Crystal Miller
Summary
To obtain a rewarding position in which I can utilize and expand my current surgical knowledge to provide optimal care to surgical patients and surgical team. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Surgical Technologist
NYU Medical Center
05.2024 - Current
- Assisted in preparing surgical instruments and equipment for various procedures.
- Collaborated with surgeons and nurses to maintain sterile field during operations.
- Monitored inventory levels of surgical supplies, ensuring availability for procedures.
- Assist the surgeon during complex Cardiac surgeries
Surgical Recovery Coordinator
Live On NY
07.2022 - 04.2024
- Provide appropriate perfusion , preservation , packing and distribution of recovered organs for transplant and research.
- Collect blood , typing material, organs and tissue in a timely manner and transport them to facility.
- Coordinate and participate with recovery teams in the recovery of organs and tissue.
- Complete all required documentation for local donors.
- Coordinate organ recovery process in the operating room.
Certified Surgical Technologist
Northwell Health System, Long Island Jewish
06.2020 - 02.2022
- Assuring all members of surgical team are maintaining sterility of surgical area, using surgical conscious and critical thinking to provide optimal patient care
- Maintaining and teaching the proper procurement, handling and transportation of specimens and cultures by set policies and procedure
- Anticipate the needs of equipment and instruments by the surgeon during an operation utilizing physician preference cards
- Assist in preparing the operating room for procedures by obtaining equipment and supplies necessary for surgical procedure.
Certified Surgical Technologist
Northwell Health System, Manhassett
08.2016 - 06.2020
- Restock Operating Rooms with needed supplies
- Maintain sterility and counts during surgical procedures
- Assist in Gynecological procedures not limited to but including Abdominal
- Hysterectomies, and C-section
Certified Surgical Technologist
Memorial Sloan Kettering
06.2016 - 05.2020
- Training new technicians and nurses to the Peri-operative platform to perform all the duties and functions of a proficient surgical scrub personnel and Peri-operative team member
- Prevention of retaining foreign objects as per set protocol and policies
- Disseminate updated information across surgical platform in regards, but not limited to surgeon preference and pick-list, and changes in practice.
Certified Surgical Technologist
New York University, Langone Medical Center
09.2006 - 05.2016
- Conduct staff training on robotics equipment
- Assured that patients are properly prepped and positioned for robotic procedures
- Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
- Enhanced patient safety by maintaining a sterile surgical environment and adhering to strict protocols.
- Assisted surgeons in complex procedures for optimal patient outcomes and reduced recovery time.
Education
Surgical Technology Program -
The NYU Langone Medical Center
09.2006
High School Diploma -
Brooklyn Comprehensive Night High School
06.2003
Skills
- SKILLS/ QUALIFICATIONS:
- Proficient in Cardiovascular Surgery , Robotics Surgery,
- Colorectal, Gynecology, Urology, General, Urology, Plastics, Head And Neck, Breast, Labor and Delivery , Thoracic
- Member of Association of Surgical Technologist
- CPR Certified – American Heart Association
- PRESENTATIONS
- NYU Robotics Conferences and seminars for 1199 union
Certification
- CST - Certified Surgical Technologist with NBSTSA
Timeline
Certified Surgical Technologist
NYU Medical Center
05.2024 - Current
Surgical Recovery Coordinator
Live On NY
07.2022 - 04.2024
Certified Surgical Technologist
Northwell Health System, Long Island Jewish
06.2020 - 02.2022
Certified Surgical Technologist
Northwell Health System, Manhassett
08.2016 - 06.2020
Certified Surgical Technologist
Memorial Sloan Kettering
06.2016 - 05.2020
Certified Surgical Technologist
New York University, Langone Medical Center
09.2006 - 05.2016
High School Diploma -
Brooklyn Comprehensive Night High School
Surgical Technology Program -
The NYU Langone Medical Center
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