Samantha Cook
Byhalia
Summary
Proven Surgical Technologist with extensive experience at Methodist LeBonheur Childrens Hospital, demonstrating expertise in maintaining high infection control and supporting surgeons across various specialties. Excelled in pre-surgical preparation and equipment setup, significantly enhancing operating efficiency. Known for exceptional safety protocols adherence and collaborative teamwork, consistently delivering superior support in high-stakes environments.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Surgical Technologist
Lebonheur East Surgery Center
07.2023 - Current
- Maintained high infection control standards.
- Prepared operating rooms with required instruments, ensuring efficient setup for various surgical cases.
- Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
- Minimized infection risks by strictly adhering to aseptic techniques when handling surgical supplies and equipment.
Surgical Technologist
Methodist LeBonheur Childrens Hospital
03.2022 - Current
- Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
- Maintained high infection control standards.
- Evaluated procedure needs and set up equipment, tools, supplies and instruments.
- Delivered exemplary assistance and support to surgeons during general, gynecological, orthopedic, neurological and plastic surgery procedures.
- Created and maintained unobstructed operative fields using diverse range of tools.
Surgical Technologist
Campbell Clinic Surgery Center
09.2020 - 02.2022
- Gathered and set up equipment, tools and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
- Supported surgeons during orthopedic surgical cases.
- Anticipated surgeons needs and handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
- Managed operating room setup by cleaning and sterilizing instruments and surfaces, maintaining supply inventories and organizing surgical tools.
- Delivered exemplary assistance and support to surgeon during orthopedic surgery procedures.
- Created and maintained unobstructed operative fields using diverse range of tools.
- Evaluated procedure needs and set up equipment, tools, supplies and instruments.
Surgical Technologist
Methodist Le Bonheur Childrens Hospital
03.2015 - 09.2020
- Gathered and set up equipment, tools and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences.
- Supported surgeons during general, orthopedic, neurological and plastic surgery procedures.
- Managed operating room setup by cleaning and surfaces, maintaining supply inventories and organizing surgical tools.
- Anticipated surgeons needs and handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
- Maintained specialty equipment, implant and instrumentation inventories.
- Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Surgical Technologist
Concorde Career College
Memphis, TN02.2015
Skills
- Passing surgical instruments
- Safety protocols expertise
- Pre-surgical preparation
- Safe sharps disposal
- Patient confidentiality
- Setting up and operating equipment
Timeline
Surgical Technologist
Lebonheur East Surgery Center
07.2023 - Current
Surgical Technologist
Methodist LeBonheur Childrens Hospital
03.2022 - Current
Surgical Technologist
Campbell Clinic Surgery Center
09.2020 - 02.2022
Surgical Technologist
Methodist Le Bonheur Childrens Hospital
03.2015 - 09.2020
Associate of Applied Science - Surgical Technologist
Concorde Career College
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