Terri Charron Tyler
Lansing,MI
Summary
Highly-motivated employee 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.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Surgical Technologist
Tri Health /Bethesda Butler Hospital
Hamilton, OH
02.2023 - 08.2023
- Set up equipment, tools and supplies for procedures and organize instruments as directed in surgeons' preference cards.
- Assisted surgeon by passing instruments and sterile supplies throughout operation.
- Maintained surgical areas and oversaw inventory management.
- Recounted surgical instruments and supplies at end of operation, eliminating chance of items left inside patient.
- Monitored and assessed operating room conditions and patient and surgical team needs.
Certified Surgical Technologist
Fort Hamilton Kettering Hospital
Hamilton, OH
07.2020 - 02.2023
- Reviewed surgical requirements and prepped operating room with appropriate tools, equipment and instruments.
- Organized equipment and instruments in alignment with surgical protocols and surgeon preferences.
- Maintained surgical areas and oversaw inventory management.
- Recounted surgical instruments and supplies at end of operation, eliminating chance of items left inside patient.
Certified Surgical Technologist
Piedmont Atlanta Hospital
Atlanta, GA
11.2017 - 12.2019
- Preceptor for surgical technologist students.
- Working knowledge of MediTech System.
- Maintained surgical areas and oversaw inventory management.
- Prepared day surgery and operating rooms for patients by ordering and stocking equipment and supplies.
Certified Surgical Technologist
Rose Medical Center, Denver
Denver, CO
12.2013 - 11.2017
- Plastics Surgery Coordinator
- Collaborated with vendors and service providers to coordinate required services and equipment.
- Maintained proper sterile field during surgical procedures.
- Collaborated with operating room staff to cultivate efficiency and prepare for scheduled and emergency procedures.
- Trained new staff members on operating room procedures, infection control and safety and functionality procedures
Certified Surgical Technologist
St. Vincent Women's Hospital
Indianapolis, IN
06.2009 - 07.2013
- Clinical Coordinator for Main Operating Room.
- Worked closely with Clinical Charge Nurse and Operating Room Director to coordinate appropriate surgical supplies with daily cases.
- Collaborated with vendors and service providers to coordinate required services and equipment.
- Cleaned and restocked operating room, gathering and placing equipment and supplies.
- Provided technical assistance to surgeons, surgical nurses or anesthesiologists.
- Collaborated with operating room staff to cultivate efficiency and prepare for scheduled and emergency procedures.
- Trained new staff members and students on operating room procedures, infection control and safety and functionality procedures.
Certified Surgical Technologist
Riley Children's Hospital
Indianapolis, IN
08.2002 - 07.2004
- Set up equipment, tools and supplies for procedures and organize instruments as directed in surgeons' preference cards.
- Assisted surgeon by passing instruments and sterile supplies throughout operation.
- Reviewed surgical requirements and prepped operating room with appropriate tools, equipment and instruments.
Surgical Technologist
Grandview Medical Center
Dayton, OH
09.2004 - 06.2009
- Gathered and took inventory of equipment to confirm adequate supplies for surgery.
- Maintained surgical areas and oversaw inventory management.
- Assessed procedure requirements and procured appropriate equipment and tools.
- Collaborated with vendors and service providers to coordinate required services and equipment.
- Sterilized medical equipment and properly handled contaminated materials.
- Collaborated with operating room staff to cultivate efficiency and prepare for scheduled and emergency procedures.
- Handed instruments and supplies to surgeons and surgeons' assistants.
Certified Surgical Technologist/ OB
Ingham Regional Medical Center
Lansing, MI
09.2000 - 10.2000
- Operated or monitored lights, machines or equipment to support proper operation.
- Monitored and assessed operating room conditions and patient and surgical team needs.
- Handed instruments and supplies to surgeons and surgeons' assistants.
- Cleaned and restocked operating room, gathering and placing equipment and supplies.
Certified Surgical Technologist
Ingham Regional Medical Center/Penn. Campus
Lansing, MI
08.1997 - 11.2000
- Team LeaderOrganized equipment and instruments in alignment with surgical protocols and surgeon preferences.
- Maintained surgical areas and oversaw inventory management.
- Collaborated with vendors and service providers to coordinate required services and equipment.
- Prepared day surgery and operating rooms for patients by ordering and stocking equipment and supplies.
- Provided technical assistance to surgeons, surgical nurses or anesthesiologists.
- Trained several staff members on operating room procedures, infection control and safety and functionality procedures.
- Team Leader for Eye Service.
Surgical Technologist
Ingham Regional Medical Center/Greenlawn
Lansing, MI
08.1995 - 03.1997
- Assisted surgeon by passing instruments and sterile supplies throughout operation.
- Reviewed surgical requirements and prepped operating room with appropriate tools, equipment and instruments.
- Gathered and took inventory of equipment to confirm adequate supplies for surgery.
- Counted sponges, needles and instruments before and after operation.
- Trained several staff members on operating room procedures, infection control and safety and functionality procedures.
Surgical Technologist
Meridian Huron Road Hospital
Cleveland, OH
08.1990 - 06.1995
- Maintained proper sterile field during surgical procedures.
- Cleaned and restocked operating room, gathering and placing equipment and supplies.
- Counted sponges, needles and instruments before and after operation.
- Collaborated with operating room staff to cultivate efficiency and prepare for scheduled and emergency procedures.
Surgical Technologist
Meridian Hillcrest Hospital
Cleveland, OH
08.1988 - 05.1990
- Assisted surgeon by passing instruments and sterile supplies throughout operation.
- Recounted surgical instruments and supplies at end of operation, eliminating chance of items left inside patient.
- Used retractors, sponges and suctioning and irrigating equipment to create unobstructed operating fields.
- Maintained proper sterile field during surgical procedures.
Surgical Technologist/USN
Camp Lejeune Naval Hospital
Jacksonville, NC
09.1983 - 07.1988
- Assisted surgeon by passing instruments and sterile supplies throughout operation.
- Reviewed surgical requirements and prepped operating room with appropriate tools, equipment and instruments.
- Recounted surgical instruments and supplies at end of operation, eliminating chance of items left inside patient.
- Sterilized medical equipment and properly handled contaminated materials.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Surgical Technology
Naval School of Health And Science
Portsmouth, VASkills
- Passing Surgical Tools
- Aseptic and Sterilization Techniques
- Electronic Charting
- HIPAA Proficiency
- Quality Assurance Controls
- Electronic Medical Records Management
- Experience with Microsoft Office
- Experience in Customer Service settings
- Medical Terminology
Timeline
Certified Surgical Technologist
Tri Health /Bethesda Butler Hospital
02.2023 - 08.2023
Certified Surgical Technologist
Fort Hamilton Kettering Hospital
07.2020 - 02.2023
Certified Surgical Technologist
Piedmont Atlanta Hospital
11.2017 - 12.2019
Certified Surgical Technologist
Rose Medical Center, Denver
12.2013 - 11.2017
Certified Surgical Technologist
St. Vincent Women's Hospital
06.2009 - 07.2013
Surgical Technologist
Grandview Medical Center
09.2004 - 06.2009
Certified Surgical Technologist
Riley Children's Hospital
08.2002 - 07.2004
Certified Surgical Technologist/ OB
Ingham Regional Medical Center
09.2000 - 10.2000
Certified Surgical Technologist
Ingham Regional Medical Center/Penn. Campus
08.1997 - 11.2000
Surgical Technologist
Ingham Regional Medical Center/Greenlawn
08.1995 - 03.1997
Surgical Technologist
Meridian Huron Road Hospital
08.1990 - 06.1995
Surgical Technologist
Meridian Hillcrest Hospital
08.1988 - 05.1990
Surgical Technologist/USN
Camp Lejeune Naval Hospital
09.1983 - 07.1988
Some College (No Degree) - Surgical Technology
Naval School of Health And Science
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