Sirena Pettersen
MEDFORD,OR
Summary
I bring almost 11 years of hands-on surgical experience in a AAAASF-accredited facility, including sterile processing, OR setup, first assisting and suturing, compliance oversight, case preparation and supply management. My goal is to make every patient feel safe, comfortable and heard while providing quality care and instruction. I am seeking a 28-35 hour/week role in a hospital, ambulatory surgery center or medical office.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Surgical Tech/Medical Assistant
Brian Kreul,MD,PC
MEDFORD, OR
10.2015 - Current
- Supported operative procedures in a AAAASF-accredited surgical facility
- Performed instrument decontamination, sterilization, wrapping, tray assembly, and case-specific pulls
- Prepared operating rooms, equipment, and sterile fields for scheduled cases
- Functioned as First Assist, including retraction, suctioning, tissue handling, and suturing under surgeon direction
- Maintained strict sterile technique and assisted with wound closure and post-procedure breakdown
- Worked closely with the surgeon, anesthesia providers, and clinical staff to ensure safe and efficient case flow in a fast pace environment
- Served as Safety Officer, overseeing OSHA and AAAASF compliance
- Completed and maintained quarterly
AAAAS reporting, self surveys/reviews and certification - Managed medical supply/medication ordering, inventory control, and vendor coordination
- Ensured compliance with infection prevention protocols and peri operative safety standards
Education
Bachelor of Science - Health And Physical Education
Southern Oregon University
Ashland, Oregon, OR 09.2002 - 06.2006
Skills
- Sterile Processing & Instrument Wrapping
- OR Case Setup & Instrument Pulls
- Sterile Field Preparation
- AAAAS Accreditation & Compliance
- OSHA Safety Officer Responsibilities/Quality Assurance
- Central Sterile / SPD Support
- Medical Supply & Medication Ordering
- Inventory & Vendor Management
- Infection Control & Safety Standard
- Electronic Charting
- Dressing wounds/Suture removal
- Detail Oriented
- Team Mindset
- Employee training
- First Assist
Life Experience and Interests
- Blue Belt in Jiujitsu- Current
- Level 10 gymnast -retired
- Team Gymnastics Coach 2002-2010
- National Association of Women’s Gymnastics Judges 2010-2014
- Non Profit: Fundraising Coordinator for Brock Saparto Memorial Foundation 2021-Current
References
PROFESSIONAL
Brian Kreul, MD, PC
Aesthetic & Reconstructive Plastic Surgery
541-499-8047
Kim Dobson
Office Manager
Aesthetic & Reconstructive Plastic Surgery
541-301-7779
Kevin Parks, MD
Allergy & Asthma Center of Southern Oregon
541-531-3998
PERSONAL
DeAnna Sickler
Friend
541-821-2939
Nathan Chin
Friend
701-430-9568
Timeline
Surgical Tech/Medical Assistant
Brian Kreul,MD,PC
10.2015 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Health And Physical Education
Southern Oregon University
09.2002 - 06.2006