Lynne K. Raker
P.O. Box ***
Knightdale, NC *7545-0292
Objective
To obtain a position as a Surgical Technician within a medical facility using my strengths, skills and
experience.
Education
Metropolitan Community College Omaha, NE
A.S. Allied Health Occupations May 27, 1992
Surgical Technician August 15, 1991
Certifications
Certified Surgical Technologist
Emergency Medical Technician
Experience
Surgical Care Affiliates of Alabama at WakeMed Cary Hospital Cary, NC
Surgical Technologist April 2001 to September 2010
Handed correct instruments and supplies to surgeons.
Prepared patients for surgery, including ensuring proper positioning on operating table.
Covered patients with sterile surgical drapes preventing exposure.
WakeMed Cary Hospital Cary, NC
Surgical Technologist April 2001 to May 2010
Cleaned and restocked operating room.
Placed equipment and supplies in the order instructed.
Washed and sterilized equipment using germicides and sterilizers.
Johnston Memorial Hospital Smithfield, NC
Surgical Technologist July 1998 to April 2001
Aided surgical team to scrub and don gloves and surgical gown.
Counted sponges, needles and instruments before, during and after procedure.
Held retractors and cut sutures as directed by surgeon.
Committees
Served on the DeCon Team for WakeMed Hospitals, 2009 – 2010: This was for mass casualty / exposure
to air born contaminant situation. All training was done thought the hospital and FEMA
Served on Through Put, 2008 – 2010: This committee studied ways to ensure that diligence and
efficiency was met for surgery patients going through the surgery process
Skills
Working knowledge of lasers and laser safety
Excellent knowledge of proper sterile procedures before, during and after surgery
Working knowledge of proper procedures to prepare dressings and bandages used following surgery
Experience in monitoring and continually assisting operating room condition Experience in assisting in
operations under surgeons and registered nurses supervision.
Eight years experience as the latex allergy reference person, keeping up with governmental regulations
and in house sterile supplies
Excellent references from surgeons and co-workers available upon request