Certified Surgical Technologist

Tricia M. Cappello

**** ************ ***•Easton, Pa 18045

610-***-****•***.******@*****.***

SUMMARY

Detail oriented surgical technologist who adapts well to various situations. I look forward to joining a team and demonstrating my skills in aseptic technique.

EDUCATION

McCann School of Business & Technology, Allentown, PA

Associate Degree in Specialized Technology, Surgical Technologist, September 2012

National Honor Society Recipient, Alpha Betta Kappa, October 2012

PRACTICUM

Sacred Heart Hospital, Allentown PA

Surgical Technologist Intern, Summer 2012

Completed 432 hours and over 100 surgical cases

•Minimally Invasive Surgeries

•General Surgery

•Plastic and Reconstructive

•Obstetric and Gynecologic

•Cardiothoracic Surgery

•Bariatric Surgery

•Genitourinary

•Peripheral Vascular

•Neurosurgical

Valley Ambulatory Surgical Center, Bethlehem, PA

Valley Colon & Rectal Center, Bethlehem, PA

Surgical Technologist, Intern Summer 2012

•Colonoscopy

•Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD)

•Hemrrhoidectomy

•EUA

•Misc. minor procedures

RELEVANT SKILLS

• Assisted with dental surgery including implant surgery and periodontal surgery

• Independently Performed CT Scans and Digital X-Rays

• Took impressions and poured models

• Set-up and Breakdown of treatment rooms

• Telephoned potential customers for detailed oriented information regarding

insurance • Ordered dental supplies

• Prepared Bleaching Trays

• Performed ZOOM treatments

• Maintained sterilization throughout office as per OSHA Requirements

• Developed X-Rays

• Ordered Supplies

• Multiple Front Office Duties

• Effectively communicated between the clients and agency employees to meet the needs of new clients

WORK HISTORY

•Chenworth Allstate Agency, Orefield, PA

Telemarketer, January 2011 - June 2011

•Oral Dynamics, Inc., Allentown, PA

Dental Assistant/Floater, June 2009 - Dec 2010

•College Hill Dental Group, Easton PA

Dental Floater/Assistant, August 2000 – November 2007

ADDITIONAL TRAININGS

Northampton Community College, PA Dental X-Ray Certification (2001)

Valley Forge Dental Conference (2010)

Lehigh Valley Hospital Health Network - Seminar by Linda Miles (2010)

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