Technician Patient Care

TODD SMITH

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QUALIFICATIONS PROFILE

Dedicated and patient-focused Surgical Technologist with proven strengths in patient care, staff development, and family advocacy.

Exceptional capacity to multi-task: manage numerous, often competing priorities with ease and foster the

provision of superior patient care. Demonstrated ability to forge, lead, and motivate outstanding healthcare teams that provide top-quality

patient care. Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills; easily transcends cultural differences.

Certifications and Proficiencies

Certifications: CPR / AST Member

Proficiencies: Aseptic Techniques, Medical Terminology, Surgical Procedures, Scrubbing, Patient Care, Surgical Instruments, Gowning/Gloving, Technical Skills, and Knowledge of Computers.

CLINICAL EXPERIENCE HARRIS COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT LYNDON BAINES JOHNSON HOSPITAL, Houston, Texas 11/2009 5/2010

Surgical Technician Externship

• Assisted the Surgeon intraoperatively and in the application of dressings as well as assisting the team with the safety of the patient in general surgery, gastrointestinal, gynecology, vascular, plastics and ENT.

• Set up operating rooms according to surgical procedures to be performed while maintaining a sterile field in accordance to aseptic techniques.

• Performed instrument, sponge, blade and hypodermic needle count pre and intra-operatively with Circulator.

• Passed instruments, retract tissue, suctioned, irrigated and passed appropriate medication during surgical procedures.

PREVIOUS EMPLOYMENT AMERICAN EXPRESS, Bryan, Texas 11/2007 9/2008 Elite Client Ambassador

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Handled incoming client calls regarding credit card accounts and delegated requests to proper departments.

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Exceeded and maintained corporate requirements for Ambassador standards in which received monetary awards and company recognition.

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Independently and efficiently resolved customer issues in a professional manner.

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND

SANFORD-BROWN INSTITUTE, Houston, Texas 04/2009-07/2010 Certificate in Surgical Technology (2010)

• AST (Certification Pending)

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