Sandra Weaver

Stockbridge, GA *****

ad29qt@r.postjobfree.com

+1-405-***-****

Knowledgeable Surgical Technologist with 20 years of experience and expertise in all aspects of surgery, setting up operating room preparing patients, handling wide range of instruments and assisting surgeons. Proficient in Cataract/Phacoemulsification and Cornea transplants, Cardiovascular, ENT, Neurology, GYN surgery, and Ortho.

Willing to relocate: Anywhere

Authorized to work in the US for any employer

Work Experience

Scrub Technician

Northside Hospital - Atlanta, GA

July 2021 to Present

Scrub Technician

Piedmont Orthopedics by OrthoAtlanta - Macon, GA

September 2022 to June 2023

Scrub Tech maintained sterile field. Scrubbed eyes, Scrubbed Robotics,Plastics,Orthopedic cases, total hips and knees.

Scrub Technician

Mercy Health - Oklahoma County, OK

December 1997 to October 2019

Scrub Technician, Mercy Health System, Oklahoma City, OK 12-1997 to 10-12019

• Gathered and set up equipment, tools and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeon's preferences or instruction.

• Created unobstructed sterile fields by using retractors, sponges, and suction and irrigation equipment.

• Preformed and documented pre-surgery and post-surgery sponge, instrument and needle count.

• Anticipated surgeons needs and handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures

• Created safe operating environments for invasive and non-invasive procedures.

• Operated, adjusted, and monitored diagnostic equipment and other machines used during procedures.

• Prepared instruments for terminal sterilization and reset surgical suites for next procedure.

• Sterilized instruments and disposed of medical supplies and waste following OSHA guidelines.

• Handled numerous sanitization tasks for surgical sites by cleaning and sterilizing, maintaining supply inventories and organizing items effectively.

• Introduced new staff numbers to training protocols regarding operating room procedures, infection control, safety standards and overall facility policies.

• Liaised between departments and operating room teams, ensuring availability of requisite instruments and equipment, including loaned and specialty devices were available.

• Worked with Physicians, Nurses and outside vendors to maintain daily workflow of the OR.

• Coordinated with operating room staff to prepare for scheduled and emergency cases.

• Worked with vendors for speedy procurement of services and equipment. Education

Associate

Skills

• Epic

• Infection Control Training

• Patient Care

• Phlebotomy

• Laboratory Experience

• Vital Signs

• Medical Records

• Venipuncture

• Critical Care Experience

• Hospital Experience

• Anatomy Knowledge

• Medical Terminology

• Aseptic Technique

• Ophthalmology Experience

Certifications and Licenses

BLS Certification

Certified Surgical Technologist

CPR Certification

Certified Surgical Assistant

Assessments

Nursing assistant skills — Proficient

March 2021

Providing nursing aid to patients using knowledge of relevant equipment and procedures Full results: Proficient

Indeed Assessments provides skills tests that are not indicative of a license or certification, or continued development in any professional field.

Additional Information

SKILLS

• Pre- and post-surgical Count

• Passing surgical Instruments

• Patient transportation

• Meditech Electronic Charting

• Setting up operation of Equip

• Patient transportation

• Epic Electronic Charting

• Microsoft Outlook and Word

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