Heather Miller
Lewisberry,PA
Summary
Driven Surgical Technologist offering 8 years' experience in ambulatory and hospital settings. Well-versed in Cardiac and Vascular surgery procedures. Instructor for all new and existing staff in peripheral and endo vascular procedures. Eager to take next career step with growing organization offering opportunities for professional development and advancement.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Surgical Technologist
Penn State Holy Spirit Medical Center
Camp Hill, PA
11.2014 - Current
- Anticipated surgeons needs and handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
- Gathered and set up equipment, tools and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
- Created safe operating environments for invasive and non-invasive procedures.
- Collected, prepared, and disposed of medical specimens.
- Created unobstructive operative fields by using retractors, sponges, and suction and irrigating equipment.
- Introduced new staff members to training protocols regarding operating room procedures, infection control, safety standards and overall facility policies.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Surgical Technology
McCann School of Business And Technology
Carlisle, PA10.2014
Associate of Applied Science - Automotive Technology
Harrisburg Area Community College
Harrisburg, PA05.2005
Skills
- Emergency Situations
- Patient Confidentiality
- Passing Surgical Tools
- Aseptic and Sterilization Techniques
- Sterile Field Preparation
- Wound Dressing Techniques
- Cardiac Surgery
- Vascular Surgery
- Basic Life Support
Certification
- CST - Certified Surgical Technologist
- BLS
Timeline
Certified Surgical Technologist
Penn State Holy Spirit Medical Center
11.2014 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - Surgical Technology
McCann School of Business And Technology
Associate of Applied Science - Automotive Technology
Harrisburg Area Community College
- CST - Certified Surgical Technologist
- BLS
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