Medical Assistant High School

Heather Guire, CST

Email: aboy7d@r.postjobfree.com

Address:

City: Gilbert

State: AZ

Zip: 85298

Country: USA

Phone: 480-***-****

Skill Level: Any

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Primary Skills/Experience:

A trained and qualified Certified Surgical Technologist who is relocating to the Philadelphia area. I currently am a lead member of the Phoenix Children's Ortho-Spine Team. I have extensive adult and pediatric neuro experience with a primary focus in trauma. My skills and abilities outlined below will enable me to assist you in a professional manner and provide excellent patient care.

Educational Background:

High School Dipolma from Parkland College, Champaign IL 1/2001 to 5/1996 (Certification of Completion Surgical Technology)

Job History / Details:

Professional Summary

A trained and qualified Certified Surgical Technologist who is relocating to the Philadelphia area. I currently am a lead member of the Phoenix Children's Ortho-Spine Team. I have extensive adult and pediatric neuro experience with a primary focus in trauma. My skills and abilities outlined below will enable me to assist you in a professional manner and provide excellent patient care.

Licenses

NBST-National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting Certified (1322470)

Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification 2012 to 2014

Skill Highlights

Pediatric specialty surgery

Critical care surgery

Pediatric/Adult trauma specialty

Ortho Pediatric Spine Specialist

Adult/Pediatric Neuro Specialist

Geriatric surgery

Laparoscopic procedures

OB/GYN experience

Patient positioning

Body mechanics knowledge

Specimen collection/processing

Problem resolution

Policy and program development

High level of autonomy

Familiarity with disease management programs

Wound cleaning/care

Organizational skills

Infection control standards

Patient and family advocacy

Sterilization techniques

Committed to pediatric care

Professional Experience

February 2010 to Current

Phoenix Children's Hospital Phoenix, AZ

Certified Surgical Technologist III

Lead member of Orthopedic Spine Team, Specialized in Orthopedics, Neuro, Trauma, Neonatal and Re-constructive surgery, Urology, General, ENT/airway

Lead tech for development of liver transplant program

Preceptor

Unit Based Council Member

Apply and use my skills acquired to efficiently and appropriately provide the highest level of service to my surgeons.

Prepare and set up OR for procedures and organize sterile areas, instruments and equipment.

Research and gain knowledge that is needed to provide proper care to the special needs of children with various birth defects and disease.

Stay current on the newest technology for treating and care of surgical neonatal patient.

Precept incoming Peri-Op students and new employees regarding functions, duties and role of surgical technician.

Maintain a safe and sterile field at all times.

Manage instrument trays for Liver Transplant

Manage Ortho instruments, supplies and consignment trays.

August 2010 to February 2011

Scottsdale Healthcare-Osborn Scottsdale, AZ

Surgical Technologist

Utilize my knowledge and abilities to accurately and proficiently assist the surgeon.

Provide the highest level of care to each patient.

Expand knowledge and keep current with the latest technology available in the OR.

As a functioning member of the Trauma/Neuro Team, it is pertinent to my job that I am adaptable and fully capable of scrubbing any case that comes in through the trauma bay.

Assess and pull proper instruments for each trauma cases

Set up and maintain a safe and sterile field

Follow and understand the needs of the doctor

Participate and work hand in hand with Arizona Donor Network for efficient donor harvest

Prepare trays and instruments for sterilization

Rotate and maintain competency in all services of OR

Proper care and set up of micro-scopes and other specialty equipment

May 1996 to January 1999

Carle Foundation Hospital Urbana, IL

Surgical Technologist

Surg Tech on the trauma/neuro team. This position required precise and technical skills assisting the doctor in surgery

Assess and pull proper instruments for each trauma cases

Set up and maintain a safe and sterile field

Follow and understand the needs of the doctor

Prepare trays and instruments for sterilization

Rotate and maintain competency in all services of OR

Proper care and set up of micro-scopes and other specialty equipment

Use proper body mechanics and knowledge of patient mobility while moving and positioning.

Complete and remain proficient in the OR services including: Eyes, ENT, Ortho, Gynecology, Urology, Colon/Rectal, Thoracic/Vascular, General Surgery, Pediatric surgery.

August 1992 to May 1996

Provena Covenant Medical Center Urbana, IL

Unit Secretary Ortho/Neuro and Oncology/Hospice

Performed precise and accurate entry of doctor's orders and transcribed meds into patients chart for staff

Responsible for taking patient vitals, recording I/O's, assisted patients in bathing, walking and sitting

Cross trained as Medical Assistant/Aide

Performed various other clerical duties that were required to effectively run the unit in a professional manner.

Education and Training

1996 Parkland College Champaign, IL

Certification of Completion Surgical Technology

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