Antoinette Collier
Tempe
Summary
Motivated determined professional that is hard working, detailed oriented and dependable. A quick learned with experience in the health care industry. Posses a positive attitude, Excellent customer service etiquette with interpersonal and time management skills.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Surgical Technologist
Abrazo Arrowhead Hospital
12.2024 - Current
- 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.
- Scrubbed Caesarian sections and various associated complicated obstetric procedures.
- Assisted with vaginal deliveries
- stocked patient rooms and operating rooms
OB Technician
Honor Health Shea
02.2024 - 06.2024
- Prepared surgical suite with appropriate supplies, tools and equipment.
- Handled patients with care and worked with team to move on to surgical table.
- Anticipated needs of surgeons during surgeries, enabling smooth and effective processes.
- Scrubbed in properly for all procedures and assisted staff with gown and glove placement.
- Conducted regular inventory checks on all surgical supplies, reporting shortages or discrepancies promptly.
Certified Surgical Technician
Banner Health System
06.2022 - 10.2023
- Set up and maintained sterile field and proper aseptic techniques throughout procedures.
- Assisted surgeons with various surgical procedures, ensuring sterile and efficient environment.
- Prepared, cared for, and disposed of biological specimens collected for laboratory analysis.
- Helped surgical team scrub in properly and done required gloves, masks and clothing.
- Managed sterile field during surgical procedures and employed optimal aseptic techniques.
Mayo Clinic Surgical Technician
Mayo Clinic Health System
10.2021 - 06.2022
- Scrub surgical cases in the Satellite Operating Room
- Prepared operating rooms by setting up surgical instruments and equipment according to requirements.
- Managed sterile field during surgical procedures and employed optimal aseptic techniques.
- Adhered to strict aseptic technique of surgical process.
- Scrubbed in properly for all procedures and assisted staff with gown and glove placement.
- Supported surgeons during operations by handing instruments, retracting tissue, and cutting sutures.
Surgical Core Technician
Mayo Clinic
09.2020 - 06.2022
- Examined surgical instruments for cleanliness, damage, or wear and reported any issues to appropriate personnel.
- Conducted routine tests on sterilization equipment to ensure proper functioning and adherence to safety standards.
- Participated in continuous training programs to stay current on best practices in instrument processing and infection control techniques.
Data Entry Keyer (Contracted Position)
US Census
02.2020 - 07.2020
- Key data into system to be counted for Census
Endoscopy Technician
Carl T Hayden VA Medical Center
01.2019 - 09.2019
- Maintained equipment in good working order with regular inspections and basic repair
- Participated in continuing education programs to stay current on best practices in field of endoscopy technology.
- Sterilized and cleaned endoscopy instruments according to established protocols and guidelines.
- Maintained inventory of endoscopy supplies, ordering necessary items as needed.
- Performed routine maintenance on endoscopy equipment to ensure optimal functionality.
- Contracted
Obstetrics Surgical Technician (Contracted Position)
Maxim Healthcare Staffing
03.2018 - 10.2018
- Scrub for Cesarean Sections surgeries
- Prepared operating rooms for cesarean section surgeries.
- Attended ongoing training sessions to stay updated on best practices in obstetrics.
- Collected laboratory specimens from patients, including blood samples and swabs for testing.
- Set up surgical instruments and equipment for obstetric procedures.
- Helped team remain on-target by keeping supplies, equipment and instruments well-organized.
- Maintained sterile field and passed needed instruments to support surgical procedures.
Sterile Processing Technician
Arizona Spine & Joint Hospital
11.2017 - 02.2018
- Decontamination of operating room instruments
- Set up trays based on surgeons' instructions and typical needs of each procedure.
- Verified proper functioning of equipment with routine inspections and tests.
- Sterilized and assembled surgical instruments, equipment, and supplies according to established procedures.
- Completed thorough sterilizations using steam, stearade and Ethylene Oxide equipment.
- Followed manufacturer's instructions for proper cleaning of instruments.
Surgical Technician
Sacred Heart Hospital
02.2016 - 02.2017
- Obstetrics & Gynecology
- Conducted regular inventory checks on all surgical supplies, reporting shortages or discrepancies promptly.
- Assisted surgeons with various surgical procedures, ensuring sterile and efficient environment.
- Scrubbed in properly for all procedures and assisted staff with gown and glove placement.
- Set up and maintained sterile field and proper aseptic techniques throughout procedures.
Sterile Processing /Surgical Technician Team
Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
10.1997 - 12.2009
- Lead Sterile Processing Technician
- Assisted surgeons with various surgical procedures, ensuring sterile and efficient environment.
- Conducted regular inventory checks on all surgical supplies, reporting shortages or discrepancies promptly.
- Prepared surgical suite with appropriate supplies, tools and equipment.
- Assisted with training new Sterile Processing Technicians on department policies, procedures, and best practices.
- Inspected and sterilized medical equipment and tools for use in procedures.
- Kept current on industry trends through continuing education opportunities and professional development activities.
- Scrubbed in properly for all procedures and assisted staff with gown and glove placement.
- Evaluated medical inventories and restocked needed supplies.
- Supported surgeons during operations by handing instruments, retracting tissue, and cutting sutures.
- Managed sterile field during surgical procedures and employed optimal aseptic techniques.
Education
Surgical Technician Certification -
Harrison Career Institute
Philadelphia, PASkills
- Surgery
- Passing Surgical Instruments
- Workplace Safety
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- OB/GYN Procedures
- Pre-Surgical Preparation
- Attention to Detail
- Organization and Time Management
Certification
- CST - Certified Surgical Technologist, 2002-10 to present
- Certified Sterile Processing Technician, 2020-08 to Present
- BLS
Timeline
Surgical Technologist
Abrazo Arrowhead Hospital
12.2024 - Current
OB Technician
Honor Health Shea
02.2024 - 06.2024
Certified Surgical Technician
Banner Health System
06.2022 - 10.2023
Mayo Clinic Surgical Technician
Mayo Clinic Health System
10.2021 - 06.2022
Surgical Core Technician
Mayo Clinic
09.2020 - 06.2022
Data Entry Keyer (Contracted Position)
US Census
02.2020 - 07.2020
Endoscopy Technician
Carl T Hayden VA Medical Center
01.2019 - 09.2019
Obstetrics Surgical Technician (Contracted Position)
Maxim Healthcare Staffing
03.2018 - 10.2018
Sterile Processing Technician
Arizona Spine & Joint Hospital
11.2017 - 02.2018
Surgical Technician
Sacred Heart Hospital
02.2016 - 02.2017
Sterile Processing /Surgical Technician Team
Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
10.1997 - 12.2009
Surgical Technician Certification -
Harrison Career Institute
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