Stephanie Fletcher
Santa Maria,CA
Summary
Seasoned Surgical Technologist with more than 25 years of success in supporting surgeons during a wide range of surgical procedures. Highly motivated with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Versatile background in various administrative support functions.
Experienced with team leadership and operational management. Utilizes strong organizational skills to optimize workflow and improve team efficiency. Track record of fostering collaborative work environment to achieve collective goals.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Surginet Coordinator
Adventist Health Sierra Vista
San Luis Obispo, CA
09.2025 - Current
- Maintain Surgical Services Clinical Information System, Run Daily Reports to Monitor Accuracy and Completion of Previous Days Charting.
- Work Closely with Department Managers, Supervisors, and Surgical Team Members to Maintain Organized, Complete, and Accurate Records and Reports to Submit to Corporate Departments.
- Verify Accuracy of Billing Details.
- Work in Collaboration with Team Members, Vendors, and Surgeons, to Ensure Billing Charges and Documentation are Accurate and Submitted in a Timely manner.
- Oversee Preference Card Maintenance.
- Ensure Preference Cards are Accurately Created for New Surgeons.
- Maintain and Update Preference Cards as Needed.
- As New Items (i.e.: supplies, instruments, trays, equipment) are Added to Inventory; Build Them to the Surginet System so That They May Be Added to Preference Cards and System Inventory.
Supervisor Surgical Technologist
Adventist Health Specialty Bakersfield
Bakersfield, CA
03.2024 - 09.2025
- Work Closely with Staff, Surgeons, Anesthesia providers, Vendors, and Ancillary associates to provide Patients and Family with a Safe, Effective, and Efficient Surgical Experience.
- Supervise daily operations of Surgical Department.
- Scheduled Staff according to Daily Procedural needs.
- Worked with Surgeons Coordinating Block Schedule Caseload and Emergent/Urgent Add-on cases.
- Collaborate with other Department for scheduling needs. (i.e: Radiology, Interventional Med, Nuclear Med, SPD)
- Coordinate Procedural Service Needs (ie: Instrument Vendors, Monitoring Services, Tissue Bank, and Laser Services).
- Mentored staff in best practices for clinical efficiency and quality improvement.
- Conducted performance evaluations, providing constructive feedback to foster professional development.
Surgent Coordinator
Adventist Health Bakersfield
Bakersfield, CA
07.2020 - 03.2024
- Maintain Surgical Services Clinical Information System Run Daily Reports to Monitor Accuracy and Completion of Previous Days Charting.
- Work Closely with Department Managers, Supervisors, and Surgical Team Members to Maintain Organized, Complete, and Accurate Records and Reports to Submit to Corporate Departments.
- Verify Accuracy of Billing Details.
- Work in Collaboration with Team Members, Vendors, and Surgeons, to Ensure Billing Charges and Documentation are Accurate and Submitted in a Timely manner.
- Oversee Preference Card Maintenance.
- Ensure Preference Cards are Accurately Created for New Surgeons.
- Maintain and Update Preference Cards as Needed.
- As New Items (i.e.: supplies, instruments, trays, equipment) are Added to Inventory; Build Them to the Surginet System so That They May Be Added to Preference Cards and System Inventory.
- Manage Staffing Schedules System (Clairvia) Assigned Staff to Work Schedules in 6-week Increments Schedule Staff to Cover 8hr, 10hr, and 12hr Shifts.
- Coordinate Staff to Cover Vacations, Sick Calls, LOA, and Emergencies.
- Assign Staff to Cover On Call Shifts in a Fair and Equal Manner. Staffed On Call Shifts for Multiple Teams (i.e.: General, Neuro, CV, and Open Heart)
- Maintain Staff Timekeeping System (Kronos) Monitor Time Clock Entries for Accuracy. Communicated With Staff When Adjustments are Needed.
- Work with HR, Payroll, and Leave Management When Differential Pay is Needed (i.e.: FMLA, Extended Leave, LOA) Verify Timecards are Accurate and Complete Before Submitting to Payroll for Payout.
Materials Management Specialist
Adventist Health Bakersfield
Bakersfield, CA
12.2019 - 12.2020
- Work Closely with the OR Staff to Order Non-Stock Supplies, Instruments, Equipment, and Surgeon Requests.
- Contact Vendors for Upcoming Cases per Surgeon Requests
- Evaluate Surgeon Requests/Preference to Ensure Contract Pricing
- Maintain department Stock and Adjust/Maintain Par levels According to use.
- Submit Requisitions to Corporate Billing Department
- Check Stock Daily
- Keep Staff Updated on Back Orders, Discontinued Items and Services, Replacement Items and Services, and New Equipment.
- Schedule Staff/Vendors for Educational In-services.
Surgical Technologist
Adventist Health Bakersfield
Bakersfield, CA
07.2006 - 12.2019
- Prepare Surgical Room for the Start of a Surgical Day.
- Set up equipment, tools and supplies for procedures and organize instruments
- Prepared and maintained sterile field for surgical procedures.
- Performed Surgical Counts Prior to Start of Procedure, During Procedure, Before Closing, and During skin approximation.
- Provided assistance to surgeons during operations by passing instruments and other supplies.
- Communicated effectively with surgeons, nurses, anesthesiologists, and scrub techs while performing duties in the OR environment.
- Decontaminated Instruments after procedures according to Facility policy.
- Trained staff members and students on operating room procedures, infection control and safety and functionality of procedures.
- Worked with Staff to Maintain Preference Cards.
- Specialized Training in Orthopedics and Open-Heart Procedures.
Surgical Technologist/Endoscopy Technician/Central Sterile Processing Technician
Good Samaritan Hospital
Bakersfield, CA
08.1999 - 07.2006
- Organized operating room by setting up surgical trays with instruments according to surgeon preference.
- Prepared and maintained sterile field for surgical procedures.
- Provided assistance to surgeons during operations by passing instruments and other supplies.
- Cleaned and restocked operating room, gathering and placing equipment and supplies.
- Recounted surgical instruments and supplies at end of operation.
- Assisted physicians with endoscopic procedures such as esophagogastroduodenoscopies, colonoscopies, sigmoidoscopies, enteroscopies and biopsies.
- Prepared rooms for endoscopic procedures according to established protocols.
- Prepared collected specimens for cytological, microbiological and pathological analysis.
- Maintained endoscopy equipment, including cleaning, sterilizing and troubleshooting.
- Use aseptic techniques to sterilize endoscopes, forceps, snares and other endoscopic tools and equipment.
- Kept inventory of supplies and ordered new items as needed.
- Monitored inventory levels of supplies in order to maintain adequate stock at all times.
- Monitored sterilization process for surgical instruments or equipment used during procedures.
- Checked sterile supplies to detect outdated materials.
- Operated steam sterilizers, washers, ultrasonic cleaners, and other related equipment.
Education
Associate of Science - Surgical Technology
San Joaquin Valley College
Bakersfield, CA09-1999
Bachelor of Science - Healthcare Sciences
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT11-2026
Skills
- Staff Supervision
- Project Management
- Recordkeeping
- Database Management
- Document Management
- Administrative Leadership
- Schedule Management
- Staff Management
- Nursing Support
- Equipment Set up and Operation
- Aseptic Techniques
- Surgical Counts
- Specimen Collection
- Surgical Assistance
- HIPAA Proficiency
- Supply Management
- Organizational Abilities
- Decision-making
Timeline
Surginet Coordinator
Adventist Health Sierra Vista
09.2025 - Current
Supervisor Surgical Technologist
Adventist Health Specialty Bakersfield
03.2024 - 09.2025
Surgent Coordinator
Adventist Health Bakersfield
07.2020 - 03.2024
Materials Management Specialist
Adventist Health Bakersfield
12.2019 - 12.2020
Surgical Technologist
Adventist Health Bakersfield
07.2006 - 12.2019
Surgical Technologist/Endoscopy Technician/Central Sterile Processing Technician
Good Samaritan Hospital
08.1999 - 07.2006
Associate of Science - Surgical Technology
San Joaquin Valley College
Bachelor of Science - Healthcare Sciences
Western Governors University