Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
References
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Stephanie Miller

Brimfield,MA

Summary

Dependable CST/CSFA with strong ability in scrubbing cases and assisting surgeons. Skilled in surgical integrity and anticipating the needs of the surgeon. Punctual with team-oriented mentality.

Overview

34
34
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

CST/CSFA

HPS-Plastics
Charlton, MA
09.2016 - Current

I assist Dr. Arturo Aguillon-Bouche, in plastic and hand surgery, per diem. My duties include:

  • Communicating his preferences to the OR team and assisting the team with the preparation of case set up.
  • Prepare the patient for surgery by properly positioning the patient, assisting with the prepping and draping of the surgical site.
  • Anticipating Dr. Arturo's needs intraopertively by providing exposure of the surgical site,tissue handling, and hemostasis.
  • Closure of the surgical wound and applying dressings

CST/CSFA

Wing Memorial Hospital
Palmer, MA
03.2009 - 11.2016

Worked per diem as a Surgical Technologist. On occasion, I assisted surgeons during surgical procedures.

  • Surgical Specialities included: Plastic, Hand, General, and Orthopedics

CST/CSFA

Plastikka
Sturbridge, MA
03.2005 - 09.2016

Assisted Dr. Arturo Aguillon-Bouche during surgical procedures.

In September 2016, Dr. Arturo and I joined Harrington Physician Services-Plastics.

CST/CSFA

Mary Lane Hospital
Ware, MA
10.2005 - 01.2012

Worked per diem as a Surgical Technologist scrubbing cases and working in SPD. On occasion, I assisted surgeons during surgical procedures.

  • Specialties included: Plastics,General, Orthopedics, and Endoscopy

CST/CSFA

Harrington Hospital
Southbridge, MA
07.2001 - 10.2007

Worked full-time as a CST for most of this time. In 2005, I switched to per diem so I could pursue my career as a CSFA with Dr. Arturo.

  • Specialties included: Plastics, Hand,General, Orthopedics, ENT, Opthalmic, GYN,Urology, and Endoscopy

CST

Baystate Medical Center
Springfield, MA
01.2001 - 06.2001

CST full time in Chestnut OR. Specialties included: General, GYN, Orthopedics, Vascular, Plastic, and Hand surgeries

CST

Clinical One
Woburn, MA
03.1999 - 12.2000

Full-Time Traveler CST.

CST

Susquehanna Health System
Williamsport, PA
04.1992 - 03.1999

Full-time CST. Specialties included: General, GYN, Plastic, ENT, Orthopedics, Vascular and Neurosurgery.

Education

Surgical Technology First Assistant

National Institute of First Assisting
Westminster, CO
06.2004

Associate of Applied Science - Surgical Technology

Luzerne County Community College
Nanticoke, PA
12.1991

High School Diploma -

Mifflinburg High School
Mifflinburg, PA
06.1990

Skills

  • Surgical Integrity
  • Good Manual Dexterity
  • Strong Interpersonal Communication
  • Team Player
  • Dependable
  • Anticipates the needs of the procedure

Certification

Certified Surgical Technologist/Surgical First Assistant,

National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting - Expires 2025

References

References available upon request

Timeline

CST/CSFA

HPS-Plastics
09.2016 - Current

CST/CSFA

Wing Memorial Hospital
03.2009 - 11.2016

CST/CSFA

Mary Lane Hospital
10.2005 - 01.2012

CST/CSFA

Plastikka
03.2005 - 09.2016

CST/CSFA

Harrington Hospital
07.2001 - 10.2007

CST

Baystate Medical Center
01.2001 - 06.2001

CST

Clinical One
03.1999 - 12.2000

CST

Susquehanna Health System
04.1992 - 03.1999

Surgical Technology First Assistant

National Institute of First Assisting

Associate of Applied Science - Surgical Technology

Luzerne County Community College

High School Diploma -

Mifflinburg High School
Stephanie Miller