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Katie Long

Sioux Falls

Summary

I am a focused professional well versed in wide range procedures. I adapt quickly and prepare surgical suites per procedure and surgeon instructions. Expertise in sterile and aseptic techniques. Board certified by national board of surgical technology and surgical assisting. I work well with others and strive to provide the best patient care.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Surgical Technologist

Lrs Healthcare
Omaha
12.2023 - Current
  • Assisted in preparing surgical instruments and equipment for procedures.
  • Ensured sterile techniques during surgeries to maintain a safe environment.
  • Collaborated with surgeons and nurses to facilitate efficient workflow.
  • Handled surgical instruments promptly during operations as required by the team.
  • Communicated effectively with surgeons, nurses, anesthesiologists, and scrub techs while performing duties in the OR environment.
  • Prepared and maintained sterile field for surgical procedures.
  • Set up equipment, tools, and supplies for procedures and organize instruments as directed in surgeons' preference cards.
  • Assisted surgeon by passing instruments and sterile supplies throughout operation.

Surgical Technologist

Avera McKennan Hospital
Sioux Falls
10.2020 - 11.2023
  • Assisted in preparing surgical instruments and equipment for procedures.
  • Ensured sterile techniques during surgeries to maintain a safe environment.
  • Collaborated with surgeons and nurses to facilitate efficient workflow.
  • Communicated effectively with surgeons, nurses, anesthesiologists, and scrub techs while performing duties in the OR environment.

Education

Surgical Technology

Southeast Technical Institute
Sioux Falls, SD
05.2015 - 07.2018

Skills

  • Sterile technique
  • Surgical instrument handling
  • Equipment setup
  • Infection control
  • Attention to detail
  • Critical thinking
  • Team coordination
  • Wound dressing
  • Patient preparation
  • Surgical assisting
  • Sterile field management
  • Surgical counts
  • Surgical procedures

Experience in CV, General, GYN/OB, Urology, and Plastics

Timeline

Surgical Technologist

Lrs Healthcare
12.2023 - Current

Surgical Technologist

Avera McKennan Hospital
10.2020 - 11.2023

Surgical Technology

Southeast Technical Institute
05.2015 - 07.2018

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