Ellie Koster
Grand Rapids
Summary
Professional certified surgical technologist/certified surgical first assistant with comprehensive expertise in surgical procedures, sterile technique, and patient care. Strong focus on team collaboration. Adapts seamlessly to changing needs in high-pressure environments. Proficient in instrument handling, surgical field preparation, and ensuring optimal patient outcomes. Reliable, resourceful, and prepared for pivotal roles in surgical settings.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Surgical Technologist
Trinity Health - Saint Mary's
03.2021 - Current
- Anticipated surgeons needs and handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
- Demonstrated adaptability when faced with emergency situations or unexpected complications during surgeries, providing prompt support to surgical teams.
- Assisted surgeons in complex procedures, ensuring efficient completion and minimized complications.
- Reduced surgery time by effectively anticipating surgeon's needs and providing timely assistance.
- Enhanced patient safety by maintaining a sterile surgical environment and adhering to strict protocols.
- Evaluated procedure needs and set up equipment, tools, supplies, and instruments.
- Performed accurate instrument counts, preventing potential surgical complications due to retained items.
- Delivered exemplary assistance and support to surgeons during general, gynecological, orthopedic, neurological, vascular, and plastic surgery procedures.
- Streamlined workflow by organizing instruments efficiently on the back table according to procedure requirements.
Education
No Degree - Surgical First Assisting
Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting
Nashville, TN06-2025
Associate of Applied Science - Surgical Technology
Baker College of Muskegon
Muskegon, MI05-2020
Skills
- Pre- and post-surgical counts
- Setting up and operating equipment
- Surgical equipment operation
- Patient positioning
- Suturing techniques
- Proficient in multiple specialties: vascular, laparoscopic procedures, plastics, general, gynecology, urology, neurosurgery
- CPR
- Surgical draping
- Surgical instrumentation
- Sterile technique
- Interpersonal skills
- Professionalism and ethics
- Interpersonal communication
- Critical thinking
- Teamwork and cooperation
Certification
- CST - Certified Surgical Technologist
- CSFA - Certified Surgical First Assistant
Timeline
Certified Surgical Technologist
Trinity Health - Saint Mary's
03.2021 - Current
No Degree - Surgical First Assisting
Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting
Associate of Applied Science - Surgical Technology
Baker College of Muskegon
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