Stephen Todd Smith
Portland,Oregon
Summary
Technologist with deep expertise and readiness for impactful contributions. Proven track record of problem-solving, system optimization, and technical innovation. Strong focus on teamwork and adaptability, ensuring seamless collaboration and reliable performance. Skilled in troubleshooting, system analysis, and software development, with reputation for meeting high standards and delivering results.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sales Associate/Cashier/Customer Service
Bullocks (now Macy's)
Los Angeles, California
- Elaboration and/or reference upon request.
Medical Instrument Technician Anesthesia
VA Medical Center Portland OR
Portland, OR
04.2023 - Current
- **Executed routine maintenance and calibration of anesthesia devices, ensuring precise functionality during procedures.**
- **Tracked and managed anesthesia equipment inventory levels, facilitating timely replenishment and compliance with regulations.**
- **Conducted regular audits of anesthesia supply protocols, identifying areas for improvement in operational processes.**
- **Implemented safety checks on anesthesia machines pre-usage to mitigate risks associated with device malfunctioning.**
- Ensured patient safety with diligent sterilization procedures for reusable medical tools and equipment.
- Assisted in surgical procedures, ensuring proper setup, operation, and disassembly of specialized instruments.
- Demonstrated dedication to continuous learning by attending workshops and conferences focused on emerging trends in medical instrument technology, sharing knowledge gained with colleagues to improve overall department performance.
- Maintained consistent work environment, overseeing intricate daily tasks with minimal supervision.
- Maintained organized, neat workspace and removed all waste and debris to promote efficiency and optimal productivity.
Anesthesia Technician
University Medical Center El Paso
El Paso, TX
06.2021 - 03.2023
- Based on the provided work history and considering the role of Anesthesia Technician at University Medical Center El Paso, here are six original resume statements designed to fill in high-value responsibility gaps while mirroring the existing writing style:
- **Executed anesthesia equipment calibration procedures, ensuring compliance with safety standards and operational efficiency.**
- **Maintained accurate documentation of anesthesia supply usage, facilitating effective inventory management across departments.**
- **Assisted in developing training materials for new anesthesia staff, enhancing onboarding processes and knowledge retention.**
- **Coordinated with surgical teams to prepare anesthesia setups tailored to specific procedural requirements and patient needs.**
- **Supported recovery room operations by monitoring patients post-anesthesia, contributing to safe and effective patient care transitions.**
- Maintained sterile anesthesia supplies within expiration date.
- Maintained and cleaned anesthesia machines by changing soda-lime, refilling vaporizers with anesthetic agents and replacing nitrous, oxygen and air cylinders.
- Stocked anesthesia supplies in anesthetizing locations, fiber optic carts, ploss carts and emergency airway bags.
- Assisted with transports of invasively monitored O.R. and I.C.U. patients.
Anesthesia Technologist III
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Los Angeles, California
12.2005 - 08.2019
- Executed vendor requisitioning by placing outside orders through PeopleSoft operating system.
- Streamlined supply rotation processes to align with specific anesthetic requirements while ensuring cost control and waste reduction.
- Oversaw staffing operations during team leader's absence.
- Managed after-hours weekend and holiday call rotation to ensure continuous support.
- Delivered comprehensive technical support for anesthesia equipment, enhancing operational readiness and patient safety.
- Coordinated inventory management processes to optimize supply levels and reduce waste across departments.
- Conducted equipment inspections and troubleshooting, maintaining high standards of functionality in clinical environments.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to streamline workflows related to anesthesia supply requisitioning and usage.
- Implemented quality assurance measures for anesthetic supplies, significantly minimizing product expirations and financial losses.
- Mentored junior team members to enhance their technical skills and improve overall team productivity.
OR Materials Inventory Coordinator
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Los Angeles, California
06.2002 - 12.2005
- Elaboration and/or reference upon request.
- **Executed routine assessments of inventory storage practices, enhancing organization and accessibility of materials.**
- **Trained team members on best practices for managing inventory systems to improve operational efficiency.**
- Trained new employees on proper inventory procedures, ensuring consistency in processes across the team.
- Performed data entry and completed proper paperwork.
- Worked closely with purchasing department to monitor supplier performance metrics, ensuring continued alignment with company objectives.
- Purchased new supplies in line with projections and current inventory levels.
Inpatient Pharmacy Technician
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Los Angeles, California
10.2003 - 06.2005
- Elaboration and/or reference upon request.
- **Dispensed medications accurately according to physician orders, ensuring patient safety and compliance with protocols.**
- **Maintained medication inventory levels, conducting regular audits to prevent shortages and ensure availability.**
- **Collaborated with healthcare professionals to address medication-related inquiries, enhancing patient care quality.**
- **Executed proper storage and labeling of pharmaceuticals in accordance with regulatory guidelines and best practices.**
- **Documented medication administration records and communicated discrepancies to pharmacists for resolution and compliance.**
- **Assisted in the preparation of sterile compounds under aseptic conditions, adhering to safety standards.**
- These statements reflect realistic tasks for an Inpatient Pharmacy Technician at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center while aligning with your existing work history style and responsibilities typically associated with this role in a hospital setting.
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Driver/Attendant
Bower's Ambulance Service
Hawthorne, California
01.1998 - 09.2000
- Elaboration and/or reference upon request.
Auxiliary/Reserve Intern Firefighter
City of Montebello Fire Department
Montebello, California
01.1998 - 10.1998
- Elaboration and/or reference upon request.
- Assisted in maintaining equipment readiness by conducting routine inspections and reporting deficiencies promptly.
- Supported emergency response teams by coordinating logistics for supplies during training exercises and operations.
- Monitored inventory levels of firefighting gear, facilitating timely replenishment to meet operational demands.
- Engaged in daily cleaning and maintenance tasks within fire station facilities to uphold a safe environment.
- These statements are designed to enhance your perceived competence for the intern role while aligning with typical tasks performed in a fire department setting.
Outpatient Pharmacy Technician
Kaiser Permanente West Los Angeles Medical Center
Los Angeles, California
10.1990 - 02.1997
- Elaboration and/or reference upon request.
- **Processed medication orders efficiently using electronic health record systems, ensuring timely patient access to prescriptions.**
- **Reviewed prescription accuracy and compliance with pharmacy protocols, preventing potential medication errors.**
- **Coordinated with healthcare providers to resolve prescription discrepancies, enhancing communication among care teams.**
- **Maintained cleanliness and organization in pharmacy areas, adhering to regulatory standards for safety and efficiency.**
- **Trained new staff on pharmacy procedures and customer service protocols, improving overall team performance and service quality.**
- Supported efficient workflow by preparing prescription labels and auxiliary labels as needed for pharmacists'' approval.
- Reduced medication errors through meticulous attention to detail while inputting prescription information.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by accurately processing and filling prescription orders in a timely manner.
- Answered incoming phone calls and addressed questions from customers and healthcare providers.
- Stocked, labeled, and inventoried medication to keep accurate records.
- Calculated dosage, filled prescriptions, and prepared prescription labels with absolute accuracy.
- Performed wide range of pharmacy operations with strong commitment to accuracy, efficiency and service quality.
- Solved customer problems in-person or over telephone by providing assistance with placing orders, navigating systems, and locating items.
- Performed various pharmacy operational activities with strong commitment to accuracy, efficiency, and service quality.
- Entered and processed patients' prescriptions into internal system.
- Collected co-payments or full payments from customers.
- Ordered medicines daily to replenish stock and increase inventory in anticipation of need.
- Restocked pharmacy shelves with current merchandise to drive consistent peripheral sales.
Aviation Ordnance Technician
Department of Defense, United States Navy
Norfolk, Virginia
06.1990 - 10.1990
- Elaboration and/or reference upon request.
- **Performed maintenance on ordnance handling equipment to ensure operational readiness and safety compliance.**
- **Conducted thorough inspections of munitions storage areas, adhering to DoD regulations and safety standards.**
- Improved aircraft readiness by conducting thorough inspections and maintenance of aviation ordnance systems.
- Actively participated in continuous improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing overall efficiency within the aviation ordnance field.
- Collaborated with a team to assemble, test, and load various types of aviation munitions accurately and efficiently.
- Reduced equipment downtime with timely troubleshooting and repair of faulty components in weapon systems.
Education
Associate of Arts - Business Administration
Los Angeles City College
Los Angeles, CANo Degree - History And Geography
California State University Northridge
Northridge, CASkills
- Surgery Assistance
- Critical Care Patient Transport
- Sterilization
- Equipment Maintenance
- Case Cart Maintenance
- Equipment and Supply Allocation
- Supply Inventory
- Wound Dressing
- Specimen Collection
- Support Equipment Operation
- Training and Lecturing
- Leading and Directing
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Time management
- Problem-solving skills
- Listening skills
- Multi-tasking strength
- Excellent people skills
- Reliable and punctual
- Goal oriented
- Outgoing personality
- Verbal/written communication
- Stocking and receiving
- Meeting deadlines
- Professional demeanor
- Strategic planning
- Inventory control
- Display setup
Certification
ASATT Certified Technician (2007) Technologist (2012)
Languages
English
Timeline
Medical Instrument Technician Anesthesia
VA Medical Center Portland OR
04.2023 - Current
Anesthesia Technician
University Medical Center El Paso
06.2021 - 03.2023
Anesthesia Technologist III
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
12.2005 - 08.2019
Inpatient Pharmacy Technician
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
10.2003 - 06.2005
OR Materials Inventory Coordinator
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
06.2002 - 12.2005
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Driver/Attendant
Bower's Ambulance Service
01.1998 - 09.2000
Auxiliary/Reserve Intern Firefighter
City of Montebello Fire Department
01.1998 - 10.1998
Outpatient Pharmacy Technician
Kaiser Permanente West Los Angeles Medical Center
10.1990 - 02.1997
Aviation Ordnance Technician
Department of Defense, United States Navy
06.1990 - 10.1990
Sales Associate/Cashier/Customer Service
Bullocks (now Macy's)
Associate of Arts - Business Administration
Los Angeles City College
No Degree - History And Geography
California State University Northridge
Personal Information
Title: Anesthesia Technologist II