Technician Assistant

Autumn Lewis

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Address

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Profile

Objective I am seeking a position with a surgeon(s) assisting with operations and or procedures in a hospital or private OR setting. I have several years of Surgical Tech experience in a major hospital but am willing to be trained in a specific specialty. I am eager to learn sewing techniques and new operative procedures. I am a team player learn quickly, let me be a part of your team!

Availability June 2012

Key Skills

Proficient or familiar with a vast array of surgical procedures including, but not limited to:

General Surgery/ENT:

open abdominal, hernia repair, lap assisted repairs, T&A, Endoscopic Sinus Surgery, Thyroidectomy . Davinci Robotics:

Total Hyst, Myomectomy, Prostatectomy Plastics:

Breast Augmentation, Abdominoplasty, Tissue Expanders, Blepharoplasty, Liposuction Orthopedics

Total or partial Hips/Knees,

Fusions, 360’s

Education

2000 to 2005 Bachelor of Science in Biology

University of Texas

Technical Training:

2012

2006

Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting

Certified Surgical Assistant, Cert # 3899

Sanford Brown College

Certified Surgical Technician, (cert has lapsed once first assist was completed)

Work Experience

St. Luke’s Hospital, The Woodlands

Surgical Technician II 09/2008-03/2011

Assist in surgical procedures including, but not limited to, gynecology, general surgery, orthopedics, vascular, plastics, and urology.

Quickly and accurately set up sterile field(s) for surgical procedures without supervision.

Ensure proper disposal and decontamination of used supplies and instruments.

Designated peer resource for Davinci Robotic procedures.

The Yeung Institute, Houston TX. 2007-2008

Surgical Technician/Clinical Nursing Role

Assisted in Endoscopic Sinus Surgery and Full Face Lifts

Maintained sterile supplies and equipment

Maintained autoclave along with daily testing of sterilization instrumentation

Roomed patients and got medical history on EMR system

Removed nasal packing, drains, sutures etc. from post-operative patients.

Scheduled new patient appointments as well as follow-ups.

Texas ENT Specialist 2005-2007

Clinical Nurse Coordinator

Roomed patients and recorded H&P w/EMR system

Scheduled surgeries and diagnostic procedures like CT scans, allergy testing and MRI’s

Removed packing and dressings following procedures

Assisted in office procedures and cerumen removal

Ordered supplies and injections for clinical operations

Administered allergy injections

Languages

English

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