LISA HILT
Augusta
Summary
Dedicated surgical team member with extensive expertise in aseptic techniques, instrument sterilization, and supply management. Detail-oriented surgical technologist with a robust background in preparing for and assisting with various procedures, including general surgery, gynecology, ENT, orthopedics, and plastic surgery. Brings 30 years of experience, including 25 years in a high-volume ambulatory surgery center, ensuring optimal safety and protection for both patients and staff. Committed to fostering a collaborative environment that enhances surgical outcomes and patient care.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Private Duty Surgical Technologist
Kurt Kauffman M.D
11.2022 - Current
- Assisted in preparing sterile surgical instruments and supplies for various procedures.
- Maintained a clean and organized surgical environment to promote patient safety.
- Collaborated with surgeons and nursing staff to ensure efficient workflow during surgeries.
- Maintained high infection control standards.
- Prepared operating rooms with required instruments, ensuring efficient setup for various surgical cases.
- Handled high-pressure situations calmly and efficiently, contributing to successful completion of critical surgeries.
- Assisted surgeons in complex procedures for optimal patient outcomes and reduced recovery time.
Surgical Technologist
Cypress Surgery Center
10.2000 - Current
- Founding team member for Cypress Surgery Center
- Gather supplies, equipment, instruments for surgical procedures as directed in surgeon's preference card.
- Minimized infection risks by verifying sterility of supplies and instruments during surgical set up.
- Set up back table and mayo stand for procedures.
- Readied patients for procedures with proper site preparation, positioning, and draping.
- Protected both staff and patients with consistent use of Standard Universal Precautions, hand hygiene, and personal protective equipment.
- Established and maintained sterile field during operating room surgical procedures.
- Backed up surgeon during procedures by passing required and requested instruments.
- Managed counts for sponges, needles, and instruments before and during procedures.
- Handled post-procedure activities such as moving equipment and instruments to cleaning areas.
- Demonstrated self-reliance by meeting and exceeding workflow.
- Readied instruments for sterilization and decontamination protocols.
- Documented results of biological and diagnostic test.
- Maintained proper supply levels and organized tools for easy access before each surgery.
Education
Certificate - Surgical Technology
Wichita Area Technical College
Wichita, KS05.1996
Skills
- Aseptic techniques
- Sterile field management
- Surgical assistance
- Nursing support
- Instrument preparation
- Equipment sterilization
- Sterile technique proficiency
- Basic life support
- Pre- and post-surgical counts
- Safe sharps disposal
- Patient preparation
- Leadership qualities
- Workplace safety
- Wound dressing
- OB/GYN procedures
- Surgical equipment handling
- Patient safety
Timeline
Private Duty Surgical Technologist
Kurt Kauffman M.D
11.2022 - Current
Surgical Technologist
Cypress Surgery Center
10.2000 - Current
Certificate - Surgical Technology
Wichita Area Technical College