DESIREE PEER
Martinsburg,WV
Summary
Knowledgeable technologist professional with experience in assisting surgeons during operative procedures in a highly demanding hospital setting. Experience in scrubbing for cases and preparing operating rooms for upcoming procedures. Ability to maintain a sterile field, pass instruments, and provide necessary assistance to physicians. Proven record of delivering excellent patient care and creating a positive environment for the surgical team.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Surgical Technologist
VA Medical Center
07.2023 - Current
- Created unobstructive operative fields by using retractors, sponges, and suction and irrigating equipment.
- Evaluated procedure needs and set up equipment, supplies, and instruments.
- Maintained high infection control standards.
- Anticipated surgeons needs and handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Maintained daily workflow, coordinating with operating room staff to prepare for scheduled and emergency cases.
- Operated, adjusted, and monitored diagnostic equipment and other machines used during procedures.
- Collected, prepared and disposed of medical specimens.
- Transported patients to and from surgeries to promote timely operating room turnover.
- Positioned patients and set up drapes to create comfortable surgical environment for patients.
- Delivered exemplary assistance and support to surgeons during general, gynecological, orthopedic, urological, eye, ENT, and vascular procedures.
- Utilizes quality aseptic technique when working in an unsterile or sterile role in the OR.
Sterile Processing Technician
Berkeley Medical Center
12.2021 - Current
- Cleaned, sterilized and distributed supplies and instruments used in patient care
- Restocked code carts by referencing par levels and current supply list and documents on code cart log
- Conducted manual and mechanical cleaning of reusable instrumentation and equipment
- Utilized SPM system for tracking and recording surgical instrumentation and sterilization processes
- Retrieved soiled equipment and decontaminates and prepared for re-issue
- Prepared complete sterile and non-sterile trays for use in nursing and other patient care departments
- Prioritized and assembled standard and complex surgical instrumentation sets for surgical schedule
- Started equipment and observed gauges and equipment operation to detect malfunctions and to check that equipment is operating to prescribed standards
- Reported defective equipment to appropriate supervisors or staff
- Operated and maintained steam autoclaves, keeping records of loads completed, items in loads, and maintenance procedures performed
Surgical Technologist Intern
Wellspan Chambersburg Hospital
10.2022 - 03.2023
- Committed to delivering excellent customer service while working in a fast-paced environment
- Focused on learning new skills and staying updated with industry changes
- Sought continuing education opportunities to stay current with industry trends
- Assisted surgical team by preparing instruments and equipment for scheduled procedures
- Demonstrated proficiency in properly positioning patients for surgical procedures
- Obtained equipment and supplies for scheduled procedure and prepared surgical suite
- Labeled medications to comply with departmental policies and procedures
- Prepared sterile instrument table, checking instruments and supplies for cleanliness and proper function
- Performed counts of instruments, sharps and sponges with circulating nurse
- Removed instruments from operating room and returned to sterile processing
Assembly Line Technician
Proctor and Gamble
01.2021 - 05.2021
- Monitored flow of parts to maintain production supply
- Handled parts safely and with care by retrieving from storage containers or moving with jib cranes
- Applied labeling and packaged products in accordance with customer requirements
- Participated in safety meetings to promote a safe work environment
- Finished products and prepared them for shipment
- Operated machinery and heavy equipment, such as forklifts
- Maintained production equipment and machinery
Receiving Assistant
VA Medical Center
01.2020 - 12.2020
- Unloaded trucks using forklifts or pallet jacks when necessary
- Corresponded with establishment representatives to rectify problems, such as damages, shortages, and nonconformance to specifications
- Computed shipping, storage, and demurrage charges using computer and price list
- Performed regular cycle counts to ensure inventory accuracy
- Processed paperwork associated with receiving and shipping operations
- Assisted in training new team members on proper procedures related to shipping and receiving
Education
Certification - Surgical Technology
James Rumsey Technical Institute
Hedgesville, Wv06.2023
High School Diploma -
Hedgesville High School
Hedgesville, Wv05.2016
Skills
- Equipment and Instrument Sterilization
- Instrument Preparation
- Pre- and Post-Surgical Counts
- Critical Thinking
- Hand Instruments
- Safe Needle Disposal
- Sterile Processing Support
- Preparing for Surgeries
- Handle Specimens
- Aseptic and sterilization techniques
Certification
- CST - Certified Surgical Technologist
- BLS- Basic Life Support
Timeline
Certified Surgical Technologist
VA Medical Center
07.2023 - Current
Surgical Technologist Intern
Wellspan Chambersburg Hospital
10.2022 - 03.2023
Sterile Processing Technician
Berkeley Medical Center
12.2021 - Current
Assembly Line Technician
Proctor and Gamble
01.2021 - 05.2021
Receiving Assistant
VA Medical Center
01.2020 - 12.2020
Certification - Surgical Technology
James Rumsey Technical Institute
High School Diploma -
Hedgesville High School
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