Surgical Tech
Resume:
Tarehisa Godfrey
Birmingham, AL 35222
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Ambitious Surgical Technologist who has unparalleled empathy and passion to protect and provide caring service to patients, as well as having the ability to critically think, organize, and embrace changing environments.
Skilled in pre-operative preparation of equipment, supplies and instruments for the procedure, and draping the patient using sterile technique.
Intra-operative anticipation and responsibility for specimens taken by the surgeon.
Post-operative responsibility including taking instruments for decontamination, and assisting in preparing the room for scheduled cases.
Licenses: Surgical Technologist
EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS
Virginia College, Birmingham, AL 2012
Associate of Science, Surgical Technology
Gupton-Jones College of Funeral Service, Decatur, GA 2007 Associate of Science, Funeral Services
Cer fica ons: The Na onal Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assis ng, exp 05/2018. American Red Cross, BLS/CPR exp. 05/2018. EXPERIENCE
Children's Hospital of Alabama, Birmingham, AL 08/2015 - Present Certified Surgical Technician
Advanced Surgical Technician providing care for Level I Pediatric Trauma Center.
Provides primary scrub for General/Laparoscopic, Neuro, ENT, Plastic, GI, and Ortho.
Initiates setup and maintain sterile field in surgical suite to assist surgeons.
Clean instruments and stock supplies daily.
Circulates and assist surgical team during operating room cases.
On call duties, and acts as preceptor for new employees and surgical technician students.
Onward Healthcare Staffing, Birmingham, AL 01/2015 - Present Certified Surgical Technician
Provides per diem/on-call duties to various hospitals and surgical centers.
Respond quickly to hospital or surgery center environments policies and procedures.
Pre-analyzed assigned cases in order to quickly and efficiently complete surgical procedures.
Prepared instrument table and "Mayo" stand with necessary supplies for each procedure.
Provided instruments to surgeons, anticipating their needs and preferences. Medical West Hospital, Bessemer, AL 04/2014 - 12/2014 Certified Surgical Technician
Responsible for setup and passing instruments, hold retractors, and assisting with circulating duties.
Ensured all essential pre-checks, counts, and timeouts were completed accurately.
Observed and maintained timely aseptic techniques.
Accurately assisted and anticipated need of surgeons and surgical team.
Prepared and disposed of tissue specimens taken for laboratory analysis.
Provided training for new hires regarding compliance and operating room procedures.
Rotated to Sterile Processing department as needed. University of Alabama Hospital, Birmingham, AL 01/2012 - 05/2014 Certified Surgical Technician
Provided primary scrub duties for Level I Adult Trauma Center.
Scrub for General, Minor Ortho, ENT, Plastics, GYN, Robotic, Cysto, and GI, as needed
Accurately assisted and anticipated need of surgeons and surgical team
Prepared and disposed of tissue specimens taken for laboratory analysis. University of Alabama Hospital, Birmingham, AL 09/2008 - 12/2011 Medical Laboratory Clinical Assistant
Coordinated hospital's procedures for deceased patients.
Liaison for autopsy procedures.
Assisted families with care and compassion during transition to mortuary.
Managed deceased patient transport to mortuary or county burial.
Completed appropriate documents for County, and State of Alabama Vital Statistics.
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