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KRISTIN SMITH

Brighton,MI

Summary

Surgical Technologist with over 16 years experience in the surgical field, who is skilled at working in fast paced environments, with thorough knowledge of sterile technique and strong sense of medical ethics. Understands the importance of knowing anticipated needs of the surgeon and surgical team, with leadership skills and dedication to providing top quality patient care.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Surgical Technologist

Novi Survey Center
Novi, MI
01.2017 - Current
  • Very efficient in cataract surgery, and full-thickness and partial-thickness corneal transplants.
  • Organize case carts for the following surgery schedule.
  • Trained in front desk duties, such as checking in patients.

Certified Surgical Technologist

LIVONIA OUTPATIENT SURGERY CENTER
Livonia, MI
01.2013 - Current
  • Lead surgical technologist specializing in ophthalmology procedures including: cataract and plastics. Efficiently scrubbed, assisted, and aided in room turn overs for 40 or more cataract surgeries a day.
  • Responsible for pulling case for next day procedures.
  • Training of new surgical staff
  • Sterile Processing
  • Inventory Organization
  • Highly knowledgeable in Vitrectomies

Certified Surgical Technologist

CATARACT SPECIALTY SURGICAL CENTER
BERKLEY, MI
01.2007 - 01.2013
  • Facilitated physicians and surgical team with the sterile surgical procedures in the areas of glaucoma, cataract, plastics, and oculoplastic. Strong focus in cataract surgeries
  • Facilitated fast turn overs.
  • Training of new surgical staff
  • Inventory Control
  • Responsible for pulling cases for next day procedures
  • Inventory Organization
  • Sterile Processing
  • MS Office Tools & Clerical Work
  • Phoned pre-op patients
  • Office organization

RECEPTIONIST

DILGER & SEMAAN
ROCHESTER, MI
01.2005 - 01.2007
  • Assessing client needs and directed them to the proper individuals.
  • Greeted new and active clients.
  • Helped with organization.

Education

Associate in Applied Science - Surgical Technology

OAKLAND COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Southfield, MI
01.2007

Skills

  • Sterile processing expertise
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Safety awareness
  • Problem resolution
  • Front desk operations
  • Team collaboration
  • Aseptic technique
  • Self-motivation

Certification

CST

BLS Certified

References

  • Jordan Bucciere 248)207-4499
  • Sarah Dawley 248)930-8281
  • Dean Cassar 248)762-3393

Timeline

Surgical Technologist

Novi Survey Center
01.2017 - Current

Certified Surgical Technologist

LIVONIA OUTPATIENT SURGERY CENTER
01.2013 - Current

Certified Surgical Technologist

CATARACT SPECIALTY SURGICAL CENTER
01.2007 - 01.2013

RECEPTIONIST

DILGER & SEMAAN
01.2005 - 01.2007

Associate in Applied Science - Surgical Technology

OAKLAND COMMUNITY COLLEGE