Amanda McGee
Taylorsville
Summary
Dynamic Surgical Technologist with proven expertise at Norton Children's Medical Center, excelling in sterile field management and instrument preparation. Recognized for enhancing surgical workflow efficiency and maintaining high hygiene standards. Adept in critical thinking and aseptic techniques, ensuring optimal patient safety and support during pediatric procedures. Certified in CPR/AED.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Surgical Technologist
Norton Children's Medical Center
04.2010 - Current
- Assisted in preparing surgical instruments and equipment for pediatric procedures.
- Maintained sterile environments to ensure patient safety during operations.
- Collaborated with surgical teams to enhance workflow efficiency in the operating room.
- Monitored inventory levels of surgical supplies and ensured timely replenishment.
- Provided support to surgeons during procedures by anticipating needs and delivering instruments promptly.
- Conducted thorough cleaning and sterilization of surgical tools post-operation to uphold hygiene standards.
- 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.
- Sterilized instruments and equipment for specific procedures and arranged for surgeons.
- Passed instruments and supplies to surgical team members to provide surgeons with necessary tools to complete procedures.
SPD Technician
Norton Suburban Hospital
06.2009 - 04.2010
- Managed sterile processing workflows to ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.
- Improved workflow efficiency by ensuring proper sterilization and handling of surgical instruments.
- Collaborated with surgical teams to streamline instrument delivery processes.
- Streamlined case cart preparation process, resulting in improved organization and accessibility of necessary tools during surgery.
Education
One Year Course Diploma - Surgical Technology
Spencerian College
Louisville, KY09.2009
High School Diploma - Gender Studies
Spencer County High School
Taylorsville, KY05.2000
Skills
- Critical thinking
- Aseptic techniques
- Sterile technique proficiency
- Setting up and operating equipment
- Instrument sterilization
- Basic life support
- Pre- and post-surgical counts
- Safe sharps disposal
- Surgical procedures
- Sterile processing support
- Instrument preparation
- Passing surgical tools
- Sterile field management
- Surgical counts
- Sterile field preparation
- Attention to detail
- Flexible and adaptable
- Certified in CPR/AED
Timeline
Surgical Technologist
Norton Children's Medical Center
04.2010 - Current
SPD Technician
Norton Suburban Hospital
06.2009 - 04.2010
One Year Course Diploma - Surgical Technology
Spencerian College
High School Diploma - Gender Studies
Spencer County High School