Angie Schmitz
Baldwin,WI
Summary
Seasoned professional with several years of success in supporting surgeons during wide range of surgical procedures. Proficient in quickly setting up and breaking down surgical suites for assigned cases to sustain patient flows.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Sterile Supply Coordinator
Western Wisconsin Health
Baldwin, WI
10.2018 - Current
- Works as a surgical Technician.
- Sterile Processing Technician.
- Leads onboarding of new providers.
- Communicates with surgeons and outside vendors for equipment needs.
- SPD and ST team lead and preceptor.
- Heads the CSR policy review and contributes the most up-to-date information for presentation to the surgery committee.
- Assist the charge nurse with staff assignments.
Surgical Technologist
River Falls Area Hospital
River Falls, WI
02.2015 - 10.2018
- Prepared and maintained sterile field for surgical procedures.
- Provided assistance to surgeons during operations by passing instruments and other supplies.
- Ensured all necessary equipment was available for each procedure.
- Observed aseptic technique and infection control protocols at all times.
- Assisted in positioning patients on operating table and covered them with sterile drapes.
- Cleansed and disinfected operating rooms after procedures were completed.
- Verified correct identification of patient prior to any operation or procedure.
Surgical Technologist
Hudson Hospital & Clinics
Hudson, WI
01.2000 - 01.2015
- Assisted in positioning patients on operating table and covered them with sterile drapes.
- Observed aseptic technique and infection control protocols at all times.
- Monitored sterilization process for surgical instruments or equipment used during procedures.
- Retrieved implants from storage area prior to start of procedure.
- Communicated effectively with surgeons, nurses, anesthesiologists, scrub techs., while performing duties in the OR environment.
- Assisted surgeon by passing instruments and sterile supplies throughout operation.
- Set up equipment, tools and supplies for procedures and organize instruments as directed in surgeons' preference cards.
- Gathered and took inventory of equipment to confirm adequate supplies for surgery.
- Used hemostatic clamps, suture ligatures and electrocautery equipment to control bleeding.
- Collaborated with vendors and service providers to coordinate required services and equipment.
- Sterilized medical equipment and properly handled contaminated materials.
- Cleaned and restocked operating room, gathering and placing equipment and supplies.
- Prepared dressings or bandages, applying or assisting with application following surgery.
Surgical Technologist
Lakeview Hospital
Stillwater, MN
01.1997 - 01.1999
- Used hemostatic clamps, suture ligatures and electrocautery equipment to control bleeding.
- Organized and maintained unobstructed operative fields to foster immediate access to retractors and suctioning and irrigation equipment.
- Maintained proper sterile field during surgical procedures.
- Cleaned and restocked operating room, gathering and placing equipment and supplies.
- Assisted surgeon with patient preparation for total joint replacement procedures.
- Addressed patient bleeding and applied sterile dressings to close wounds.
- Operated or monitored lights, machines or equipment to support proper operation.
- Held instruments and quickly handed to surgeon during procedures.
- Provided technical assistance to surgeons, surgical nurses or anesthesiologists.
Education
Associate of Science - Surgical Technology
High Tech Institute
Brooklyn Park, MN01-1997
Skills
- Robotics
- Eyes
- Orthopedics
- Gynecological
- Urology
- GI
- General
- Spine
- Communication proficiency
- Stock control
- Equipment set up and operation
- HIPAA proficiency
- Passing surgical tools
- Surgical Assistance
- Aseptic and sterilization techniques
- Communication proficiency
- Instrument preparation
- Surgical counts
- Instrument Sterilization
- Equipment set up
- Lean manufacturing principles
- Vendor Relationship Management
- Preparing for surgeries
Timeline
Sterile Supply Coordinator
Western Wisconsin Health
10.2018 - Current
Surgical Technologist
River Falls Area Hospital
02.2015 - 10.2018
Surgical Technologist
Hudson Hospital & Clinics
01.2000 - 01.2015
Surgical Technologist
Lakeview Hospital
01.1997 - 01.1999
Associate of Science - Surgical Technology
High Tech Institute
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