Meticulous Certified surgical technician and Certified registered central sterile technician excited to bring 4-year background to growing organization. Knowledgeable in all aspects of surgery, including setting up operating rooms, preparing patients and assisting surgeons. Committed to maintaining highest standards of health and safety.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Surgical Technologist
Putnam County Hospital
1542 S. Bloomington St., Greencastle, IN. 46135
01.2019 - 05.2023
Anticipated surgeons needs and handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
Gathered and set up equipment, tools, and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
Maintained high infection control standards.
Decontaminated, cleaned, assembled, packaged, sterilized, stored, and distributed reusable surgical instrumentation and equipment.
Worked with vendors for speedy procurement of services and equipment.
Sterilized instruments and disposed of medical supplies and waste following OSHA guidelines.
Certified Registered Central Service Technician
Putnam County Hospital
1542 S. Bloomington St., Greencastle, IN. 46135
02.2021 - 05.2023
Monitored inventory levels to keep all medical equipment properly stocked.
Collaborated with medical staff to confirm availability of medical equipment for patient care.
Troubleshot medical equipment malfunctions and reported issues to appropriate personnel.
Provided support to medical staff in resolving medical equipment problems.
Evaluated medical equipment and recommended upgrades when necessary.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Surgical Technology
Ivy Tech Community College
Lafayette, IN
07.2018
High School Diploma -
Crawfordsville High School
Crawfordsville, IN
1996
Skills
Infection Control Protocols
Specimen Collection
Wound Dressing
Biohazardous Waste Disposal
Pre- and Post-Surgical Counts
Aseptic and Sterilization Techniques
Basic Life Support
Sterile Processing
Sterile Field Management
Certification
CST - Certified Surgical Technologist with NBSTSA. Certification dates: 7/2018 #184147, and 10/2022 # 213579
CRCST - Certified Registered Central Service Technician certification date 2/2021 #563253
BLS - Basic Life Support with American Heart Association expires 5/2024
Timeline
Certified Registered Central Service Technician
Putnam County Hospital
02.2021 - 05.2023
Certified Surgical Technologist
Putnam County Hospital
01.2019 - 05.2023
Associate of Applied Science - Surgical Technology
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