Surgical Technologist Emergency Management

NB

NATASHA BILLIPS

********@*****.*** 904-***-**** Mobile Al

Summary

Versatile Surgical Technologist with more than fifteen years in healthcare. Highly proficient in various surgical procedures with success in contributing to the achievement of high patient outcome targets. Skilled in all elements of operating room setup, including inventory management, aseptic techniques and preparing patients for procedures. Skills

Aseptic and sterilization techniques HIPAA proficiency Experience

Saint Vincent Medical Center Middleburg, FL

Surgical Technologist

08/2016 - Current

Fleming Island Surgery Center Jacksonville, FL

Surgical Technologist

11/2015 - 08/2016

Orange Park Medical Center Orange Park, FL

Surgical Technologist

01/2015 - 10/2015

Saint Vincent Medical Center Jacksonville, FL

Surgical Technologist

02/2006 - 08/2014

Passing surgical tools

Equipment set up and operation

Reviewed surgical requirements and prepped operating room with appropriate tools, equipment and instruments. Set up equipment, tools and supplies needed for procedures and organize instruments as directed in surgeons' preference cards.

Counted and recorded sponges, instruments, and needles at beginning and end of surgical procedures.

Handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures. Assisted the Surgeon within the Cesarean Section or Vaginal

Observed pupils, visual acuteness, and extra-ocular movements to check patient status.

Positioned patients for optimal comfort prior to procedures. Assisting the Physician during the surgical procedure. Used diagnostic equipment and monitored patients during procedures using specialized machines.

Laid out all instruments, supplies and tools as directed by surgeons.

Endoscopy Department

Maintaining an inventory of equipment and supplies for endoscopic procedures.

Checking the equipment to ensure functioning properly. Preparing rooms or suites to meet the needs of the Physicians. Maintaining the endoscopic equipment,

including cleaning, disinfecting and calibrating the endoscopic instruments according to manufacturer

guidelines.

Assisting the Physician during the endoscopic procedures. Demonstrated leadership by making improvements to work processes and helping to train others.

Sterilized medical equipment and properly handled contaminated materials. Gathered and prepared instruments and surgical supplies. Prepared trays, instrument packs and surgical sets. Collaborated with operating room staff to cultivate efficiency and prepare for scheduled and emergency procedures.

Collaborated with vendors and service providers to coordinate required services and equipment.

Oversaw inventory of specialty equipment and instrumentation inventories.

Handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures. Education and Training

Concorde Career Institute Jacksonville, FL

Some College (No Degree) in Surgical Technology

ChaĴanooga State Community College ChaĴanooga, TN Some College (No Degree) in Emergency Management

Concorde Career Institute Jacksonville, FL

Some College (No Degree) in Respiratory Therapy Technology

Contact this candidate