PAMELA HOOD

Marietta, GA ***** 917-***-**** adxzuj@r.postjobfree.com

SUMMARY

I am a well balanced individual and believe in providing excellent customer service at all times. I believe one person can make a difference. Seeking a full-time position where my experience, skills, and education may be fully utilized and challenged and be used as an asset for this establishment. Aseptic Technique, Surgery, Surgical Technician, Technical Support. Extremely organized Strong verbal communication Team leadership Self-motivated

SKILLS

Collecting Medical Specimens

Patient Confidentiality

Sterile Field Preparation

Passing Surgical Instruments

Safe Needle Disposal

Assisting Surgical Team

Setting Up Equipment

OSHA Guidelines

Infection Control Protocols

Hand Instruments

Surgical Counts

Administering Medications

Preparing for Surgeries

EXPERIENCE

02/2018 to Current Surgical Technician

Emory University Hospital Midtown Atlanta, GA

Anticipated surgeons needs and handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.

Gathered and set up equipment, tools and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction. Created safe operating environments for invasive and non-invasive procedures.

Prepared instruments for terminal sterilization and reset surgical suites for next procedure.

Used sutures, staples, clips and other tools to close wounds. Performed and documented pre-surgery and post-surgery sponge, instrument, and needle count.

Controlled bleeding during procedures by applying hemostatic clamps, suture ligatures, and electrocautery equipment.

Introduced new staff members to training protocols regarding operating room procedures, infection control, safety standards and overall facility policies.

Managed operating room setup by cleaning and sterilizing instruments and surfaces, maintaining supply inventories and organizing surgical tools. Handled numerous sanitization tasks for surgical sites by cleaning and sterilizing, maintaining supply inventories and organizing items effectively. 08/2011 to 02/2018 Surgical Technologist

Florida Hospital TAMPA, FL

Provide technical support to surgeons, registered nurses and anesthesiologists in the operating room by passing instruments, sterile supplies and local anesthesia during surgery

Maintain accurate account of instruments used during surgery. 05/2009 to 04/2010 Surgical Technologist

St. Vincent's Birmingham Hospital BIRMINGHAM

Maintain a high level of surgical principals during each procedure while sustaining a sterile field through the use of aseptic technique Calculate surgeon's requirements in advance as not to impede the operation procedure.

10/2004 to 03/2009 Surgical Technician

Saint Vincent Medical Center New York, NY

Anticipated surgeons needs and handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.

Gathered and set up equipment, tools and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction. Created safe operating environments for invasive and non-invasive procedures.

Prepared instruments for terminal sterilization and reset surgical suites for next procedure.

Performed and documented pre-surgery and post-surgery sponge, instrument, and needle count.

Used sutures, staples, clips and other tools to close wounds. Collected, prepared, and disposed of medical specimens. Controlled bleeding during procedures by applying hemostatic clamps, suture ligatures, and electrocautery equipment.

Sterilized instruments and equipment for specific procedures and arranged for surgeons.

Kept detailed records of post-operative instrument reconciliations and overall care procedures.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

2014 Bachelor of Science

Kaplan University Davenport, IA

Surgical Technologist/, NEW YORK, NY Assist surgical team in preparation for surgical procedures and safe transfer of patients from operating table to stretcher. General Surgery, Laparoscopic, Bariatric, Surgeries, Hepatic-Biliary. 06/2002 Certified Operating Room Surgical

Health Care Institute, New York New York, NY

Surgical Technologist/, NEW YORK, NY Assist surgical team in preparation for surgical procedures and safe transfer of patients from operating table to stretcher. General Surgery, Laparoscopic, Bariatric, Surgeries, Hepatic-Biliary.

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