterile solutions and other equipment.
- Helped prepare care for and disposal of specimens for laboratory analysis.
- Assisted with applying dressing, cleaning and restocking operating rooms.
- Transported patients to and from operating room, to the operating table while protecting the sterile field.
- Observed and monitored patients’ vital signs, checked charts and assisted the surgical team.
- Sanitized and replenished the operating room in preparation for the next scheduled case.
- Facilitated hospital open house sessions by interacting with participants and addressing questions.
- Served as a member on the Minimally Invasive Surgery Committee.
10+ years of experience
- While being trained in Open hearts as Tech, was recruited to Heart Team
- Scrubbed Hearts for 7 months when recruited to First Assist
- Harvested Saphenous Vein for Bypass
- Closed surgical incisions, retracted and tied suture as directed
10+ years of experience
- Responsible for operating room preparation including all relevant surgical supplies and equipment
- Facilitated communication with external sales representatives to ensure products and equipment were properly ordered and delivered ahead of the procedure
- Qualified to scrub in to various surgical procedures including general, orthopedics, vascular, pediatric, ENT, podiatry, and ophthalmic
- Preceptor to incoming surgical technologist students
6-10 years of experience
My position as a Certified Surgical Technologist included, but were not limited to such responsibilities as; preparing the OR for surgery and maintaining a sterile environment, 1st assistant to the Surgeons, having all necessary instrumentation and equipment needed for each case, placement of dressings and securing drains after surgery is complete, knowledge and experience with surgical technologies such as Stealth Navigation, Spinal Cord Stimulators, and Spine Implants
- Certified in CPR and AED use
- Member of Association of Surgical Technologist
- Attended the Pneumatic Surgical Instrumentation Course at the Midas Rex Institute
0-5 years of experience
- Prepared Operating Rooms and surgical instrumentation for elective and trauma procedures.
- Assisted Surgeons, Residents, Nurses and all other essential personnel during surgical procedures.
- Respond quickly and efficiently to surgical needs during procedures.
- Efficiently precept new Surgical Technicians, Nurses, and Residents on surgical procedures, Operating Room standards, and HIPPA regulations.
- Coach and train employed Surgical Technicians during in-services and certification renewals.
- Worked all-shifts needed, and took call on a weekly basis.
0-5 years of experience
- 3rd shift, team leader was responsible to organize the work flow, problem-solve with any ongoing emergencies, and manage multiple ongoing priorities with minimal supervision.
- Permanent on call status for any emergency surgeries.
- Employs mastery knowledge and experience of surgical technician role in the provision of surgical assistance during a variety of surgical procedures including but not limited to: Orthopedics, Gynecology/Obstetrics, General, ENT, Ophthalmology, Urology, Oral/Maxillofacial, CV, Neuro, Spine and minimally invasive procedures.
- Handle the instruments, supplies, and equipment necessary during the surgical procedure.
- Had to have the necessary knowledge and ability to ensure quality patient care during the operative procedure and is constantly on vigil for maintenance of the sterile field.
0-5 years of experience
Proficient at all Scrub Tech duties in Orthopedic Service at a leading Community Teaching Hospital, including joint replacements, reconstructions, arthroscopic surgeries.
- Rotate through General Surgery, Neuro, GU, GYN, and Plastics/Reconstruction as needed.
- Maintain strict surgical asepsis at all times. Coordinate cases with surgeons, PA’s, circulating RN, and industry representatives as appropriate to ensure all supplies and equipment are available for each procedure.
- Precept new hires and New Graduate Surgical Technologists into the orthopedic service.
- Participate in Staff meetings, other duties as assigned. Participate in off-hours, emergency call rotation for all services as needed.
0-5 years of experience
- Helped deliver excellent care to trauma patients.
- Worked with cardio vascular, general, plastics, orthopedics, gynecology, and neuro surgeons etc.
- Worked the weekend shift, and took call during the week, while attending community college.
- Helped surgeons perform more than 1400 surgeries.
0-5 years of experience
- Demonstrated expertise in theory and application of sterile and aseptic techniques, knowledge of human anatomy and surgical procedures.
- Worked with physicians, surgical directors and nursing staff to ensure optimal patient care.
- Participated in training seminars in applicable fields i.e plastic surgery, ENT, GYN, Arthroscopic/Ortho.
0-5 years of experience
Primary CST handled setup, instruments, supplies and equipment for necessary procedure
- Vigilant to maintain sterile field
- Assisted in care, preparation and maintenance of sterile and unsterile supplies and equipment
- Scrubbed a variety of procedures including: General, Gynecologic, Genitourinary, Orthopedic, Oral-Maxillofacial, Cardiothoracic, Neurological, Plastic, Reconstructive and Laparoscopic
0-5 years of experience
- Setup and maintain sterile field. Pass sterile instruments and supplies to surgeon. Assist the surgeon.
- Possess great deal of knowledge in anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, and disease processes along with various medical procedures.
- Maintain and create preference cards for the surgeons using computer programs.
- Maintain certifications and complete continuing education.
- Work as a team with co-workers to provide safe and efficient patient care.
0-5 years of experience
- Responsible for opening up the surgical center by completing sterile processing and preparing the surgical suites.
- Clean and sterilize instruments, assist the surgeons during procedures, clean and turn over the rooms after the procedure is finished.
- Assist all ENT surgeries, OB/GYN and Pain Management procedures.
- Receive inventory and sensor, hang and shelve it on the floor.
- Set up floor sets for seasonal inventory.
0-5 years of experience
- Surgical areas scrubbing: General Surgery, Orthopedics, OB/GYN, Cytology, Ophthalmology, ENT, Vascular, and Reconstructive.
- Set up sterile table and Mayo stand with instruments, supplies, equipment and medical solutions needed for procedures.
- Gown and glove the surgeon and assistant as well as help with draping sterile field.
- Checked supplies and equipment needed for surgical procedures.
- Assisted with cleaning the O.R. room and prepared for the next patient.
- Prepare and label surgical instrument as needed.
0-5 years of experience
- Pulled instruments, equipment, supplies and set up for each procedure
- Assisted surgeon with passing of tools, retracting, grasping of tissue and cutting suture
- Assisted staff with preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative care of patients
- Helped clinic with rooming of patients and follow up appointments
- Assisted with room turnovers and reprocessing of tools and equipment
0-5 years of experience
- Experience in multiple specialties as a Surgical Technologist within the OR.
- Extensive knowledge within the Oral Maxillofacial surgical setting.
- Awareness of hospital specific protocol within the surgical department.
- Strong understanding that the patient always comes first. AEGER PRIMO
- Work as a team member to accomplish tasks safely and in a timely manner.
- Maintain a positive attitude and energetic approach to daily tasks.
6-10 years of experience
- Prepared operating room and scrubbed for various surgical procedures.
- Operating Room Preceptor
- Precepted approximately 12 Nurse Interns annually in the operating room.
- Precepted Surgical Technology students on an ongoing basis in the operating room.
- Utilized principles of aseptic technique and sterility in forming the foundation for my instruction.
0-5 years of experience
Setup and assist with surgical procedures
- Anticipates the needs of surgeon
- Assist doctor with patient consults and post operative care
- Ensure the decontamination of instruments and equipment and properly dispose of contaminated material
- Exercise a working knowledge of medical terminology, surgical terminology, and hand signals used during surgery
- Assisting all patients
0-5 years of experience
- Maintained the aseptic surgical environment before and during the surgical procedure.
- Handled the instruments, supplies, and any necessary equipment during surgical procedures.
- Scrubbed, assisted, and anticipated the needs of the surgeon in all surgical procedures.
- Cleaned and prepared instruments for terminal sterilization.
- Functioned with accuracy, speed, and cooperativeness during emergency situations.
- Performed care to patients in a positive manner reflective of the hospital’s philosophy and objectives.
- Experience in General, Diagnostic Endoscopy, Bariatric, Obstetric/Gynecologic, Plastic/Reconstructive, Genitourinary, Podiatry, Orthopedic, Colonoscopy, Ophthalmologic, and ENT.
- Pre-Operative preparation skills include: Securing/arranging equipment; create sterile field; open sterile supplies; organize sterile field; performs necessary counts; sterile skin prep.
- Intra-Operative procedural skills include: Draping; passes instruments/supplies; maintains organized mayo stand/back table; maintains sterility throughout the procedure; properly cares for specimen; performs closing counts; applies sterile dressings.
- Post-Operative procedural skills include: break down of sterile field; properly disposes of all sharps; prepares instruments for decontamination; disposes of all one-use items; turns over room.
0-5 years of experience
- Scrubbed arms and hands prior to surgical procedures
- Positioned patients on the operating room table and covered them with sterile surgical drapes
- Assisted the surgeon and surgeons’ assistants by helping to don on their gown and gloves
- Handed instruments and supplies to surgeons and surgeon’s assistants, held retractors, cut sutures, and performed other tasks as directed by the surgeon during any operation
- Counted sponges, needles, and instruments before, during, and after any procedure
- Prepared dressings or bandages, and applied or assisted with their application following surgery
- Helped with cleaning and turnover of a room following any operation
- Practiced and maintained composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations
- Performed a variety of procedures: tubes, T&A, sinus, laryngoscopes, ortho, urology, cysto
0-5 years of experience
- Prepare for and instruct daily classes
- Achieve contracts with local facilities for students externships
- Maintain student records
- Acting program director May 2012-August 2012
- Use of Microsoft Office for communication with students, staff, and local businesses
6-10 years of experience
Train all new second shift surgical staff members
- Conduct training sessions for new equipment
- Member of the Orthopedic and General surgical team
- Able to scrub for multiple procedures including traumas in Neurology, Orthopedics, General, and Pediatrics
- Recognition multiple times for outstanding teamwork skills, and going above and beyond duties
0-5 years of experience
Assist in care and preparation of surgical patients by performance of routine and delegated duties.
- Experienced in numerous areas of surgery including: General, Laparoscopic, Plastics, Gyn, Urology, Ortho, and Endoscopic procedures
- Perform scrub duties and related procedures.
- Sterilization of all surgical instruments according to JACHO standards.
0-5 years of experience
Sterile team member for C-Sections, vaginal deliveries, and infant circumcisions.
- Maintain stock of unit and manage the control and removal of outdated supplies
- Assist with patient care, such as vitals, as needed
- Float to various different units, such as Medical/Surgical, ICU, and ER
0-5 years of experience
- Anticipate surgeon’s needs during surgical cases
- Ensure supplies are available and functioning prior to the start of surgical cases
- Initiate and complete room turn over as soon as the patient goes to PACU to guarantee quick turnover times
- Order necessary supplies
- Set up rooms for the following day’s schedule
0-5 years of experience
- Assist surgeons in surgical procedures on children and adults.
- Prepare operating room for surgical procedures.
- Help with patient care and safety before and during procedures.
- Pass the surgeons instrumentation needed for each surgical procedure.
- Perform counts with a RN of instruments, sharps, sponges, and any other items needed for the procedure.
6-10 years of experience
- Verifies that all necessary equipment and instrumentation is available in operating room pre-procedure
- Prepares patient for surgical procedure
- Assists in draping, setting up, and maintaining sterile field
- Performs appropriate counts with circulator
- Passes necessary instrumentation during surgical procedure while anticipating the needs of the surgeon
- Prepares sterile dressings
0-5 years of experience
Set up and pass instruments on adult cardiac surgeries (AVR, MVR, CABG, TAA, LVAD, minimally invasive AVR, transfemoral AVR, transapical AVR, and heart/lung transplants)
- Set up and pass instruments on pediatric cardiac surgeries (ASD, VSD, PDA ligation, Norwood, Fontan, Glenn, Tetralogy of Fallot and coarctation)
- Set up and pass instruments in off-service cases when cardiac schedule is light including but not limited to: emergency trauma, thoracic, vascular, angio, general, plastic, orthopedic, ENT, urology, podiatry, and GYN
- Serve as lead preceptor for new Surgical Technologists in both cardiac and general services
0-5 years of experience
- Trained in Total Joints, Neurology, Orthopedics and General surgery.
- Responsible for creating and maintaining the sterile field.
- Arrive to assigned operating room in a timely manner to maintain surgical start times.
- Assist the surgeon by handing and retracting instruments.
- Anticipate the needs of the surgeon based on the type of procedure.
- Maintain correct supply and instrument counts at the beginning and end of each surgical case.
- Responsible for cleaning the operating room between cases and having quick turnover times.
0-5 years of experience
Assist during Cesarean Sections, Tubal ligation and Vaginal Deliveries
- Clean and apply dressing after surgery
- Restock LDR’s and OR’s
- Maintain an open line of communication with physicians, outside departments and contractors
- Process newborn paperwork
- Patient transport
- Nursing Assistant Triage duties
6-10 years of experience
- Maintain sterile field
- Assist surgeons during surgery
- Sterilize instruments and turnover rooms with efficiency (Average 7 min)
- Maintain proper sponge, needle and instrument counts
0-5 years of experience
Assisted surgeons through varies surgeries
- Experience in General, Orthopedic, Plastic and Reconstructive, Vascular, Podiatry, and Neuro
- Provide turn-over for OR
- Clean and sterilize instruments
- Order and stock medical supplies
- Help with pre-op and post-op calls
- Provide customer service to patients and families
0-5 years of experience
- Assisting during surgery for varying cases and multiple physicians.
- Maintaining a sterile environment during surgical procedures.
- Manage counts of tools such as sponges, needles, and instruments before and after procedures.
- Ensuring proper scrubbing of not only self, but the rest of the surgical team as well.
- Providing technical assistance to surgeons, nurses, and anesthesiologists.
- Being knowledgeable of all tools to ensure proper assistance.
- Preparing patients for surgery, including but not limited to: positioning patients on the operating table and covering them with sterile surgical drapes.
10+ years of experience
- Scrub nurse in high volume cardiac OR
- Anticipate and prioritize the various needs of the surgical team
- Organize instruments and supplies to facilitate each surgical procedure
- Interact with all levels of professional health care members to facilitate the overall care of the patient
0-5 years of experience
- Pulled supplies and instruments for surgical cases
- Scrubbed in for general, plastic, orthopedic, ophthalmology, ENT, and gynecology cases
- Assisted doctors with surgical and endoscopy cases
- Restock the operating rooms
- Order supplies for the operating room department
- Clean and process instruments and G.I. scopes in CS
0-5 years of experience
- Assemble case carts with appropriate supplies and instruments
- Daily use of Impress for instrument set assembly
- Properly cleaning, disinfecting, assembling and sterilizing of instruments
- Uses proper handwashing technique
- Keeps a sterilization flow using the Autoclave and Sterrad machines
- Assisting the Surgery Department by collecting supplies and instruments for procedures
- Stays current on all CE’s and mandatory training
0-5 years of experience
- Work closely with Clinical Charge Nurse and Director to coordinate appropriate surgical supplies with surgical cases.
- Serve as a resource for Billing/Surgery Schedulers
- Work closely with sales representatives and physicians to obtain needed surgical supplies
- Scrub cases as assigned
0-5 years of experience
- Prepare operating rooms for surgery in a timely fashion
- Gather supplies and equipment required for each case
- Provide preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative support to surgeons and nursing staff
- Maintain and protect sterility of the surgical field at all times
0-5 years of experience
- Prepare the operating room for local and general procedures
- Assist the anesthesiologist and nurse before and after the procedure
- Replaced all depleted operating room supplies when possible
- Provide relief for the other techs during breaks
0-5 years of experience
- Demonstrating good interpersonal skills by willingness to help others
- Anticipate the needs of the doctors with consistent level of competency
- Supplies and equipment are available, in working order for all procedures
- Assisting in room turn over, setting up, preparing endoscopy room for procedures
- Picking supplies, equipment for each case
- Assisting in organizing, keeping par in each room
- Assisting with safe transfer, positioning of patients before, after procedure
10+ years of experience
- Assist with all surgical procedures of the eye
- Clean and sterilize surgical eye instruments
- Prep and care of patients for eye surgery
- Transport patients to and from operating room
- Prepare room and retrieve supplies for surgical procedure
- Do inventory of surgical supplies
0-5 years of experience
- Perform duties as a surgical technologist within the operating room
- Set up and maintain the sterile field
- Knowledge of instrumentation and procedures
- Work as team member with all surgical and nursing staff
- Provide surgical and patient safety
- Assist in patient transfers and room turnover
- Assist with restocking the operating room as needed
6-10 years of experience
- Maintain a sterile field
- Ensure that equipment runs properly
- Perform instrument and sponge counts throughout the procedure
- Ensure all necessary equipment is available for each procedure
- Apply sterile dressings
6-10 years of experience
- Open, set up and maintain the sterile field in Main Operating Room.
- Provide instrumentation and supplies per surgeons preference card.
- Provide surgeon and assistant with instruments and supplies during procedures.
- Ensure sterility of all instrumentation for procedures, provide accurate counts.
- Specialty Coordinator on DaVinci Robotics team assisting in GYN, General and Urology cases.
- Pick instrumentation and supplies for cases.
- Experience in trauma cases and regularly take trauma call.
- Preceptor for new associates and students in the main operating room.
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