Kathleen Silvers
Albany,OR
Summary
Focused Surgical Technologist with 17 years of expertise in fast paced and ever changing settings. Knowledgeable in practices for multiple types of surgical environments from labor and delivery, eye care, pain management and more. A natural team leader in devising new programs and training employees on updated policies, protocols and new equipment. Enthusiastic to join a rewarding organization focused on supporting growth and career progression.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Surgical Technologist (CST)
Oregon Specialists Surgery Center
Salem , OR
12.2021 - Current
- Lead surgical assist
- Maintains, categorizes and catalogues extensive surgical equipment for a variety of surgeons including neurosurgeons, optometrist, pain specialists
- Oversees operating room team
- Responsible for training new staff and continuing education for current staff
- Performs chart audits for all procedures and surgeries at the clinic
- Orders all OR supplies and medications including custom made surgical packs
- Works closely with surgeons for customized equipment and constantly evolving needs
- Direct liaison with vendors, representatives and doctors
- Lead CST, in charge of planning OR scheduling, works closely with surgeons for maximum time optimization for OR use
- Responsible for assisting the surgeon during surgery
- Maintains aseptic techniques throughout the surgical procedure
- Anticipates surgeon's needs
- Uses the necessary equipment appropriately for patient care within scope of practice
- Establishes and maintains a safe, clean and organized physical environment
- Works as part of the Operating Room team
- Responsible for picking cases and room turn-over after procedures
- Sterile processing all surgical and procedures instruments
- Organize, plan and prioritize work to complete within required time frames and follow-up on pending issues/tasks.
- Assist nursing staff in PACU taking vitals, perform discharging instructions, transferring patients.
Surgical Scheduler, Patient Counselor
Eyecare Associates NVision
Albany , OR
09.2019 - 11.2021
- Schedule office and hospital/surgery center based medical procedures, for patients with appropriate provider and time/location slot, utilizing appropriate scheduling code
- Enters notes/special instructions needed for scheduling in the electronic medical record
- Provides accurate, detailed information to patients regarding test preparations, time of patients scheduled arrival, and any other directional information needed; takes appropriate action in responding to questions from patients
- Counsel patients on Cataract surgery and lens options
- Perform accurate measurements cataract patients
- Axial length
- Corneal curvature (keratometry)
- Anterior chamber depth
- OCT.
Certified Surgical Technologist
Bay Microsurgical Unit
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Assist Physicians during surgery
- Sterilization of instruments
- Room turnover
- Assist in operating room set-up
- Patient transfers
- Cataract Surgery Phaco with IOL
- Glaucoma Almeda valve, Istent, Express shunt, Electromyography, Pterygium, Cyclodiode Laser, Xen stent.
Operations Manager
Fitbody Bootcamp
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Made sure the business is running well with a smooth efficient service that meets the expectations and needs of the customers and clients
- Manage day to day activities
- Membership marketing, promotion, and solicitation
- Return emails and phone calls to clients
- Set up appointments and follow ups
- Make sure all classes are scheduled and instructors make any necessary changes
- Payroll
- Inventory auditing and ordering
- Collections
- Balance books and monthly closing
- Financial forecasting
- HR Duties
- Record keeping and filing
- Accounts receivable and Accounts payable
- Customer Service and Customer Retention.
Certified Surgical Technologist in Labor & Delivery
Conroe Regional Medical Center HCA
01.2011 - 01.2014
- First Assist Physician in the surgical cases
- Assist Physician in vaginal delivery
- Responsible for coordinating instrumentation and surgical supplies
- Ordering supplies and equipment
- Assists in preparation of specimens, operation of equipment
- Assist with patient care and transitioning babies
- Assist with making charts, signing in patients and ordering labs.
Certified Surgical Technologist in Labor & Delivery
Salem Health
01.2007 - 01.2011
- Assist Physicians during surgical procedures
- Cesarean Sections, Tubal Ligations, D&C's
- Maintain Sterile environment in operating room during all cases
- Provide assistance to health care teams responsible for patient care
- Maintain a current knowledge of all surgical equipment and non-surgical equipment in the department for any needed emergent situation
- Stock necessary items/equipment throughout the department
- Complete continuity education credits and point of care testing on a regular basis per hospital protocols.
Education
Concorde Career Institute
01.2007
CyclodiodeLigationsIstentAlmedaNVisionChemeketa Community College
01.2006
Linn Benton Community College
01.2005
Western Oregon University
01.2001
Certification
Certified Surgical Technologist
Timeline
Certified Surgical Technologist (CST)
Oregon Specialists Surgery Center
12.2021 - Current
Surgical Scheduler, Patient Counselor
Eyecare Associates NVision
09.2019 - 11.2021
Certified Surgical Technologist
Bay Microsurgical Unit
01.2018 - 01.2019
Operations Manager
Fitbody Bootcamp
01.2017 - 01.2018
Certified Surgical Technologist in Labor & Delivery
Conroe Regional Medical Center HCA
01.2011 - 01.2014
Certified Surgical Technologist in Labor & Delivery
Salem Health
01.2007 - 01.2011
Concorde Career Institute
CyclodiodeLigationsIstentAlmedaNVisionChemeketa Community College
Linn Benton Community College
Western Oregon University
Certified Surgical Technologist
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