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Amy Boyd

MEMPHIS,TN

Summary

Dynamic Surgical Technologist with proven expertise at Aya Healthcare, skilled in aseptic techniques and infection control protocols. Adept at anticipating surgeon needs and streamlining operating room processes, enhancing patient safety and surgical outcomes. Recognized for strong communication skills and a commitment to maintaining high standards in fast-paced environments.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Surgical Technologist

Aya Healthcare
04.2022 - 12.2024
  • Managed operating room setup by cleaning and sterilizing instruments and surfaces, maintaining supply inventories, and organizing surgical tools.
  • Evaluated procedure needs and set up equipment, tools, supplies, and instruments.
  • Provided comprehensive support to surgeons specializing in sports medicine, total joint replacement, spine, and orthopedic trauma treatment.
  • Introduced new staff members to training protocols regarding operating room procedures, infection control, safety standards, and overall facility policies.
  • Maintained specialty equipment, implant, and instrumentation inventories.
  • Delivered exemplary assistance and support to surgeons during general, gynecological, orthopedic, neurological, and plastic surgery procedures.
  • Decontaminated, cleaned, assembled, packaged, sterilized, stored, and distributed reusable surgical instrumentation and equipment.
  • Operated, adjusted, and monitored diagnostic equipment and other machines used during procedures.
  • Maintained high infection control standards.
  • Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
  • Worked with vendors for speedy procurement of services and equipment.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
  • Supported surgeons during cosmetic surgeries, gynecological and orthopedic procedures and general appointments.
  • Maintained daily workflow, coordinating with operating room staff to prepare for scheduled and emergency cases.
  • Sterilized instruments and equipment for specific procedures and arranged for surgeons.
  • Contributed to team-based problem-solving to resolve issues that arose during surgery and improve patient outcomes.
  • Projected best-in-class care standards by achieving training initiatives for new surgical team members and aligning [Type] procedures for optimal efficiency.
  • Provided wound care post-operatively to promote healing and reduce risk of infections.
  • Maintained records to document patient medical history and surgical procedure notes.
  • Handled and prepared specimens for laboratory analysis to provide surgeons with relevant information.
  • Selected and purchased equipment for surgical procedures.
  • Positioned patients and set up drapes to create comfortable surgical environment for patients.
  • Gathered and set up equipment, tools, and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
  • Educated patients on expected side effects and discomfort levels post-surgery.
  • Cleaned and maintained operating equipment to keep resources in good working condition and ready for use.
  • Reduced infection risks and protected patients by maintaining sterile fields during procedures.
  • Completed continuing education units, staying up to date on surgical technology and meeting organizational requirements.
  • Prepared sterile solutions to support surgical processes and helped physicians scrub in for procedures.
  • Transported patients to and from surgeries to promote timely operating room turnover.

Surgical Technologist

St Francis Hospital
01.2017 - 10.2024
  • Created unobstructive operative fields by using retractors, sponges, and suction and irrigating equipment.
  • Controlled bleeding during procedures by applying hemostatic clamps, suture ligatures and electrocautery equipment.
  • Collected, prepared and disposed of medical specimens.
  • Delivered exemplary assistance and support to surgeons during general, gynecological, orthopedic, neurological, and plastic surgery procedures.
  • Prepared instruments for terminal sterilization and reset surgical suites for next procedure.
  • Operated, adjusted, and monitored diagnostic equipment and other machines used during procedures.
  • Used sutures, staples, clips and other tools to close wounds.
  • Gathered and set up equipment, tools, and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
  • Created safe operating environments for invasive and non-invasive procedures.
  • Maintained high infection control standards.
  • Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
  • Evaluated procedure needs and set up equipment, tools, supplies, and instruments.
  • Introduced new staff members to training protocols regarding operating room procedures, infection control, safety standards, and overall facility policies.
  • Anticipated surgeons needs and handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
  • Maintained specialty equipment, implant, and instrumentation inventories.
  • Worked with vendors for speedy procurement of services and equipment.
  • Provided comprehensive support to surgeons specializing in sports medicine, total joint replacement, spine, and orthopedic trauma treatment.
  • Managed operating room setup by cleaning and sterilizing instruments and surfaces, maintaining supply inventories, and organizing surgical tools.
  • Decontaminated, cleaned, assembled, packaged, sterilized, stored, and distributed reusable surgical instrumentation and equipment.
  • Maintained daily workflow, coordinating with operating room staff to prepare for scheduled and emergency cases.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
  • Supported surgeons during cosmetic surgeries, gynecological and orthopedic procedures and general appointments.

Surgical Technologist

Memphis Surgery Center
06.2013 - 11.2015
  • Created unobstructive operative fields by using retractors, sponges, and suction and irrigating equipment.
  • Controlled bleeding during procedures by applying hemostatic clamps, suture ligatures and electrocautery equipment.
  • Collected, prepared and disposed of medical specimens.
  • Delivered exemplary assistance and support to surgeons during general, gynecological, orthopedic, neurological, and plastic surgery procedures.
  • Prepared instruments for terminal sterilization and reset surgical suites for next procedure.
  • Operated, adjusted, and monitored diagnostic equipment and other machines used during procedures.
  • Used sutures, staples, clips and other tools to close wounds.
  • Gathered and set up equipment, tools, and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
  • Created safe operating environments for invasive and non-invasive procedures.
  • Maintained high infection control standards.
  • Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
  • Evaluated procedure needs and set up equipment, tools, supplies, and instruments.
  • Introduced new staff members to training protocols regarding operating room procedures, infection control, safety standards, and overall facility policies.
  • Anticipated surgeons needs and handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
  • Maintained specialty equipment, implant, and instrumentation inventories.
  • Worked with vendors for speedy procurement of services and equipment.
  • Provided comprehensive support to surgeons specializing in sports medicine, total joint replacement, spine, and orthopedic trauma treatment.
  • Managed operating room setup by cleaning and sterilizing instruments and surfaces, maintaining supply inventories, and organizing surgical tools.
  • Decontaminated, cleaned, assembled, packaged, sterilized, stored, and distributed reusable surgical instrumentation and equipment.
  • Maintained daily workflow, coordinating with operating room staff to prepare for scheduled and emergency cases.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
  • Supported surgeons during cosmetic surgeries, gynecological and orthopedic procedures and general appointments.
  • Reduced infection risks and protected patients by maintaining sterile fields during procedures.
  • Completed continuing education units, staying up to date on surgical technology and meeting organizational requirements.
  • Maintained records to document patient medical history and surgical procedure notes.
  • Positioned patients and set up drapes to create comfortable surgical environment for patients.
  • Projected best-in-class care standards by achieving training initiatives for new surgical team members and aligning all fields of surgical procedures procedures for optimal efficiency.
  • Educated patients on expected side effects and discomfort levels post-surgery.
  • Passed instruments and supplies to surgical team members to provide surgeons with necessary tools to complete procedures.
  • Handled and prepared specimens for laboratory analysis to provide surgeons with relevant information.
  • Contributed to team-based problem-solving to resolve issues that arose during surgery and improve patient outcomes.
  • Cleaned and maintained operating equipment to keep resources in good working condition and ready for use.

CST

Lebonheur Children Medical Center
08.2005 - 12.2012
  • Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
  • Developed strong communication and organizational skills through working on group projects.
  • Versatile professional with strong problem-solving skills and history of adapting to diverse challenges. Applies innovative solutions and technical expertise to deliver exceptional results. Committed to streamlining processes and advancing organizational objectives.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Created unobstructive operative fields by using retractors, sponges, and suction and irrigating equipment.
  • Controlled bleeding during procedures by applying hemostatic clamps, suture ligatures and electrocautery equipment.
  • Delivered exemplary assistance and support to surgeons during general, gynecological, orthopedic, neurological, and plastic surgery procedures.
  • Prepared instruments for terminal sterilization and reset surgical suites for next procedure.
  • Operated, adjusted, and monitored diagnostic equipment and other machines used during procedures.
  • Used sutures, staples, clips and other tools to close wounds.
  • Gathered and set up equipment, tools, and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
  • Created safe operating environments for invasive and non-invasive procedures.
  • Maintained high infection control standards.
  • Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
  • Evaluated procedure needs and set up equipment, tools, supplies, and instruments.
  • Introduced new staff members to training protocols regarding operating room procedures, infection control, safety standards, and overall facility policies.
  • Anticipated surgeons needs and handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
  • Worked with vendors for speedy procurement of services and equipment.
  • Maintained specialty equipment, implant, and instrumentation inventories.
  • Provided comprehensive support to surgeons specializing in sports medicine, total joint replacement, spine, and orthopedic trauma treatment.
  • Managed operating room setup by cleaning and sterilizing instruments and surfaces, maintaining supply inventories, and organizing surgical tools.
  • Decontaminated, cleaned, assembled, packaged, sterilized, stored, and distributed reusable surgical instrumentation and equipment.
  • Maintained daily workflow, coordinating with operating room staff to prepare for scheduled and emergency cases.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
  • Supported surgeons during cosmetic surgeries, gynecological and orthopedic procedures and general appointments.
  • Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.

Education

Certificate of Technical Studies - Surgical Technology

Concorde Career College
Memphis, TN
10-2004

High School Diploma -

Craigmont High School
Memphis, TN
03-2000

Skills

  • HIPAA proficiency
  • Pre-surgical preparation
  • Collecting medical specimens
  • Preparing for surgeries
  • Equipment set up and operation
  • Passing surgical tools
  • Transporting patients
  • Aseptic and sterilization techniques
  • Patient confidentiality
  • Infection control protocols
  • Setting up and operating equipment
  • Sterile processing support
  • Preoperative checklists
  • Sterile field management
  • Dressing wounds
  • Operating room procedures
  • Suturing wounds
  • Electronic charting
  • Aseptic techniques
  • Basic life support
  • Patient safety
  • Surgical gowning
  • Surgical procedures

Timeline

Surgical Technologist

Aya Healthcare
04.2022 - 12.2024

Surgical Technologist

St Francis Hospital
01.2017 - 10.2024

Surgical Technologist

Memphis Surgery Center
06.2013 - 11.2015

CST

Lebonheur Children Medical Center
08.2005 - 12.2012

Certificate of Technical Studies - Surgical Technology

Concorde Career College

High School Diploma -

Craigmont High School

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