Erica Miller
Spokane,WA
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Willing to learn new ways and adapt to a new environment.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Surgical Technologist
Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center
Spokane, WA
08.2008 - Current
- Participated in many types of open heart and thoracic procedures including pediatric, robotic and minimally invasive cases.
- Handled high-pressure situations calmly and efficiently, contributing to successful completion of critical surgeries.
- Increased efficiency during surgeries by anticipating surgeon''s needs and providing timely assistance.
- Maintained high infection control standards.
- Prepared operating rooms with required instruments, ensuring efficient setup for various surgical cases.
- Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
- Minimized infection risks by strictly adhering to aseptic techniques when handling surgical supplies and equipment.
- Handled and processed surgical specimens according to established policy and procedure.
- Participated in ongoing training sessions to stay current on best practices in CVOR surgical technology.
- Demonstrated adaptability by quickly learning new technology advancements related to CVOR procedures.
- Assisted in training new staff members on CVOR operations protocols ensuring continuous improvement within the healthcare facility.
- Strengthened teamwork within the surgical unit through open communication channels among peers, supervisors, and other healthcare professionals involved in patient care processes.
Surgical Technologist
Shriners Hospital For Children
Spokane, WA
02.2007 - 08.2008
- Maintained high infection control standards.
- Prepared operating rooms with required instruments, ensuring efficient setup for various surgical cases.
- Evaluated procedure needs and set up equipment, tools, supplies, and instruments.
- Supported smooth transitions between surgeries by promptly preparing the operating room for subsequent cases.
Surgical Technologist
Empire Eye Physicians
Spokane Valley, WA
01.2007 - 07.2008
- Maintained high infection control standards.
- Prepared operating rooms with required instruments, ensuring efficient setup for various surgical cases.
- Decontaminated, cleaned, assembled, packaged, sterilized, stored, and distributed reusable surgical instrumentation and equipment.
- Positioned patients and set up drapes to create comfortable surgical environment for patients.
Surgival Technologist
Valley Outpatient Surgery Center
Spokane Valley, WA
08.2006 - 01.2007
- Maintained high infection control standards.
- Prepared operating rooms with required instruments, ensuring efficient setup for various surgical cases.
- Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
- Minimized infection risks by strictly adhering to aseptic techniques when handling surgical supplies and equipment.
Surgical Technologist
Intermountain Healthcare Cottonwood Hospital
Murray, UT
11.2002 - 07.2006
- Maintained high infection control standards.
- Prepared operating rooms with required instruments, ensuring efficient setup for various surgical cases.
- Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
- Demonstrated exceptional adaptability when faced with unexpected challenges or changes during surgery, responding quickly without compromising patient safety or procedural success.
- Sterilized instruments and disposed of medical supplies and waste following OSHA guidelines.
Education
Surgical Technology
Coastal Carolina Community College
Jacksonville, NC05.2002
High School Diploma -
Alta High School
Sandy, UT06.1998
Skills
- Aseptic Techniques
- Sterile Technique Proficiency
- Surgical Instrument Knowledge
- Setting up and operating equipment
- Surgical Equipment Handling
- Critical thinking abilities
Timeline
Surgical Technologist
Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center
08.2008 - Current
Surgical Technologist
Shriners Hospital For Children
02.2007 - 08.2008
Surgical Technologist
Empire Eye Physicians
01.2007 - 07.2008
Surgival Technologist
Valley Outpatient Surgery Center
08.2006 - 01.2007
Surgical Technologist
Intermountain Healthcare Cottonwood Hospital
11.2002 - 07.2006
Surgical Technology
Coastal Carolina Community College
High School Diploma -
Alta High School