Sylvia Goodin

Lead Surgical Technologist

UT MD Anderson Cáncer Hospital

07.1998 - 12.2023

Provided comprehensive support to surgeons specializing in sports medicine, total joint replacement, spine, and orthopedic trauma treatment.
Completed continuing education units, staying up to date on surgical technology and meeting organizational requirements.
Sterilized instruments and equipment for specific procedures and arranged for surgeons.
Evaluated procedure needs and set up equipment, tools, supplies, and instruments.
Assisted in reducing hospital readmissions due to infections with diligent attention to infection control practices in the operating room setting.
Promoted a positive work atmosphere through strong teamwork skills while maintaining professionalism under pressure during critical situations.
Projected best-in-class care standards by achieving training initiatives for new surgical team members and aligning Type procedures for optimal efficiency.
Cleaned and maintained operating equipment to keep resources in good working condition and ready for use.
Provided wound care post-operatively to promote healing and reduce risk of infections.
Saved time in emergency situations by rapidly assembling required equipment for urgent surgical interventions.
Reduced surgery preparation time by effectively collaborating with the surgical team in setting up equipment and instruments.
Introduced new staff members to training protocols regarding operating room procedures, infection control, safety standards, and overall facility policies.
Maintained sharp technical skills by staying current on industry advancements through continuing education courses and workshops.
Maintained high infection control standards.
Decontaminated, cleaned, assembled, packaged, sterilized, stored, and distributed reusable surgical instrumentation and equipment.
Demonstrated adaptability by quickly learning new medical software systems used for documentation purposes within various hospitals or clinics served as a Lead Surgical Technologist.
Advanced operational efficiency by assisting in the evaluation and implementation of new technologies within the operating room environment.
Contributed to a culture of continuous improvement by participating in quality assurance initiatives and offering suggestions for process enhancements.
Created and maintained unobstructed operative fields using diverse range of tools.
Supported surgeons during cosmetic surgeries, gynecological and orthopedic procedures and general appointments.
Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams for optimal patient care throughout pre-op, intraoperative, and post-op phases.
Upheld high standards of cleanliness by decontaminating all reusable equipment after each procedure according to established guidelines.
Maintained specialty equipment, implant, and instrumentation inventories.
Delivered exemplary assistance and support to surgeons during general, gynecological, orthopedic, neurological, and plastic surgery procedures.
Prepared sterile solutions to support surgical processes and helped physicians scrub in for procedures.
Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
Passed instruments and supplies to surgical team members to provide surgeons with necessary tools to complete procedures.
Maintained daily workflow, coordinating with operating room staff to prepare for scheduled and emergency cases.
Streamlined operating room efficiency by organizing surgical instruments and equipment for easy access during procedures.
Improved surgical outcomes by providing skilled assistance to surgeons during complex procedures.
Mitigated risks associated with surgical procedures by meticulously adhering to established protocols, ensuring the safety and well-being of patients at all times.

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Lead Surgical Technologist

Education

Certification - Surgical Technology

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Certification

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Lead Surgical Technologist

Certification - Surgical Technology

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