Kellie Kromer
Lehighton,PA
Summary
Reliable, driven, detail-oriented Certified Surgical Technologist seeking a travel position. Offering Excellent judgement, a positive attitude and an open mind. I love traveling to the rural hospitals across the states and learning new skills with each assignment!
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Travel Certified Surgical Technologist
Catapult Healthcare
Box Butte General Hospital, Alliance Nebraska
07.2024 - 07.2025
- Collaborated with surgical teams to facilitate efficient workflow during operations.
- Scrubbing multiple specialties which included: Orthopedic (both sports medicine and total joints), upper extremity, foot and ankle, urology, some ENT, basic dental, pain injections, endoscopy, general surgery, cataracts, c-sections and vaginal deliveries.
- Systems used for ortho cases include: Arthrex, Ortho Align DJO system for total knees, DJO total shoulders, Enovis total knees.
- 25 Beds Critical Access
Travel Certified Surgical Technologist
Catapult Healthcare
Cayuga Medical Center, Ithaca New York
11.2023 - 06.2024
- Assisted in preparing surgical instruments and equipment for procedures.
- Scrubbed multiple specialties which included: Orthopedic (sports medicine and total joints), upper extremity, foot and ankle, urology, some plastics, GYN (hysteroscopies, Lap tubals, D&C, Myosure), general surgery (open and laparoscopic hernia repair, lap chole, lap appy, open bowel resection, exploratory laparotomy).
- Orthopedic systems used included: Arthrex, Smith and Nephew total knees, Cori robotic total knees, Stryker total hips.
Travel Certified Surgical Technologist
Catapult Healthcare
Copley Hospital, Morristown Vermont
07.2023 - 10.2023
- Assisted surgeons during procedures by preparing sterile instruments and maintaining equipment readiness.
- Scrubbed a small variety of cases which included: Orthopedic (sports medicine and total joints), hand surgery, foot and ankle, general surgery, and urology.
- Orthopedic systems used: Smith and Nephew Cori kness, Smith and Nephew total hips, Arthex.
- 25 Bed Critical Access
Travel Certified Surgical Technologist
Catapult Healthcare
Pardee Hospital, Hendersonville North Carolina
01.2023 - 06.2023
- Monitored and maintained sterile field, preventing contamination throughout surgical processes.
- Scrubbed multiple specialties which included: pain mangement, total knees, sports medicine, general surgery, endoscopy, and cataracts.
Travel Certified Surgical Technologist
Catapult Healthcare
Tuba City Regional, Tuba City Arizona
09.2022 - 12.2022
- Assisted in preparing surgical instruments and equipment for various procedures.
- Scrubbed multiple specialties which included: General Surgery, GYN (hysteroscopies, D&C, Myosure), edoscopy, orthopedics, foot and ankle, hand surgery, and c-sections.
- Trauma Level III
Staff Certified Surgical First Assist
Lehigh Valley Physician Group, Orthopedics
Allentown, PA
01.2021 - 09.2022
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Floated to multiple Lehigh Valley Campuses assisting the orthopedic surgeons which included: Making sure supplies and positioning equipment was in the OR before each case, positioning the patient, assisting during surgery, suturing, splinting (upper extremity), and patient transfer after surgery.
Staff Certified Surgical Technologist
Lehigh Valley Health Network
Allentown, PA
12.2013 - 01.2021
- Prepare and maintain sterile field for surgical procedures, ensuring compliance with infection control protocols.
- Assist surgeons by passing instruments and anticipating needs during operations, enhancing procedural efficiency.
- Collaborate with surgical team to establish and implement best practices for patient safety and care standards.
- Train and mentor junior technologists on proper techniques and equipment usage, fostering professional development.
- Scrubbed outpatient orthopedic cases which included: Sports medicine, upper extremity, and foot and ankle.
Education
Surgical First Assist
Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting
Nashville, TN07-2021
Associate of Applied Science - Surgical Technology
McCann School of Business & Technology
PA09-2012
Skills
- Professionalism and ethics
- Aseptic Technique
- Adaptability
- Stress management
- Orthopedics
Timeline
Travel Certified Surgical Technologist
Catapult Healthcare
07.2024 - 07.2025
Travel Certified Surgical Technologist
Catapult Healthcare
11.2023 - 06.2024
Travel Certified Surgical Technologist
Catapult Healthcare
07.2023 - 10.2023
Travel Certified Surgical Technologist
Catapult Healthcare
01.2023 - 06.2023
Travel Certified Surgical Technologist
Catapult Healthcare
09.2022 - 12.2022
Staff Certified Surgical First Assist
Lehigh Valley Physician Group, Orthopedics
01.2021 - 09.2022
Staff Certified Surgical Technologist
Lehigh Valley Health Network
12.2013 - 01.2021
Surgical First Assist
Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting
Associate of Applied Science - Surgical Technology
McCann School of Business & Technology