Lisa Winer
Green River,WY
Summary
Meticulous Surgical Technician excited to bring a 22-year job history of knowledge in all aspects of surgery, including setting up operating rooms, preparing patients and assisting surgeons. Committed to maintaining highest standards of health and safety. Able to work in a high stress environment.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Surgical Technologist
Sweetwater Surgery Center
09.2002 - Current
- Selected and purchased equipment for surgical procedures.
- Reduced infection risks and protected patients by maintaining sterile fields during procedures.
- Cleaned and maintained operating equipment to keep resources in good working condition and ready for use.
- Supported smooth transitions between surgeries by promptly preparing the operating room for subsequent cases.
- Played a key role in reducing OR turnaround time by implementing process improvements for equipment preparation and room cleanup procedures.
- Prepared sterile solutions to support surgical processes and helped physicians scrub in for procedures.
- Decontaminated, cleaned, assembled, packaged, sterilized, stored, and distributed reusable surgical instrumentation and equipment.
- Sterilized instruments and equipment for specific procedures and arranged for surgeons.
- Created and maintained unobstructed operative fields using diverse range of tools.
- Managed operating room setup by cleaning and sterilizing instruments and surfaces, maintaining supply inventories, and organizing surgical tools.
- Performed inventory management duties for the operating room supplies, ensuring adequate stock levels at all times.
- Operated, adjusted, and monitored diagnostic equipment and other machines used during procedures.
- Passed instruments and supplies to surgical team members to provide surgeons with necessary tools to complete procedures.
- Evaluated procedure needs and set up equipment, tools, supplies, and instruments.
- Completed continuing education units, staying up to date on surgical technology and meeting organizational requirements.
- Positioned patients and set up drapes to create comfortable surgical environment for patients.
- Contributed to successful operations by assembling and organizing surgical equipment with precision.
- Demonstrated exceptional adaptability when faced with unexpected challenges or changes during surgery, responding quickly without compromising patient safety or procedural success.
- Ensured proper care of surgical instruments through meticulous cleaning, sterilization, and maintenance processes.
- Assisted in the development of updated policies and procedures for the surgical department, resulting in improved safety measures and overall efficiency.
- Maintained high infection control standards.
- Handled high-pressure situations calmly and efficiently, contributing to successful completion of critical surgeries.
- Enhanced patient safety by maintaining a sterile surgical environment and adhering to strict protocols.
- Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
- Maintained specialty equipment, implant, and instrumentation inventories.
- Worked with vendors for speedy procurement of services and equipment.
- Handled and prepared specimens for laboratory analysis to provide surgeons with relevant information.
- Gathered and set up equipment, tools, and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
- Minimized infection risks by strictly adhering to aseptic techniques when handling surgical supplies and equipment.
- Increased efficiency during surgeries by anticipating surgeon''s needs and providing timely assistance.
- Prepared operating rooms with required instruments, ensuring efficient setup for various surgical cases.
- Applied effective time management techniques to meet tight deadlines.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others.
Surgical Technologist
Aspen Mountain Medical Center
06.2016 - 03.2018
- Supported smooth transitions between surgeries by promptly preparing the operating room for subsequent cases.
- Played a key role in reducing OR turnaround time by implementing process improvements for equipment preparation and room cleanup procedures.
- Prepared sterile solutions to support surgical processes and helped physicians scrub in for procedures.
- Created and maintained unobstructed operative fields using diverse range of tools.
- Passed instruments and supplies to surgical team members to provide surgeons with necessary tools to complete procedures.
- Completed continuing education units, staying up to date on surgical technology and meeting organizational requirements.
- Positioned patients and set up drapes to create comfortable surgical environment for patients.
- Maintained high infection control standards.
- Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
- Gathered and set up equipment, tools, and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
- Minimized infection risks by strictly adhering to aseptic techniques when handling surgical supplies and equipment.
- Assisted surgeons in complex procedures for optimal patient outcomes and reduced recovery time.
- Increased efficiency during surgeries by anticipating surgeon''s needs and providing timely assistance.
- Prepared operating rooms with required instruments, ensuring efficient setup for various surgical cases.
Clerk of the Court
Subletting County Circuit Court
09.2014 - 05.2016
- Assisted court in scheduling hearings, meetings and other events to support seamless operations.
- Managed financial transactions related to fines or fees collection while adhering to established accounting guidelines.
- Collected court fees and fines and recorded amounts collected in [Software].
- Researched case law and legal documents to support judicial decisions.
- Maintained strict confidentiality with sensitive information, safeguarding the integrity of the judicial system.
- Reviewed court documents to process subpoenas, motions and pleadings.
- Processed legal documentation accurately and efficiently, minimizing errors and preventing potential delays in case proceedings.
- Prepared court orders and judgments for signature.
- Maintained court dockets and updated disposition of cases after court hearings and trials.
- Managed jury selection process for streamlined court proceedings, ensuring fair representation for all parties involved.
- Updated documents such as municipal codes and city charters.
- Contributed to a positive work environment through courteous interactions with colleagues, attorneys, litigants, and other stakeholders.
- Coordinated courtroom schedules for seamless case progression, minimizing delays and optimizing resource utilization.
- Provided assistance to attorneys and court personnel in courtroom
- Processed payments for fines and fees, maintained accurate drawers, issued receipts, and updated account balances.
Education
Certified Nursing Assistant - Certified Nursing Assistant
Weber State University
Ogden, UT10.1994
High School Diploma -
Green River High School
Green River, UT05.1991
Skills
- Equipment Operation
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Ordering Supplies
- Transporting patients
- Infection control protocols
- Safety Procedures
- Pre-surgical preparation
- Surgical Instrument Knowledge
- Instrument Sterilization
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Restocking Inventory
- Patient transportation
- Arthroscopic joint surgery
- Workplace Safety
- Work Prioritization
- Aseptic Techniques
- Patient Positioning
- Wound Dressing Techniques
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Heartsaver CPR AED (CPR AED)
- Surgical Technologist (CST)
- Infection Control
- Organizational abilities
- Equipment Sterilization
- Biohazardous waste disposal
- Surgical Procedure Familiarity
- Equipment set up
- Equipment Troubleshooting
- Attention to Detail
- Specimen Preparation
- Setting up and operating equipment
- Relationship Building
- Suturing
- Patient confidentiality
- Proper Specimen Disposal
- Pre- and post-surgical counts
- Heartsaver CPR AED
- Sterile Field Preparation
Timeline
Surgical Technologist
Aspen Mountain Medical Center
06.2016 - 03.2018
Clerk of the Court
Subletting County Circuit Court
09.2014 - 05.2016
Surgical Technologist
Sweetwater Surgery Center
09.2002 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant - Certified Nursing Assistant
Weber State University
High School Diploma -
Green River High School
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