Objective

Seeking a full-time surgical technologist position at a surgical facility where I can expand my knowledge and skills of the surgical world and grow to be an accomplished certified surgical technologist.

Skills

Organized, independent and professional surgical technologist student who thrives under pressure while maintaining efficiency and technique; hard worker; energetic; team player; flexible; possesses critical thinking skills; ability to anticipate the surgical teams’ needs quickly; problem-solver; and reliable. More than 200 cases of clinical experience in general, ophthalmic, OB/GYN, genitourinary, orthopedic, oral-maxillofacial, neurosurgery, plastic and reconstructive and ENT surgical procedures. Possess ability to accurately and calmly perform tasks under pressure and works as an integral component of the surgical team. Well-versed in sterile technique and ability to provide optimal patient care in the operating room environment.

Clinical Experience

Surgery Center of Des Moines West May 2017-June 2017

Completed 18 surgical procedures in the first scrub role in the following specialties: ENT, Orthopedics, OB/GYN, Ophthalmic, and Plastics.

Surgery Center of Des Moines East March 2017-April 2017

Completed 56 surgical procedures in the first scrub role in the following specialties: General, OB/GYN, Plastic, Genitourinary and Orthopedics.

Mercy Medical Center January 2017-March 2017

Completed 57 surgical procedures in the first scrub role in the following specialties: General, OB/GYN, Genitourinary, Neurosurgery, Oral/Maxillofacial, Orthopedic, Plastic and ENT

Education

Mercy College of Health Science Graduated August 2017

Certification in Surgical Technology

Work Experience

United States Army September 2007-September 2013

68D: Operating Room Specialist

As an operating room specialist I assist the nursing staff in preparing the patient and the operating room for surgery and I provided assistance to the surgeon during surgical procedures. I also supported the centralized material service department and was responsible for preparing and maintaining sterile medical supplies and special equipment for medical treatment facilities.

Certification

Certified Surgical Technologist Certification July 2017- July 2021

Earned through the National Board of Surgical Technology & Surgical Assisting

Basic Life Support September 2016- Current

Earned through the American Heart Association

References

Available upon request