Christi Brooks
Portland,OR
Summary
Driven Certified Surgical Technician with over 25 years of experience , well versed in sterile and aseptic techniques, a wide range of surgical procedures and implementation tools and technologies. Proven ability to anticipate surgeon needs and optimize surgical environments, enhancing patient care and operational efficiency. Strong communicator dedicated to training and supporting surgical teams while maintaining high standards of safety and infection control.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Surgical Technician
Wilshire Surgery Center
10.2021 - Current
- Set up operating room and organize surgical tools according to surgeons' preferences or instructions.
- Follow scrub-in procedures by gowning and gloving to assist in sterile fields.
- Support surgeons needs during procedures with instruments and supplies accordingly.
- Clean operating room suites between the procedures, including turnover, following thorough disinfection of the room and equipment by following aseptic techniques and complying with infection control protocols.
- Assist in training new staff members following protocols regarding operating room procedures, infection control, safety standards, and overall facility policies.
- Manage surgical supplies and equipment by maintaining inventory records and optimize stock levels, order, receive and distribute materials.
Certified Surgical Technician
Cedar Hills Surgery Center
06.2018 - 06.2020
- Facilitated pain management procedures, including assisting patients into operating room, prepping and connecting of anesthesia monitors.
- Prepared the OR for open surgical procedures by arranging equipment, opening of sterile supplies and instrumentation.
- Followed scrub-in techniques and assisted in surgical procedures.
- Cleaned and the sterilized OR suites and terminal, as well as surgical instruments.
- Maintained anesthesia supplies, carts and required documentation by ordering needed resources and restocking the carts.
- Worked with vendors and ensured surgical instruments and implants are available for scheduled procedures.
Certified Surgical Technician
Pacific Coast Surgery Center
09.2017 - 06.2018
- Prepared and set up sterile supplies for the OR.
- Scrubbed and assisted in surgical procedures.
- Assisted in cleaning of the OR in between procedures.
- Worked with vendors to ensure timely delivery of the sterile supplies.
- Trained and educated new employees about protocols regarding operating room procedures, infection control, safety standards, and overall facility policies.
Certified Surgical Technician
North West Ambulatory Surgery Center
06.2016 - 06.2017
- Set up the OR by gathering equipment and surgical supplies and arranging instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
- Followed scrub in protocols and anticipated surgeons needs during surgical procedures.
- Assisted in cleaning and sterilizing of the OR in between surgical procedures.
Certified Surgical Technician
Cedar Hills Surgery Center
01.2014 - 06.2017
- Facilitated pain management procedures, including assisting patients into operating room, prepping and connecting of anesthesia monitors.
- Prepared the OR for open surgical procedures by arranging equipment, opening of sterile supplies and instrumentation.
- Followed scrub-in techniques and assisted in surgical procedures.
- Cleaned and the sterilized OR suites and terminal, as well as surgical instruments.
- Maintained anesthesia supplies, carts and required documentation by ordering needed resources and restocking the carts.
- Worked with vendors and ensured surgical instruments and implants are available for scheduled procedures.
Spine Sales Representative/ Case Coverage
Mountain West Medical
01.2013 - 07.2013
- Coordinated with medical offices, hospitals and neurosurgical monitoring to assist with scheduling.
- Coordinated the shipment of instruments and biological materials.
- Provided case coverage for all spine procedures at Yampa Valley Medical Center, Sidney Regional Medical Center and Phelps Memorial Health Center.
- Assured accurate case documentation and coordination of inventory consignment and instruments received by accounts.
- Instructed Sports Medicine Sales Representatives on spinal anatomy and basic spine and hardware instrumentation and anticipation of the surgeon's needs.
Surgical Technician Educator
Rural Partners In Medicine
03.2012 - 12.2012
- Educated staff on types of sterile supplies required for the spine surgeries according to the facility's policies.
- Trained hospital staff and precepted nursing personel in spinal anatomy and all procedural aspects in spine surgeries.
- Assisted in the setup of new spine programs in CO and NE states.
Private Surgical Technician/Medical Office Assistant
Orthopedics of Steamboat Springs
09.2007 - 12.2012
- Coordinated with medical offices, hospitals and sales representatives to correlate cases, order instruments, and schedule surgeries.
- Answered phone calls and assisted with scheduling of variety of medical procedures.
- Coordinated authorizations and fitting of spinal bracing and bone simulators.
- Prepared patients for surgery by setting them up in a room, obtaining vital signs, examining medical histories, authorizing and scheduling MRI, CT scans and EMG’s as needed.
- Prepared sterilized instruments and tools according to surgeon's needs and preferences and scrubbed in all surgical procedures performed in multiple sites/states.
- Performed post-operative care by moving patients to recovery and monitoring their condition.
Skills
- OR pre-surgical preparation
- Sterile gowning assistance
- Equipment sterilization
- Supply management
- HIPAA proficiency
- Team collaboration
- Critical thinking
- Multitasking and organization
- Time management
- Great customer service
Certification
- CST - Certified Surgical Technologist - Concorde Career Institute, 1996
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association - Concorde Career Institute, 1996
- Emergency Medical Technician - Swedish Medical Center, 1992
- Sterile Processing Certificate, 2016
Timeline
Certified Surgical Technician
Wilshire Surgery Center
10.2021 - Current
Certified Surgical Technician
Cedar Hills Surgery Center
06.2018 - 06.2020
Certified Surgical Technician
Pacific Coast Surgery Center
09.2017 - 06.2018
Certified Surgical Technician
North West Ambulatory Surgery Center
06.2016 - 06.2017
Certified Surgical Technician
Cedar Hills Surgery Center
01.2014 - 06.2017
Spine Sales Representative/ Case Coverage
Mountain West Medical
01.2013 - 07.2013
Surgical Technician Educator
Rural Partners In Medicine
03.2012 - 12.2012
Private Surgical Technician/Medical Office Assistant
Orthopedics of Steamboat Springs
09.2007 - 12.2012
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