Lauren Garrison
Prospect Park,PA
Summary
Dedicated medical professional with history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Surgical Technologist
Surgery Partners
West Chester, PA
12.2022 - Current
- Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
- Maintained high infection control standards.
- Completed [Number] total joint replacement procedures per month.
- Gathered and set up equipment, tools, and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
- Positioned patients and set up drapes to create comfortable surgical environment for patients.
- Contributed to team-based problem-solving to resolve issues that arose during surgery and improve patient outcomes.
- Cleaned and maintained operating equipment to keep resources in good working condition and ready for use.
- Completed continuing education units, staying up to date on surgical technology and meeting organizational requirements.
- Evaluated procedure needs and set up equipment, tools, supplies, and instruments.
Surgical Technologist
The Falcone Center
Bala-Cynwyd, PA
12.2021 - 10.2022
- Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
- Managed operating room setup by cleaning and sterilizing instruments and surfaces, maintaining supply inventories and organizing surgical tools.
- Decontaminated, cleaned, assembled, packaged, sterilized, stored and distributed reusable surgical instrumentation and equipment.
- Sterilized instruments and disposed of medical supplies and waste following OSHA guidelines.
- Worked with vendors for speedy procurement of services and equipment.
Surgical Technologist
Penn Medicine: University Of Pennsylvania Health System
Philadelphia, PA
09.2017 - 12.2021
- Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
- Maintained high infection control standards.
- Evaluated procedure needs and set up equipment, tools, supplies and instruments.
- Delivered exemplary assistance and support to surgeons during general, gynecological, orthopedic, neurological and plastic surgery procedures.
- Introduced new staff members to training protocols regarding operating room procedures, infection control, safety standards and overall facility policies.
Housekeeper
White Horse Village
Newtown Square, PA
09.2014 - 08.2017
- Trained new employees on departmental procedures and provided assistance in finding cleaning supplies.
- Completed laundry services with special attention to care instructions for hand-washing and dry cleaning.
- Documented and reported necessary facility and building repairs observed.
- Adhered to professional house cleaning checklist.
- Disinfected and mopped bathrooms to keep facilities sanitary and clean.
- Disposed of trash and recyclables each day to avoid waste buildup.
Reservation Sales Agent
Apple Vacations
Newtown Square, PA
11.2012 - 09.2014
- Managed online booking inquiries and assisted guests and travel partners with questions throughout entire booking cycle.
- Provided high level of customer service to each person by engaging customer and using active listening and effective interpersonal skills.
- Resolved various issues and discrepancies for customers.
- Handled billing information over phone.
- Prepared customer invoices, accepted payments and processed refund and cancellation requests.
- Provided follow through on all calls with confirmations and dissemination of requested information.
- Suggested various packages and amenities to guests, helping each find perfect accommodations to fit personal needs.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
Education
Ridley High School
Folsom, PAAssociate Of Applied Science - Surgical Technology
Delaware County Community College
Media, PA07.2017
Associate Of Arts And Sciences - General Studies
Delaware County Community College
Media, PA06.2012
Skills
- Assisting Surgical Team
- HIPAA Proficiency
- Electronic Charting
- Staffing Assignments
- Daily Workflows
- Supervising or Activities
Timeline
Surgical Technologist
Surgery Partners
12.2022 - Current
Surgical Technologist
The Falcone Center
12.2021 - 10.2022
Surgical Technologist
Penn Medicine: University Of Pennsylvania Health System
09.2017 - 12.2021
Housekeeper
White Horse Village
09.2014 - 08.2017
Reservation Sales Agent
Apple Vacations
11.2012 - 09.2014
Ridley High School
Associate Of Applied Science - Surgical Technology
Delaware County Community College
Associate Of Arts And Sciences - General Studies
Delaware County Community College
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