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Sandra Vieira

Elizabeth,NJ

Summary

Certified Surgical Technologist, well versed in wide range of specialties but primarily Vascular procedures (both endovascular and open). Adept in quickly preparing surgical suites per procedure and surgeon instructions. Expertise in sterile and aseptic techniques. Board certified by National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting. Positive interpersonal skills during patient and staff interactions. Demonstrates calm and effective responses, especially in emergent situations.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Per Diem Sales Representative

Boston Scientific
NJ
03.2023 - Current
  • Developed and maintained relationships with existing clients to ensure customer satisfaction
  • Analyzed customer feedback to improve products and services
  • Provided technical support for customers using the company's products or services
  • Managed inventory levels by ordering sufficient stock for each account
  • Answered inquiries from prospective customers regarding features of products and services offered.

Certified Surgical Technologist

HMH JFK University Medical Center
Edison, NJ
02.2020 - Current
  • Assessed procedure requirements and procured appropriate equipment and tools
  • Set up equipment, tools and supplies for procedures and organize instruments as directed in surgeons' preference cards
  • Prepared patients for surgery by positioning on operating table and covering with sterile surgical drapes to prevent exposure
  • Maintained proper sterile field during surgical procedures
  • Assisted surgeon by passing instruments and sterile supplies throughout operation
  • Used retractors, sponges and suctioning and irrigating equipment to create unobstructed operating fields
  • Recounted surgical instruments and supplies at end of operation, eliminating chance of items left inside patient.

Patient Intake Representative

HMH JFK University Medical Center Family Practice
Edison, NJ
09.2018 - 01.2020
  • Assigned patients to diagnosis-related groups using EPIC
  • Met needs of physicians and other treating team members with timely retrievals of patient medical records
  • Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations
  • Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.

Registrar

HMH JFK University Medical Center (ER/Admitting)
Edison, NJ
04.2016 - 08.2018
  • Pushed computer cart to register patients at bedside and obtain account information
  • Interviewed patients to complete documents, case histories and intake and insurance forms
  • Protected medical information against unauthorized access, loss or corruption by consistently following security protocols
  • Collected, evaluated and stored documents securely in permanent records
  • Proofread documents carefully to check accuracy and completeness of all paperwork
  • Utilized reporting system to print patient charts, labels and future appointments report.

Education

Associate of Applied Science Certified Surgical Technologist -

Berkeley College Woodland Park
04.2019

Skills

  • Aseptic and Sterilization Techniques
  • Equipment Set up and Operation
  • Preparing for Surgeries
  • Sterile Field Preparation
  • Patient Positioning
  • Surgical Counts
  • Passing Surgical Tools
  • Assisting Surgical Team
  • Safety Procedures
  • OB/GYN Procedures
  • Collecting Medical Specimens
  • Wound Dressing Techniques
  • Basic Life Support
  • Critical Thinking
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Attention to Detail
  • Calm Under Pressure

Languages

  • English, Full Professional
  • Spanish, Full Professional
  • Portuguese, Full Professional

Timeline

Per Diem Sales Representative

Boston Scientific
03.2023 - Current

Certified Surgical Technologist

HMH JFK University Medical Center
02.2020 - Current

Patient Intake Representative

HMH JFK University Medical Center Family Practice
09.2018 - 01.2020

Registrar

HMH JFK University Medical Center (ER/Admitting)
04.2016 - 08.2018

Associate of Applied Science Certified Surgical Technologist -

Berkeley College Woodland Park
Sandra Vieira