Surgical Technologist Certified
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CARRIE A. DITONDO, CST, AAS.
New Port Richey, Florida 34653
Cell 727-***-****
Email: ad2t6x@r.postjobfree.com
PROFESSIONAL SURGICAL CERTIFICATION:
NBSTSA (National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting), Littleton, Colorado
CST (Certified Surgical Technologist), Passed certification exam: April 2015
PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATES
AHA, American Heart Association: BLS (Basic Life Support) Healthcare Provider Certification
HIPAA: Privacy Regulations Training Certification.
Current BLS: American Heart Association 5/2023 -5/2025
OFFICE SKILLS: Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Medical Terminology.
CARRIE A. DITONDO, CST, AAS.
5305 Anhinga Trail
New Port Richey Florida 34653
Cell 727-***-****
Email: ad2t6x@r.postjobfree.com
07/2023- Current: Clinical Coordinator/Clinical Instructor Rasmussen University Central Pasco
Plan, organize, and teach curriculum content in conjunction with course outcomes.
Follow department and division requirements for preparing a course syllabus
Facilitate appropriate instructional activities that promote student engagement and learning.
Evaluate student performance using assessment tools as directed by the department; inform students in a timely manner of their progress
Create and administer assessments that monitor student progress; provide timely student feedback.
Provide an orientation at the first-class meeting to include (as applicable) an overview of the course syllabus, an outline of course objectives, course requirements, attendance policy, grading system, textbook(s), and supplemental materials.
Notify students of key dates and course adjustments
Comply with attendance and grading requirements as established for the course (may include maintaining an up-to-date electronic grade book, and entering final grades by the established due date).
Maintain accurate class records; submit required class records by the established due date
Participate in departmental evaluation and course assessment processes as directed.
Follow department and division requirements for maintaining office hours, advising students, and referring students to an appropriate resource
Attend all required meetings.
Perform all other duties as assigned
Knowledge of ARC/STCA accreditation standards and maintaining compliance.
CARRIE A. DITONDO, CST, AAS.
5305 Anhinga Trail
New Port Richey, Florida 34653
Cell 727-***-****
Email: ad2t6x@r.postjobfree.com
3/2023- 7/24/2023 Keiser University Clearwater Clinical Surgical Instructor:
Orients new students to the Surgical Department at the assigned Clinical site, giving Students the hospital's job description as a new Surgical technologist student, explaining and demonstrating the Policy and Procedure Manual, locating availability and location of educational resources, and all safety precautions and emergency protocols
Arrange with an individual preceptor(s) for each student to meet the student's individual needs.
Assign appropriate needed cases to each student.
Alters room assignments as necessary to suit student needs.
Monitors each student's progress throughout the day.
Makes himself/herself available for students' questions and learning needs.
Exhibits professional behavior and serves as a role model for future Certified Surgical technologists.
Promotes patient and student safety by Enforcing Universal precautions and wearing needed PPE
Influence a positive and supportive learning environment, including advocating for the student's status as a learner.
Makes observations and objective judgments about student performance, Discusses student evaluation with each student's preceptor(s)
Meets with each student individually once a week.
student timely feedback about his/her performance, providing suggestions for improvement.
Meets regularly with the Dean and Program Director to maintain productive communication between the program and the Surgical Technologist.
Ensure Daily and Weekly Clinical Evaluation Forms, documenting each student's progress, are appropriately labeled and filed in student files.
Provide any feedback or policy changes to the Dean/Program Director about current, up-to-date department/hospital policies or changes in our field and make suggestions for program modifications or improvement.
Participates in continuing education seminars and professional development opportunities to maintain current state-of-the-art knowledge and skills.
CARRIE A. DITONDO, CST, AAS.
5305 Anhinga Trail
New Port Richey, Florida 34653
Cell 727-***-****
Email: ad2t6x@r.postjobfree.com
6/2021-03/2022 Material Manager at New Port Richey Surgery Center at Trinity
Budget, Planning, Negotiation, Procurement, Storage, Control, Distribution of materials and products according to company needs and customer requirements.
Research potential vendors and negotiate prices.
Work with management to identify supply needs.
Recommend solutions to existing processes to reduce waste and increase quantity.
Record and assess all materials quality, movement, and expenditure.
Manage the distribution of supplies in the organization.
Monitor inventory levels and access to the material.
Collaborate with management to plan forecasting models.
Oversee and support subordinates and new employees.
Prepare and file detailed records on procurement activity, quantity, and vendors.
Design and maintain department budgets.
OFFICE SKILLS: Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Medical Terminology.
CARRIE A. DITONDO, CST, AAS.
5305 Anhinga Trail
New Port Richey, Florida 34653
Cell 727-***-****
Email: ad2t6x@r.postjobfree.com
CERTIFIED SURGICAL TECHNOLOGIST: New Port Richey Surgery Center at Trinity:
General, Responsible for preparing the operating room prior to the operation and verifying the necessary supplies and instruments.
Provide equipment to surgeons anticipating the needs and physicians' preferences during operation procedures.
Locate the contaminated instruments and place them in the proper cart system to avoid the spread of infection.
Coordinate with the X-ray, pathology and SPD departments to acquire necessary reports.
Provide training to new personnel on a routine basis regarding the duties of a surgical technician.
Clean and maintain equipment in the operating room.
Supply gowns to the members of the surgical team.
Demonstrate competency in providing and evaluating age-appropriate care based on the patient's physiological, psychosocial, intellectual, and safety developmental needs.
Assist with efficient unit operation through multidisciplinary collaboration and facilitation of patient care plans.
Prepare and transport patients for surgery.
Restore surgical specimens as per policy requirements.
Support and actively participate in maintaining a safe environment.
Participate as a team member by performing additional assignments not directly related to the job description when the workload requires and as directed. Work with minimal supervision.
Demonstrate initiative, communication skills, and persistence in detail.
CARRIE A. DITONDO, CST, AAS.
5305 Anhinga Trail
New Port Richey, Florida 34653
Cell 727-***-****
Email: ad2t6x@r.postjobfree.com
EDUCATION
10/13-04/15Eastwick College, Ramsey, New Jersey: Graduate, associate in applied science degree
Major, Surgical Technology, Honors list, Dean’s List, President's list
04/13 Morris County Vocational School, New Jersey: Graduate, G.E.D, High School.
CLINICAL TRAINING 1/2015-3/2015
Areas of study in the core surgical technology courses completed:
Surgical Specialties General, ENT, Neurosurgery Spinal, Otolaryngology, Obstetrical, Gynecological, Radial neck, Genitourinary, Plastic, and Ophthalmologic, Podiatry Orthopedics.
Aseptic technique - Basic patient emergency procedures - Common medications administered during surgery - Knowledge of basic instruments for all surgical procedures - OR environment awareness - Patient care skills: preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative - Patient rights and legal aspects of the profession - Positioning of the surgical patient - Surgical procedures and technological sciences
CARRIE A. DITONDO, CST, AAS.
5305 Anhinga Trail
New Port Richey, Florida 34653
Cell 727-***-****
Email: ad2t6x@r.postjobfree.com
OTHER WORK EXPERIENCE:
3/2023- Current: Keiser University:
Clinical Surgical Instructor,
6/2020- 11/2023 New Port Richey Surgery Center at Trinity: Material Management, Certified Surgical Technologist
11/14 - 02/18 Overlook Medical Center Summit New Jersey: Certified Surgical Technologist
06/14- 12/15 Malo Center for Ambulatory Surgery Rutherford New Jersey: Certified Surgical Technologist/ Material Coordinator
01/14 -4/14 Palisade Medical Center Fort Lee:
NJ CLINICAL EXTERNSHIP 500 Hours
CARRIE A. DITONDO, CST, AAS.
5305 Anhinga Trail
New Port Richey Florida 34653
Cell 727-***-****
Email: ad2t6x@r.postjobfree.com
EMPLOYMENT VERIFICATION
Tammy Renner Associate Dean School of Health Sciences Rasmussen University CPO
701- 471-5501
Dr. Sharon Toler
Keiser University
16120 US Highway 19 N,
Clearwater, FL 33764
Denise Iacovangelo - Metter
New Port Richey Surgery Center at Trinity
9332 State Road 54 Ste 100
Trinity FL 34655
Kathy Prentiss
Overlook Medical Center
46 Beauvior Ave,
Summit NJ 07901
Yanara
Malo Center for Ambulatory Surgery
201 Rt.17 North
Rutherford NJ 07070
Home: 201-***-****
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