Ashleigh Slagle
Filer ,ID
Summary
Dynamic Certified Surgical Technologist with extensive experience at St. Luke’s Magic Valley, excelling in sterile technique and patient safety. Proven ability to enhance surgical efficiency through streamlined workflows and effective teamwork. Recognized for mentoring staff and maintaining high standards of professionalism, contributing to improved patient outcomes and reduced infection rates. I pride myself on being strong, independent and the best at what I do. I want to build trusting and lasting relationships with my Doctor, Co-Workers, but most importantly my patients. Thank you for the consideration and job opportunity.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Surgical Technologist
St. Luke’s Magic Valley
2017.11 - 2026.03
- Assisted surgical team in preparing instruments and equipment for procedures.
- Maintained sterile environment by adhering to infection control protocols.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to ensure seamless patient care during surgeries.
- Organized surgical supplies and instruments, ensuring readiness for each operation.
- Educated new staff on best practices for sterilization and instrument handling.
- Streamlined instrument prep procedures, enhancing overall efficiency in operating room workflows
- 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.
- Demonstrated adaptability when faced with emergency situations or unexpected complications during surgeries, providing prompt support to surgical teams.
- Expedited surgery room turnover times by swiftly preparing operating rooms for subsequent surgeries, maximizing efficiency within the department.
- Assisted surgeons in complex procedures, ensuring efficient completion and minimized complications.
- Reduced surgery time by effectively anticipating surgeon''s needs and providing timely assistance.
- Enhanced patient safety by maintaining a sterile surgical environment and adhering to strict protocols.
- Gathered and set up equipment, tools, and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
- Ensured proper handling of specimens during surgeries, aiding in accurate diagnostic results for patients.
- Evaluated procedure needs and set up equipment, tools, supplies, and instruments.
- Mentored junior staff members on proper techniques and best practices within the field of surgical technology, promoting professional growth among peers.
- Performed accurate instrument counts, preventing potential surgical complications due to retained items.
- Created unobstructive operative fields by using retractors, sponges, and suction and irrigating equipment.
- Contributed to reduced infection rates by diligently practicing proper sterilization techniques for instruments and equipment.
- Streamlined workflow by organizing instruments efficiently on the back table according to procedure requirements.
- Used sutures, staples, clips and other tools to close wounds.
- Supported colleagues by serving as a resource on surgical technology best practices, fostering a collaborative work environment.
- Collected, prepared and disposed of medical specimens.
- Introduced new staff members to training protocols regarding operating room procedures, infection control, safety standards, and overall facility policies.
- Expanded knowledge of surgical procedures through continuous professional development, staying current with industry advancements.
- Maintained high infection control standards.
- Achieved consistent performance evaluations through dedication to excellence in patient care, teamwork, and adherence to established protocols.
- Improved team communication through active participation in pre-and post-operative discussions, resulting in better patient outcomes.
- Promoted a culture of continuous improvement by actively participating in department meetings and offering constructive feedback on surgical processes.
- Optimized inventory management processes by routinely assessing supplies levels and promptly ordering necessary items for successful surgeries.
- Positioned patients and set up drapes to create comfortable surgical environment for patients.
- Transported patients to and from surgeries to promote timely operating room turnover.
- Provided wound care post-operatively to promote healing and reduce risk of infections.
- Contributed to team-based problem-solving to resolve issues that arose during surgery and improve patient outcomes.
- Taught the new RN to Scrub program for Labor and Delivery
- Taught the peri-op class for new hires to Labor and Delivery.
- Participated in Care Counsel
- Order supplies for the floor and OR.
- Organized and created a room to store our forms and supplies
- Checked in patients and did all necessary paperwork/made charts
- Set up/tear down vaginal tables
- Patient cares
- Baby bath and care
- Charting in Epic
- Brought new ideas and organization to our department that increase better workflow between duties and co workers.
- Trained new CST for Labor and Delivery
- CNA duties for GI clinic
- Tech for GI in charge of setting scopes up and breaking down.
- Worked closely with the doctors retrieving specimens during procedure in both in-patient and outpatient setting of GI
- Patient cares
- Scope handling and washing
- Stocking/cleaning procedure rooms
- Bringing forwarded new instruments and ideas to create better work flow during and after procedures in GI clinic.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Certified Surgical Technologist
College of Southern Idaho
Twin Falls, ID12.2017
Skills
Pre- and post-surgical counts
Safe sharps disposal
Professionalism and ethics
Surgical equipment operation
Sterile technique
Specimen collection
Transporting patients
Direct patient care
Workplace safety
Wound dressing
Electronic charting
Surgical counts
Passing surgical tools
Postoperative care
Surgical instrumentation
Aseptic techniques
Basic life support
Critical thinking
Patient safety
Surgical procedures
Surgical gowning
Sterile field management
Attention to detail
Teamwork and collaboration
Certified surgical technologist (CST)
Flexible and adaptable
Certified in CPR/AED
Timeline
Certified Surgical Technologist
St. Luke’s Magic Valley
2017.11 - 2026.03
Associate of Applied Science - Certified Surgical Technologist
College of Southern Idaho