SARAH MORITZ
Sauk Centre,MN
Summary
Surgical technologist excited to bring 18 years of medical experience to a growing organization. Committed to maintaining highest standards of health and safety. Adaptable and compassionate with keen eye for detail and positive demeanor. Committed to ensuring optimal outcomes and patient care. Detail-oriented individual with exceptional communication. Proven ability to handle multiple tasks effectively and efficiently in fast-paced environments. Recognized for taking proactive approach to identifying and addressing issues, with focus on optimizing processes and supporting team objectives.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Surgical Technologist
Centracare- Melrose
Melrose, MN
05.2023 - Current
- Maintained high infection control standards
- 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
- Maintained daily workflow, coordinating with operating room staff to prepare for scheduled and emergency cases
- Provided compassionate support to patients experiencing anxiety or discomfort prior to surgery, helping alleviate concerns while maintaining professionalism
- Managed operating room setup by cleaning and sterilizing instruments and surfaces, maintaining supply inventories, and organizing surgical tools
- Maintained specialty equipment, implant, and instrumentation inventories
- Performed inventory management duties for the operating room supplies, ensuring adequate stock levels at all times
- Decontaminated, cleaned, assembled, packaged, sterilized, stored, and distributed reusable surgical instrumentation and equipment
- Worked with vendors for speedy procurement of services and equipment
Surgical Technologist
Alomere Health
Alexandria, MN
05.2007 - 05.2023
Education
Associate - Surgical Technology
Anoka Technical College
Anoka, MN05.2007
High School -
Sauk Centre High School
Sauk Centre, MN05.2004
Skills
- Certified
- Organized
- Committed
- Motivated
- Attention to detail
- Patient advocate
- Scheduling patients procedures
- Managing phone calls
- Sterile processing of instruments
- Infection control protocols
- Collecting medical specimens
- Safe sharps disposal
- Safety protocols expertise
- HIPAA proficiency
- Patient confidentiality
- Workplace safety
- Electronic charting
- Inventory management
References
- Elisha Kemper RN, 320-492-1229
- Kayla Feldewerd CST, 320-248-0909
Timeline
Surgical Technologist
Centracare- Melrose
05.2023 - Current
Surgical Technologist
Alomere Health
05.2007 - 05.2023
Associate - Surgical Technology
Anoka Technical College
High School -
Sauk Centre High School