Andrew Edward Wright 215-***-****
*** **** **** ****** ******, Philadelphia, PA 19150
*********@*******.***
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