Katie Tang
Waunakee,WI
Summary
Experienced medical/dental professional seeking a long-term role with a hospital. Interested in a surgical tech position that offers opportunities for continuous education and growth. Passionate about staying current with industry advancements and dedicated to providing high-quality patient care. Eager to contribute skills and expertise to a dynamic healthcare team.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sterile Processing Technician
Sauk Prairie Health
07.2024 - Current
- Completing 120 cases for Surgical Tech education completion, graduated by 12/05/2025
- Achieved high levels of accuracy in record-keeping, logging important data related to sterilization cycles and equipment usage.
- Verified and maintained proper documents and records for sterilization.
- Maintained clean and organized sterile processing areas to prevent contamination of instruments and equipment.
- Ensured strict adherence to regulatory guidelines during decontamination processes, mitigating risks associated with improper handling of biohazardous materials.
Traveling Dental Assistant
Total Temp Dental
03.2023 - Current
- Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
- Assisted dentists with complex procedures, ensuring optimal patient care and treatment outcomes.
- Maintained a clean and sterile work environment to prevent cross-contamination and infection.
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
Surgical Tech - Student Intern
Aurora St. Luke's Medical Center
08.2025 - 11.2025
- Improved surgical team coordination by effectively communicating between surgeon, nurses, and anesthesiologist during operations.
- Facilitated seamless transition between surgeries with swift turnover of operating rooms following established guidelines.
- Actively participated in quality improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing overall efficiency within the surgical department.
- Elevated patient trust and satisfaction, providing detailed pre-operative instructions and post-operative care guidelines.
- Worked as part of the general specialty team
Dental Lab Manager/Dental Assistant
Affordable Dentures & Implants
08.2020 - 10.2022
- Completed detailed models of patients' mouths to create accurate devices.
- Actively listened to customers' requests, confirming full understanding before addressing concerns.
- Increased customer satisfaction by working directly with customer on fit and finish of new dentures.
- Verified appliance conformance with specifications and accuracy of occlusion using micrometers, articulators, and other tools.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
Education
Associate of Science - Surgical Technologist
Rockford Career College
Rockford, IL10-2025
Certificate - Dental Assisting
Dental Assisting 101 - Dr Shipley
Middleton2016
Skills
- Principles of Orthodontics, Endodontics, and Prosthodontics
- Surgical Instrument sterilization
- Radiology Training
- Domestic and International Experience
- Basic Life Support Training
Certification
- BLS Provider, American Heart Association - 03/2025
Languages
Chinese (Cantonese)
Native or Bilingual
Chinese (Mandarin)
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Surgical Tech - Student Intern
Aurora St. Luke's Medical Center
08.2025 - 11.2025
Sterile Processing Technician
Sauk Prairie Health
07.2024 - Current
Traveling Dental Assistant
Total Temp Dental
03.2023 - Current
Dental Lab Manager/Dental Assistant
Affordable Dentures & Implants
08.2020 - 10.2022
Associate of Science - Surgical Technologist
Rockford Career College
Certificate - Dental Assisting
Dental Assisting 101 - Dr Shipley