Kelly Yawitz
Villa Ridge,MO
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Surgical Laser Technician
ForTec Medical
08.2021 - Current
- Working closely with surgeons and OR staff; particularly in Urology, GYN and General Surgery.
- Bring any defective equipment or materials to the attention of supervisors
- Built strong relationships with customers to drive repeat business.
- Maintain the sterility of the surgical field
- Maintain a professional demeanor to represent ForTec accordingly
- Arrive to cases early to ensure proper set up and closing cases in a timely manner
- Ensure proper handling and transport of delicate lasers and equipment
- Educate medical staff on laser safety
- Train new team members and be a point of contact for laser education
- Comply with OSHA standards.
Endoscopy Technician
SSM Health
08.2020 - 07.2023
- Efficiently set-up and tore down procedure rooms in preparation for upcoming procedures.
- Supported physicians and nursing staff during procedures.
- Keeping an up-to-date log of daily chemical tests
- Verified proper stocking and readiness of day surgery and operating rooms by ordering equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
- Maintained all safety protocols and processes when cleaning, disinfecting and sterilizing endoscopes and related equipment.
- Ambulated and assisted patients before and after procedures.
- Transferred scopes to appropriate department for repairs and maintenance.
- Sanitized and assessed recovery rooms while following all surgical schedules.
Store Manager/Assistant Store Manager
One Lucky Mutt/Bentley's Pet Stuff
07.2013 - 06.2019
- Managed opening and closing procedures and recommended changes to enhance efficiency of daily activities.
- Planning and running events to attract and engage customers
- Educating about the importance of pet nutrition
- Rotated merchandise and displays to feature new products and promotions.
- Maintained positive customer relationships by responding quickly to customer service inquiries.
- Supervised and evaluated staff to help improve skills, achieve daily objectives, and attain advancement.
- Processed payments for credit and debit cards and returned proper change for cash transactions.
- Interviewed, hired, and trained staff associates and equipped to comply with company policies and procedures.
- Verified inventory counts remained within monthly tolerance levels and compiled financial data in compliance with budget.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with vendors to facilitate timely product delivery.
Education
Bachelors - Marketing and Advertising
Webster University
Associate of Applied Science - Surgical Technology
St. Louis Community College
03.2020
Certificate in Food, Nutrition & Health - undefined
Allegra Learning Solutions
Skills
- Physician connections
- Management & training
- Sales & problem solving
- Creativity & organization
- Team oriented
- Project planning
- Loyal and efficient
- Communication
- Operation Room Experience
- Critical Thinking
- Case Documentation
Timeline
Surgical Laser Technician
ForTec Medical
08.2021 - Current
Endoscopy Technician
SSM Health
08.2020 - 07.2023
Store Manager/Assistant Store Manager
One Lucky Mutt/Bentley's Pet Stuff
07.2013 - 06.2019
Bachelors - Marketing and Advertising
Webster University
Associate of Applied Science - Surgical Technology
St. Louis Community College
Certificate in Food, Nutrition & Health - undefined
Allegra Learning Solutions
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