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Work History
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Shaylyne Fenske

Rayland,OH

Summary

Meticulous Surgical Technologist with extensive experience, with 3-4 years at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital, excelling in intra-operative assistance and maintaining high infection control standards. Adept at critical thinking and patient preparation, I have successfully supported diverse surgical teams while fostering strong relationships with colleagues and ensuring patient confidentiality and safety. Committed to excellence in surgical environments.

Also, with diligent background in endoscopic procedures and patient care. Demonstrating teamwork, proficiency, and highly reliable expertise in equipment and of all sorts of scope care.


Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Endoscopy Technician

WVU Weirton Medical Center
07.2024 - Current
  • Advanced skillset through participation in specialized trainings on various types of endoscopic equipment, broadening capabilities as a technician.
  • Set up endoscopy suites with equipment and supplies needed for procedures.
  • Collaborated with physicians and nurses to develop individualized patient care plans focused on maximizing comfort and minimizing anxiety levels.
  • Improved patient comfort during endoscopic procedures by providing attentive care and maintaining a calming environment.

Surgical Technologist

UPMC Presbyterian Hospital
02.2021 - 06.2024
  • Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
  • Maintained high infection control standards.
  • Gathered and set up equipment, tools, and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
  • Maintained daily workflow, coordinating with operating room staff to prepare for scheduled and emergency cases.
  • Anticipated surgeons needs and handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
  • Collected, prepared and disposed of medical specimens.
  • Introduced new staff members to training protocols regarding operating room procedures, infection control, safety standards, and overall facility policies.
  • Used sutures, staples, clips and other tools to close wounds.
  • Operated, adjusted, and monitored diagnostic equipment and other machines used during procedures.
  • Worked with vendors for speedy procurement of services and equipment in spines.
  • Controlled bleeding during procedures by applying hemostatic clamps, suture ligatures and electrocautery equipment.
  • Supported surgeons during ortho spines, colorectal, urology, plastic, ENT, endocrine, transplants, and general appointments.

Restaurant Waitress

Bob Evans Restaurant
10.2018 - 03.2020
  • Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
  • Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
  • Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns.
  • Sustained calm and congenial manners during communications with angry guests, directing disgruntled clients to appropriate managers.

Education

Associate of Science - Surgical Technology

Pittsburgh Technical College
Oakdale, PA
01.2021

High School Diploma -

Indian Creek High School
Wintersville, OH
05.2017

Skills

  • Critical Thinking
  • Daily Workflows
  • Workplace Safety
  • Speaking
  • Active Listening
  • Intra-Operative Assistance
  • Patient Data Identification
  • Position Patients
  • Patient Preparation
  • Aseptic and Sterilization Techniques
  • Handle Specimens
  • Surgical Team Scrubbing
  • Hand Instruments
  • Instrumentation Specification
  • Disposing of Biohazardous Waste
  • Pre- and Post-Surgical Counts
  • Social Perceptiveness
  • Safe Needle Disposal
  • Learning Strategies
  • Patient Confidentiality
  • Sterile Field Management

Certification

  • CST - Certified Surgical Technologist

as of 9/28/25

  • Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Heart Association

expiration - 7/30/26

References

  • Andrea Matejko - Operating Room Registered Charge Nurse at UPMC Presbyterian.

Work email - clarkal6@upmc.edu

Phone number - (412) 266-1906


  • Erin Murrer - Operating Room RN Clinician at UPMC Presbyterian.

Work email - Erin.murrer@gmail.com

Phone - (412) 401-2759


  • Erin Murphy-Collins - Endo Lab RN Supervisor at WVU Weirton Medical Center

Work email - Erin.murphy@weirtonmedical.com 

Phone - (304) 374-2865


  • Dr. Amandeep Singh Purewal - Gastroenterologist at WVU Weirton Medical Center

Phone - (304) 670-5120

Timeline

Endoscopy Technician

WVU Weirton Medical Center
07.2024 - Current

Surgical Technologist

UPMC Presbyterian Hospital
02.2021 - 06.2024

Restaurant Waitress

Bob Evans Restaurant
10.2018 - 03.2020

Associate of Science - Surgical Technology

Pittsburgh Technical College

High School Diploma -

Indian Creek High School

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