Latryce Lewis CST, MA

AST Member, Certified Surgical Technologist/MA/Phlebotomist

Bryant, AR 72022

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I am a member of the Association of Surgical Technologists, Providing great work ethics and knowledge in any Medical setting, and always eager to learn and experience more! Along with a great work history and leadership! Willing to relocate: Anywhere

Authorized to work in the US for any employer

Willing to relocate: Anywhere

Authorized to work in the US for any employer

Work Experience

Surgical Technologist

Baptist Health Hospital - Little Rock, AR

September 2022 to Present

Plastic Surgery, blepharoplasty, Mohs, face lift, Scopes, Retina Detachment repair, Emergency Open globe surgery, Temporal arteries and Cataract Surgery. Prepare and help set up OR, assist in surgery, pass instruments to surgeons, use phaco Robot, follow sterile protocol, sterilize instruments with use of autoclave, soaking instruments, moving patients and dressing wombs. Competency to assist Surgeons, load and cut sutures, call patients for follow up appointments, help with scheduling as needed. Certified Surgical Technologist (CST)/ Clinic Phlebotomist McFarland Eye Surgery Center - Little Rock, AR

February 2015 to Present

Work as a surgical scrub technician, Plastic Surgery, blepharoplasty, Mohs, face lift, Medical scribe, Temporal arteries and Cataract Surgery. Prepare and help set up OR, assist in surgery, pass instruments to surgeons, use phaco Robot, follow sterile protocol, sterilize instruments with use of autoclave, soaking instruments, moving patients and dressing wombs. Competency to assist Surgeons, load and cut sutures, call patients for follow up appointments, help with scheduling as needed, Prior Authorizations Assist or independently apply draping materials according to type of surgical procedure. Provides exposure of the operative site as directed by the surgeon. Take medical history, Vital signs, Glucose check, Updating Medications, Obtaining patient chief complaint,, Nexgen system, EMR system, History present illness,

Medical Scribe

Visual acuity

Auto Refractometry

Tonometry

Measure pupil size and reactivity

Test and measure eye muscle function

Visual field testing

Corneal thickness measurement

Corneal curvature measurement

Corneal topography

Assist with contact lens fitting, and patient instruction Prepare for and assist with in office procedures

Phlebotomist/Lab Assistant

Boyce and Bynum Pathology Lab

February 2015 to Present

PRN, Weekend travel to multiple Nursing homes on the weekends.Conduct lab test in the areas of hematology, coagulation, urinalysis, serology, and immunology

• Ensured laboratory machines and instruments were under the proper maintenance and calibration

• Identified problems that impacted testing

Surgical Technologist

Saline Memorial Hospital

2020 to October 2021

I assist in provision of intraoperative care by performing scrub duties. Prepares and maintains medical equipment for surgical procedures. Follows hospital regulations and industry procedures to tend to patients during pre-operation procedures. Performs pre-operation preparations to the patient's skin, body and medical equipment. May be required to transport patient to and from the operating room, pass instruments to surgeon, set up operating room, instrument count, help with delivery of babies. Certified Surgical Technologist

St Vincent Hospital - Little Rock, AR

January 2020 to January 2021

Orthopedic surgery in main OR/ PRN help due to covid Certified Surgical Technologist, MA

Dermatology Group of Arkansas - Little Rock, AR

March 2018 to January 2020

Perform a physical assessment on each patient, Medical scribe, Scheduled surgery, MOHS surgery, Prior Authorization, Biological Medication Administration and paperwork. Surgical Sterilization process, Assist with laser, Allergy patch testing, Phlebotomy, Contact allergy patch testing, EMA, Insurance, Prior authorization, assist with room procedures and biopsies, Assist with procedures using specialized medical equipment, send and fill Rx, cosmetic dermatology, Laser treatment, Treat skin wombs, wart treatments, injections, prior authorizations, EMR, EMA program, patient call back triage, patient education, fill out lab orders, work independently, read pathology report and inform patients on there results, schedule surgery. Electronic prescription program Lead Pathology Administration

UAMS/ Pathology - Little Rock, AR

September 2014 to February 2016

Responsibilities

Lead Accession pathology medical terminology daily and check in specimens daily, daily assist with grossing team, prn for blood bank venipuncture, verification of insurance, front help desk in lab, calling insurance company for follow up, medicaid verification online, coding, check in specimens, Perform different routine methods to collect, receive and process laboratory requisitions.Communicate with upper management daily, Computer pending plans.

Involve in performance of technical processes as data entry duties. Head responsibility to receive, store and monitor biological samples. Maintain and update data in BSM data system, EMR

Evaluate incoming specimen shipments for integrity, condition and accurate documentation. Involve in samples retrieving from inventory and supply to laboratories for assay. Manage sample inventory along with implementing destruction requests. Ensure to return inventory and conduct capacity management processes. Support Production Association as well as Projects Specialists as required. Medical Office Coordinator/Phlebotomist

Boyce and Bynum Pathology Laboratories - Little Rock, AR April 2013 to September 2014

Daily long term care facility, scheduling, venipuncture draws, shipment, spin down specimen, urine collection, Oversee daily activities of team ensuring productivity are at optimal levels and provide assistance at all times, utilize great marketing s Kills for my company, accession

• Follow established departmental policies and perform under the best conditions for continuous quality and safety management.Insurance audits, Coding

• Ensure strict confidentiality of patient records and maintain updates as required

• Responsible for responding to inquiries under the appropriate standards by obtaining the necessary consent forms

• Ability to work and communicate in a positive manner to maintain a healthy work environment, Icd 9 Coding, C140, C150 Standing Order Weekly Work up, Front desk help daily. Lead Phlebotomist

Baptist Health/Medical Labs of Arkansas - Little Rock, AR January 2007 to April 2013

Oversee a team of Phlebotomists who draw blood samples and run various tests on them. Make sure that safety rules and regulations are met, and that the laboratory is orderly and well stocked for performing daily testing and examinations.

Performed collection of blood, sputum, and urine specimens to diagnose patients

• Conducted lab test in the areas of hematology, coagulation, urinalysis, serology, and immunology

• Ensured laboratory machines and instruments were under the proper maintenance and calibration

• Identified problems that impacted testing

Health Information Technician II

Baptist Health/Medical Record - Little Rock, AR

2013 to 2013

Audited diagnostic and procedures for patient codes to maintain accuracy of patient records

● Collaborated and worked effectively with other departments to resolve claim denials and other issues

● Maintained department records by being able to locate missing records, file new and update information, and respond to staff requests by retrieving and delivering files in a timely manner

● Assisted physicians with medical records deficiencies and maintained high responsiveness to staff requests to maintain quality of hospital stay, worked main desk Education

Associate's degree in Applied Science

Pines Vocational College

January 2008 to May 2010

Diploma in Medical Assistant/ Phlebotomy

Remington College - Little Rock, AR

2006 to 2008

National Certified Surgical Technologist

Association member of Surgical Technologists/AST

Skills

• Operating Room

• Surgical Tech

• Sterile Processing

• Vital Signs (10+ years)

• Phlebotomy (10+ years)

• Injections (5 years)

• Medical Terminology

• Medication Administration

• Scheduling

• EMR

• Epic

• Patient Care

• Medical Records

• Customer Service

• Time Management

• Excel

• Recruiting

• Microsoft Powerpoint

• Typing

• EMA

• Customer Service (10+ years)

• Venipuncture

• Medical Office Experience

• Laboratory Experience

• Medical Scheduling

• Triage

• Venipuncture

• ICD-10

• Medical Office Experience

• Laboratory Experience

• Anatomy Knowledge

• Hospital Experience

• Employee Orientation

• Physiology Knowledge Assessments Medical Terminology -- Familiar August 2019 Understanding and using medical terminology. Full results: Familiar Nursing Skills: Patient Focus & Orientation -- Familiar December 2019 Addressing concerns and using sensitivity when responding to needs and feelings of patients. Full results: Familiar Verbal Communication -- Highly Proficient January 2020 Speaking clearly, correctly, and concisely. Full results: Highly Proficient Surgical Technologist -- Familiar November 2019 Selecting proper supplies based on physician orders, preparing medical equipment for use, and understanding specimen collection protocol. Full results: Familiar Work Style: Conscientiousness -- Highly Proficient January 2019 Measures a candidate's tendency to be rule-abiding, well-organized, hard-working, confident, and think before acting. Full results: Highly Proficient Indeed Assessments provides skills tests that are not indicative of a license or certification, or continued development in any professional field.

• Phlebotomy

• CPT Coding

• ICD Coding

• Phone Etiquette

• ICD-9

• Insurance Verification

• Transcription

• Clerical Experience

• CST

• OSHA

• Vital signs

• Infection control

• Acute care

• Data collection

Awards

Purple Heart

Certifications and Licenses

Surgical Technologist

Present

BLS Certification

Present

CPR Certification

Present

BLS Certification

CPR Certification

National Certified Medical Assistant

Present

Assessments

Patient-Focused Care — Familiar

July 2020

Addressing concerns and using sensitivity when responding to needs and feelings of patients Full results: Familiar

Work style: Reliability — Expert

July 2020

Tendency to be dependable and come to work

Full results: Expert

Work style: Conscientiousness — Highly Proficient

January 2019

Measures a candidate's tendency to be rule-abiding, well-organized, hard-working, confident, and think before acting.

Full results: Highly Proficient

Attention to detail — Completed

November 2019

Identifying differences in materials, following instructions, and detecting details among distracting information.

Full results: Completed

Verbal communication — Highly Proficient

January 2020

Speaking clearly, correctly, and concisely

Full results: Highly Proficient

Medical terminology — Familiar

April 2021

Understanding and using medical terminology

Full results: Familiar

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