Elisabeth Rifesi
White Lake,MI
Summary
Detail oriented and highly motivated surgical technology student with over 480 hours of hands on clinical experience in high paced operating rooms. Profession and instruments, sterilization, aseptic techniques, and preoperative workflow. Eager to leverage a strong foundation in surgical anatomy and patient safety to support surgical teams as an entry level surgical technologist.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Surgical Technology Clinical
Henry Ford Hospital
West Bloomfield, MI
01.2026 - Current
- Assisted circulating nurses and surgical teams and preparing the operating room for 2 to 6 procedures per day, ensuring all equipment was fully functional and sterile.
- Prepared and organized, sterile fields, laid out, specialized instrumentation. And managed sharps counts with 100% accuracy alongside the primary surgical technologist.
- Anticipated surgeons needs bypassing instruments, sutures, and supplies in a timely manner directly contributing to efficient OR turnover and procedure flow.
- Adhered strictly to infection, control policies, constantly monitored the sterile field, and immediately reported any breaks and sterility to the circulator.
Sterile Processing Technician Student
DMC Detroit Receiving Hospital
Detroit, MI
03.2025 - 04.2025
- Sterilized surgical instruments using autoclaves and chemical sterilization methods.
- Maintained accurate inventory of sterile supplies, ensuring readiness for procedures.
- Assisted in quality control checks to ensure compliance with safety standards.
- Collaborated with healthcare staff to address sterilization needs and priorities.
- Wrapped trays, instrument packs, and sets.
- Adapted quickly to changing workflows in a fast-paced hospital environment.
- Followed OSHA, FDA and AAMI guidelines related to sterilization in compliance with administrative regulations.
- Supported surgical teams effectively by preparing instrument trays according to procedure requirements.
- Reduced risk of infections by maintaining a clean and sterile environment within the processing area.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Surgical Technology
Oakland Community College
Southfield, MI07.2026
Certified Sterile Processing And Distribution Tech - Sterile Processing Technician Program
Oakland Community College
Southfield, MI04.2025
Skills
- Technical: A septic and sterile techniques, operating room, set up, instrument, handling, and reprocessing, specimen, care, patient preparation, suture preparation, and wound dressing
- Clinical Specialties: orthopedics, obstetrics and gynecology, urology, ENT, oral, maxillofacial, ortho, peripheral vascular, plastics and reconstruction, and procurement
Certification
- Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician, The Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution - 05/05/2025- 05/31/2030
- Certified BLS for Healthcare Providers CPR and AED - American Heart Association- 02/05/2025 to 02/2027
- Upcoming Certified Surgical Technician (CST)- Scheduled for July 2026
Timeline
Surgical Technology Clinical
Henry Ford Hospital
01.2026 - Current
Sterile Processing Technician Student
DMC Detroit Receiving Hospital
03.2025 - 04.2025
Associate of Applied Science - Surgical Technology
Oakland Community College
Certified Sterile Processing And Distribution Tech - Sterile Processing Technician Program
Oakland Community College