Christine Herbert
Dodge City,KS
Summary
Driven Surgical Technologist offering 30 years' experience in ambulatory and hospital settings. Well-versed in sports medicine, total joint replacement, general surgery and plastic surgery procedures. Proven leader and instrumental in developing new total joint replacement programs and educating staff on new policies, procedures and equipment. Eager to take next career step with growing organization offering opportunities for professional development and advancement. Skilled CSFA/CST offering more than30 years of experience and well versed in surgical procedures. Adept at orienting and training technical staff and implementing policies to streamline workflow. Excited to bring expertise to growing organization offering room for advancement. Experienced CSFA/CST with strong background in ORTHO,GENERAL SURGERY AND GYN. Adept in diverse traditional and robot-assisted procedures. Mission-oriented and committed to sustaining highest quality standards to achieve optimal patient outcomes. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CSFA/CST
Centura St. Catherine Of Dodge City
05.2021 - 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.
Certified Surgical First Assistant
Centura St. Catherine Of Dodge City
05.2021 - Current
- Applied antiseptics and sterile dressings to cover surgical locations and boost healing.
- Minimized surgical bleeding with skilled ligation and clamping of blood vessels.
- Paid close attention to operating procedures for adherence to established surgical techniques.
- Gowned and gloved staff to help team prepare for surgeries.
Certified Surgical Technologist
Lifepoint Health
07.1991 - 05.2021
- 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.
Supply Chain Manager
Meade Distict Hospital
08.2005 - 12.2012
- Tracked and monitored purchase orders, deliveries and invoicing to verify accuracy and compliance.
- Supervised 4 staff members tasked with handling materials management, planning, purchasing, and customer service duties.
- Oversaw demand planning, purchasing, and logistics.
- Collaborated with internal teams to improve outputs to meet demand and supply requirements, ensuring inventory integrity targets for finished goods.
Education
Associate of Arts - ART
Dodge City Community College
Dodge City, KSEMT - Emergency Medical Technology
Fort Hays State University
Hays, KS06.1978
High School Diploma -
Hodgeman County High School
Jetmore, KS05.1978
Skills
- Setting Up Equipment
- Wound Dressing
- Total Joint Replacements
- Surgical Technology
- Pre- and Post-Surgical Counts
- Safe Needle Disposal
- Direct Patient Care
- Supply Management
- Vascular Surgery
- Instrument Preparation
- Tool Sterilizing
- Preparing for Surgeries
- Sterile Field Management
- Sterile Processing
- OB/GYN Procedures
- Patient Safety
- Gynecological Surgery
- Training Initiatives
- Daily Workflows
- Cardiac Surgery
- Instrumentation Specification
- Aseptic and Sterilization Techniques
- Basic Life Support
- Patient Transportation
- Laparoscopic Procedures
- Isolation Precautions
- Chest Tubes
- Casting and Splinting
- Handle Specimens
- Gowning and Gloving Procedures
- Technical Assistance
- Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography
- Inventory Restocking
- Specialty Materials
- Operational Processes
- Position Patients
- General Surgery
- Suturing
Certification
- CSFA - Certified Surgical First Assistant 01/25
- CST - Certified Surgical Technologist 01/25
Timeline
CSFA/CST
Centura St. Catherine Of Dodge City
05.2021 - Current
Certified Surgical First Assistant
Centura St. Catherine Of Dodge City
05.2021 - Current
Supply Chain Manager
Meade Distict Hospital
08.2005 - 12.2012
Certified Surgical Technologist
Lifepoint Health
07.1991 - 05.2021
Associate of Arts - ART
Dodge City Community College
EMT - Emergency Medical Technology
Fort Hays State University
High School Diploma -
Hodgeman County High School
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