Surgical Assistant Resume
As the name suggests, a surgical assistant provides support to the team of surgeons before, during and after a surgery. He/she works in the surgical room of a hospital and performs all tasks necessary to ensure safety to the patient's health and success of the surgery. The job holder is a medical practitioner with sound knowledge of medical terminologies, health conditions, treatments, surgical instruments, procedures, etc. To assist surgeons, one must show strong emphasis towards accuracy and precision to be able to perform their duties perfectly along with accurate knowledge of the medical science.
In addition, job holders must have excellent communication skills, sensitive and understanding nature to be able to converse with patients and their family members comfortably
Surgical Assistant Resume Example
Joyce R. Elzey
3505 Cheshire Road
Madison, CT 06443
Phone: 203-421-2948
Email: jrelzey@freemail.com
Career Objective:
To obtain a surgical assistant job at “Total Health Care,” and provide assistance to a team of surgeons, and nurses in performing medical procedures on patients.
Summary of Skills:
- Excellent clinical experience and ability to work independently and in a team
- Familiarity with the surgical procedures and surgical pathophysiology
- Excellent command over spoken and written English
- Remarkable physical dexterity and multi-tasking skills
- Skilled in documenting surgical procedures and records
- Comfortable in lifting and pushing 75 pounds of weight
Work Experience:
Surgical Assistant
Yes Hospital, Madison, CT
September 2013 - Present
- Booking operation room as per instruction from surgeons
- Setting up surgical room and sterilizing instruments and stocking necessary supplies
- Preparing patients for surgical procedures and preserving their valuables or handing them over to relatives
- Providing right and specific instrument to surgeons during operative procedures
- Completing before and post-operative paperwork and guiding patients on fast recovery
- Preparing post-surgery treatment and follow up plans for patients in collaboration with physicians
Surgical Assistant
Safe Hands Clinic, Madison, CT
April 2012 - August 2013
- Provided direction, assistance, and guidance to patients when needed
- Maintained confidentiality of patients and documents of the facility
- Provided direct and indirect care to patients following facility's norms
- Helped health care providers in treating and operating on patients
- Maintained stock and inventory of surgical rooms supplies
- Moved patients from surgery room to their wards
Education:
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Bachelor's Degree in Nursing Science
Madison University, Madison, CT
2011
Reference:
On request.
