Heather Simones
Saint Cloud,MN
Summary
Skilled surgical technologist offering more than 22 years of experience and well versed in many different surgical procedures. Adept at orienting and training technical staff and implementing policies to streamline workflow. Excited to bring expertise to growing organization offering room for advancement.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Surgical OB Technician
CentraCare Health - St. Cloud Hospital
10.2022 - Current
- Gathered and set up equipment, tools and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
- Anticipated surgeons needs and handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
- Created safe operating environments for invasive and non-invasive procedures.
- Collected, prepared, and disposed of medical specimens.
- Performed and documented pre-surgery and post-surgery sponge, instrument, and needle count.
Surgical Technologist
Methodist Hospital
09.2001 - 09.2022
- Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
- Maintained high infection control standards.
- Evaluated procedure needs and set up equipment, tools, supplies and instruments.
- Introduced new staff members to training protocols regarding operating room procedures, infection control, safety standards and overall facility policies.
- Worked with vendors for speedy procurement of services and equipment.
Education
Surgical Technologist -
Anoka Hennepin Technical College
Anoka, MN12.2000
High School Diploma -
Loyola High School
Mankato, MN06.1992
Skills
- I worked on the Neuro team for 12 yrs
- After that i worked on the float team doing gyn, orthopedic, general Ortho spine, Neuro, vascular and urology
- I worked night shift for 3 Year's doing c-sections and emergency surgery
- I worked for 7 Year's as a CNA Worked on an Alzheimer's unit and other nursing homes
Timeline
Surgical OB Technician
CentraCare Health - St. Cloud Hospital
10.2022 - Current
Surgical Technologist
Methodist Hospital
09.2001 - 09.2022
Surgical Technologist -
Anoka Hennepin Technical College
High School Diploma -
Loyola High School
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