Sarah Hines-Schow
Sandy,UT
Summary
A highly accomplished, talented health care professional with over ten years of diverse experience in the hospital and corporate sector. Seeking to work in an environment that will challenge me further, while allowing me to contribute to the continued growth and success of the organization.
Professional with proven track record in surgical environments, adept at facilitating successful operations and ensuring patient safety. Skilled in sterilization techniques, instrument handling, and maintaining aseptic conditions. Strong focus on teamwork and adapting to dynamic surgical needs. Known for reliability and commitment to excellence in patient care.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Surgical Technologist
Lone Peak Surgery Center
07.2023 - Current
- Assist Surgeon in sterile field Set up for each case, create & maintain sterile field
- Advanced training in Materials management
- Part of the training/ onboarding team for all new staff members.
Lead Surgical Technologist/Research Assistant
JBR Clinical Research
11.2022 - 07.2023
- Assist Surgeon in sterile field Set up for each case, create & maintain sterile field
- Clean and sterilize all instruments for OR
- Managed organization and inventory of all OR instruments
- Managed procurement and budgeting of single-use instruments and supplies.
- Assisted with Pre-op and Post-op of patients
- Responsible for OR to be compliant for AAAASF
- Manages OR portion of ongoing research and confirm protocols
- Teaches Non-OR staff proper attire and necessary information to maintain OR
Laboratory Manager
Moran Eye Center | U of U
05.2021 - 11.2022
- Provide direction for and oversight of the research program.
- Provided well-organized and focused leadership of a team of Ophthalmologist and fellow.
- Assure compliance with federal, state, and university regulations regarding animal care and research.
- Maintain the IORC facility and staff that support research activities.
- Successfully created a robust and comprehensive training program for students and fellows
- Monitor personnel performance.
- Assign and replace personnel, e.g. study directors.
- Assure a Quality Assurance program.
- Assist with regulatory inspections.
- Assure personnel, resources, facilities, equipment, materials and methodologies (SOPs) are available.
- Estimate budgetary requirements and goals for department.
- Planning and implementing special projects and policies, e.g. FDA GLP studies.
- Assist lab histologist on managing pathology portion of lab. Equipment, Accreditation, etc.
- Highly competent in FDA GLP standards
- Managed the staff of lab. Including trainings and schedules
Program Manager
University of Utah
09.2017 - 05.2021
- Responsible to plan projects related to OCM operations in all areas, including coordination with staff to determine supply and resource needs and development/implementation of schedules for each project.
- Management of assigned operational programs and participation in management strategic planning sessions and events.
- Manages the front office which includes orders, receiving, invoicing. Answering phones. Troubleshooting for staff and PI’s
- Currently working on the transition from paper forms to a new web-based program. I am to know the program and be able to train all employees and PI’s once ready.
- Responsible to put together events such as: Employee appreciation celebrations, monthly events and meeting, summits, meetings and presentations. Duties include handling anything from production and marketing of events, cleanup, and registration. Also, budget management.
Field Support Manager
Maxim Healthcare Services
03.2016 - 06.2017
- Designed and implemented recruitment strategies, resulting in qualified candidates with less turn over.
- Conducted interviews and negotiated terms of hire for all potential candidates
- Managed caregiver and field staff schedules and assignments, assesses and investigates staff concerns and provides performance coaching, counseling and disciplinary action
- Developed relationships with clients, patients, and external contacts, yielding new business opportunities and identifying organizational needs
- Ensured client, patient, and referral source expectations clearly defined and achieved, increasing assignment success
Surgical Tech, Sterile Processing, Operating Room Schedule, Insurance Coordinator, Materials Assistant
Cottonwood Surgical Center
06.2014 - 03.2016
- Assist Surgeon in sterile field Set up for each case, create & maintain sterile field
- Clean and sterilize all instruments for OR
- Managed organization and inventory of all OR instruments
- Managed procurement and budgeting of single-use instruments
- Assisted with Pre-op and Post-op of patients
- Scheduled and coordinated cases with the doctors’ offices
- Verified insurance coverage for all incoming patients
- Assisted with the chart audits and physician peer to peer reviews
- Coordinated with instrument representatives to ensure all surgery equipment is onside
- Familiar with ICD-10 codes and CPT codes
Education
BACHELOR’S - HEATHCARE ADMINISTRATION
WESTERN GOVERNORS’ UNIVERSITY
01-2026
SURGICAL TECHNOLOGIST - undefined
SALT LAKE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
06.2008
Skills
- Organizational Skills
- People skills
- Collaboration talent
- Critical thinking skills
- Problem-solving abilities
- Emotional intelligence
Timeline
Surgical Technologist
Lone Peak Surgery Center
07.2023 - Current
Lead Surgical Technologist/Research Assistant
JBR Clinical Research
11.2022 - 07.2023
Laboratory Manager
Moran Eye Center | U of U
05.2021 - 11.2022
Program Manager
University of Utah
09.2017 - 05.2021
Field Support Manager
Maxim Healthcare Services
03.2016 - 06.2017
Surgical Tech, Sterile Processing, Operating Room Schedule, Insurance Coordinator, Materials Assistant
Cottonwood Surgical Center
06.2014 - 03.2016
SURGICAL TECHNOLOGIST - undefined
SALT LAKE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
BACHELOR’S - HEATHCARE ADMINISTRATION
WESTERN GOVERNORS’ UNIVERSITY