Sarah O'Brien
Westfield
Summary
Meticulous Certified Surgical Technologist excited to bring 2-year background to growing organization. Knowledgeable in all aspects of surgery, including setting up operating rooms, preparing patients and assisting surgeons. Committed to maintaining highest standards of health and safety.
Professional surgical technologist with comprehensive expertise in surgical procedures, sterile techniques, and patient care. Strong focus on team collaboration and delivering results, adapting seamlessly to changing needs in high-pressure environments. Proficient in instrument handling, surgical field preparation, and ensuring optimal patient outcomes. Reliable, resourceful, and prepared for pivotal roles in surgical settings.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Surgical Technologist
Baystate Noble Hospital
06.2021 - Current
- Collected, prepared and disposed of medical specimens.
- Used sutures, staples, clips and other tools to close wounds.
- Maintained high infection control standards.
- Prepared instruments for terminal sterilization and reset surgical suites for next procedure.
- Gathered and set up equipment, tools, and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
- Evaluated procedure needs and set up equipment, tools, supplies, and instruments.
- Operated, adjusted, and monitored diagnostic equipment and other machines used during procedures.
- Delivered exemplary assistance and support to surgeons during general, gynecological, orthopedic, neurological, and plastic surgery procedures.
- Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
- Worked with vendors for speedy procurement of services and equipment.
- Maintained daily workflow, coordinating with operating room staff to prepare for scheduled and emergency cases.
- Supported surgeons during cosmetic surgeries, gynecological and orthopedic procedures and general appointments.
- Maintained specialty equipment, implant, and instrumentation inventories.
- Managed operating room setup by cleaning and sterilizing instruments and surfaces, maintaining supply inventories, and organizing surgical tools.
- Anticipated surgeons needs and handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
- Created safe operating environments for invasive and non-invasive procedures.
- Created unobstructive operative fields by using retractors, sponges, and suction and irrigating equipment.
Unit Secretary
Holyoke Medical Center
05.2015 - 04.2021
- Organized paperwork such as charts and reports for office and patient needs.
- Processed lab paperwork and requests according to physicians' orders.
- Maintained rapport with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare personnel.
- Managed incoming calls and directed to appropriate department.
- Scheduled appointments and maintained department master calendar to facilitate efficient patient flow.
- Maintained patient confidentiality in line with HIPAA regulations.
- Organized and maintained patient chart filing system to promote quick data finding for staff.
- Placed new supply orders, managed inventory and restocked clerical spaces.
- Performed various administrative tasks by filing, copying and faxing documents.
- Greeted visitors and initiated triage processes for clients to streamline patient flow.
- Scheduled patient appointments in respective doctors' calendars and followed up with reminder phone calls.
Dining Room Attendant
Armbrook Village
01.2013 - 04.2015
- Collaborated with other dining room and bar staff to facilitate efficient service.
- Greeted customers and provided menus upon arrival to dining room.
- Addressed customer complaints and inquiries to verify satisfaction.
- Operated dishwashers and other kitchen equipment according to safety guidelines.
- Assisted with bussing tables and cleaning up spills.
- Established rapport with customers by providing friendly and attentive service.
- Checked dining area supplies of linens, wrapped silverware, and replenished low stock.
- Coordinated with food preparation staff for time plating and delivery of meals to dining room guests to guarantee freshness and acceptable temperature.
- Contributed to friendly and professional dining environment by communicating politely and effectively with guests to assess and meet needs.
- Took customer orders and relayed to kitchen staff with accuracy, circulating dining room to identify service opportunities.
- Monitored dining room inventory and replenished as necessary.
- Provided attentive service and proactively assessed guest needs.
- Delivered exceptional guest experiences through attentive service and quick response to issues.
Education
Associates of Science of Surgical Technology - Science of Surgical Technology
Springfield Technical Community College
05.2021
High School Diploma - Education
Westfield High School
06.2012
Skills
- Exceptional customer service
- Dependable and reliable
- Flexible team player
- Computer literacy
- Well-organized
- Medical terminology knowledge
- Pre- and post-surgical counts
- Safe sharps disposal
- Professionalism and ethics
- Surgical equipment operation
- Sterile technique mastery
- Setting up and operating equipment
- Infection control protocols
- Patient confidentiality
- Specimen collection
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Workplace safety
- Wound dressing
- Safety protocols expertise
- Shared governance
- Aseptic and sterilization techniques
- HIPAA proficiency
- Preparing for surgeries
Certification
- CST - Certified Surgical Technologist
Languages
English
Timeline
Certified Surgical Technologist
Baystate Noble Hospital
06.2021 - Current
Unit Secretary
Holyoke Medical Center
05.2015 - 04.2021
Dining Room Attendant
Armbrook Village
01.2013 - 04.2015
High School Diploma - Education
Westfield High School
Associates of Science of Surgical Technology - Science of Surgical Technology
Springfield Technical Community College
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