Rachel Schrage
Monticello,IL
Summary
Detail-focused Certified Surgical Technologist known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Possess specialized skills in sterile technique, instrumentation setup, and surgical assistance, ensuring smooth operation of all surgical procedures. Excel in teamwork, problem-solving, and adaptability, contributing to positive outcomes in fast-paced surgical environments.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Surgical Technologist
Kirby Medical Center
Monticello , IL
08.2011 - Current
- Maintained inventory levels of medical supplies within assigned areas of responsibility.
- Prepared operating room for surgical procedures, including setting up sterile field.
- Assisted surgeons during operative procedures by anticipating their needs and passing instruments.
- Scrubbed many different services, like plastics, orthopedics, podiatry, eyes, colonoscopies, and urology.
- Pulled surgical cases.
- Ordered supplies for the surgery department and new items that the doctors needed.
- Sterilized trays and instruments.
- Prepared patients for surgery by positioning on operating table and covering with sterile surgical drapes to prevent exposure.
Certified Surgical Technologist
Carle Foundation Hospital
Urbana, IL
07.2005 - 08.2011
- Scrubbed surgical procedures, which were mostly orthopedic and oral surgery.
- Took call and had to know how to scrub any procedure.
- Set up the room for the surgical procedure by opening the supplies.
- Gave lunches to other techs
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Surgical Technology
Parkland College
Champaign, IL06-2005
Skills
- Surgical instrumentation
- Sterile technique
- Operating room preparation
- Patient positioning
- Supply inventory management
- Assisting during surgery
- Ordering supplies
- Making preference cards
- Team collaboration
- Suturing wounds
Affiliations
- Gardening
- Baking
- Knitting
- Making items with my Cricut machine
Accomplishments
- Receive notes in the mail from other coworkers for being nice and always helpful
Certification
- Certified through the national board of Surgical Technology
- 11/30/23-11/30/25
- Certification number 179018
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Certified Surgical Technologist
Kirby Medical Center
08.2011 - Current
Certified Surgical Technologist
Carle Foundation Hospital
07.2005 - 08.2011
Associate of Applied Science - Surgical Technology
Parkland College
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