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objective

exploring career opportunities to utilize healthcare, clinical skills, patient treatment, physician support, organizational and communications abilities in a challenging surgical technician assignment.

career profile

ø  surgical technology certification.

ø  honors graduate.

ø  upcoming b.s., health sciences.

ø  certified emt.

ø  most recent assignment as student surgical technologist.

ø  knowledgeable in surgical prep and set-up for multiple procedures.

ø  skilled in cleaning and preparation of operating rooms.

ø  adept in surgical scrub methodologies for orthodontic, obgyn, gu, ent, oral and general surgical procedures.

ø  demonstrated background in originating case reports.

ø  u.s army national guard veteran.

ø  recipient of multiple army awards/commendations

ø  strongly results-oriented with emphasis on obtaining full utilization of resources to achieve organizational goals and objectives.

ø  proven capacity in communications and presentations.

ø  record of progression to positions of wide-ranging responsibility.

surgical technology competencies

    set-up and pass of instruments, holding retractors and assisting surgeon.  

    observe and maintain aseptic techniques.

    assist with circulating duties.

    aid in preparing operating room for procedures.

    source needed equipment and supplies.

    maintain working knowledge of assembly and function of surgical instrumentation and equipment. 

    perform required scrub following policy/procedure.

    gown and glove surgical team members.

    anticipate surgeon equipment/instruments requirements while utilizing physician preference cards.

    control contaminated instruments/supplies to prevent spread of infection by properly utilizing case cart system.

    handle and care for surgical specimens according to policy/procedure.

    prepare operating room for next procedure by utilizing proper cleaning techniques.

    return equipment to designated areas.

• report pertinent information regarding patient care to relief personnel.
• research information of surgical procedures.
• facilitate transportation/positioning of patients using good body mechanics and proper techniques.
• communicate with multiple departments to obtain items required.

education

southern union community college, opelika, al 

certified surgical technologist, 2008

currently pursuing a degree in heath sciences

dean s list

phi theta kappa honor society

 

university of south alabama, mobile, al

certified emergency medical technician, 2002

alabama state board of health certification as a licensed emt

 

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united states department of the army, ft. jackson, sc

advanced individual training (ait) diploma, 2002

distinguished honor graduate

combat lifesaver certification, 2003

 

healthcare experience

west georgia medical center, lagrange, ga                                                                                            2008

student surgical technologist

       retained to conduct scrub, gown and glove procedure.

       effectively stage supplies and equipment for surgical procedures.

       set-up sterile table with instruments, supplies, equipment and medication/solutions.

       conducted counts with circulator prior to procedure and before incision is closed.

       aided surgical team members in gowning and gloving. 

       facilitated draping of sterile field.

       passed instruments/supplies to surgical team members.

       achieved high standards of sterile technique.

       prepared sterile dressings.

       ensured terminal activities of cleaning, instrument preparation, supplies and operating room.

       originated 48 case reports on multiple surgeries and procedures. 

       conducted surgical scrub procedures for orthopedics, general surgeries, obgyn, gu, ent, oral surgery and neurosurgeries.

 

mobile county emergency medical services, mobile, al                                                                 1998 - 2000

emergency medical technician

       recruited to respond to emergency calls.

       effectively delivered immediate care to critically ill and injured.

       facilitated transports of patients to medical facility.

       evaluated nature/extent of illness or injury.

       determined priority for required emergency care.

       performed emergency medical care based on assessment findings.

       ensured appropriate pre-hospital medical care of simple and multiple system traumas.

       achieved compliance with regulations on handling of deceased.

       notified authorities and arranged protection of property and scene evidence.

 

additional career background

have also served as certified national recruiter, veteran of foreign wars, montgomery, al, and as human resource specialist, u.s. army national guard, mobile, al and camp arifjan, kuwait.  in these assignments, built outstanding organizational, administrative, promotion, report origination, communications and problem-solving skill sets.

awards/commendation

certificate of achievement, u.s. department of the army

national defense service medal, u.s. department of the army (2nd award)

armed forces reserve medal with m device, u.s. department of the army

the army achievement medal, u.s. department of the army

regimental medal of excellence, u.s. department of the army

distinguished honor graduate 369th adjutant general battalion, united states army

medal of excellence, adjutant general s corps regimental association