UPPER MARLBORO MD *****
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LELA R LONG
SKILLS
Excellent communication skills, detailed oriented, time management, problem solving, and critical thinking.
EXPERIENCE
Medstar Washington Hospital Center, Washington, DC — Certified Sterile Processing Tech
MARCH 2022 - PRESENT
● Monitor and operate sterilization equipment
● Examine supplies meticulously to ensure they are properly cleaned and sanitized
● Test and report any issues or problems with the sterilization equipment
● Sterilize, prepare, wrap and organize equipment into instrument trays for use during medical procedures
● Prepare and deliver all necessary equipment and instruments for surgeries, examinations, medical procedures and medical carts
● Maintain records of sterilization procedures, sterilized items, equipment maintenance and supplies
Doctor’s Community Hospital, Lanham, MD — Surgical Technologist Student
AUGUST 2022 - PRESENT
● Donning OR attire and personal protective equipment (PPE)
● Gathers, checks, and open supplies and equipment needed for the surgical procedure
● Performs the surgical scrub, donning gloves and gown
● Sets up the sterile back table, mayo stand with instruments, supplies, equipment, medications/solutions needed for the procedure
● Performs initial instrument, sharps and sponge counts with circulator
● Assists the team members with gowning and gloving
● Assists with draping the patient and establishing a sterile field
● Prepares and anticipates additional instrumentation, equipment, and supplies for usage during the procedure
● Maintains the highest standard of sterile technique during the procedure
● Performs additional counts as necessary
● Prepares and passes off specimens as appropriate
● Clean and prepares instruments for terminal sterilization
● Assists other members of the team with terminal cleaning of the room
● Assists in prepping the OR for the next patient
● Participates in debriefing and quality improvement practices to ensure quality patient care
University of Maryland Capital Region, Largo MD — Surgical Technologist Student
JUNE 2022 - AUGUST 2022
● Donning OR attire and personal protective equipment (PPE)
● Gathers, checks, and open supplies and equipment needed for the surgical procedure
● Performs the surgical scrub, donning gloves and gown
● Sets up the sterile back table, mayo stand with instruments, supplies, equipment, medications/solutions needed for the procedure
● Performs initial instrument, sharps and sponge counts with circulator
● Assists the team members with gowning and gloving
● Assists with draping the patient and establishing a sterile field
● Prepares and anticipates additional instrumentation, equipment, and supplies for usage during the procedure
● Maintains the highest standard of sterile technique during the procedure
● Performs additional counts as necessary
● Prepares and passes off specimens as appropriate
● Clean and prepares instruments for terminal sterilization
● Assists other members of the team with terminal cleaning of the room
● Assists in prepping the OR for the next patient
● Participates in debriefing and quality improvement practices to ensure quality patient care
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EDUCATION
Prince George Community College, Largo MD — Associate Degree AUGUST 2021 - MAY 2023, LARGO MD
Surgical Technology Program
CERTIFICATIONS
CNA License MD #A00126642 01/28/24
CRCST #583089 5/31/23
BLS #215*********-**/23