Certified Surgical Technologist with strong skills in preoperative preparation and instrument handling. Proven ability to maintain organized operating rooms and ensure optimal equipment functionality. Experienced in supporting surgical teams to enhance patient safety and procedural efficiency.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Surgical Technologist
Allegheny General Hospital AHN
Pittsburgh
05.2011 - Current
Assisted surgeons during operative procedures by anticipating their needs and passing instruments.
Ensured that all equipment was functioning properly prior to use in the operating room.
Helped maintain an organized working environment in the OR through cleaning, stocking supplies, and organizing equipment carts.
Performed instrument counts before, during, and after surgeries as required by hospital policy.
Used retractors, sponges and suctioning and irrigating equipment to create unobstructed operating fields.
Responded quickly to changes in patient status or emergency situations.
Laid out all instruments, supplies and tools as directed by surgeons.
Operated or monitored lights, machines or equipment to support proper operation.
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