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Mallory Fontenot

Opelousas

Summary

Surgical professional offering 16 years of experience in hospital and ambulatory settings, with a solid background in supporting complex surgical procedures and ensuring operational efficiency. Known for collaborative teamwork and achieving optimal outcomes. Reliable and adaptable with strong skills in sterile techniques and patient interaction. Experienced with surgical tools and techniques, ensuring precise and efficient assistance during procedures. Utilizes sterile processing and preparation to maintain safe surgical environment.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Surgical Technologist

Ambulatory Surgery Center of Opelousas
11.2014 - Current
  • Assisted surgical team by preparing instruments and maintaining sterile fields during procedures.
  • Learned and adhered to safety protocols and infection control measures in operating room settings.
  • Supported patient care by ensuring timely availability of necessary surgical tools and supplies.
  • Manual cleaning and operating instrument washers
  • Use of Sterrad Sterilization System
  • Knowledge and use of Autoclave High Pressure steam
  • Manual cleaning of Endoscopy scopes and using high level disinfection
  • Assisted in Endoscopy, Laparoscopy, General surgery, Neurosurgery, Orthopaedic surgery, ENT surgery, pain management
  • Maintained accurate inventory of surgical supplies, contributing to effective resource management.
  • Maintained high infection control standards.
  • Prepared operating rooms with required instruments, ensuring efficient setup for various surgical cases.
  • Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
  • Minimized infection risks by strictly adhering to aseptic techniques when handling surgical supplies and equipment.
  • Evaluated procedure needs and set up equipment, tools, supplies, and instruments.
  • Supported smooth transitions between surgeries by promptly preparing the operating room for subsequent cases.
  • Increased efficiency during surgeries by anticipating surgeon''s needs and providing timely assistance.
  • Mentored new surgical technologists, sharing expertise and fostering their growth within the profession.
  • Enhanced patient safety by maintaining a sterile surgical environment and adhering to strict protocols.
  • Maintained daily workflow, coordinating with operating room staff to prepare for scheduled and emergency cases.
  • Managed operating room setup by cleaning and sterilizing instruments and surfaces, maintaining supply inventories, and organizing surgical tools.
  • Maintained specialty equipment, implant, and instrumentation inventories.
  • Decontaminated, cleaned, assembled, packaged, sterilized, stored, and distributed reusable surgical instrumentation and equipment.
  • Reduced surgery times with efficient preparation of operating rooms and expedient assistance during surgeries.

Surgical Technologist

Opelousas General Health Systems
12.2008 - 10.2014
  • Observed procedures to gain knowledge of surgical techniques and instrumentation usage.
  • Collaborated with healthcare professionals to streamline workflow and enhance operational efficiency.
  • Adapted quickly to dynamic environments, demonstrating flexibility in high-pressure situations during surgeries.
  • Maintained high infection control standards.
  • Prepared operating rooms with required instruments, ensuring efficient setup for various surgical cases.
  • Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
  • Minimized infection risks by strictly adhering to aseptic techniques when handling surgical supplies and equipment.
  • Assisted surgeons in complex procedures for optimal patient outcomes and reduced recovery time.
  • Increased efficiency during surgeries by anticipating surgeon''s needs and providing timely assistance.
  • Supported smooth transitions between surgeries by promptly preparing the operating room for subsequent cases.
  • Assisted in surgical procedures to include endoscopy, urology, laparoscopy, general surgery, gynecological surgery, ENT, orthopaedic surgery, orthopaedic spine surgery, robotic surgery and wound care

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Surgical Technology

Lafayette Technical College (currently SLCC)
Lafayette, LA
05-2009

High School Diploma -

Beau Chene High School
Arnaudville, LA
05-2003

Skills

  • Setting up and operating equipment
  • Surgical assistance
  • Instrument sterilization
  • Preparing for surgeries
  • Sterile field management
  • OR preparation
  • Aseptic techniques
  • Critical thinking
  • Passing surgical tools

Certification

CPR certified

Timeline

Surgical Technologist

Ambulatory Surgery Center of Opelousas
11.2014 - Current

Surgical Technologist

Opelousas General Health Systems
12.2008 - 10.2014

Associate of Applied Science - Surgical Technology

Lafayette Technical College (currently SLCC)

High School Diploma -

Beau Chene High School

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