Kathleen Noszka
Ludington ,MI
Summary
Focused certified surgical technologist with 18+ years of experience. Knowledgeable in sterile technique, surgical skills and industry practices. Experience with clinical training, precepting new grads and employees on updated policies, sterile technique and first scrubbing.
Enthusiastic to mentor students in the rewarding field of surgical technology and contribute to the academic community within the program
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Surgical Technologist
Corewell Health Ludington
Ludington, Michigan
04.2024 - Current
- Collaborate with nurses and surgeons to facilitate smooth operation
- Assisted surgeons during operations by anticipating needs and providing support.
- Identify potential problems before they occur by closely observing the sterile field and personnel involved.
Certified Surgical Technologist
Ascension Borgess Hospital
Kalamazoo, Michigan
03.2017 - 12.2023
- Specialized in Maco total joints and orthopedic trauma.
- Utilized in both same-day surgery and main O.R.
- Trained first-year clinical students.
Traveling Certified Surgical Technologist
Cross Country Healthcare
Boca Raton, Florida
11.2013 - 04.2018
- Ability to adapt to new environments, technology, and protocols with minimal orientation.
- Proficiency in diverse surgical instrumentation.
- Strong interpersonal skills to work effectively with new, diverse teams.
Certified Surgical Technologist
UPMC Mercy Hospital
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
05.2007 - 09.2013
- Sole weekend call tech for Level one trauma hospital.
- Prepared and maintained trauma equipment for surgeries and procedures.
- Assisted medical staff in trauma care and emergency response situations.
Education
Associate of Science - Surgical Technologist
Community College of Allegheny County
Pittsburgh, PA 05.2005 - 05.2007
Skills
- First scrub all procedures
- Setting up and operating equipment
- Procedural compliance
- Training clinical students and new hires
- Aseptic and sterilization techniques
- Anatomy proficiency
- Surgical instrumentation
Certification
- Certified Surgical Technologist (CST)Certification # 100191209
- CPR
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Certified Surgical Technologist
Corewell Health Ludington
04.2024 - Current
Certified Surgical Technologist
Ascension Borgess Hospital
03.2017 - 12.2023
Traveling Certified Surgical Technologist
Cross Country Healthcare
11.2013 - 04.2018
Certified Surgical Technologist
UPMC Mercy Hospital
05.2007 - 09.2013
Associate of Science - Surgical Technologist
Community College of Allegheny County
05.2005 - 05.2007