Carla Erisman
Cumberland,MD
Summary
Highly experienced healthcare professional with expertise in surgical support, sterile processing, and phlebotomy. Adept at adhering to safety protocols and maintaining high standards of patient care. Strong organizational and multitasking skills, with additional background in administrative and office management roles. Proven track record of leadership, client relations, and operations management across various industries.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Surgical Tech
Surge Center Cumberland
Cumberland, MD
07.2024 - Current
- Provide GI tech support for outpatient services, including specimen labeling, procedure room turnover, and scope processing
- Responsible for operating room turnover and setup for cataract surgeries
Central Sterile Processing Technician
UPMC Western Maryland
Cumberland, MD
06.2023 - 01.2024
- Perform surgical decontamination and sterilization for a Level III Trauma Center, adhering to OSHA, FDA, and AAMI guidelines
- Responsible for biological testing, equipment sterilization, and case cart setups for surgeries
Mobile Phlebotomist
American Red Cross Biomedical Services
Baltimore, MD
12.2019 - 01.2021
- Conduct donor eligibility screenings and perform phlebotomy using a variety of techniques
- Set up and break down donor equipment for blood drives across multiple states
Outbound Warehouse Associate
Amazon
Baltimore, MD
05.2018 - 12.2019
- Managed warehouse functions including receiving, storing, and shipping items, ensuring compliance with quality and quantity standards
Design Consultant
Bassett Home Furnishings
Annapolis, MD
09.2016 - 01.2018
- Consulted with clients on furniture preferences and design concepts, producing 3D models and detailed design plans
Partner/Office Operations
Legacy Property Service, LLC
Sykesville, MD
02.2010 - 11.2015
- Managed day-to-day business operations including billing, payroll, and marketing for a full-service landscaping and snow removal company
- Created special promotions, created and designed all advertising flyers/promotions and company shirts
24 Hour On-Call Staffing Coordinator
Medical Staffing Network
Pikesville, MD
01.2004 - 01.2006
- Responsible for staffing RN's, LPN's and CNA's at Maryland hospitals
- Successfully increased the amount of booked shifts during office after hours and increased customer satisfaction
- Responsible for taking service request over the telephone from a home office and successfully converting those inquiries into work orders; assigning qualified health care consistent with regulatory compliance and MSN policies, procedures, and standards
- Performed phone calls to employees for time sheets and weekly availability
- Created daily activity log reports
Education
N/A - Interior Design
Post University
Waterbury, CTDiploma - Secretarial/
Fleet Business School
Annapolis, MO06.1987
Skills
- Sterile Processing & Infection Control
- HIPAA & OSHA Compliance
- Surgical Equipment & Specimen Handling
- Phlebotomy & Diagnostic Testing
- Office Management & Administration
- Client Relations & Design Consulting
- Fitness training and wellness coaching
Certification
BLS/CPR
CDL CLASS B, Air brakes, passenger
Timeline
Surgical Tech
Surge Center Cumberland
07.2024 - Current
Central Sterile Processing Technician
UPMC Western Maryland
06.2023 - 01.2024
Mobile Phlebotomist
American Red Cross Biomedical Services
12.2019 - 01.2021
Outbound Warehouse Associate
Amazon
05.2018 - 12.2019
Design Consultant
Bassett Home Furnishings
09.2016 - 01.2018
Partner/Office Operations
Legacy Property Service, LLC
02.2010 - 11.2015
24 Hour On-Call Staffing Coordinator
Medical Staffing Network
01.2004 - 01.2006
N/A - Interior Design
Post University
Diploma - Secretarial/
Fleet Business School