Kristen Moschler
Surgical Technologist
South Boston,VA
Summary
Driven Surgical Technologist offering 6+ years' experience in the surgical setting. Well-versed in total joint replacement, general surgery and obstetric and gynecology. Dedicated team player who can also work independently.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Surgical Technologist
Sentara Halifax Regional Hospital
South Boston , VA
05.2016 - Current
- Managed operating room setup by cleaning and sterilizing instruments and surfaces, maintaining supply inventories and organizing surgical tools.
- Delivered exemplary assistance and support to surgeons during general, obstetrics gynecological, orthopedic, ENT, urology, and oral & maxillofacial procedures.
- Created and maintained unobstructed operative fields using diverse range of tools.
- Operated and adjusted diagnostic equipment and other machines used during procedures.
- Evaluated procedure needs and set up equipment, tools, supplies and instruments.
- Decontaminated, cleaned, assembled, packaged, sterilized, stored and distributed reusable surgical instrumentation and equipment.
- Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
- Sterilized instruments and disposed of medical supplies and waste following OSHA guidelines.
- Maintained high infection control standards.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Surgical Technology
Miller-Motte Technical College - Lynchburg
Lynchburg, VA 09.2014 - 05.2016
Surgical First Assist
Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting
Nashville, TN 06.2022 - Current
Skills
Pre-surgical preparation
Infection control protocols
Safe sharps disposal
Safety protocols expertise
Biohazardous waste disposal
Passing surgical instruments
Setting up and operating equipment
Wound Dressing
Suturing
Pre- and post-surgical counts
Specimen collection
First Aid/CPR
Problem-Solving
Critical Thinking
Patient transportation
Patient confidentiality
Certification
Licensed surgical technologist
Timeline
Surgical First Assist
Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting
06.2022 - Current
Surgical Technologist
Sentara Halifax Regional Hospital
05.2016 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - Surgical Technology
Miller-Motte Technical College - Lynchburg
09.2014 - 05.2016