HEATHER SAHLIN
Surgical Technologist
Summary
Detail-oriented Surgical Technologist with a solid foundation in Surgical Technology.Two years of experience in central sterile supplies has led to a comprehensive understanding of preference cards and instrumentation, ensuring optimal preparedness for the surgical environment. Demonstrated strengths in teamwork, problem-solving, and time management reflect a commitment to excellence in patient care. Eager to contribute to surgical teams and improve patient outcomes through dedicated support and expertise.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sterile Processing Tech 2
Good Samaritan Hospital
08.2023 - Current
- Picked instruments and supplies for surgeries.
- Inspected sterile package integrity prior to distribution.
- Operated specialized equipment using steam, gas and chemical methods sterilize instrumentation.
- Assessed instruments, equipment, and containers to promote cleanliness and proper functioning.
Logistics Management Desk
Good Samaritan Hospital
08.2019 - Current
- Tracked supply, equipment and product inventory quantities to maintain necessary levels.
- Delivered supplies to different units in the hospital.
Food Quality Control Manager
Bob Evans
12.2017 - 08.2019
- Updated quality control standards, methods, and procedures to meet compliance requirements.
- Determined quality department standards, practices, and procedures.
- Developed quality planning for multiple new product launches.
- Interviewed, hired, and trained staff associates and equipped to comply with company policies and procedures.
- Provided weekly work schedules to employees to accommodate business demands and vacation requests.
Assistant Manager
Don Pablo’s
06.2005 - 12.2017
- Doing inventory and maintaining weekly P&L reports.
- Responsible for hiring, counseling, and terminating team members
- Monitored cash intake and deposits.
- Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs, and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
- Completed regular inventory counts to verify stock levels, address discrepancies, and forecast future needs.
- Conducted performance evaluations and provided constructive feedback to employees.
- Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
Shift manager
Domino’s pizza
08.1999 - 06.2005
- Doing inventory and maintaining weekly P&L reports.
- Responsible for hiring, counseling, and terminating team members
- Monitored cash intake and deposits.
- Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs, and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
- Completed regular inventory counts to verify stock levels, address discrepancies, and forecast future needs.
- Conducted performance evaluations and provided constructive feedback to employees.
- Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Surgical Technologies And Health Sciences
Good Samaritan College of Nursing and Health Sciences
Cincinnati, OH12.2025
Health Sciences
University of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, OH08.2019
Skills
- Managing people
- Customer Service Skills
- Computer skills
- Inventory
- Delegating
- Sterilization procedures
- Tray preparation
- Quality control
- Computer and Microsoft office skills
Certification
Certified Registered Sterile Technician CRST
BLS
Timeline
Sterile Processing Tech 2
Good Samaritan Hospital
08.2023 - Current
Logistics Management Desk
Good Samaritan Hospital
08.2019 - Current
Food Quality Control Manager
Bob Evans
12.2017 - 08.2019
Assistant Manager
Don Pablo’s
06.2005 - 12.2017
Shift manager
Domino’s pizza
08.1999 - 06.2005
Associate of Applied Science - Surgical Technologies And Health Sciences
Good Samaritan College of Nursing and Health Sciences
Health Sciences
University of Cincinnati