LEIGH MORTON 541-***-****

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CHARACTER PROFILE

Certified Surgical Technologist who is self-directed with strong critical thinking and communication skills. Well versed in sterile technique, detail-oriented and resourceful in accurately and calmly performing tasks under pressure in a timely manner. Trustworthy and reliable, positive and friendly team player who works well with others.

SKILLS PROFILE

Pre-operative preparation skills include: securing and arranging equipment, opening sterile supplies, creating and organizing sterile field, and performing necessary counts.

Intra-operative procedural skills include: draping, passing instruments and supplies, maintaining organized Mayo stand and back table, properly caring for specimen, performing closing counts, and applying sterile dressings, strictly adhering to sterile technique throughout procedure.

Post-operative procedural skills include: breaking down of sterile field, properly disposing of all sharps and single-use items, preparing instruments for decontamination, and assisting with room turnovers.

CERTIFICATIONS AND MEMBERSHIPS

CST through NBSTSA

CRCST (Certified Registered Central Service Technician) through IAHCSMM

CFER (Certified Flexible Endoscope Reprocessor) through CBSPD

AST Member

First Aid and BLS Certified

EDUCATION

Concorde Career College, Portland OR

Diploma in Surgical Technology with honors (January 2017)

Rogue Community College, Grants Pass, OR

Occupational Skills Training Certificate in Sterile Processing and Surgery Aide

University of California, Santa Cruz

B.A. Degree in Psychology

SURGICAL EXPERIENCE

Grants Pass Surgery Center/SCA – Grants Pass, OR (01/2017 – Present)

Certified Surgical Technologist for outpatient surgery center assisting in general, gynecologic, ENT, podiatry, orthopedic (including total joint replacements), endoscopic and laparoscopic surgical procedures. Responsible for pulling case supplies, room set-up, organization of sterile field, scrubbing, gowning, gloving, assisting team members entering the sterile field, performing counts, providing surgeon with appropriate instruments and supplies, cutting suture, assisting with suctioning and retraction, specimen care, applying sterile dressings, breaking down of sterile field, assisting with room turnovers, and performing all areas of SPD duties.

Asante Rogue Regional Medical Center – Medford, OR (10/2016 – 01/2017)

Student Internship. Completed clinical rotation hours in general, gynecologic, genitourinary, otorhinolaryngologic, orthopedic, and laparoscopic surgical procedures.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Oregon Health and Science University – Portland, OR (09/2015 – 09/2016)

Certified Sterile Processing Technician – level 2. Responsible for sorting instruments and assembling and wrapping trays, peel packing instruments, loading and unloading autoclaves following proper computer documentation and handling of biological test packs, properly sorting, washing and disinfecting instruments including hand washing special instruments and processing scopes.

Asante Rogue Regional Medical Center - Medford, OR (12/2014 – 09/2015)

Certified Sterile Processing Technician – level 1. Responsible for all areas of instrument and scope handling and processing including decontamination, inspection and assembly, sterilization procedures, stocking supplies and surgery case carts.

Asante Three Rivers Medical Center – Grants Pass, OR (08/2014 – 12/2014)

Student Internship. Training in sterile processing sorting and arranging instrument trays, decontamination procedures, sterilization and documentation, and pulling surgery case carts. Training in surgery aide performing patient transfers safely, assisting with room turnovers, replacing anesthesia circuit and suction, setting up fracture table with accessories, and anticipating the needs for the room.

DeYarman Allergy and Asthma Clinic – Medford, OR (09/2012 – 08/2015)

Medical Assistant responsible for rooming patients, obtaining vital signs, and chart documentation. Assisting Doctor by performing allergy skin testing, pulmonary function tests and injections on patients. Handling of prescription refills, scheduling procedures, setting up, cleaning and stocking patient rooms. Assisting with patient education.

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