Andrea Wireman
North Judson,IN
Summary
Organized and dependable CST with 18+ years of experience, successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Surgical Technologist
Beacon Health System Memorial Hospital-Bremen
06.2022 - Current
- Anticipated surgeons needs and handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
- Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
- Expedited surgery room turnover times by swiftly preparing operating rooms for subsequent surgeries, maximizing efficiency within the department.
- Performed accurate instrument counts, preventing potential surgical complications due to retained items.
Certified Surgical Technologist/Sterile Processing Technician
Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center Inc
09.2017 - Current
- Assessed instruments, equipment and containers to promote cleanliness and proper functioning.
- Identified parameters and sterilization method required for each item to be sterilized.
- Recorded biologicals and test results.
- Wrapped trays, instrument packs and sets.
- Inspected sterile package integrity prior to distribution.
- Verified and maintained proper documents and records for sterilization.
- Corrected instrument sets according to current standards and established count sheets and instrument tracking systems.
- Ordered and restocked supplies for decontamination and surgical areas.
Certified Surgical Technologist
IU Health Hospital Starke
02.2017 - 04.2020
- Anticipated surgeons needs and handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
- Gathered and set up equipment, tools and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
- Created safe operating environments for invasive and non-invasive procedures.
- Performed and documented pre-surgery and post-surgery sponge, instrument, and needle count.
- Prepared instruments for terminal sterilization and reset surgical suites for next procedure.
- Managed operating room setup by cleaning and sterilizing instruments and surfaces, maintaining supply inventories and organizing surgical tools.
Certified Surgical Technologist/Endoscopy Technologist
Porter Regional Hospital
11.2014 - 05.2019
- Clean and sterilize endoscopes, forceps, snares and other tools and equipment following established infection control procedures.
- Efficiently set-up and tore down procedure rooms in preparation for upcoming procedures.
- Collect and prepare specimens for cytology, microbiology, and pathology.
- Set up endoscopy suites with equipment and supplies needed for procedures.
- Generate and complete daily sterilization, endo flush, and endoscopy scope logs.
- Prepared day surgery and operating rooms for patients by ordering and stocking equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
Certified Surgical Technologist
Center For Reproductive Medicine
10.2011 - 04.2012
- Delivered exemplary assistance and support to surgeons during gynecological surgery procedures.
- Collected, evaluated and set up both sterile and non-sterile surgical supplies, instruments and equipment.
- Worked as part of team of physicians, nurses or other healthcare professionals to manage patient care by assisting with medical procedures or related duties.
- Interacted effectively with patients and staff to deliver high level of customer service and teamwork.
Certified Surgical Technologist
Starke Memorial Hospital
08.2006 - 08.2011
- Anticipated surgeons needs and handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
- Gathered and set up equipment, tools and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
- Created safe operating environments for invasive and non-invasive procedures.
- Collected, prepared, and disposed of medical specimens.
- Used sutures, staples, clips and other tools to close wounds.
- Introduced new staff members to training protocols regarding operating room procedures, infection control, safety standards and overall facility policies.
Education
No Degree - Sterile Processing Technology
CRCST HSPA
Associate of Applied Science - Surgical Technology
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
Valparaiso, IN07.2006
Skills
- Sterilization Procedures
- Operating Room Procedures
- Multitasking Abilities
- Self-Motivated Professional
- Flexible & Adaptable
- Interpersonal Communication
- Good Listening Skills
- Positive and Receptive Attitude
- Time Management
- Surgical Instrument Knowledge
- Attention to Detail
- Ordering Supplies
Certification
BLS Certification
Additional Information
Endoscopy, C-sections, General, Ortho, Podiatry, ENT, Gyne
Inventory and ordering supplies
Training of new employees
Timeline
Certified Surgical Technologist
Beacon Health System Memorial Hospital-Bremen
06.2022 - Current
Certified Surgical Technologist/Sterile Processing Technician
Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center Inc
09.2017 - Current
Certified Surgical Technologist
IU Health Hospital Starke
02.2017 - 04.2020
Certified Surgical Technologist/Endoscopy Technologist
Porter Regional Hospital
11.2014 - 05.2019
Certified Surgical Technologist
Center For Reproductive Medicine
10.2011 - 04.2012
Certified Surgical Technologist
Starke Memorial Hospital
08.2006 - 08.2011
No Degree - Sterile Processing Technology
CRCST HSPA
Associate of Applied Science - Surgical Technology
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
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