Shanon Horton

Highly organized, detail oriented surgical tech offering over 25 years of experience and success as an integral member of the surgical team looking to grow my career. Knowledgeable in a wide range of procedures, specializing in Cardiac, Thoracic, Vascular and Endovascular. Covid vaccinated and authorized to work in the US for any employer.

Surgical Tech III - UAMS TOSH - Little Rock, AR

(2025-09)

• Scrub Sports Medicine, Total Joint and Spine procedures
• Maintain ten minute turnovers with zero infection rates
• Prepare rooms for following day's schedule

Surgical Technician - Arkansas Heart Hospital - Little Rock, AR

(2021-08 - 2025-07)

• Provide scrubbing and other necessary support during CVOR and General surgery cases
• Maintain call coverage and availability above and beyond requirements
• Highly efficient management of responsibilities

Surgical Tech III - University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences - Little Rock, AR

(2020-07 - 2021-07)

• Scrubbed all cases and services assigned with emphasis on CV, Thoracic, Endovascular and Ortho procedures
• Identified process improvements in day-to-day functionality of Thoracic service line
• Prepared and staged supplies for following day's schedule

Surgical Tech II - CHI St. Vincent Infirmary Medical Center - Little Rock, AR

(2018-08 - 2020-07)

• Provided scrubbing and assisting/support during CVOR and Orthopedic surgery cases
• Introduced new staff to OR protocols and overall facility policies and procedures
• Provided relief and call coverage according to department needs

CVOR Surgical Technician- Traveler - AMN Healthcare Services

(2017-12 - 2018-08)

• Scrubbed and occasionally assisted during procedures on all services
• Maintained flexible coverage as a travel scrub
• Completed three contracts before accepting permanent position

Surgical Technician - Riverside Methodist Hospital - Columbus, OH

(2016-04 - 2017-10)

• Provided CV and Trauma scrub coverage on evening shift
• Identified process improvements in day-to-day functioning of department
• Led planning and achievement goals and objectives for new staff

Surgical Technician - The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center – Ross Heart Hospital - Columbus, OH

(2009-08 - 2016-04)

• Scrub all CVOR, Thoracic and Endovascular procedures
• Coordinate with charge nurse to prepare for following day's schedule
• Handle high volume of cases, consistently meeting demands

Surgical Tech - Mount Caramel New Albany Surgical Hospital - New Albany, OH

(2004-06 - 2009-11)

• Scrubbed and circulated Sports Medicine, Total Joint and Spine procedures
• Maintained ten minute turnovers with zero infection rates
• Precepted new techs to job specific practices and procedures

Surgical Tech - Methodist Healthcare System - San Antonio, TX

(2002-07 - 2003-07)

• Scrubbed all procedures assigned
• Prepared rooms for following day's schedule
• Confidentially handled patient information while filing related paperwork

Surgical Services Craftsman - Wilford Hall Medical Center - Lackland AFB, TX

(1999-01 - 2002-09)

• Scrubbed hundreds of procedures on all services to include Trauma
• Maintained 24 hour coverage and availability
• Acted as Tech Supervisor after 9/11
• Trained and mentored new airman

John H Reagan High School (1995-08 - 1998-05) Austin, TX

USAF Surgical Services Apprentice Tech School (1998-09 - 1998-10) Sheppard AFB, TX

USAF Surgical Services Apprentice Tech School, Clinical Phase (1998-11 - 1998-12) Kessler AFB, MS