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Education
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SAMANTHA SHERMAN

Sharon Springs,NY

Summary

Seeking a challenging position in a reputed organization where I can learn new skills, expand my knowledge, and leverage my learnings.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Perioperative Technician

Cobleskill Regional Hospital
09.2022 - Current
  • Promoted a safe and clean environment by maintaining strict adherence to infection control protocols and sanitation standards.
  • Skillfully operated medical equipment, such as glucose monitors and blood pressure cuffs, ensuring accurate data collection for informed decision-making by healthcare providers.
  • Receiving, Identifying, and decontaminating various types of surgical instruments, patient care and orthopedic equipment, scopes, pumps, cameras, carts ,and other supplies.
  • Cleaning scopes with the high-level disinfection equipment
  • Adhering to Infection Control guidelines and requirements for the use of personal protective equipment.
  • Handling and storage of sterile supplies to ensure the integrity of he sterility and maintain sterile shelf life.
  • Ordering appropriate supplies
  • Maintains systems related to infection control, and all processes for cleaning and sterilization.
  • Skilled in the use of proper body mechanics to assure safety for both self and patient in patient positioning, transfers, and transporting patients to all areas in the hospital.
  • Demonstrates safe use of oxygen equipment.
  • Responsible for returning portable gases to maintenance and communicating the need to reorder, if necessary
  • Assists in the set up and changing of tubing/suction on the anesthesia machine.
  • Assists with the set up and break down of the OR room.
  • Adheres to standards of practice as set forth in policy and guidelines to assure patient safety.
  • Uses supplies and institutional resources in a financially responsible manner.
  • Maintained a sterile environment during all gastroenterology procedures, adhering to strict infection control protocols to protect both patients and staff members.
  • Supported physician colleagues during advanced diagnostic or therapeutic interventions, using technical expertise to facilitate successful outcomes for patients undergoing complex gastrointestinal treatments.
  • Maintained all safety protocols and processes when cleaning, disinfecting and sterilizing endoscopes and related equipment.
  • Prepared patients for procedures to assist doctors, nurses and support staff.
  • Supported physicians and nursing staff during procedures.
  • Handled inventory and preparation for upcoming procedures by ordering supplies and ensuring rooms were stocked and set-up for patients.
  • Transferred scopes to appropriate department for repairs and maintenance.
  • Efficiently set-up and tore down procedure rooms in preparation for upcoming procedures.

Emergency Room Tech

Cobleskill Regional Hospital
05.2017 - Current
  • Responded quickly and calmly to emergency situations, providing life-saving measures when necessary.
  • Assisted in obtaining and documenting vital signs and placement of oxygen saturation, cardiac monitoring, and non-invasive blood pressure monitoring systems.
  • Improved patient care by efficiently performing emergency room procedures such as wound dressing, splinting, and CPR.
  • Assisted with resuscitation, CPR, and emergency airway procedures.
  • Demonstrated adaptability in fast-paced environments by managing multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining high levels of accuracy under pressure.
  • Collected basic samples, labeled specimens properly, and transferred to laboratory for testing.
  • Enhanced ER efficiency through proficient use of medical equipment like EKG machines and vital sign monitors.
  • Measured and fit crutches and canes, instructing patients on proper use of support devices.
  • Maintained a clean and organized emergency room environment to ensure optimal patient safety and comfort.
  • Safely transported patients by wheelchair, stretcher, or bed to other units.
  • Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities such as training sessions or workshops to stay current on best practices in emergency medicine.

Auction Clerk

MacFadden & Sons, INC
04.2015 - Current
  • Welcomed customers and helped determine their needs.
  • Facilitated smooth auctions by coordinating with auctioneers, clients, and staff to maintain proper cataloging of items.
  • Expedited check-in process for bidders by efficiently handling documentation, identification verification, and payment procedures.
  • Clerk auction by writing down purchase an amount item went sold for.
  • Maintained a balanced cash drawer, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
  • Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.
  • Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.

Office Assistant

State Farm
05.2022 - 09.2022
  • Welcomed office visitors and alerted staff to arrivals of scheduled appointments.
  • Facilitated smooth operations by efficiently handling incoming mail, phone calls, and visitor inquiries.
  • Ordered office supplies and kept office stocked with needed resources to operate smoothly.
  • Input data into spreadsheets and databases.
  • Completed clerical tasks such as filing, copying, and distributing mail.
  • Maintained confidentiality in handling sensitive information while performing administrative tasks.
  • Assisted clients with claims processing, ensuring a smooth experience during difficult times.
  • Developed sales leads from direct referrals, networking and targeted marketing campaigns.

Registration

Cobleskill Regional Hospital
08.2007 - 05.2017
  • Greeted incoming patients
  • Register patients into the Emergency Room and also admit patients into the hospital
  • Answered all incoming phone calls directed to correct department
  • Promoted patient satisfaction by answering queries, creating a welcoming environment, and using polite, reassuring language to diffuse their fears
  • Verified insurance information and collected copays
  • Page on-call doctors for patients and the nurses as needed.

Education

Nursing -

Fulton Montgomery Community College

Skills

  • Excellent motor, hand , eye coordination and manual dexterity
  • Teamwork
  • Communication skills and empathy
  • Keen attention to detail
  • Can work under pressure
  • Compassion
  • Flexible
  • Patient-focused care
  • CPR Certification
  • Time Management

Certification


  • Certified GI Tech, SGNA - February 2024
  • BLS Certified - Septemeber 2023
  • Evotech Training
  • Olympus Training

Accomplishments

First person to receive Employee of the Year at Cobleskill Regional Hospital.

Personal Information

  • Date of Birth: 08/21/88
  • Nationality: American

References

  • James MacFadden, 518-231-8080
  • Bonnie Coe, 518-265-7238
  • Frances Judd, 607-201-7762

Timeline

Perioperative Technician

Cobleskill Regional Hospital
09.2022 - Current

Office Assistant

State Farm
05.2022 - 09.2022

Emergency Room Tech

Cobleskill Regional Hospital
05.2017 - Current

Auction Clerk

MacFadden & Sons, INC
04.2015 - Current

Registration

Cobleskill Regional Hospital
08.2007 - 05.2017

Nursing -

Fulton Montgomery Community College

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