Steven Vickers
Eagar
Summary
Professional with proven track record in surgical environments, adept at facilitating successful operations and ensuring patient safety. Skilled in sterilization techniques, instrument handling, and maintaining aseptic conditions. Strong focus on teamwork and adapting to dynamic surgical needs. Known for reliability and commitment to excellence in patient care.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Surgical Technologist
White Mountain Regional Medical Center
11.2025 - Current
- Assisted surgical team in preparing and maintaining sterile environments.
- Managed instrument inventory, ensuring availability for procedures.
- Collaborated with surgeons to streamline surgical processes and improve workflow.
- Trained new staff on sterilization techniques and equipment handling.
- Maintained accurate records of surgical instruments and supplies used during procedures.
- Maintained high infection control standards.
- Oversaw daily operations, ensuring compliance with health regulations and standards.
- Prepared operating rooms with required instruments, ensuring efficient setup for various surgical cases.
- Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
- Demonstrated exceptional adaptability when faced with unexpected challenges or changes during surgery, responding quickly without compromising patient safety or procedural success.
- Increased efficiency during surgeries by anticipating surgeon''s needs and providing timely assistance.
- Maintained daily workflow, coordinating with operating room staff to prepare for scheduled and emergency cases.
- Ensured proper care of surgical instruments through meticulous cleaning, sterilization, and maintenance processes.
Patient Care Technician
White Mountain Regional Medical Center
09.2024 - Current
- Provided direct patient care, including bathing, feeding, and mobility assistance.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Assisted with medical procedures by preparing equipment and ensuring cleanliness.
- Maintained accurate patient records and documentation for care continuity.
- Trained new staff on patient handling techniques and safety protocols.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop individualized care plans for patients.
- Resolved patient concerns effectively, fostering a supportive environment for recovery.
- Assisted nurses with essential tasks, streamlining workflow and increasing efficiency in the healthcare setting.
- Assisted in training new Patient Care Technicians, sharing knowledge and best practices to ensure consistency in care delivery.
- Performed blood draws, EKGs, and other diagnostic tests accurately and efficiently for prompt analysis by healthcare professionals.
- Assisted in transferring patients, beds and patient care equipment to other rooms adhering to necessary safety precautions.
Lieutenant/EMT
Round Valley Fire and Medical Department (Former Springerville Fire Department)
01.2015 - 01.2026
- Performed variety of fire suppression activities at fire scenes, including laying and connecting hose, holding nozzles and directing water streams, raising and climbing ladders and using pike poles, smoke ejectors, and forcible entry tools.
- Conducted equipment and vehicle checks to maintain continuous and safe operation.
- Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
- Led team in fighting fires and exercised considerable judgment in deciding best way to extinguish based on type of fuel and environment.
- Maintained and refurbished equipment to improve operational capability.
- Preserved order and discipline among subordinates and gave assignments and instructions.
- Compiled and maintained variety of departmental documentation including log books, run reports, training records, reports of suspected arson, violations of fire codes or ordinances, firefighter timesheets, accident reports, and "close call" reporting.
- Cut and cleared brush, as well as dug trenches to create fire lines using axes, chainsaws or shovels.
- Established water supplies, connected hoses, and directed water onto fires.
- Patrolled burnt areas after fires to locate and eliminate hot spots that could flare or rekindle.
Security Officer
White Mountain Regional Medical Center
09.2022 - 09.2024
- Patrol inside and outside of the Hospital property on a regular basis.
- Monitor the CCTV security system.
- Provide safety to the Employees, Visitors and Patients.
- Assist in Fire Drills.
- Write reports in a timely manner.
Firefighter/EMT-Basic
Greer Fire District
04.2012 - 09.2022
- Responded to emergency medical calls to perform lifesaving procedures and other emergency medical services.
- Conducted thorough tests and inspections of gear, equipment and tools to stay ready for every type of fire.
- Evaluated situation at emergency sites to determine and execute most effective methods for saving life and property.
- Operated pumping engine to direct water pressure in hose and nozzle for most efficient operation.
- Maintained close contact with dispatch to receive and share information about current fires, equipment movements and incoming personnel.
- Reviewed blueprints and plans for new or remodeled buildings to verify structures met fire safety codes.
- Reviewed new construction documents for fire safety, including extinguisher placement, exit locations and standpipe locations.
- Checked various multi-family residential and business construction sites to determine fire code compliance.
- Preserved order and discipline among subordinates and gave assignments and instructions.
- Led team in fighting fires and exercised considerable judgment in deciding best way to extinguish based on type of fuel and environment.
- Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.
- Inspected apparatus, equipment, grounds and stations for proper order and condition on weekly basis.
- Developed the Fire Marshal Position for the Greer Fire District.
- Developed a Fee Schedule for new and existing construction.
Firefighter/EMT-Basic
Vernon Fire District
07.2020 - 06.2021
- Responded to emergency medical calls to perform lifesaving procedures and other emergency medical services.
- Conducted thorough tests and inspections of gear, equipment and tools to stay ready for every type of fire.
- Evaluated situation at emergency sites to determine and execute most effective methods for saving life and property.
- Operated pumping engine to direct water pressure in hose and nozzle for most efficient operation.
- Maintained close contact with dispatch to receive and share information about current fires, equipment movements and incoming personnel.
- Reviewed blueprints and plans for new or remodeled buildings to verify structures met fire safety codes.
- Reviewed new construction documents for fire safety, including extinguisher placement, exit locations and standpipe locations.
- Checked various multi-family residential and business construction sites to determine fire code compliance.
- Preserved order and discipline among subordinates and gave assignments and instructions.
- Led team in fighting fires and exercised considerable judgment in deciding best way to extinguish based on type of fuel and environment.
- Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.
Emergency Medical Technician Basic
White Mountain Ambulance Service
05.2012 - 03.2021
- Conducted equipment and vehicle checks to maintain continuous and safe operation.
- Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
- Communicated with lucid patients to gather incident and medical history information.
- Administered tests and medication to stabilize patients in field or in transit.
- Restocked ambulance with proper equipment such as vents, ET tubes, medication and IV pump tubing to maintain optimum inventory.
- Determined medical and safety requirements at emergency scene by assessing medical status of ill or injured persons.
Firefighter/EMT-Basic
Alpine Fire District
11.2019 - 06.2020
- Inspected apparatus, equipment, grounds and stations for proper order and condition.
- Responded to emergency medical calls to perform lifesaving procedures and other emergency medical services.
- Operated pumping engine to direct water pressure in hose and nozzle for most efficient operation.
- Evaluated areas after containing wildland fires to identify and suppress hot spots.
- Drove and operated structural pumpers, tankers, ladders and service vehicles to aid in rescue operations.
- Removed individuals from dangerous situations and offered emergency assistance for minor and critical concerns.
- Performed variety of fire suppression activities at fire scenes, including laying and connecting hose, holding nozzles and directing water streams, raising and climbing ladders and using pike poles, smoke ejectors, and forcible entry tools.
- Calmly and effectively directed evacuations during fires and emergencies to avoid fatalities, injuries and panic.
- Cut and cleared brush, as well as dug trenches to create fire lines using axes, chainsaws or shovels.
- Established water supplies, connected hoses, and directed water onto fires.
- Patrolled burnt areas after fires to locate and eliminate hot spots that could flare or rekindle.
- Led team in fighting fires and exercised considerable judgment in deciding best way to extinguish based on type of fuel and environment.
Firefighter
Eagar Fire Department
06.2008 - 06.2012
- Responded to emergency medical calls to perform lifesaving procedures and other emergency medical services.
- Evaluated areas after containing fires to identify and suppress hot spots.
- Maintained close contact with dispatch to receive and share information about current fires, equipment movements and incoming personnel.
- Evaluated situation at emergency sites to determine and execute most effective methods for saving life and property.
- Performed variety of fire suppression activities at fire scenes, including laying and connecting hose, holding nozzles and directing water streams, raising and climbing ladders and using pike poles, smoke ejectors, and forcible entry tools.
- Cut and cleared brush, as well as dug trenches to create fire lines using axes, chainsaws or shovels.
- Patrolled burnt areas after fires to locate and eliminate hot spots that could flare or rekindle.
Education
No Degree - Emergency Medical Technology, EMT-Basic
Northland Pioneer College
Springerville, AZ01.2012
No Degree - Fire Science, Arizona State Certified Firefighter 1 and 2
Northland Pioneer College
Springerville, AZ01.2011
Associate of Applied Science - Surgical Technology
Northland Pioneer College
Show Low, AZ05-2026
Skills
- Problem resolution
- MS Office
- First Aid/CPR
- Supervision
- Customer service
- Terrain studying
- Fire containment
- Fire suppression tools operations
- Fire pump operation
- IV setup
- Vital sign assessment
- Patient Management
- Emergency vehicle operation
- Patient Care
- Teamwork
- Infection Control
- Patient Assessments
- Triaging
- Blood glucose testing
- Patient observation
- Phlebotomy techniques
- Vital signs monitoring
- Basic life support
Accomplishments
- Firefighter of the year 2010 (Eagar Fire Department)
- Firefighter of the year 2011 (Eagar Fire Department)
- Letter of commendation 2014 (Greer Fire District)
Certification
- Emergency Medical Technician Basic
- First Aid/CPR Certified
- S-130 S-190
- S-131
- S-133
- S-211
- S-212
- S-215
- S-260
- Arizona State Firefighter 1 and 2
- IV Certified
- TECC
- IS-027
- IS-100
- IS-200
- IS-201
- IS-320
- IS-700
- IS-800
- IS-907
- Fire Inspector I
- Fire Inspector II
- Fire Hydraulics
- Modern Fire Attack for Initial Company Operations
- Vehicle Stabilization & Patient Extrication
- Fire Detection & Suppression Systems
- Company Officer Leadership
- Strategies & Resource Management for Small & Rural Fire Departments
Timeline
Surgical Technologist
White Mountain Regional Medical Center
11.2025 - Current
Patient Care Technician
White Mountain Regional Medical Center
09.2024 - Current
Security Officer
White Mountain Regional Medical Center
09.2022 - 09.2024
Firefighter/EMT-Basic
Vernon Fire District
07.2020 - 06.2021
Firefighter/EMT-Basic
Alpine Fire District
11.2019 - 06.2020
Lieutenant/EMT
Round Valley Fire and Medical Department (Former Springerville Fire Department)
01.2015 - 01.2026
Emergency Medical Technician Basic
White Mountain Ambulance Service
05.2012 - 03.2021
Firefighter/EMT-Basic
Greer Fire District
04.2012 - 09.2022
Firefighter
Eagar Fire Department
06.2008 - 06.2012
No Degree - Fire Science, Arizona State Certified Firefighter 1 and 2
Northland Pioneer College
No Degree - Emergency Medical Technology, EMT-Basic
Northland Pioneer College
Associate of Applied Science - Surgical Technology
Northland Pioneer College
Hobbies and Interests
Golfing, Fishing, Camping, Weather watching, Round Valley Little League (2015-2019)