Heather Mason
**** ****** **** *** *****, CA ****6
Mobile: 262-***-**** E-Mail: *********@*****.***
www.linkedin.com/in/heather-mason
CERTIFIED SURGICAL TECHNOLOGIST
Motivated and technically skilled Surgical Technologist with a strong commitment to serving the needs of patients and affiliated facilities. Possess strong leadership skills, self-motivation, and an effective communicator with verbal, written, and computer skills. Passionate and committed to providing the best patient care possible.
KEY QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:
CPR/First Aid Certified
Sterile Processing
Patient Transport
Room Turnover/Set-up
Circulating Assistant
Lab Assistant
Patient Focused Care
Solo Scrub in Various Specialties
Proper Patient Positioning
Computer Literate
Proficient Aseptic Techniques
Knowledge of OSHA/HIPAA
CLINICAL ROTATION EXPERIENCE:
Naval Medical Center San Diego December 2017 – May 2018
Surgical Technologist
Participated in 650-hour unpaid externship.
Performed over 130 surgeries during externship.
Reviews surgeon’s preference cards and check supplies required for each case.
Implement back table setup by preparing and maintaining a sterile field.
Manage supply and restocking both closets and the operating room.
Register appropriate soft count in an accurate and in timely manner.
Perform surgical tech activities such as passing instrumentation, equipment, and supplies using aseptic techniques.
Handle specimens and cultures according to departmental and health system practices.
Preparing patients for transport.
HIPPA/Patient confidentiality.
Microsoft Office Systems (Word, Excel, Office, Power Point).
United States Coast Guard April 2009 - February 2016
Operations Specialist
Established communications with both military and civilian assets during emergency situations.
Handled sensitive materials.
New member training officer and qualification board member.
EDUCATION
Concorde Career College September 2016 - May 2018
Associate of Science, Surgical Technologist
CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURES
Certified Surgical Technologist
Basic Life Support for Health Providers
CPR/First Aid
Secret Clearance
MEMBERSHIPS
Association of Surgical Technologists