Valerie Caggiano
Richmond Hill
Summary
Knowledgeable CST with 14 years of experience and expertise in setting up operating rooms, assisting surgeons, preparing patients and handling wide range of instruments and equipment during procedures. Ready to take next career step in CST role.
Well versed in wide range of Orthopedic procedures. Adept in quickly preparing surgical suites per procedure and surgeon instructions. Expertise in sterile and aseptic techniques. Board certified by National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Surgical Technologist
St. Josephs Hospital
06.2019 - Current
- 14+ years of scrubbing and assisting with total joints, arthroscopies and many other types of orthopedic cases
- Anticipated surgeons needs and handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures
- Introduced new staff members to training protocols regarding operating room procedures, infection control, safety standards and overall facility policies
Certified Surgical Technologist
Jack Hughston Memorial Hospital
04.2012 - 06.2019
7 years of experience with total joints (knees, hips, and shoulders) arthroscopies (knees, hips, shoulders, elbows, and ankles) ORIF's (nails, rods, and plates) and many minor procedures.
Certified Surgical Technologist
Midtown Medical Hospital
10.2010 - 04.2012
Scrubbed and assisted with general, vascular, urology, and orthopedic surgeries at this Level 1 trauma center.
Certified Surgical Technologist
St. Josephs Hospital
10.2005 - 03.2010
Education
Associate of Science - Surgical Technology
Savannah Technical College
Savannah, GA10.2005
Skills
- Pre-surgical preparation
- Work well under pressure
- Have worked with many types of total joint systems, both old and new
- Aseptic and sterilization techniques
- Dressing wounds
- Administering medications
- Talented in minor surgery assistance
- Patient and family focused
- Patient positioning understanding
Certification
- Certified Surgical Technologist
- CPR certified through American Heart Association
- BLS
Timeline
Certified Surgical Technologist
St. Josephs Hospital
06.2019 - Current
Certified Surgical Technologist
Jack Hughston Memorial Hospital
04.2012 - 06.2019
Certified Surgical Technologist
Midtown Medical Hospital
10.2010 - 04.2012
Certified Surgical Technologist
St. Josephs Hospital
10.2005 - 03.2010
Associate of Science - Surgical Technology
Savannah Technical College
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