Chardee Starr
Portage,IN
Summary
Surgical Technologist with 3 years of operating room experience supporting complex procedures and upholding strict aseptic technique. Trained new staff, improved intraoperative efficiency by anticipating surgical needs, and maintained clear communication with nursing teams. Seeks to apply clinical skills and calm under pressure to a progressive surgical department.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Surgical Technologist
Methodist Southlake Hospital
07.2023 - 05.2025
- Assisted surgeons during operations by ensuring optimal instrument availability and organization.
- Trained new staff on proper surgical techniques and equipment handling practices.
- Prepared operating rooms with required instruments, ensuring efficient setup for various surgical cases.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to ensure seamless communication before, during, and after surgeries.
- Minimized infection risks by strictly adhering to aseptic techniques when handling surgical supplies and equipment.
- Handled high-pressure situations calmly and efficiently, contributing to successful completion of critical surgeries.
- Increased efficiency during surgeries by anticipating surgeons needs and providing timely assistance.
Medicolegal Death Investigator
Lake County Coroner's Office
02.2015 - 04.2022
- Assisted surgeons during operations by ensuring optimal instrument availability and organization.
- Trained new staff on proper surgical techniques and equipment handling practices.
- Prepared operating rooms with required instruments, ensuring efficient setup for various surgical cases.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to ensure seamless communication before, during, and after surgeries.
- Minimized infection risks by strictly adhering to aseptic techniques when handling surgical supplies and equipment.
- Handled high-pressure situations calmly and efficiently, contributing to successful completion of critical surgeries.
- Increased efficiency during surgeries by anticipating surgeons needs and providing timely assistance.
Education
Associate in Science (AS) - Surgical Technology
Ivy Tech Community College
Valparaiso, IN05.2021
Bachelor's degree - Criminal Justice
Calumet College of St. Joseph
Whiting, IN06.2015
Skills
- Communication skills
- Organizational skills
- Productive
- Time Management
- Reliable
- Leadership
- Writing Skills
- Typing
- Microsoft Word
- Medical terminology
Certification
CPR Certification
Section name
- Willing to relocate: Anywhere
- Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Timeline
Surgical Technologist
Methodist Southlake Hospital
07.2023 - 05.2025
Medicolegal Death Investigator
Lake County Coroner's Office
02.2015 - 04.2022
Bachelor's degree - Criminal Justice
Calumet College of St. Joseph
Associate in Science (AS) - Surgical Technology
Ivy Tech Community College