Betty Schabacker
Rockwell,IA
Summary
Fastidious professional with many years in healthcare, excited to bring talent and expertise to new company. Highly adept in preparing operating rooms, testing, and maintaining equipment and preparing patients for surgery. Well versed in aseptic techniques and infection control measures.
Skilled Surgical Technologist with background in fast-paced surgical settings. Possess hands-on experience in preparing operating rooms, sterilizing equipment, and assisting during surgeries. Strong organizational skills, ability to work under pressure, and keen attention to detail. Contributed to successful surgical outcomes by ensuring efficient operation flow and maintaining strict sterile environments.
Versatile professional bringing several years' experience to growing hospital. Highly proficient in various surgical procedures with success in contributing to the achievement of high patient outcome targets. Skilled in all elements of operating room setup, including inventory management, aseptic techniques, and preparing patients for procedures. Currently pursuing board certification.
Motivated professional adept at handling instruments, supplies, and equipment for non-invasive to minimally invasive procedures. Well versed in all operating room activities with a commitment to upholding the highest standard of sterile technique during procedures. Excited to bring several year background to growing organization.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
Surgical Technologist
MercyOne North Iowa
Mason City, Iowa
05.2023 - Current
- Observed aseptic technique and infection control protocols at all times.
- Gathered and took inventory of equipment to confirm adequate supplies for surgery.
- Used hemostatic clamps, suture ligatures and electrocautery equipment to control bleeding.
Endoscopy Technician
MercyOne North Iowa
Mason City, Iowa
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Reported any malfunctions or problems with equipment to appropriate personnel for repair or replacement.
- Prepared collected specimens for cytological, microbiological and pathological analysis.
- Adhered to operating and safety procedures during cleaning, disinfecting, and sterilizing endoscopes and equipment.
- Participated in quality assurance activities related to endoscope reprocessing techniques.
- Maintained accurate logs documenting maintenance performed on scopes and other equipment used in the Endoscopy Suite.
- Complied with applicable laws, regulations, standards and guidelines relating to the practice of Endoscopy Technician.
- Assisted physicians with endoscopic procedures such as esophagogastroduodenoscopies, colonoscopies, sigmoidoscopies, enteroscopies and biopsies.
- Ordered supplies efficiently to maintain stock within desired levels and meet expected patient loads.
- Sterilized and distributed endoscopic instrumentation and equipment.
- Use aseptic techniques to sterilize endoscopes, forceps, snares and other endoscopic tools and equipment.
- Prepared rooms for endoscopic procedures according to established protocols.
- Communicated effectively with nursing staff concerning patient needs throughout procedure processes.
- Ran diagnostic tests and biologic quality assurance tests on endoscopic machines.
- Set-up and tore down procedure rooms in preparation for upcoming operations.
- Transported and helped patients prior to and following procedures.
- Maintained endoscopy equipment, including cleaning, sterilizing and troubleshooting.
Surgical Technologist/Central Supply Coordinator
Ellsworth Hospital
Iowa Falls, Iowa
07.2014 - 08.2016
- Observed aseptic technique and infection control protocols at all times.
- Inspected instruments post-operatively for proper function or damage before returning them to stock room.
- Organized equipment and instruments in alignment with surgical protocols and surgeon preferences.
- Performed pre-operative skin preparation on patients prior to surgery.
- Sterilized medical equipment and properly handled contaminated materials.
- Provided technical assistance to surgeons, surgical nurses or anesthesiologists.
- Assisted in positioning patients on operating table and covered them with sterile drapes.
- Set up equipment, tools and supplies for procedures and organize instruments as directed in surgeons' preference cards.
- Used retractors, sponges and suctioning and irrigating equipment to create unobstructed operating fields.
- Maintained reusable surgical instrumentation and equipment, including decontamination, cleaning, sterilizing, storing and distributing.
- Scrubbed arms and hands and assisted surgical team with scrubbing, masks and surgical clothing.
- Laid out all instruments, supplies and tools as directed by surgeons.
- Assisted surgeon by passing instruments and sterile supplies throughout operation.
- Recounted surgical instruments and supplies at end of operation, eliminating chance of items left inside patient.
- Cleansed and disinfected operating rooms after procedures were completed.
- Monitored sterilization process for surgical instruments or equipment used during procedures.
- Reviewed surgical requirements and prepped operating room with appropriate tools, equipment and instruments.
- Communicated effectively with surgeons, nurses, anesthesiologists, and scrub techs while performing duties in the OR environment.
- Cleaned and restocked operating room, gathering and placing equipment and supplies.
- Organized and maintained unobstructed operative fields to foster immediate access to retractors and suctioning and irrigation equipment.
- Assessed procedure requirements and procured appropriate equipment and tools.
- Used hemostatic clamps, suture ligatures and electrocautery equipment to control bleeding.
- Collaborated with operating room staff to cultivate efficiency and prepare for scheduled and emergency procedures.
- Held instruments and quickly handed to surgeon during procedures.
- Prepared patients for surgery by positioning on operating table and covering with sterile surgical drapes to prevent exposure.
Sterile Processing Technician
MercyOne North Iowa
Mason City, Iowa
05.2001 - 10.2003
- Maintained records of inventory or equipment usage, ordering medical instruments or supplies with low inventory.
- Monitored biological and chemical wash solution to determine quality and consistency for decontamination of instruments and medical equipment.
- Set proper temperature, pressure and parameters for steam machines to prepare for instrument cleaning.
Surgical Technologist
MercyOne North Iowa
Mason City, Iowa
06.1998 - 05.2001
- Received specimens from pathology laboratory for examination by surgeon during operation.
- Maintained reusable surgical instrumentation and equipment, including decontamination, cleaning, sterilizing, storing and distributing.
- Performed pre-operative skin preparation on patients prior to surgery.
Surgical Assistant
MercyOne North Iowa
Mason City, IA
05.1989 - 05.1998
- Ensured that all necessary documents were completed accurately before each procedure.
- Sanitized and maintained surgical instruments and equipment to minimize infection risks.
- Transported patients to holding area to prepare for operating procedures.
- Analyzed patient chart data and identification to verify accurate information.
- Helped prepare team by assisting tying gown up.
- Assisted with opening sterile items onto the sterile field.
- Assisted with patients positioning
- Assisted with prepping
- Assisted with cleaning or rooms,and turn around for the next case.
Education
Surgical Tech - Surgical Technology
Marshalltown
Marshalltown, IA06-1998
CNA/CMA - Medical
North Iowa Community College
Mason City, IA05-1990
High School Diploma -
Rockwell -Swaledale High School
Rockwell, IA05-1988
Skills
- Disposing of biohazardous waste
- Pre-surgical preparation
- Preparing for surgeries
- Biohazardous waste disposal
- Passing surgical tools
- Safely disposing of needles
- Patient confidentiality
- Infection control protocols
- Collecting medical specimens
- Safety protocols expertise
- Setting up and operating equipment
- Aseptic and sterilization techniques
- Equipment set up and operation
- Transporting patients
- Safe sharps disposal
- HIPAA
- Surgical gowning
- Surgical instrumentation
- Patient safety
- Aseptic techniques
- Specimen collection
- Pre- and post-surgical counts
- Patient positioning expertise
Timeline
Surgical Technologist
MercyOne North Iowa
05.2023 - Current
Endoscopy Technician
MercyOne North Iowa
08.2022 - 05.2023
Surgical Technologist/Central Supply Coordinator
Ellsworth Hospital
07.2014 - 08.2016
Sterile Processing Technician
MercyOne North Iowa
05.2001 - 10.2003
Surgical Technologist
MercyOne North Iowa
06.1998 - 05.2001
Surgical Assistant
MercyOne North Iowa
05.1989 - 05.1998
Surgical Tech - Surgical Technology
Marshalltown
CNA/CMA - Medical
North Iowa Community College
High School Diploma -
Rockwell -Swaledale High School