Kimberly Saeger
Surgical Technologist
Eastvale,CA
Summary
Surgical professional with solid background in supporting complex surgical procedures and ensuring operational efficiency. Known for collaborative teamwork and achieving optimal outcomes in high-pressure environments. Reliable and adaptable with strong skills in sterile techniques and patient interaction.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Surgical Technologist
Saddleback Memorial Hospital
11.2023 - Current
- Prepared operating rooms with required instruments, ensuring efficient setup for various surgical cases.
- Mentored new surgical technologists, sharing expertise and fostering their growth within the profession.
- Minimized infection risks by strictly adhering to aseptic techniques when handling surgical supplies and equipment.
- Handled high-pressure situations calmly and efficiently, contributing to successful completion of critical surgeries.
- Assisted surgeons in complex procedures for optimal patient outcomes and reduced recovery time.
- Evaluated procedure needs and set up equipment, tools, supplies, and instruments.
- Supported smooth transitions between surgeries by promptly preparing the operating room for subsequent cases.
- Demonstrated exceptional adaptability when faced with unexpected challenges or changes during surgery, responding quickly without compromising patient safety or procedural success.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities, staying current on best practices within the field of surgical technology.
- Delivered exemplary assistance and support to surgeons during general, gynecological, orthopedic, neurological, and plastic surgery procedures.
Surgical Technologist
SUTTER ROSEVILLE MEDICAL CENTER
01.2017 - 11.2023
- Serve as Staff Surgical Technologist and organ procurement specialist at the Level 2 Trauma Center
Surgical Technologist
MAXIM HEALTHCARE
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Held travel contract at San Joaquin General Hospital (39 weeks), a trauma hospital.
Surgical Technologist
MGA HEALTHCARE
01.2014 - 01.2017
- Performed registry work at multiple Sutter facilities throughout the greater Sacramento region as well as Mercy, Woodland Healthcare, Midtown Endoscopy and UC Davis trauma centers.
Surgical Technologist
AUREUS MEDICAL
01.2014 - 01.2015
- Held travel contracts at various facilities and trauma centers in California.
Surgical Technology Instructor and Clinical Coordinator
CARRINGTON COLLEGE
01.2014 - 01.2015
- Delivered instruction in classroom and lab setting in Anatomy, Physiology, Microbiology, Pharmacology, Sterile Technique, Surgical Procedure, and Hospital function and Management.
- Worked with facilities to host students for externship and tracked student progress.
- Retained all student records (health, grades, discipline, and case tracking).
- Liaised with facilities educators and managers to place and follow students through externship.
- Graduated students upon completion of all school and accreditation requirements.
Surgical Technologist
POMONA VALLEY HOSPITAL
01.2008 - 01.2014
- Served as integral part of the Neuro and Ortho teams and was on original training team for EBUS.
- Certified user of DaVinci SI Robotic Systems (single and multi-port).
- Specialized in traumatic ophthalmology, posterior chamber procedures and organ procurement.
Education
Certificate in Surgical Technology -
Premiere Career College
Irwindale, CA01.2008
Skills
- Collaborative teamwork
- Reliability training specialist
- Organ Procurement
- Ophthalmic Procedures
- Exceptional Communicator
- Reporting & Documentation
- Interpersonal Skills
- Training & Development
- Highly Organized
- Willing & Adaptable Quick Learner
- Time Management & Prioritizing
- Close Attention to Detail
- Computer Skills: Microsoft Office Suite, EPIC, Cerner
- Leadership qualities
- Robotics/Gyn Coordinator
Accomplishments
- Trained many new surgical technologists.
- Built strong relationships with surgeons and learned set up preferences to streamline surgeries.
- Minimized surgical costs by efficiently editing surgeon preference cards.
Certification
Basic Life Support, AHA, Exp. 2025
Languages
English
Quote
Far and away the best prize that life offers is the chance to work hard at work worth doing.
Theodore Roosevelt
Timeline
Surgical Technologist
Saddleback Memorial Hospital
11.2023 - Current
Surgical Technologist
SUTTER ROSEVILLE MEDICAL CENTER
01.2017 - 11.2023
Surgical Technologist
MAXIM HEALTHCARE
01.2016 - 01.2017
Surgical Technologist
MGA HEALTHCARE
01.2014 - 01.2017
Surgical Technologist
AUREUS MEDICAL
01.2014 - 01.2015
Surgical Technology Instructor and Clinical Coordinator
CARRINGTON COLLEGE
01.2014 - 01.2015
Surgical Technologist
POMONA VALLEY HOSPITAL
01.2008 - 01.2014
Certificate in Surgical Technology -
Premiere Career College
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