Marie Herremans
Ravenna,MI
Summary
Tech-savvy innovator with hands-on experience in emerging technologies and passion for continuous improvement. Skilled in identifying opportunities for technological enhancements and implementing effective solutions. Adept at leveraging new tools and methods to solve problems and enhance productivity. Excels in adapting to fast-paced environments and driving technological advancements.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
Work History
SURGICAL TECHNOLOGIST
TRINITY HEALTH GRAND RAPIDS
Grand Rapids, USA
- Lead scheduler for surgical technologists
- Extensive experience with Depuy, Arthrex, Stryker, Smith & Nephew, Zimmer, Medtronic, and Boston Scientific instrumentation
- Built a strong background in all orthopedic and neuro cases
- Establish relationships with sales representatives to create a positive experience with their systems
- Organize and prepare operating room equipment, instruments as required for surgical procedures
- Communicate, clarify and execute upon the expectation of individuals surgeons
- Manage specimens, prepare check and monitor medication and assist in dressings
- Participate in orientation, education and training of operating room staff, and new hires
- Maintained high infection control standards.
- Prepared operating rooms with required instruments, ensuring efficient setup for various surgical cases.
SURGICAL TECH MATERIALS COORDINATOR
U OF M HEALTH WEST
07.2023 - Current
- Responsible to ensure that all surgical instrumentation and equipment is in good repair
- Extensive knowledge of hospital peri-operative inventory control
- Schedule repairs and maintenance
- Ensure timely shipping and delivery of materials and biologics
- Assist and establish uniformity and accuracy of patient charges
- Coordinate instruments and implants with sales representatives and the OR
- Stand in for surgical technician role when needed
- Entered data, generated reports, and produced tracking documents.
- Improved team productivity with regular communication and progress updates, fostering a collaborative work environment.
TRAVELING SURGICAL TECHNOLOGIST
TREVA CORPORATION AND FIRSTCHOICE
Wyoming, USA
04.2022 - 07.2023
- Working in Wyoming MI at University of Michigan Health West with Orthopedic Associates of Michigan
- West Michigan Surgical Associates, Trinity Health Physician Partners Vascular Surgery, Great Lakes Neuro Surgical Associates and Thornapple Orthopedics
- Worked in Muskegon MI with a variety of surgeons from Orthopedic Associates of Muskegon, Muskegon Surgical Associates and Trinity Health
- Prepare and set up all instruments needed prior to the surgery
- Gathered supplies and instrumentation to make sure case carts were complete
- Scrubbed the following specialties: Orthopedics, Neurology, Urology, Gynecology, Plastics and Podiatry
- Maintained seamless communication between surgical team members, contributing to successful surgeries and patient care.
Education
Associate degree - Apply Sciences Specializing in Surgical Technology
BAKER COLLEGE
Muskegon, MI05.2002
General Education -
MUSKEGON COMMUNITY COLLEGE
05.2000
Skills
- Critical thinking
- Aseptic techniques
- Sterile technique proficiency
- Setting up and operating equipment
- Surgical assistance
- Basic life support
- Supply management
- Preoperative preparation
- Surgical equipment handling
- Inventory management
- Equipment management
- Surgical procedures
References
- Heather Kooiker, Director, Baxter Global Medical Affairs/Nursing Professor Davenport University, Heather.Kooiker@davenport.edu, (616) 558-8936
- Ian Suszko, Area Sales Manager, Medtronic Enabling Technologies and Neurosurgery, Ian.suszko@medtronic.com, (440)541-8108
- Dr. Cameron Pattanacharoenphon, Foot and Ankle Orthopedic Surgeon, Trinity Health IHA Medical Group, Cameron.patt@gmail.com, (810)625-9427
Timeline
SURGICAL TECH MATERIALS COORDINATOR
U OF M HEALTH WEST
07.2023 - Current
TRAVELING SURGICAL TECHNOLOGIST
TREVA CORPORATION AND FIRSTCHOICE
04.2022 - 07.2023
General Education -
MUSKEGON COMMUNITY COLLEGE
SURGICAL TECHNOLOGIST
TRINITY HEALTH GRAND RAPIDS
Associate degree - Apply Sciences Specializing in Surgical Technology
BAKER COLLEGE