Sandra Weaver

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405-***-****

Oklahoma City, OK

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

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.

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

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

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.

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EDUCATION

Technology High Tech Institute, Sacramento, CA, Associate of Science in Surgical Technology - August 1996

References available upon request

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