Karissa Sanchez Miranda
Richmond Hill,GA
Summary
Driven Certified Surgical Technologist offering five years of experience in ambulatory and hospital settings. Well-versed in general surgery, plastic surgery, vascular/endovascular surgery, orthopedic scope surgery, and robotic surgery procedures. Eager to take the next career step with a growing organization offering opportunities for professional development and advancement in this role.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Surgical Technologist
St. Joseph's/Candler Health System
09.2022 - Current
- Assist multiple surgeons and nurses in operating room
- Set up operating rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
- Maintained high infection control standards.
- Prepared sterile solutions to support surgical processes and helped physicians scrub for procedures.
- Contributed to team-based problem-solving to resolve issues that arose during surgery and improve patient outcomes.
- Collected, prepared, and disposed of medical specimens.
- Delivered exemplary assistance and support to surgeons during general, vascular/endo-vascular, orthopedic, and plastic surgery procedure
Central Referral Intake Assistant
St. Joseph’s/Candler Hospital
07.2018 - 08.2022
- Provide patient care coordination for three city divisions
- Yearly training on ICD-10 codes
- Answered phone calls and provided new clients with required paperwork to initiate service.
- Collected, verified, recorded and processed client demographics, insurance payments, and referral information.
- Communicated with referral sources, physicians, and associated staff to check documentation for proper signatures.
Inpatient Therapy Secretary
EnduraCare
01.2017 - 06.2018
- Maintained daily report documents, memos, and invoices.
- Entered data into system and updated customer contacts with information to keep records current.
- Provided clerical support to company employees by copying, faxing, and filing documents.
- Responded to emails and other correspondence to facilitate communication and enhance business processes.
- Updated spreadsheets and databases to track, analyze, and report on performance data.
Rehabilitation Aide
EnduraCare
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Assisted patients during ambulation to prevent injuries.
- Observed patients awaiting therapy or transportation to note needs and handle situations appropriately.
- Performed treatment procedures to improve patient's functioning.
- Utilized gait belts, lifts, or slings to safely move and transfer patients.
- Assisted physical therapists with patient examinations using manual therapy techniques and therapeutic exercise instruction.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Surgical Technology
Savannah Technical College
Savannah, GA08.2022
Skills
- Pre-Surgical Preparation
- Pre- and Post-Surgical Counts
- Medical Terminology
- Infection Control Protocols
- Specimen Collection
- Advanced Life Support/Basic Life Support (ALS/BLS)
- Dexterity
- Knowledge of medical procedures
Certification
- CST - NBSTSA
- ALS/BLS - American Red Cross
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Certified Surgical Technologist
St. Joseph's/Candler Health System
09.2022 - Current
Central Referral Intake Assistant
St. Joseph’s/Candler Hospital
07.2018 - 08.2022
Inpatient Therapy Secretary
EnduraCare
01.2017 - 06.2018
Rehabilitation Aide
EnduraCare
01.2017 - 01.2018
Associate of Applied Science - Surgical Technology
Savannah Technical College
- CST - NBSTSA
- ALS/BLS - American Red Cross
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