Kulwinder Kaur

**** **** ***** **** ** Lacey, WA 98516 aduern@r.postjobfree.com

CERTIFIED SURGICAL TECHNOLOGIST

Organized & quick-thinking healthcare professional with more than ten years of experience. Proficient in providing support in a wide variety of surgical operations, medical procedures & specialties

PROFESSIONAL HIGHLIGHT

· Knowledgeable & dependable team player · Set up of cases accordingly & timely

· Observant of details in operating room settings · Excellent communication skills

· Strong skills in many specialties; simple, complex · Calmly performing tasks with team during

or trauma stressful situations

· Ensured proper handling & maintenance of · Commended for ensuring seamless transitions in

Instrumentation in liaison with sterile processing a flexible & adaptable manner during patient, staff

Department & faculty interactions

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

01/31/2022 to Present. Certified Surgical technologist

University of Washington-Seattle WA

Neuro Specialty . Very strong candidate in Neuro/Spine.

Assist the surgeons in complicated Brain tumors, pituitary tumor combined with Ent surgeons.

Duties includes handling the specimens for research center for further studies.

Set up the room with proper equipment as surgeons request.

Verify the proper Implant and instruments needed to perform the surgery.

01/06/2020 to 03/14/2022 Certified Surgical technologist

Overlake Medical Center – Bellevue, WA

Handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.

Orthopedic Specialty Surgical Technologist including Oncological, Implant, Spine & including other subspecialties; Plastic cranial facial, Neuro, Otolaryngology, Bariatric, robotic, Organ harvesting & General & ICU

Duties included ensuring proper turnover of rooms performed maintenance & check list of equipment & supplies

Performed Preceptor duties training new staff at all levels

Picking & setting up cases delivering accurate supplies

Responding to call with pager arriving on time to scrub emergent cases

Worked weekend shifts performing safety checks, handling phone & responsibilities as charge

Ensured that the adult patients felt welcomed by positively addressing proper communication, introducing myself and providing a feeling of trust

Team player and flexibility with ability to work late when needed

Work well with all staff embracing professional manners

04/2017 to 03/2019 Certified Surgical Technologist

Seattle Children's Hospital Main Campus Seattle, WA

Participated in setting up rooms & equipment checks

Accurately conducted case set-ups scrubbing according to the procedure

Properly gowned/gloved Surgeons & staff members assuring field is maintained sterile

Assist surgeons / attending physicians in a variety of specialties including Pediatrics, General / Thoracic, Neurology, Plastic, Orthopedics, Urology, Otolaryngology & Gastroenterology

Delivered clear communication during job performance, crucial times of need & all the time

Adherence to safety protocols

Performed Preceptor duties training new staff at all levels

Supported proper rapport with Nurse, Surgeons & all Staff going above & beyond with all needs necessary

Performed role of Surgical technologist in 15 operating room surgery department

Delivered optimal care as designated team member responding PRN for Surgical suites in need of assistance

Performed breaks in a professional, seamless & timely manner

Assisted with transportation of patients including isolation precautions when needed

09/2019 to 09/2021 Certified Surgical Technologist

Virginia Mason Lynnwood, WA

Duties included ensuring proper turnover of rooms performed maintenance & check list of equipment & supplies

Picking & setting up cases delivering accurate supplies

Optimal set up of GI procedures for Colonoscopy and Endoscopies

Accurately sterilized and checked dates for all supplies and instruments needed

Maintained sterile environment with proper labeling and integrity

Assist surgeons in hand and urology cases

06/2013 –04/ 2017 & Sterile Processing Technician

03/2019 – 02/2020 Seattle Children's Hospital Main Campus Seattle, WA

Prepare and assembles surgical trays and equipment following established tray listings for issue, storage, or further processing (such as sterilization)

Inspect instruments for cleanliness, proper functioning, and damage by viewing the instruments before assembly

Cleaning & maintenance of scopes

Assemble instrument trays and handles all items in accordance with established procedures.

Dispense products as requested; prioritizes emergency requests and issues required supplies and equipment based on knowledge of procedures

Monitor, read, document, and interpret all parameters for all types of sterilizers to ensure proper function (Steam, Steris, and Sterrad)

Cleans and decontaminate reusable equipment, instruments, and supplies, manually and mechanically

CREDENTIALS

2003 Bachelor’s degree

2013 Certified Registered Central Service Technician (IAHCSMM)

2017 Board Certified: Certified Surgical Technologist (NBSTA)

2017 REGISTERED: SURGICAL TECHNOLOGIST STATE OF WASHINGTON WA, USA

2018 BLS AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION CERT Seattle, WA, United States

Pre-nursing, Bellevue College, Bellevue, WA (Dec 2010- Dec 2012) GPA 3.74

Pre-nursing, Renton Technical College, Renton, WA (March 2011-June 2011) GPA 4.0

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