Kristi Marra
Fort Lee
Summary
Dynamic Surgical Technologist with extensive experience at RMA of NY/US Fertility, adept in aseptic techniques and critical thinking. Proven track record in enhancing surgical efficiency and patient care through effective collaboration and leadership. Committed to maintaining high standards of sterilization and safety, while providing compassionate support to patients.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Surgical Technologist/OR Technician
RMA of NY/US Fertility
09.2010 - Current
- Assisted in preparing and organizing surgical instruments for procedures, ensuring sterility and readiness.
- Collaborated with surgical teams to facilitate efficient workflow during operations, enhancing patient care.
- Monitored sterile field and maintained equipment integrity throughout surgeries, reducing contamination risks.
- Educated new staff on instrumentation handling and surgical protocols, fostering team competency.
- Have experience with plastics, general, ivf, neuro, urology
- Evaluated and updated procedural documentation to ensure compliance with industry regulations and best practices.
- 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.
- Evaluated procedure needs and set up equipment, tools, supplies, and instruments.
- Increased efficiency during surgeries by anticipating surgeon''s needs and providing timely assistance.
- Introduced new staff members to training protocols regarding operating room procedures, infection control, safety standards, and overall facility policies.
- Provided compassionate support to patients experiencing anxiety or discomfort prior to surgery, helping alleviate concerns while maintaining professionalism.
- Decontaminated, cleaned, assembled, packaged, sterilized, stored, and distributed reusable surgical instrumentation and equipment.
- Worked with vendors for speedy procurement of services and equipment.
Education
Surgical Techno/OR Technician - Surgical Technologist
Bergen Community College
Paramus, NJ08-2002
Business/marketing
University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL08-1996
Skills
- Aseptic techniques
- Critical thinking
- Sterile technique proficiency
- Setting up and operating equipment
- Pre- and post-surgical counts
- Safe sharps disposal
- Instrument sterilization
- Basic life support
- Leadership qualities
- Specimen collection
- Patient confidentiality
- Transporting patients
- Surgical equipment handling
- Operating room procedures
- Scrub assistance
- Collecting medical specimens
- Aseptic and sterilization techniques
- Passing surgical tools
- Surgical counts
- Surgical gowning
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Restocking inventory
- Surgical technologist
- first aid CPR AED (first aid CPR AED)
Timeline
Surgical Technologist/OR Technician
RMA of NY/US Fertility
09.2010 - Current
Surgical Techno/OR Technician - Surgical Technologist
Bergen Community College
Business/marketing
University of Central Florida
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