Autumn Mierau
Chicago,IL
Summary
Passionate Orthopedic Specialist with over 6 years of surgical experience. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
OR Liaison (Orthopedic Specialist)
STERIS
07.2023 - Current
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by swiftly addressing concerns and providing solutions to various issues.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of surgical industry trends, sharing insights with colleagues to drive continuous improvement efforts.
- Established effective communication channels between departments by organizing and facilitating cross-functional interactions.
- Streamlined information flow for increased efficiency by implementing a centralized document management system.
- Worked directly with surgeons, scrub techs, circulators and medical reps to ensure safe and efficient surgeries.
- Brought additional instrumentation to procedures.
- Turnover management.
Surgical Orthopedic Specialist
Bronson Methodist Hospital
08.2022 - 04.2023
- Acted as second assist during total joint replacement and revision surgeries
- The focus was mostly on total knees and total hips
- Stood side by side with surgeons to be an extra set of hands to ensure that every procedure went smoothly and efficiently
- Scrubbed in and used sterile technique to ensure the safest environment for the patient.
- Developed strong client relationships through consistent communication and attentive service.
- Implemented new training programs for staff, leading to higher employee retention rates and better overall performance.
Surgical Service Aide
Bronson Methodist Hospital
03.2021 - 08.2022
- Tore down, cleaned, and set up operating rooms for a range of procedures
- Helped with patient positioning and transfer
- Assisted in surgical site preparation
- Kept items stocked and available for procedures each day
- Prepared specimens for transfer to the lab
- Cleaned, assembled, and sterilized surgical instruments
- Inspected instruments for flaws and bioburden
- Made sure that instruments were complete and worked properly
- Reassembled instrument sets specifically built for certain procedures
- Maintained a sterile work environment to reduce the risk of SSIs.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing timely and efficient service to clients.
- Provided exceptional support to clients, addressing inquiries and resolving issues promptly.
Certified Instrument Specialist
Bronson Methodist Hospital
01.2018 - 03.2022
- Improved instrument calibration accuracy by implementing new standard operating procedures and regular maintenance schedules.
- Reduced equipment downtime through proactive troubleshooting and prompt repairs, ensuring minimal disruption to operations.
- Enhanced team productivity by providing training on the latest industry tools and techniques for fellow Instrument Specialists.
- Optimized instrument performance with thorough testing and validation processes, resulting in increased reliability and efficiency.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop innovative solutions for complex instrumentation challenges, leading to improved project outcomes.
- Streamlined inventory management by implementing a centralized tracking system, reducing lost or misplaced items significantly.
- Increased safety awareness among team members through regular training sessions and communication of best practices.
- Spearheaded initiatives to stay current with industry trends, attending relevant conferences and workshops to maintain expertise in emerging technologies.
- Conducted detailed analyses of instrument failures, identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions to prevent future occurrences.
- Coordinated with external vendors for timely delivery of spare parts and consumables, minimizing operational delays due to equipment unavailability.
- Established effective communication channels between cross-functional departments, promoting collaboration on projects requiring instrumentation support.
Education
Bachelor's of Art in Fine Arts -
Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, Michigan01.2012
Skills
- Experienced Medical Professional
- Acted as second assist during total joint replacement and revision surgeries
- The focus was mostly on total knees and total hips
- Stood side by side with surgeons to be an extra set of hands to ensure that every procedure went smoothly and efficiently
- Scrubbed in and used sterile technique to insure the safest environment for the patient
- Tore down, cleaned, and set up operating rooms for a range of procedures
- Helped with patient positioning and transfer
- Assisted in surgical site preparation
- Kept items stocked and available for procedures each day
- Prepared specimens for transfer to the lab
- Cleaned, assembled and sterilized surgical instruments
- Inspected instruments for flaws and bioburden
- Made sure that instruments were complete and worked properly
- Reassembled instrument sets specifically built for certain procedures
- Maintained a sterile work environment to reduce the risk of SSIs
- Healthcare experience
- Knowledge of medical terminology
- Knowledge of proper working condition and use of surgical instruments
- Knowledge of anatomy
- Ability to set up and maintain sterile field
- Ability to properly scrub in for surgery
- Detail oriented
- Organized
- Computer skills
- Excellent penmanship
- Representative experience
- Assessment capabilities
- Technical knowledge
- Assertiveness
- Verbal and written communication
- Report Generation
- Cross-functional communications
- Recordkeeping
- Collaborative relationships
- Complex problems analysis
- Interpersonal abilities
- Issue Resolution
- Strategic Partnerships
- Team Collaboration
- Continuous Improvement
- Idea Development and Brainstorming
- Multitasking Abilities
- Interpersonal Skills
- Analytical Thinking
- Self Motivation
- Problem-Solving
- Organizational Skills
- Decision-Making
- Analytical Skills
- Active Listening
- Adaptability
- Time management abilities
- Relationship Building
- Professional Demeanor
- Multitasking
- Time Management
- Attention to Detail
- Professionalism
- Excellent Communication
- Reliability
- Task Prioritization
Certification
- Certified CSS (CBSPD)
Timeline
OR Liaison (Orthopedic Specialist)
STERIS
07.2023 - Current
Surgical Orthopedic Specialist
Bronson Methodist Hospital
08.2022 - 04.2023
Surgical Service Aide
Bronson Methodist Hospital
03.2021 - 08.2022
Certified Instrument Specialist
Bronson Methodist Hospital
01.2018 - 03.2022
Bachelor's of Art in Fine Arts -
Western Michigan University