Stephanie Faber
Whitewater
Summary
Detail-oriented Surgical Technologist with 15+ years of experience in diverse specialties. Proficient in aseptic techniques, patient safety, and leadership, driving effective teamwork and enhancing surgical outcomes.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Surgical Technologist
SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital
2012.04 - Current
- Assisted in preparing and maintaining sterile environments for surgical procedures.
- Collaborated with surgical teams to ensure efficient workflow during operations.
- Monitored and managed surgical instruments and supplies throughout procedures.
- Educated new staff on best practices for instrument handling and sterilization protocols.
- I am proficient in Neuro, Ortho, ENT, Urology, General, OBGYN and have worked in multiple specialties for 15 years, I am open to learning anything new
- I love to precept new employees and we have a Grow your own Surgical Tech program that I am a main preceptor for,I precept multiple students on a normal basis
Surgical Technologist
Aurora Medical Center
2010.06 - 2012.01
- Implemented process improvements to enhance team communication during surgeries.
- Trained junior technologists in equipment operation and patient safety measures.
- Led initiatives to streamline inventory management of surgical supplies, reducing waste.
- Reviewed and updated standard operating procedures to align with industry standards
- I was a phlebotomist and moved across the state to work for Aurora, I did general, OBGYN, ortho urology and ENT some dental and eyes
Phlebotomist
Froedtert Hospital
2000.09 - 2009.08
- Collected and processed blood samples following established safety protocols.
- Maintained accurate patient records and lab documentation to ensure compliance.
- Provided exceptional patient care during blood draw procedures to minimize anxiety.
- Trained and mentored junior staff on phlebotomy techniques and best practices
- I loved that job,
Education
Associate of Science - Surgical Technology
Moraine Park Technical College
Fond Du Lac, WI2009-04
Skills
- Aseptic techniques
- Critical thinking
- Sterile technique proficiency
- Setting up and operating equipment
- Surgical procedures
- Anatomy
- Surgical gowning
- Staff education
- Patient safety
- Physical stamina
- Safety protocols
- Equipment set up
- Instrument sterilization
- Surgical assistance
- Basic life support
- Pre- and post-surgical counts
- Safe sharps disposal
- Patient preparation
- Infection control protocols
- Leadership qualities
- Workplace safety
- Wound dressing
- OB/GYN procedures
- Biohazardous waste disposal
- Pre-surgical preparation
- Specimen collection
- Patient confidentiality
- Wound closure techniques
- Transporting patients
- Supply management
- Preoperative preparation
- Safety protocols expertise
- Suturing
- Patient positioning expertise
- Patient transportation
- Administering medications
- Medication administration
- Surgical equipment handling
- Organizational growth
- Surgical counts
- Dressing wounds
- HIPAA proficiency
- OR preparation
- Operating room procedures
- Preparing for surgeries
- Instrument preparation
- Aseptic and sterilization techniques
- Sterile field management
- Intra-operative assistance
- Safely disposing of needles
- Equipment set up and operation
- Collecting medical specimens
- Surgical site preparation
- Surgical instrumentation
- Sterile processing support
- Passing surgical tools
- Nursing support
- Disposing of biohazardous waste
- Suturing wounds
- Scrub assistance
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Sterile field preparation
- Attention to detail
- Flexible and adaptable
- Patient positioning
- Equipment sterilization
- Equipment operation
- Team building
- Multitasking Abilities
- Infection control
- Surgical technologist
- Arthroscopic joint surgery
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Wound dressing techniques
- Surgical technologist (TS-c)
- Equipment troubleshooting
- Time management
- CPR/AED
- Excellent communication
- Safety procedures
- Relationship building
- Heartsaver first aid CPR AED (first aid CPR AED)
- Work prioritization
- Heartsaver CPR AED (CPR AED)
- Proper specimen disposal
- Patient needs assessment
Accomplishments
I have been certified as a Surgical Technician and I work in a level two hospital currently, I have been on Shared Leadership and have coordinated new hires on a regular basis, I enjoy training and onboarding new employees,
Timeline
Surgical Technologist
SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital
2012.04 - Current
Surgical Technologist
Aurora Medical Center
2010.06 - 2012.01
Phlebotomist
Froedtert Hospital
2000.09 - 2009.08
Associate of Science - Surgical Technology
Moraine Park Technical College