Thorough team contributor with strong organizational capabilities. Experienced in handling numerous projects at once while ensuring accuracy. Effective at prioritizing tasks and meeting deadlines.
Overview
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Certification
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Surgical Technologist
01.1995
Working as a surgical technologist on staff at various medical centers, and having worked as an agency traveler at various level one and level two facilities as well as critical access hospitals.
Traveler
Aya Healthcare
- Current
Surgical Technologist
Columbia Memorial Medical Center
Astoria, OR
01.2026 - 03.2026
Surgical Technologist
Community Medical Center
Missoula, MT
11.2024 - 01.2026
Supported patient positioning and comfort during preoperative preparations.
Managed surgical instruments, ensuring availability and proper sterilization before operations.
Operated specialized surgical equipment under supervision to enhance procedural efficiency.
Collaborated with healthcare professionals to facilitate effective communication during surgeries.
Monitored inventory levels of surgical supplies, contributing to cost-effective management practices.
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.
Traveler
Aya healthcare
01.2021 - 11.2024
Surgical Technologist
Verde Valley Medical Center
AZ
08.2021 - 12.2021
Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions, and make decisions.
Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
Provided professional services and support in a dynamic work environment.
Resolved problems, improved operations, and provided exceptional service.
Identified issues, analyzed information, and provided solutions to problems.
Home Care Provider for Infirm Parents
03.2016 - 07.2021
Traveler
Madigan Army Hospital
Tacoma, WA
09.2010 - 09.2015
St. Anthony Medical Center
Gig Harbor, WA
10.2009 - 03.2010
Harrison Medical Center
Bremerton, WA
02.1997 - 02.2007
Traveler
Traveler with Cross-country
02.1996 - 10.1997
Providence, Medical Center
Everett, WA
06.1995 - 06.1996
Providence, Sacred Heart
Spokane, WA
11.1980 - 09.1992
Education
A.A.S. - Health Information Management
Tacoma Community College
Tacoma, WA
01-2015
Certificate - Surgical technology
Seattle Community College
Seattle, WA
01-1995
Skills
Surgical specialties expertise
Additional responsibilities
Manager for C/S department, Harrison Medical Center
Supervisor for C/S department, St Anthony Medical center
Implant coordinator / special products procurement
Ortho, Neuro, General, Robot, Ophthalmology Urology, GYN,
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