Cassie Kercado

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Niagara Falls, NY 14304 adyirl@r.postjobfree.com

OBJECTIVE

Seeking a NYS Certified Surgical Technician position with long term and advancement possibilities. Experience with more than 150+ cases in various specialties including, General, Orthopedic and Vascular surgeries. SKILLS

• Preparing for surgeons

• Assisting Surgical Team

• Passing surgical instruments

• Specimen preparation

EDUCATION

Niagara County Community College; Sanborn, New York 2019-2021 Associates in Applied Science Degree in Surgical Technology Dean’s List Spring 2021

• Technical courses : Human Biology, Anatomy & Physiology I & II, Microbiology, Surgical Technology I, II, III IV

• Clinicals at: Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center, Millard Fillmore Suburban Hospital and Oishei Children’s Hospital

• 500+ active clinical hours with over 150 various cases & Surgeons Niagara County Community College Extension Site 2005 Chairside Dental Assistant Certificate Program- 350 hours

• Technical courses: Infection Control, Chairside Studies

• Dental Radiology, HIPPA Training, Clinical Observation/Assistance at University of Buffalo Dept. of Dental Medicine

• Surgical count procedures

• Disposing bio-hazardous waste

• HIPPA proficiency

• Critical thinking / Attention to detail

• Reliable work ethic

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EXPERIENCE

Medical Assistant, Buffalo Niagara Plastic Surgery 2014-2021

( With them 7yrs until they closed office )

• Maintained instrument & equipment for sterility, cleanliness & functionality of examination & in-office procedure rooms

• Set up charts for new patients using eClinicalWorks Software

• Assisted several surgeons simultaneously with in-office procedures including room set up & clean up

• Safe handling of biopsies & managing record of pathologies

• Demonstrated time management & attention to detail oriented skills

• Prepared for minor procedures by gathering & checking supplies, instruments and equipment

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

Phi Theta Kappa -National Honor Society - Inducted Spring 2020 Association of Surgical Technologists

CPR/AED Certified- American Heart Association

Periodicals: The Surgical Technologist

RELATED SKILLS

• Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, eClinicalWorks Software

• Proficient in quickly setting up using sterile and aseptic techniques. Well versed in operating room activities with a commitment to upholding the highest standards of sterile technique and demonstrating professionalism during procedures.

• Solid understanding of surgical prep procedures

• An eye for anticipating the surgeons’ needs during procedures REFERENCES- Available upon request

Dr. Robert Perry

Dr. Danielle Dauria

Emily Runions Clinical Instructor/Coordinator NCCC Gemma Fornier Surgical Tech Dept Head @ NCCC

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