Tiffany Allen
Taylorville,IL
Summary
Meticulous Certified Surgical Technologist bringing practiced experience assisting with diverse operating room functions. Anticipates and addresses surgeon's needs from operating room setup and sterilization to draping patient and passing instruments during surgery. Models medical teamwork and physical stamina.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Site Assistant
Lincoln Land Community College
01.2017 - 12.2017
- Assign surgical technologist students to appropriate surgical procedures.
- Supervise interaction between permanent staff and students.
- Defuse and resolve any conflict between staff and students.
- Ensured compliance with program regulations by assisting in the implementation of safety protocols and guidelines at the worksite.
- Educate and answer student questions on surgical cases, anatomy, program requirements, etc.
- Keep log of hours worked and submit to program director/supervisor in a timely manner.
Telecommunications Specialist
Springfield Clinic
06.2013 - 11.2014
- Answer all incoming calls for the company and transfer to appropriate location
- Perform 24-hour answering service to all clinic providers, administration, IT, facilities management and other departments and offices
- Demonstrate knowledge of the organization, locations of departments, satellite locations and hours of operation for all providers.
Receptionist
Springfield Clinic
08.2010 - 06.2013
- Scheduling appointments daily for several physicians
- Entering charges and collecting copays
- Answer all incoming calls to front desk.
Unit Clerk in Main Surgery Department
St John’s Hospital
02.2009 - 08.2010
- Print and copy all surgery schedules for the next day
- Enter blood unit requests, lab orders, and patient information into computer system
- Answer all incoming calls, including staff call-ins, departmental calls, and case scheduling as well as scheduling surgeries.
Education
Associates - General Studies
Lincoln Land Community College
Springfield, IL12.2014
Associate in Science with emphasis in Surgical Technology -
Lincoln Land Community College
Springfield, IL12.2014
Certification in Basic Nurse Assisting -
Lincoln Land Community College
Taylorville, IL12.2006
Skills
- Sterile Technique Expert
- Setting up and operating equipment
- Equipment set up
- Anatomy Understanding
- Pre- and post-surgical counts
- Patient preparation
- Surgical Procedure Familiarity
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Sterile Field Preparation
- Critical Thinking
Accomplishments
- Nurses Assistant Certification, 01/2009
- Healthcare Provider Certified in CPR, 01/2022
- Surgical Technologist Certification, 12/2014
Certification
- CST - Certified Surgical Technologist
Timeline
Clinical Site Assistant
Lincoln Land Community College
01.2017 - 12.2017
Telecommunications Specialist
Springfield Clinic
06.2013 - 11.2014
Receptionist
Springfield Clinic
08.2010 - 06.2013
Unit Clerk in Main Surgery Department
St John’s Hospital
02.2009 - 08.2010
Associates - General Studies
Lincoln Land Community College
Associate in Science with emphasis in Surgical Technology -
Lincoln Land Community College
Certification in Basic Nurse Assisting -
Lincoln Land Community College