Ashley Schmitt
Ascension St. Vincent
Haubstadt,IN
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Certification
18
years of professional experience
Certified Surgical Technologist experienced in sterile technique, patient safety, and surgical assistance. Enhanced surgical workflows and mentored staff, leading to improved outcomes and reduced surgery times. Committed to fostering teamwork and critical thinking to ensure optimal patient care.
Work History
Certified Surgical Technologist
5 Years 6 Months- Collaborated with surgical teams to ensure efficient workflow during surgeries, enhancing patient safety.
- Trained and mentored new surgical technologists on best practices and departmental protocols.
- Demonstrated adaptability when faced with emergency situations or unexpected complications during surgeries, providing prompt support to surgical teams.
- Set up 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.
- Assisted surgeons in complex procedures, ensuring efficient completion and minimized complications.
- Reduced surgery time by effectively anticipating surgeons' 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 arranged 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.
- Streamlined workflow by organizing instruments efficiently on the back table according to procedure requirements.
- Prepared instruments for terminal sterilization and reset surgical suites for the next procedure.
- Introduced new staff members to training protocols regarding operating room procedures, infection control, safety standards, and overall facility policies.
- Monitored inventory levels of surgical supplies, coordinating timely replenishment to support operations.
- Anticipated surgeons' needs and handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
- Maintained high infection control standards.
- Worked with vendors for speedy procurement of services and equipment.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Passed instruments and supplies to surgical team members to provide surgeons with necessary tools to complete procedures.
- Reduced infection risks and protected patients by maintaining sterile fields during procedures.
- Positioned patients and set up drapes to create a comfortable surgical environment for patients.
- Completed continuing education units, staying up to date on surgical technology and meeting organizational requirements.
Certified Surgical Technologist
5 Years 3 Months- Led initiatives for quality assurance, ensuring compliance with safety standards and regulations in operating rooms.
- Contributed to reduced infection rates by diligently practicing proper sterilization techniques for instruments and equipment.
- Implemented process improvements that streamlined instrument sterilization and preparation times.
- Evaluated and updated procedural documentation to reflect current practices and enhance team performance.
Certified Surgical Technologist
7 Years- Collaborated with surgical teams to ensure efficient workflow during surgeries, enhancing patient safety.
- Trained and mentored new surgical technologists on best practices and departmental protocols.
- Assisted in preparing surgical instruments and maintaining sterile environments for various procedures.
- Monitored inventory levels of surgical supplies, coordinating timely replenishment to support operations.
- Facilitated communication between surgeons, nurses, and support staff to optimize surgical outcomes and efficiency.
- Anticipated surgeons' needs and handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
- Gathered and set up equipment, tools, and supplies and arranged instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
- Created unobstructed operative fields by using retractors, sponges, and suction and irrigating equipment.
- Expanded knowledge of surgical procedures through continuous professional development, staying current with industry advancements.
- Managed operating room setup by cleaning and sterilizing instruments and surfaces, maintaining supply inventories, and organizing surgical tools.
- Supported surgeons during cosmetic surgeries, gynecological and orthopedic procedures and general appointments.
- Cleaned and maintained operating equipment to keep resources in good working condition and ready for use.
- Set up 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.
- Reduced surgery time by effectively anticipating surgeons' needs and providing timely assistance.
- 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.
- Prepared instruments for terminal sterilization and reset surgical suites for next procedure.
- Maintained high infection control standards.
- Introduced new staff members to training protocols regarding operating room procedures, infection control, safety standards, and overall facility policies.
- Passed instruments and supplies to surgical team members to provide surgeons with necessary tools to complete procedures.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Positioned patients and set up drapes to create comfortable a surgical environment for patients.
Education
Associate of Science - Surgical Technology
Skills
Surgical counts
Pre- and post-surgical counts
Patient safety
Equipment setup and operation
Preoperative preparation
Surgical equipment
Equipment operation
Equipment setup and operation
Surgical instrumentation
Patient positioning
Wound dressing
Patient care
Medical specimen collection
Surgical count accuracy
Safe sharps disposal
Needle disposal
Equipment setup and operation
Pre-surgical preparation
Instrument passing
Team collaboration
Critical thinking
CPR/AED certification
HIPAA proficiency
Anatomy and physiology
Surgical attire
Intraoperative assistance
Arthroscopic joint surgery
Surgical technologist certification
Certified in CPR/AED
Orthopedic procedures
Certification
- CST - Certified Surgical Technologist
Languages
English
Timeline
Certified Surgical Technologist
Ascension St. Vincent
03.2021 - CurrentRead More
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Wabash General Hospital
10.2015 - 01.2021Read More
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Deaconess Midtown Hospital
09.2008 - 09.2015Read More
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
Associate of Science from Surgical Technology
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