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All specialties excluding cardiacPreceptor to SSTsPRN Float to Vascular SurgeryNeuro SpineMedtronic - DePuy Synthes - MATRIX TVHS

General and TraumaLaparotomies - Laparoscopies - ColorectalHernia Repairs (open and laparoscopic)Urology - Cystoscopies - Ureteroscopies - LithotripsyNephrectomies (open and robotic)Prostataectomies (open and robotic)Percutaneous NephrolithotomiesOrthopedics and Orthopedic TraumaJoints (HIps, Knees, Shoulders)Zimmer Biomet - Stryker - DePuy Synthes - Tornier - Exactech - Fractures / Trauma - DePuy Synthes - Smith and Nephew - Arthrex (also for sports medicine)Matta - Joint Arthroscopies - Carpal Tunnel (endoscopic and open)Hand Surgery - Trimed - Skeletal Dynamics - Burn and Burn TraumaPodiatry - Neuromas - Bunions - Basic Nail and Foot Care intraopDiabetic Ulcers - Amputations - Thoracic Surgery and Thoracic TraumaThoracotomies and thoracoscopies - Bronchoscopies - Rib platings - KLS - Synthes - SternotomiesEndovascular and Open VascularCarotid Endarterectomies - AV Fistulas - AAA - Aorto Bi Femoral Bypass - Femoral-Tibial and Femoral-Popliteal Bypass - Axillary Femoral Bypass - TVAR and EVAR - Endarterectomies and Thrombectomeis - ENT and NeckTurbinate Reductions - Septoplasties - Thyroidectomies and Parathyroidectomies - Oral Maxillofacial Reconstruction and Ophthalmic Trauma - Davinci XI - Cholecystectomies - Appendectomies - Hernia repairs - Thoracoscopies - Colon Resections - Neuro - Craniotomies and Spine - Globus - MedtronicPreceptor to Onboarding Surgical Technologists and studentsProficient in Organ ProcurementsMaintains knowledge of current advances in surgery and the operating roomSecond Assist on an as-needed basisProficient in preparing skin grafts, suctioning, holding retractors, stapling skin, and suture cutting.Practice Critical Thinking and Decision Making in high stress environmentUpholds good surgical conscience by creating, maintaining and monitoring a sterile field.Works closely under the direction of a surgeonAssists RN Circulator to ensure proper room utilization through decreased turnover time, ensuring quality perf

All specialties excluding cardiacWorked on and implemented a RN to scrub competency set and education programImplemented a new way to be ready and prepared when converting to open for Davinci Thoracic Cases and VATS proceduresPreceptor to new scrubsEndovascular scrub on a PRN basisPrep intraoperative patients for surgeryPodiatryStrykerNeuro Spine and Ortho SpineMedtronic - ENT

Assists in providing peri-operative care for a patient population that includes Infants, Pediatrics, Adults and GeriatricsPreceptor - Specialized in General and Orthopedic proceduresGYN - Vascular and Endovascular - Urology - Endo GI - Colonoscopies - EGDs - ERCPs - Bronchoscopies

Specialize in robotics and plastic surgery. Emphasis in breast reconstruction, microscopic surgery, hepatopancreaticobiliary, nephrology and hand surgeries.Surgical Tech Lead for PlasticsPreceptor to onboarding surgical technologists and studentsPerform Counts when needed before, during, and after casesHandle and keep surgical specimens organized on the field until handoff to circulatorVascular and Endovascular - Vein Stripping - ENT - Laryngoscopies - Myringotomies - Tympanoplasties - Ossicular reconstruction - Tympanomastoidectomies - Stapedectomies - Oncology - HIPEC - Adrenalectomies and Nephrectomies - Whipples (open and robotic)Gastrectomies - Splenectomies - Retroperitoneal Tumor Removals - General Surgery - Liver Resections - SI Robot - TORS ProceduresGYN - Hysterectomies (open, laparoscopic, and robotic)Hysteroscopies - D&Cs - Tubal ligations

Responsible for adding and organizing components to store inventory, evaluating components for value, and shipping inventory after it has been sold.

Job duties included: helping patients with food and dietary based needs, serving, and cooking food. Coordinating with colleagues toward a common goal - providing patients, staff, and customers the best care possible.

Certified Surgical Technologist, Technical Diploma

High School Diploma