LISA GARNER
Erie,Michigan
Summary
Professional with proven track record in surgical environments, adept at facilitating successful operations and ensuring patient safety. Skilled in sterilization techniques, instrument handling, and maintaining aseptic conditions. Strong focus on teamwork and adapting to dynamic surgical needs. Known for reliability and commitment to excellence in patient care.
Diligent [Desired Position] knowledgeable in surgical procedures and operating room protocols. Proven success in assisting surgeons during operations and maintaining sterile environment. Demonstrated expertise in instrument sterilization and patient care.
Experienced with surgical tools and techniques, ensuring precise and efficient assistance during procedures. Utilizes sterile processing and preparation to maintain safe surgical environment. Track record of effective communication with surgical teams and patient care.
Meticulous [Job Title] excited to bring [Number]-year background to growing organization. Knowledgeable in all aspects of surgery, including setting up operating rooms, preparing patients and assisting surgeons. Committed to maintaining highest standards of health and safety.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Surgical Technologist
Executive Plastic Surgery Center
Pontiac, MI
04.2026 - Current
- Contributed to successful operations by assembling and organizing surgical equipment with precision.
- Provided comprehensive support to surgeons specializing in sports medicine, total joint replacement, spine, and orthopedic trauma treatment.
- Worked with vendors for speedy procurement of services and equipment.
- Operated, adjusted, and monitored diagnostic equipment and other machines used during procedures.
- Ensured sterility of operating rooms and surgical instruments, significantly reducing risk of post-operative infections.
- Increased operational efficiency, sterilizing and organizing tools according to surgical team requirements.
Surgical Technologist
Lebella Surgery Center
Bloomfield MI
12.2025 - 04.2026
- Provided compassionate support to patients experiencing anxiety or discomfort prior to surgery, helping alleviate concerns while maintaining professionalism.
- Introduced new staff members to training protocols regarding operating room procedures, infection control, safety standards, and overall facility policies.
- Collaborated effectively with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care before, during, and after surgery.
- Played a key role in reducing OR turnaround time by implementing process improvements for equipment preparation and room cleanup procedures.
- Performed inventory management duties for the operating room supplies, ensuring adequate stock levels at all times.
- Decontaminated, cleaned, assembled, packaged, sterilized, stored, and distributed reusable surgical instrumentation and equipment.
Surgical Technologist
Insight Hospital
Coldwater, MI
09.2025 - 12.2025
- Demonstrated exceptional adaptability when faced with unexpected challenges or changes during surgery, responding quickly without compromising patient safety or procedural success.
- Mentored new surgical technologists, sharing expertise and fostering their growth within the profession.
- Maintained daily workflow, coordinating with operating room staff to prepare for scheduled and emergency cases.
- Enhanced patient safety by maintaining a sterile surgical environment and adhering to strict protocols.
- Facilitated smooth operation of surgical procedures, preparing operating rooms with necessary equipment and supplies.
Surgical Technologist
Midwest Eye & Cataract Institute
Maumee, OH
06.2025 - 08.2025
- 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.
- Supported smooth transitions between surgeries by promptly preparing the operating room for subsequent cases.
- Increased efficiency during surgeries by anticipating surgeon''s needs and providing timely assistance.
- Managed operating room setup by cleaning and sterilizing instruments and surfaces, maintaining supply inventories, and organizing surgical tools.
- Maintained specialty equipment, implant, and instrumentation inventories.
Surgical Technologist
Novie Surgery Center
Novi, MI
01.2025 - 05.2025
- Verified equipment functionality and addressed setup issues before scheduled procedures
- Maintained high infection control standards.
- Prepared operating rooms with required instruments, ensuring efficient setup for various surgical cases.
- Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
- Minimized infection risks by strictly adhering to aseptic techniques when handling surgical supplies and equipment.
- Ensured proper care of surgical instruments through meticulous cleaning, sterilization, and maintenance processes.
Surgical Technologist
Corewell Health Troy
Troy, MI
01.2024 - 12.2024
- Prepared operating rooms with required instruments, supplies, and equipment for surgical procedures
- Maintained sterile field and enforced aseptic technique throughout perioperative cases
- Anticipated surgeon needs by passing instruments and supplies efficiently during procedures
- Performed sponge, needle, and instrument counts with circulating nurse to support patient safety
- Assisted with patient positioning, draping, and transfer tasks before and after surgery
- Managed specimen handling, labeling, and transport according to procedural requirements
- Collaborated with anesthesia, nursing, and surgical teams to support smooth case flow
- Assisted surgeons in complex procedures for optimal patient outcomes and reduced recovery time.
Certified Surgical Technologist
St. Mary's Hospital
Livonia, MI
09.2023 - 02.2024
- I scrubbed & assist in General, plastics, Robotics, Podiatry, Ortho, and Vascular.
- Travel assignment
Certified Surgical Technologist
Henry Ford Allegiance Hospital.
Jackson, MI
11.2022 - 09.2023
- I scrub and assist in Cardiac, Vascular, Thoracic, Robotics, and General cases. I assist in all aspects of patient care.
- Travel assignment
Certified surgical technologist
St. Vincent’s Mercy Hospital.
Toledo, Ohio
11.2021 - 08.2022
- I scrubbed and assisted in cardiac, vascular, thoracic, robotics and general cases. I assist in all aspect of patient care.
- Travel assignment
Certified Surgical Technologist
Saint Joe's Hospital.
Chelsea, Michigan
11.2020 - 08.2021
- I scrub and assist in General, Robotics, Urology, ENT, & Plastics. I assist in all aspect of patient care.
Certified Surgical Technologist
Harper University Hospital/DMC
Detroit, MI
09.2019 - 03.2020
- I scrub and assist in General, Robotics, Urology, GYN, Plastics, Vascular (open & Endo), I assist in all aspects of patient care.
- Travel assignment
Certified Surgical Technologist
Union Hospital
Terra Haute, IN
09.2019 - 12.2019
- I scrub and assist in General, Cardiac, Thoracic, Vascular, and Robotic cases. I assist in all aspects of patient care.
- Travel assignment
Certified Surgical Technologist
Harper University Hospital/DMC
Detroit, MI
12.2018 - 09.2019
- I scrub and assist in General, Plastics, ENT, Vascular, Urology, and Robotic cases. I assist in all aspects of patient care.
- Travel assignment
Certified Surgical Technologist
Munson Hospital
Travers City, MI
06.2018 - 11.2018
- I scrub and assist in Cardiac, Vascular, Thoracic, General, and Robotics cases. I assist in all aspects of patient care.
- Travel assignment
Certified Surgical Technologist
Oak Lawn Hospital
Marshall, MI
08.2017 - 05.2018
- I scrub and assist in General, GYN, Plastic, Vascular, Ortho, and Robotic cases. I assist in all aspects of patient care.
Certified Surgical Technologist
Bronson Hospital
Kalamazoo, MI
08.2016 - 07.2017
- I assist in scrub in General, Cardiac, Vascular, Thoracic, General, and Robotics cases. I assist in all aspects of patient care.
- Travel assignment
Certified Surgical Technologist
The University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, MI
09.2014 - 08.2016
- I scrub and assist in Cardiac cases, including transplants and aortic dissections, Vascular cases endo and open, Thoracic cases open and robotic, transplants Kidney, Lung & Heart cases. I assist in all aspects of patient care.
- Travel assignment
Surgical Technologist
Jackson Community College
Jackson, MI
08.2026 - Current
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities, staying current on best practices within the field of surgical technology.
- Delivered exemplary assistance and support to surgeons during general, gynecological, orthopedic, neurological, and plastic surgery procedures.
- Supported surgeons during cosmetic surgeries, gynecological and orthopedic procedures and general appointments.
- Received recognition for excellent performance in assisting with emergency surgeries, resulting in positive patient outcomes.
Allegiance health
Jackson, MI
03.2010 - 09.2014
- I scrub and assist in Cardiac, Thoracic open & robotic, Vascular endo and open, General and robotic cases. I assist in aspects of patient care.
Education
Associate degree - applied science
Owens Community College
05-2001
Skills
- Aseptic techniques
- Critical thinking
- Sterile technique proficiency
- Setting up and operating equipment
- Instrument sterilization
- Basic life support
- Equipment set up
- Surgical assistance
- OB/GYN procedures
- Specimen collection
- Workplace safety
- Patient confidentiality
- Supply management
- Patient positioning expertise
- Patient transportation
- Surgical equipment handling
- Organizational growth
- Patient safety
- Surgical procedures
- Staff education
- Equipment set up and operation
- Passing surgical tools
- Dressing wounds
- Aseptic and sterilization techniques
- Safely disposing of needles
- Instrument preparation
Accomplishments
- As a staff member I worked with shared governance to improve conditions for all staff. I am very skilled and organized. Been recognized for my teaching abilities.
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Personal Information
Title: CST
Timeline
Surgical Technologist
Jackson Community College
08.2026 - Current
Surgical Technologist
Executive Plastic Surgery Center
04.2026 - Current
Surgical Technologist
Lebella Surgery Center
12.2025 - 04.2026
Surgical Technologist
Insight Hospital
09.2025 - 12.2025
Surgical Technologist
Midwest Eye & Cataract Institute
06.2025 - 08.2025
Surgical Technologist
Novie Surgery Center
01.2025 - 05.2025
Surgical Technologist
Corewell Health Troy
01.2024 - 12.2024
Certified Surgical Technologist
St. Mary's Hospital
09.2023 - 02.2024
Certified Surgical Technologist
Henry Ford Allegiance Hospital.
11.2022 - 09.2023
Certified surgical technologist
St. Vincent’s Mercy Hospital.
11.2021 - 08.2022
Certified Surgical Technologist
Saint Joe's Hospital.
11.2020 - 08.2021
Certified Surgical Technologist
Harper University Hospital/DMC
09.2019 - 03.2020
Certified Surgical Technologist
Union Hospital
09.2019 - 12.2019
Certified Surgical Technologist
Harper University Hospital/DMC
12.2018 - 09.2019
Certified Surgical Technologist
Munson Hospital
06.2018 - 11.2018
Certified Surgical Technologist
Oak Lawn Hospital
08.2017 - 05.2018
Certified Surgical Technologist
Bronson Hospital
08.2016 - 07.2017
Certified Surgical Technologist
The University of Michigan
09.2014 - 08.2016
Allegiance health
03.2010 - 09.2014
Associate degree - applied science
Owens Community College