Larissa Edmaiston
Knox,IN
Summary
Versatile Surgical Tech with just under 6 years of working in healthcare. Majority of time spent supporting surgeons during a wide range of surgical procedures. Proficient in quickly setting up and breaking down surgical procedures to maintain patient flows. Making sure cases are pulled and shelves are stocked for the following day. Proficient in office work such as answering calls, filing paperwork, and multitasking.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Surgical Technologist
South Bend Clinic
South Bend, IN
08.2020 - Current
- Prepared and maintained sterile field for surgical procedures.
- Provided assistance to surgeons during operations by passing instruments and other supplies.
- Ensured all necessary equipment was available for each procedure.
- Organized operating room by setting up surgical trays with instruments according to surgeon preference.
- Kept inventory of supplies and ordered new items as needed.
- Observed aseptic technique and infection control protocols at all times.
- Assisted in positioning patients on operating table and covered them with sterile drapes.
- Received specimens from pathology laboratory for examination by surgeon during operation.
- Assisted surgeon by passing instruments and sterile supplies throughout operation.
- Set up equipment, tools and supplies for procedures and organize instruments as directed in surgeons' preference cards.
- Recounted surgical instruments and supplies at end of operation, eliminating chance of items left inside patient.
Optometric Technician
Hedgeye Optometry
Mishawaka, IN
06.2018 - 06.2020
- Performed preliminary eye exams, including visual acuity tests and color vision tests.
- Assisted optometrist with more complex procedures, such as glaucoma testing and retinal imaging.
- Checked patient records for accuracy and updated them when necessary.
- Scheduled appointments for patients according to their needs and preferences.
- Ordered supplies from vendors, ensuring that the practice had adequate stock at all times.
- Conducted vision screenings using automated refraction technology.
- Contacted insurance companies to verify coverage information prior to treatment.
- Answered phone calls from customers inquiring about services offered by the practice.
- Sent patient prescriptions to pharmacies and scheduled future appointments.
- Posted refractor receipts, entered data into spreadsheets and alphabetized folders and invoices.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Surgical Technology
Ivy Tech Community College
Valparaiso, IN07-2020
High School Diploma -
John Glenn High School
Walkerton, IN05-2015
Skills
- HIPAA proficiency
- Aseptic and sterilization techniques
- Organizational abilities
- File Management
- Preparing for surgeries
- Aseptic Techniques
Certification
- CST (certified Surgical Technologist)
- BLS certification
Timeline
Surgical Technologist
South Bend Clinic
08.2020 - Current
Optometric Technician
Hedgeye Optometry
06.2018 - 06.2020
Associate of Applied Science - Surgical Technology
Ivy Tech Community College
High School Diploma -
John Glenn High School