Operating Room Surgical Technologist

Moosa 917-***-****

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Professional Summary

• Dedicated and detail-oriented Certified Surgical Technologist with extensive experience in operating room environments within acute care hospitals.

• Comprehensive knowledge of surgical procedures, including care, handling, sterilization, and preparation of instruments and equipment.

• Proficient in managing OR schedules, coordinating staffing, and maintaining inventory to ensure seamless surgical operations.

• Strong communication skills in English, both verbal and written, with the ability to collaborate effectively with surgeons, vendors, and multidisciplinary healthcare teams.

• Demonstrates professionalism and accountability under the direction of the Clinical Manager of the Operating Room and the Director of Surgical Services.

• Committed to supporting high standards of patient care and consistently contributing to the success of departmental goals.

• Available for Interview: Available for interviews at your earliest convenience.

• Open to Day/Night shifts (36/48 hours/week, every other weekend), with a preference for day shifts if available.

• Available to start: 05/05/2025

• RTO: None

• Interview availability: Monday to Friday, 9 AM - 05 PM EST.

• Vaccination Status: Fully vaccinated with Flu.

Licenses and Certifications

• Valid, current, and unrestricted Certified Surgical Technologist to practice in the United States.

• BLS Certification by the American Heart Association. Education

• Associate Degree of Nursing [Not Completed] – Borough of Manhattan Community College – Manhattan, NY

Skills

• Surgical Instrumentation Knowledge

• Sterilization and Infection Control

• Surgical Case Preparation

• Operating Room (OR) Scheduling

• Inventory Management

• Surgical Equipment Handling

• Patient Safety Protocols

• Collaboration with Surgical Teams

• Assisting in Surgical Procedures

• Effective Communication (Verbal & Written)

• Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving

• Attention to Detail

• Time Management

• Knowledge of Surgical Anatomy and Procedures

• Operating Room Sterility Maintenance

• Electronic Health Records (EHR) Proficiency

Work Experience

Northern Navajo Medical Center-Shiprock, NM Dec 2024 – April 2025 Job Title: Certified Surgical Technologist

Job Type: Travel Contract

• Shift Hours: 36 hours per week

• Number of Hospital Beds: 60

• Trauma Level: IVth

• Facility setting- Short-Term Acute Care Hospital Responsibilities:

• Prepare the Operating Room (OR): Set up sterile instruments, equipment, and supplies required for surgical procedures.

• Sterilization and Inventory Management: Ensure all surgical instruments are properly sterilized and maintain accurate inventory records.

• Patient Preparation: Assist in positioning patients on the operating table and prepare them for surgery.

• Maintain Sterility: Monitor and maintain a sterile field throughout the surgical procedure.

• Assist the Surgical Team: Pass instruments to surgeons, retract tissues, and provide other necessary assistance during surgery.

• Count Instruments and Supplies: Perform accurate counts of sponges, needles, and instruments before, during, and after surgery to prevent retained surgical items.

• Clean the OR: Assist in cleaning and sterilizing the operating room after procedures.

• Decontaminate Instruments: Ensure all surgical instruments are properly decontaminated and prepared for future use.

• Documentation: Maintain accurate records of surgical procedures and inventory usage

Reason for Gap Forked River, NJ Jun 2024 to Dec 2024 Personal Time off

Shore Endoscopy Surgery Center-Toms River, NJ Apr 2024 – June 2024 Job Title: Endoscopy Surgical Technician/ Certified Surgical Technologist Job Type: Travel Contract

• Shift Hours: 36 hours per week

• Number of Hospital Beds:

• Trauma Level:

• Facility setting- Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC) Responsibilities:

• Prepare and sterilize endoscopic instruments and equipment before procedures.

• Ensure that all necessary tools and devices are available, functioning properly, and sterile.

• Maintain and manage endoscopic equipment, ensuring it's in proper working order and troubleshoot any technical issues that arise. Reason for Gap Forked River, NJ Jun 2023 to Apr 2024 Medical leave

Ocean County Medical Center-Brick, NJ Jun 2022 – Jun 2023 Job Title: OR Service Technician / Certified Surgical Technologist Type: Travel Contract

• Shift Hours: 36 hours per week

• Number of Hospital Beds: 318

• Trauma Level: Ist

• Facility setting- Acute care Hospital.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure the operating room is clean, sterile, and ready for surgery.

• Prepare and arrange surgical instruments, equipment, and supplies needed for the procedure.

• Verify the surgical instruments are sterilized and functioning properly.

• Ensure the proper equipment is available, such as suction machines, cautery devices, and other surgical instruments.

• Assist in setting up the sterile field to prevent contamination New York Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital Jan-2021 to Jun 2022

• Job Title: Certified Surgical Technologist

• Job Type: Travel Contract

• Shift Hours: 40 hours per week

• Number of Hospital Beds:

• Trauma Level:

• Facility setting- Acute Care Trauma Level Facility Responsibilities:

• Preparation of Surgical Instruments: Ensuring that all surgical instruments, equipment, and supplies are sterile and ready for use in the operating room.

• Assisting in Surgery: Helping the surgical team by passing instruments, sponges, and other necessary items to the surgeon during procedures.

• Patient Preparation: Assisting in preparing patients for surgery, including positioning them on the operating table, draping the surgical site, and ensuring proper sterilization.

• Maintaining Sterile Field: Ensuring that the sterile field in the operating room is maintained throughout the surgery to prevent infections.

• Monitoring Surgical Environment: Keeping track of necessary surgical supplies and equipment, ensuring that everything needed is available for the procedure.

• Assisting in Post-Operative Care: Helping to clean and dress the surgical site after the procedure and assisting in the transfer of the patient to recovery.

• Documentation: Accurately documenting the surgical procedure, including instruments used, supplies consumed, and any other relevant details for medical records.

• Collaborating with the Surgical Team: Working closely with surgeons, nurses, anesthesiologists, and other medical professionals to ensure the smooth flow of the surgical process

Brooklyn Hospital-Brooklyn, NY Jan 2015 – Dec 2020 Job Title: Orthopedic Manager, Implant Coordinator, and Surgical Technician

• Job Type: Travel Contract

• Shift Hours: 36 hours per week

• Number of Hospital Beds: 464

• rauma Level: Ist

• Facility setting- Acute care Hospital.

Responsibilities:

• Preparing the Operating Room: Ensuring the operating room is properly set up, with sterile instruments, necessary implants, and equipment.

• Assisting the Surgeon: Handing instruments, sponges, and other necessary tools to the surgeon during the procedure. They may also help with retracting tissue, suctioning, and ensuring visibility during surgery.

• Sterilization and Cleaning: Ensuring that surgical instruments are sterilized and ready for use. After surgeries, the surgical tech is responsible for cleaning and preparing instruments for the next procedure.

• Monitoring the Patient: Keeping track of the patient’s vital signs during surgery and alerting the surgical team to any changes.

• Post-Operative Assistance: Helping with closing the wound, applying dressings, and transferring the patient to recovery.

• Documentation: Assisting in accurate documentation of surgical procedures, including the instruments and implants used.

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