Amanda Baker
Watsontown,PA
Summary
Dynamic Certified Surgical Technologist with over a decade of experience at UPMC Williamsport, specializing in robotic surgeries and demonstrating exceptional patient management. I have recently been working for Geisinger Medical Center in Danville, PA. I have learned a great deal working in a level 1 trauma center. My surgical skill and knowledge has increased dramatically over the past 2 years. Skilled in surgical instrument knowledge and fostering teamwork, I excel in high-pressure environments, ensuring optimal patient care and surgical efficiency. I enjoy teaching and training new employees and upcoming surgical technologists in the OR.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Surgical Technologist
Geisinger Medical Center
Danville, PA
11.2024 - Current
- Currently scrubbing daily with general surgery, MIS, pediatrics and transplant surgeons
- Assisted in preparing surgical instruments and ensuring sterile environments for various procedures.
- Collaborated with surgical teams to maintain efficient workflows during operations.
- Trained new staff on best practices for instrument handling and sterilization techniques.
- Anticipated surgeons needs and handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
- Assisted surgeons in complex procedures, ensuring efficient completion and minimized complications.
CERTIFIED SURGICAL TECHNOLOGIST
UPMC Williamsport
Williamsport, PA
12.2022 - 06.2024
- Robotics training and experience with DiVinci operating systems
- Responded quickly and appropriately to unexpected situations arising in the operating room environment.
- Participated in continuing education courses related to surgical technology topics.
- Maintained patient safety by adhering to infection control standards and protocols.
- Demonstrated excellent knowledge of sterile technique and instrumentation maintenance.
- Prepared operating rooms for surgery, ensuring all instruments and supplies were ready for use.
- Provided assistance in the operating room by passing instruments to the surgeon during procedures.
- Ensured that all necessary supplies were available throughout the duration of the procedure.
- Cared for patients pre-operatively by preparing them for surgery through scrubbing and draping techniques.
- Performed counts of sponges, needles, and other items used during surgeries.
- Dressed wounds according to established protocols after surgery was complete.
- Prepared sterile instrument table, checking instruments and supplies for cleanliness and proper function.
- Applied knowledge of surgical procedures to anticipate needs of surgeon throughout intraoperative phase.
CERTIFIED SURGICAL TECHNOLOGIST
UPMC Williamsport - SHMG
Williamsport, PA
06.2011 - 12.2022
- Applied knowledge of surgical procedures to anticipate needs of surgeon throughout intraoperative phase.
- Cared for patients pre-operatively by preparing them for surgery through scrubbing and draping techniques.
CUSTOMER SERVICE CASHIER
Old Navy
Muncy, PA
08.2008 - 06.2011
- Performed store opening and closing duties as required.
- Built positive relationships with customers by providing friendly and helpful service.
- Maintained cleanliness at the checkout area by wiping down counters, sweeping floors.
- Demonstrated excellent customer service skills while processing payments, helping customers find items and answering questions.
CUSTOMER SERVICE CASHIER
Radioshack
Pittsburgh, PA
06.2007 - 01.2008
- Built positive relationships with customers by providing friendly and helpful service.
- Processed returns, exchanges, and refunds in accordance with store policy.
- Used POS system to compute accurate sales prices for purchase transactions.
NURSE ASSISTANT
UPMC Shadyside
Pittsburgh, PA
05.2005 - 06.2006
- Developed trusting relationships and provided emotional support to patients and families.
- Utilized PPE appropriately and followed patient safety and infection control guidelines.
- Completed daily documentation and charts regarding patient care and input reports into practice databases.
- Assisted nursing staff with basic procedures such as taking temperatures or pulse rates.
- Answered call lights promptly; responded appropriately to requests from patients or family members.
SUMMER LABORER
Bucknell University
Lewisburg, PA
06.2004 - 08.2004
- Used milling machine to make test specimens for mechanical engineering program
- Painting and cleaning
SERVER
Mulligans Restaurant
Montgomery, PA
09.2003 - 06.2004
- Provided excellent customer service by anticipating needs and responding promptly to requests.
- Greeted and accommodated guests, building positive experience from first interaction.
- Demonstrated ability to interact with customers in a friendly and professional manner.
Education
Associate in Science (A.S.) - Surgical Technology
Pennsylvania College of Technology
Williamsport, PA, US07-2011
High School Diploma - undefined
Warrior Run High School
Turbotville, PA06-2004
Skills
- Suturing
- Assessing Vital Signs
- Surgical Instrument Knowledge
- Patient positioning expertise
- Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED (First Aid CPR AED)
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Sterile Field Preparation
- Specimen Collection
- Patient Management
- Patient confidentiality
- Training with Divinci surgical robot
- Wound Dressing
- OB/GYN procedures, general surgery, MIS, Pediatrics and Transplant
- Pre- and post-surgical counts
- Safe sharps disposal
Certification
Certified Surgical Technologist
Timeline
Certified Surgical Technologist
Geisinger Medical Center
11.2024 - Current
CERTIFIED SURGICAL TECHNOLOGIST
UPMC Williamsport
12.2022 - 06.2024
CERTIFIED SURGICAL TECHNOLOGIST
UPMC Williamsport - SHMG
06.2011 - 12.2022
CUSTOMER SERVICE CASHIER
Old Navy
08.2008 - 06.2011
CUSTOMER SERVICE CASHIER
Radioshack
06.2007 - 01.2008
NURSE ASSISTANT
UPMC Shadyside
05.2005 - 06.2006
SUMMER LABORER
Bucknell University
06.2004 - 08.2004
SERVER
Mulligans Restaurant
09.2003 - 06.2004
High School Diploma - undefined
Warrior Run High School
Associate in Science (A.S.) - Surgical Technology
Pennsylvania College of Technology