Cheri Lang
Certified Surgical Tech. Surgical Assist. Certified SPD
Effort,Pennsylvania
Summary
Meticulous Certified Surgical Tech/Assistant excited to bring a 20 year background to growing organization. Knowledgeable in all aspects of surgery, including setting up operating rooms, preparing patients and assisting surgeons. Committed to maintaining highest standards of health and safety. Experienced working with Top Doctors of NJ. Expert in Plastics and Breast Recon years experience in Ent/Uro/Gyn/Pain Management/General
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Surgical Technologist/Assistant
Sonobello
Roseland, NJ
09.2024 - Current
- Anticipated surgeons needs and handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
- Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
- Gathered and set up equipment, tools, and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
- Maintained high infection control standards.
- Created safe operating environments for invasive and non-invasive procedures.
- Assisted in sterile procedures, ensuring compliance with safety protocols and best practices.
- Prepared surgical instruments and equipment, maintaining organization and readiness for operations.
- Collaborated with surgical teams to optimize workflow and enhance patient care efficiency.
- Educated new staff on departmental procedures, fostering a culture of continuous learning.
- Streamlined communication between surgical teams to reduce delays during procedures.
- Led training sessions on best practices in surgical technology for junior staff members.
- Evaluated and improved instrument sterilization processes, enhancing operational effectiveness.
- Monitored inventory levels of surgical supplies, implementing systems for timely restocking.
Certified Surgical Technologist/Assistant
Bergan County Surgery Center/Aydin Plastic surgery
Paramus, NJ
11.2023 - Current
- Increased customer service success rates by quickly resolving issues.
- 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.
- Facilitated smooth operation of office equipment, performing regular maintenance checks and troubleshooting issues.
Certified Surgical Technologist/Surgical Assistant
Medely Travel
Tri-state
2023 - 02.2025
- Assisted surgical teams in preparation and maintenance of sterile environments.
- Managed instrument inventories, ensuring availability and compliance with safety standards.
- Collaborated with surgeons to anticipate needs during procedures, enhancing workflow efficiency.
- Trained and mentored junior surgical technologists on best practices and protocols.
- Assisted in preparing operating rooms by sterilizing instruments and ensuring necessary supplies were available.
- Collaborated with surgical teams to maintain sterile environment during procedures, enhancing patient safety.
- Implemented standardized protocols for instrument handling, improving efficiency and consistency in surgical processes.
- Mentored junior surgical technologists on best practices and compliance with safety regulations, fostering team development.
- Coordinated with surgeons and nursing staff to optimize workflow and reduce turnaround time between surgeries.
- Evaluated and ordered surgical supplies based on inventory levels, streamlining procurement processes within the center.
- Conducted regular equipment checks to ensure functionality and adherence to health standards, minimizing risks during procedures.
- Led training sessions on new technologies and techniques, promoting continuous improvement among surgical staff.
- Anticipated surgeons needs and handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
- Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
- Demonstrated adaptability when faced with emergency situations or unexpected complications during surgeries, providing prompt support to surgical teams.
- 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 surgeon''s 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 arrange 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.
- Created unobstructive operative fields by using retractors, sponges, and suction and irrigating equipment.
- Delivered exemplary assistance and support to surgeons during general, gynecological, orthopedic, neurological, and plastic surgery procedures.
- Used sutures, staples, clips and other tools to close wounds.
- Collaborated closely with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient care throughout the entire perioperative process.
- Streamlined workflow by organizing instruments efficiently on the back table according to procedure requirements.
- Prepared instruments for terminal sterilization and reset surgical suites for next procedure.
- Created safe operating environments for invasive and non-invasive procedures.
- Supported colleagues by serving as a resource on surgical technology best practices, fostering a collaborative work environment.
- Collected, prepared and disposed of medical specimens.
- Achieved consistent performance evaluations through dedication to excellence in patient care, teamwork, and adherence to established protocols.
- Expanded knowledge of surgical procedures through continuous professional development, staying current with industry advancements.
- Introduced new staff members to training protocols regarding operating room procedures, infection control, safety standards, and overall facility policies.
- Maintained high infection control standards.
- Operated, adjusted, and monitored diagnostic equipment and other machines used during procedures.
- Controlled bleeding during procedures by applying hemostatic clamps, suture ligatures and electrocautery equipment.
- Promoted a culture of continuous improvement by actively participating in department meetings and offering constructive feedback on surgical processes.
- Decontaminated, cleaned, assembled, packaged, sterilized, stored, and distributed reusable surgical instrumentation and equipment.
- Maintained specialty equipment, implant, and instrumentation inventories.
- Maintained daily workflow, coordinating with operating room staff to prepare for scheduled and emergency cases.
Certified Surgical Technologist/Surgical Assistant
North Fullerton Surgery Center
Montclair, NJ
02.2004 - 08.2023
- Anticipated surgeons needs and handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
- Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
- Gathered and set up equipment, tools, and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
- Maintained high infection control standards.
- Created safe operating environments for invasive and non-invasive procedures.
- Worked with vendors for speedy procurement of services and equipment.
- Sterilized instruments and disposed of medical supplies and waste following OSHA guidelines.
- Used sutures, staples, clips and other tools to close wounds.
Education
Assisting /Suturing
ACE Surgical Assisting /Suturing
Denver, CO09.2015
CBSPD Certification /Diploma - Sterile Processing Technology
Sterile Processing University
Lebanon, NJ09.2006
NCCT Certification /Diploma - Surgical Technology
Harrison Career Institute - Oakhurst
Oakhurst, NJ10.2003
Skills
- Position Patients
- Wound Dressing
- Sterile Processing
- Supply Management
- Training Initiatives
- Pre-Surgical Preparation
- Collecting Medical Specimens
- Sterile Field Management
- Nursing Support
- Pre- and Post-Surgical Counts
- Preparing for Surgeries
- Surgical Technology
- Suturing
- Plastic Surgery
- Infection Control Protocols
- Basic Life Support
- HIPAA Proficiency
- OSHA Guidelines
- Biohazardous Waste Disposal
- Gynecological Surgery
- General Surgery
- Sterile Processing Support
Accomplishments
- Improved operating room efficiency 100% by reorganizing inventory system.
- Introduced strict infection control protocols, reducing post-surgical complications 99%.
- Assisted in over 10k cases during 20years.
- Completed over 5k hours in Plastic Surgery / Breast-Reconstruction
- Built strong relationships with surgeons and learned set up preferences to streamline surgeries.
- Trained a number of new surgical technologists.
- Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
- Achieved great cost savings through effectively helping with materials management.
- Cuts down surgical time with safety and efficiency.
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeTimeline
Certified Surgical Technologist/Assistant
Sonobello
09.2024 - Current
Certified Surgical Technologist/Assistant
Bergan County Surgery Center/Aydin Plastic surgery
11.2023 - Current
Certified Surgical Technologist/Surgical Assistant
North Fullerton Surgery Center
02.2004 - 08.2023
Assisting /Suturing
ACE Surgical Assisting /Suturing
CBSPD Certification /Diploma - Sterile Processing Technology
Sterile Processing University
NCCT Certification /Diploma - Surgical Technology
Harrison Career Institute - Oakhurst
Certified Surgical Technologist/Surgical Assistant
Medely Travel
2023 - 02.2025