Rachel Tanner
Austin
Summary
Skilled Certified Surgical First Assistant offering more than 15 years of experience and well versed in DaVinci Robotic surgical procedures. Adept at orienting and training technical staff and implementing policies to streamline workflow. Excited to bring expertise to growing organization offering room for advancement.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Scrub Technician
Baptist Health Medical Center-North Little Rock
2008.12 - Current
- Increased patient satisfaction, demonstrating empathy and professionalism while addressing concerns or answering questions pre-and postoperation.
- Promoted adherence to infection control policies through thorough decontamination of operating rooms after each procedure.
- Completed extensive training on new medical devices to ensure seamless integration into current procedures without compromising patient care quality.
- Enhanced surgical efficiency by maintaining a sterile environment and organizing surgical equipment for easy access.
- Mitigated potential complications during surgery by promptly recognizing and addressing any issues with equipment or supplies.
- Kept operating rooms stocked with essential supplies while managing inventory levels efficiently to minimize waste during procurement processes.
- Assisted in complex surgeries by anticipating surgeon needs and providing necessary instruments promptly.
- Contributed to a positive team atmosphere, fostering strong communication among surgeons, nurses, anesthesiologists, and other healthcare professionals.
- Maintained sterile fields by following aseptic techniques and adhering to infection control protocols.
- Anticipated surgeons needs and handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
- Developed expertise in a wide range of surgical specialties such as orthopedics, neurology, and cardiothoracic procedures, broadening the scope of assistance provided to surgical teams.
- Displayed exceptional attention to detail when preparing patients for surgery, including positioning them correctly on the operating table and applying sterile drapes as required.
- Upheld HIPAA regulations at all times when working with sensitive patient data related to medical histories or treatment plans.
- Used sutures, staples, clips and other tools to close wounds.
Education
Medical Assisting
Remington College
Little Rock, ARSurgical First Assistant
Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting
Nashville, TN02.2024
Surgical Technology
Baptist Health Schools Little Rock
Little Rock, AR07.2009
High School Diploma -
Cabot High School
Cabot, AR06.2003
Skills
- Surgical Instrument Knowledge
- DaVinci robotic skills
- Bedside assisting in robotic cases
- Operating Room Etiquette
- Sterile Technique Proficiency
- Surgical Equipment Handling
- OR mentor
- Wound Closure Techniques
- Team Communication
- Suturing
- Inventory Counts
- CPR Certification
Timeline
Scrub Technician
Baptist Health Medical Center-North Little Rock
2008.12 - Current
Medical Assisting
Remington College
Surgical First Assistant
Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting
Surgical Technology
Baptist Health Schools Little Rock
High School Diploma -
Cabot High School
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