Ted Saylors
Signal Mountain
Summary
Results-driven Surgical Assistant known for strong critical thinking and effective communication. Expertise in patient education and surgical support contributes to optimal patient care and successful surgical procedures.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Surgical Assistant
CommonSpirit Health
Chattanooga
09.2024 - Current
- Performed tissue dissection, hemostasis, and wound closure, contributing to successful surgical outcomes.
- Collaborated with surgical teams, facilitating smooth operations and effective communication.
- Educated patients on pre-operative procedures, enhancing understanding and comfort.
Certified Surgical First Assistant
Tri Star Centennial Hospital
Nashville
05.2022 - 07.2024
- Facilitated tissue dissection, hemostasis, and wound closure during surgical procedures to support optimal patient outcomes.
- Collaborated with surgical teams to ensure efficient operations and enhance communication among team members.
- Educated patients on pre-operative procedures to improve their understanding and comfort, resulting in increased patient satisfaction.
Certified Surgical First Assistant
St. Josephs's University Medical Center
Reading
07.2021 - 05.2022
- Provided surgical support to help surgeon execute safe operations and procedures resulting in positive patient outcomes.
- Supported tissue dissection, hemostasis, and wound closure during surgical procedures to ensure optimal patient care.
- Applied anatomy and physiology knowledge to assist with diverse surgical techniques and procedures, enhancing surgical effectiveness.
- Aided physicians in diagnosis, treatment, and surgical procedures, contributing to streamlined patient management.
Certified Surgical First Assistant
Erlanger Baroness Hospital
Chattanooga
08.2012 - 06.2021
- Assisted with tissue dissection, hemostasis, and wound closure, ensuring effective surgical outcomes.
- Participated in intraoperative decision-making to select instruments and adjust techniques, contributing to optimized surgical performance.
- Noted unusual findings during procedures and communicated them promptly to the attending surgeon.
- Educated patients on pre-operative procedures, enhancing their understanding and comfort.
Education
Associate of Science - Surgical First Assistant
Madisonville Community College
Madisonville, KY05-2018
Associate of Science - Surgical Assistant
Gadsden State Community College
Gadsden, AL06-2008
Skills
- Surgical assistance
- Surgical techniques
- Wound closure
- Tissue dissection
- Patient management
- Critical thinking
- Effective communication
- Team collaboration
References
- Kip Henley 931-261-9465
- Mike Dunn 423-321-2123
- Ryan Cox 423-260-9533
- Chris Wells 423-633-4744
- Miles Stephens 423-834-5961
- Eli Alison 423-605-6114 (mental game and course management lessons)
Timeline
Surgical Assistant
CommonSpirit Health
09.2024 - Current
Certified Surgical First Assistant
Tri Star Centennial Hospital
05.2022 - 07.2024
Certified Surgical First Assistant
St. Josephs's University Medical Center
07.2021 - 05.2022
Certified Surgical First Assistant
Erlanger Baroness Hospital
08.2012 - 06.2021
Associate of Science - Surgical First Assistant
Madisonville Community College
Associate of Science - Surgical Assistant
Gadsden State Community College