Surgical Technologist, Sterile Processing Technician, Certified EKG Te

Bradlynn Green

*** ****** **** ● Montz, La ***** ● 985-***-**** ● *************@*****.***

SURGICAL TECHNOLOGIST

Graduated from an Accredited Surgical Technology Program. Graduation Date: December 5, 2014

I have experience in general, orthopedic, OB/GYN, ENT, plastic, laparoscopic, genitourinary surgical procedures

I have gained training and knowledge in the area of Trauma Orthopedic, fixing over 100 pelvis fractures and acetabulum fractures.

Organized, independent, and professional surgical technologist with excellent communication skills and attention to detail

Possesses ability to accurately and calmly perform tasks under pressure and works as an integral member of surgical team

Well versed in sterile technique and has the ability to provide optimal patient care in the operating room

Well versed in the operations of sterile processing

Clinical Externship

Tulane Hospital (Main Campus/ Lakeside) New Orleans, LA

7/7/2014 – 7/25/2014 & 8/18/2014 – 8/29/2014

Children’s Hospital New Orleans, LA 7/28/2014 – 8/15/2014

Touro Hospital New Orleans, LA

9/02/2014-9/19/2014

Ochsner Hospital (Main Campus/ Kenner) New Orleans, LA

9/22/2014 – 10/10/2014 & 10/13/2014-10/24/2014

Pre-operative Preparation

Securing/arranging equipment

Creating sterile field

Opening sterile supplies

Scrubs/glove/gown

Organizes sterile field

Performs necessary counts

Sterile skin prep

Urinary catheterization

Performs beginning counts

Intra-operative Procedures

Drapes

Anticipates the need of surgeon/assistant

Passes instruments/supplies

Maintains a tidy Mayo stand and back table

Maintains sterility throughout the procedure

Properly cares for specimen

Performs closing counts

Applies sterile dressings

Post-operative Procedures

Breaks down sterile field

Disposes of all sharps

Decontamination of instruments

Disposal of all one- time items

Stays sterile until patient is awake and out of room

Turns over room

Education & Certifications

Herzing University, Kenner, LA - Associate of Science in Surgical Technology, GPA: 3.43 12/2014

Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) 12/2014

Member of the Association of Surgical Technologist 2014

American Heart Association, First Aid/CPR Certified 2022

Next Level Education Services, LaPlace, LA- State and National Certified EKG Tech

12/29/2021

Employment History

Aya Healthcare Agency 04/2022- Present

Baton Rouge General contract 10/2022-1/7/2023

Worked the mid shift I was responsible for taking over rooms and giving lunches

Responsible for prepping, draping and preparing the patient for surgery

Setting up and organizing several Operating rooms for add on cases or the next day

Paring several rooms as well as verifying that rooms are ready for the next day

Pulling orthopedic surgery cases for day to day cases

Verifying and editing surgeons preference cards to make them current

Training new staff in Ortho-Spine, Orthopedic, GYN cases

Responsible for maintaining sterility and integrity while in the operating room

I worked closely with Sterile processing making sure the instrumentation meet sterility guidelines

Touro Infirmary contract 06/2022-09/2022

Help with the daily setup of the operating room to prepare for our surgical day.

Responsible for the sterile setup of a variety of surgical services such as; General, GYN, PLASTICS, OMFS

I assist with positioning, prepping and draping of patients

Specialized in training and motivating new staff regarding their work and responsibilities

I work closely with Sterile processing to ensure the sterility of every instrument set follows guidelines and ready for our daily surgical procedures.

Maintained a friendly environment for staff and patients, while assisting surgeons perform a variety of surgical services.

University Medical Trauma Center (LCMC HEALTH) 03/2020-04/18/2022

Responsible for being able to handle high level trauma surgeries at any moment

I was responsible for Tulane Trauma Orthopedic Services, making sure each surgeon cases were picked correctly and instrument both house and sales rep were sterile

I assisted with the opening and sterile setup of all Tulane Orthopedic cases including: Total Hip, Total Knee, Percutaneous Pelvic Fractures, Ankle fractures, All Joint repairs and reconstruction, Acetabular Fixation

I was responsible for training all new hires and students on Orthopedic rotation

I’m very versatile being this is a level 1 Trauma Center

I’m well versed in Neuro, Orthopedic Spine, Oncology for Breast, Colon, GYN, Bariatric Surgery, Robotic Surgery including Urology

I received several “GOOD CATCH” AWARDS for catching breaks in sterility before it made it to the patient.

I worked in Sterile Processing Department, where I was responsible for the cleaning, washing and re-sterilization of instrument sets as well as vendor trays needed to perform day to day surgeries and emergency surgeries

Ochsner Medical Center 04/2018- 03/2022

I was assigned to ENT & PLASTICS TEAM

I worked on the backup call team, responsible for services such as Colon/Rectal, GYN, General

I was responsible for but not limited to all surgeries dealing with the sinus tract, free flaps due to cancer, surgeries including the implantation of hearing aids, tracheotomy, Breast implementation

I assisted with the sterile setup and maintaining sterility

I learned Kidney transplant surgery

I assisted and worked along several Registered Nurses helping with positioning, prepping and draping of patients

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