Andrew Edward Wright 215-***-****

*** **** **** ****** ******, Philadelphia, PA 19150

ab9xxr@r.postjobfree.com

CAREER SUMMARY

Over 10-years experience as a Surgical Technician in the Operating

Room/Trauma Room where time management, critical thinking, system

evaluation and active listing is important as well as being attentive to

the surgeon. Recognized as a self-motivated, detailed oriented

professional. Dedicated to achieving the best results for the patient.

Always mindful of Aseptic Technique & Universal Precautions.

SKILLS

. Equipment maintenance

. Management of Personnel Resources

. Teaching and monitoring new Surgical Technicians and Operating Room

Nurses

. Constantly monitoring the sterile field to maintain sterility

. Equipment selection

. Management of material resources

. Disinfection and decontamination

. Surgical ethics and laws

. Reading comprehension

. Coordination

. Social perceptiveness

. Speaking

. Quality control analysis

. Service orientation

. Learning strategies

. Instructing

. Operation and control

. Mathematics

. Complex problem solving

. Persuasion

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA

2000 - 2013

Surgical Technologist

* Counted sponges (5-100+ depending on blood loss), needles (1-100

depending on repairs made), and instruments (four main categories

dissectors, clamps, retractors and ancillary or accessories. Sets may

contain any were between 10-80 instruments per set)

* Maintained a proper sterile field during surgical procedure

* Handed instruments and supplies to surgeons and surgeons' assistants,

held retractors and cut sutures, and performed other tasks as directed by

surgeons during operation

* Prepared patients for surgery, including positioning patients on the

operating table and covering them with sterile surgical drapes to prevent

exposure

* Scrubbed arms and hands and assisted surgical team with putting on

gloves, masks, and surgical clothing

* Washed and sterilized equipment, using germicides and sterilizers

* Monitored and continually assessed operating room conditions, including

patient and surgical team needs

* Prepared dressing or bandages and applied or assisted with their

application following surgery

* Cleaned and restocked operating room, gathered and placed equipment and

supplies, and arranged instruments according to surgeons' instructions

* Operated, assembled, adjusted, or monitored sterilizers, lights, suction

machines, or diagnostic equipment to ensure proper operation

* Prepared, cared for, and disposed of tissue specimens taken for

laboratory analysis

* Provided technical assistance to surgeons, surgical nurses, or

anesthesiologists

* Maintained supply of fluids, such as plasma, saline, blood, or glucose,

for use during operations

* Maintained files and records of surgical procedures

* Observed patients' vital signs to assess physical condition

EDUCATION/TRAINING

Abington Memorial Hospital, Abington, PA

Externship Clinical Areas / Professionalism

American Center for Technical Arts & Sciences, Philadelphia, PA

Diploma 1230 Hour Surgical Technician Program

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