Sarah Lewis
Brodhead,WI
Summary
Experienced with surgical tools and techniques, ensuring precise and efficient assistance during procedures. Utilizes sterile processing and preparation to maintain safe surgical environment. Track record of effective communication with surgical teams and patient care.
Surgical professional with solid background in supporting complex surgical procedures and ensuring operational efficiency. Known for collaborative teamwork and achieving optimal outcomes in high-pressure environments. Reliable and adaptable with strong skills in sterile techniques and patient interaction.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Surgical Technologist
Monroe Clinic Hospital
06.2024 - Current
- Assisted in preparing surgical instruments and sterile supplies for various procedures.
- Maintained sterile field during surgeries, ensuring compliance with safety protocols.
- Collaborated with surgical teams to facilitate timely and efficient operations.
- Assisted surgeons by passing instruments and anticipating needs during procedures.
- Conducted inventory checks of surgical supplies, ensuring availability for upcoming procedures.
- 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.
- Managed operating room setup by cleaning and sterilizing instruments and surfaces, maintaining supply inventories, and organizing surgical tools.
- Performed inventory management duties for the operating room supplies, ensuring adequate stock levels at all times.
Phlebotomist
Monroe Clinic Hospital
04.2020 - 06.2024
- Collected blood samples using venipuncture and capillary techniques, ensuring patient comfort and safety.
- Maintained accurate records of patient information and specimen collection for efficient laboratory processing.
- Assisted in training new staff on phlebotomy procedures, safety protocols, and best practices.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to coordinate patient care and streamline blood draw processes.
- Enhanced patient experience through compassionate care and communication during blood draw procedures.
- Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
- Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
- Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients.
- Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies.
- Packaged and shipped specimens to central lab daily.
- Used personal protective equipment correctly to protect coworkers and patients.
Education
Associate of Science - Surgical Tech
Blackhawk Technical College
Janesville, WI05-2024
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Highland Community College
Freeport, IL05-2018
Skills
- Critical thinking
- Aseptic techniques
- Sterile technique proficiency
- Setting up and operating equipment
- Basic life support
- Pre- and post-surgical counts
- Safe sharps disposal
- Transporting patients
- Sterile field preparation
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Attention to detail
- Flexible and adaptable
- Certified surgical technologist (CST)
- Time management
Certification
- CST - Certified Surgical Technologist
Timeline
Surgical Technologist
Monroe Clinic Hospital
06.2024 - Current
Phlebotomist
Monroe Clinic Hospital
04.2020 - 06.2024
Associate of Science - Surgical Tech
Blackhawk Technical College
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Highland Community College