Katie D. Schall-Miller
Kent,Wa
Summary
To obtain a position as a Surgical Technologist by applying my acquired knowledge and eighteen years of extensive experience.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Surgical Technologist
Proliance Surgeons
06.2022 - Current
- Assisted surgeons with instrument handling and preparation for various surgical procedures.
- Maintained sterile environments by adhering to strict infection control protocols.
- Collaborated with surgical teams to ensure efficient workflow during complex operations.
- Trained new staff on surgical techniques and best practices for equipment usage.
- Proficient in Total Joints including robotic.
Certified Surgical Technologist
University of Washington Medical Center Montlake
01.2008 - Current
- On the Orthopedic Team for the past 18 years doing Sports, Total Joints and Trauma. General and Orthopedic call along with a variety of day/evening/night shifts stepping into any case as needed.
Surgical Technologist Extern
University of Washington Medical Center Montlake
10.2007 - 12.2007
- 500 hours of participation in the main operating rooms, assisting surgeons by applying all aspects of formal training in a busy healthcare facility.
Waitress
Claim Jumper Restaurant
09.2005 - 01.2008
- Used customer service skills to make each persons dining experience enjoyable. Each shift required that all cash and credit card payments be kept in an organized fashion and turned in at the end of the night.
Administrative Assistant
English Department/University of Arizona
01.2001 - 05.2005
- Answered phones, faxed documents, made copies, customer service, mail duties, organized appointments and used many computer skills.
Volunteer
University Medical Center/Artificial Heart Center
03.2001 - 08.2003
- Caring for patients after an artificial heart has been placed in the patient and maintaining the machines with the engineers.
Education
Diploma - Surgical Technologist
Cambridge College
Bellevue, WashingtonBachelors of Science - Physiology, Chemistry
The University of Arizona
Tucson, ArizonaTech in Surgery-Certified - Healthcare Professional
NCCT-National Center For Competency Testing
OnlineSkills
- Anatomy & Physiology
- Positioning/Counting Procedures
- Instrumentation/Supplies
- Infection Control
- Orthopedic Surgery
- General Surgery
- ENT Surgery
- Plastic Surgery
- GYN Surgery
- Spine Surgery
- Urology Surgery
- Interpersonal Communication
- Prepare cases for the next case or day
Certification
December 2007 - Tech in Surgery Certified (TS-C)
Timeline
Certified Surgical Technologist
Proliance Surgeons
06.2022 - Current
Certified Surgical Technologist
University of Washington Medical Center Montlake
01.2008 - Current
Surgical Technologist Extern
University of Washington Medical Center Montlake
10.2007 - 12.2007
Waitress
Claim Jumper Restaurant
09.2005 - 01.2008
Volunteer
University Medical Center/Artificial Heart Center
03.2001 - 08.2003
Administrative Assistant
English Department/University of Arizona
01.2001 - 05.2005
Bachelors of Science - Physiology, Chemistry
The University of Arizona
Diploma - Surgical Technologist
Cambridge College
Tech in Surgery-Certified - Healthcare Professional
NCCT-National Center For Competency Testing