AMI
DUNCAN
CSTIII
**********@*******.***
Spring, TX 77386
Meticulous Surgical Technologist excited to bring a twenty-six year background to this organization. Knowledgeable in all aspects of surgery, including setting up operating rooms, preparing patients, and assisting surgeons. Using my twenty years in Labor and Delivery, I am committed to maintaining highest standards of health and safety. PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Texas Children's Hospital - CST
The Woodlands • 02/2024 - Current
General Surgery Main Operating Room
See previous lists for more information about responsibilities. Memorial Hermann Hospital - Cert. Surgical Technologist, Labor and Delivery
The Woodlands, TX • 12/2016 - 12/2023
Houston Northwest Medical Center - Cert. Surgical Technologist, Labor and Delivery
Houston, TX • 04/2014 - 11/2016
Memorial Hermann Southwest Hospital - Cert. Surgical Technologist, Labor and Delivery
Houston, TX • 01/2013 - 04/2014
WORK HISTORY
Anticipated surgeons needs and handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
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Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
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Gathered and set up equipment, tools, and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
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• Maintained high infection control standards.
Anticipated surgeons needs and handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
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Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
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Gathered and set up equipment, tools, and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
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• Maintained high infection control standards.
Prepared instruments for terminal sterilization and reset surgical suites for next procedure.
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Anticipated surgeons needs and handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
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• Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and SKILLS
• Infection Control Protocols
• Biohazardous Waste Disposal
• Pre-Surgical Preparation
• Pre- and Post-Surgical Counts
• Specimen Collection
• Direct Patient Care
Tulsa Technology Center - Lemley
Tulsa, OK • 05/1997
Certificate of Surgical Tecnology:
Surgical Technology
EDUCATION
CERTIFICATIONS
CST - Certified Surgical
Technologist
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• NBSTSA Certification # 96096
• Status Active. Started 9/2/23
• Expires 9/2/2025
supplies for upcoming procedures.
• Maintained high infection control standards.
Prepared instruments for terminal sterilization and reset surgical suites for next procedure.
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Gathered and set up equipment, tools, and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
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Evaluated procedure needs and set up equipment, tools, supplies, and instruments.
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Created unobstructive operative fields by using retractors, sponges, and suction and irrigating equipment.
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Created safe operating environments for invasive and non-invasive procedures.
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Delivered exemplary assistance and support to surgeons during general, gynecological, orthopedic, neurological, and plastic surgery procedures.
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• Collected, prepared and disposed of medical specimens. Introduced new staff members to training protocols regarding operating room procedures, infection control, safety standards, and overall facility policies.
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• Used sutures, staples, clips and other tools to close wounds. Operated, adjusted, and monitored diagnostic equipment and other machines used during procedures.
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Controlled bleeding during procedures by applying hemostatic clamps, suture ligatures and electrocautery equipment.
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Maintained daily workflow, coordinating with operating room staff to prepare for scheduled and emergency cases.
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Created and maintained unobstructed operative fields using diverse range of tools.
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Managed operating room setup by cleaning and sterilizing instruments and surfaces, maintaining supply inventories, and organizing surgical tools.
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Provided comprehensive support to surgeons specializing in sports medicine, total joint replacement, spine, and orthopedic trauma treatment.
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Decontaminated, cleaned, assembled, packaged, sterilized, stored, and distributed reusable surgical instrumentation and equipment.
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