Assistant Technician
Resume:
Samantha Stevenson, BS, CST/CFA, CRCST
West Point, IN 47992
USA
Home Phone: 765-***-****
Work Phone: 765-***-****
Cell Phone: 765-***-****
Email: ********@******.***
EDUCATION
1989 Academic Honors Diploma, Twin Lakes H.S, Monticello, IN
1992 Technical Certificate in Surgical Technology, Ivy Tech, Lafayette, IN
1996 Associates of Applied Science Degree, Ivy Tech, Lafayette, IN
2005 Bachelor's of Science Degree in Career and Technical Education, ISU,
Terre Haute, IN
2005 Completed "The Leading Edge" Supervisory Training Course through
Purdue University
2006 Completed the CRCST (Central Service Technician Course and
Certification) course through Purdue University.
EMPLOYMENT
1992-1996 CST, St. Vincent's Hospital, Indianapolis Campus
Worked in the surgery department primarily scrubbing and
assisting on orthopedic, hand, spine, and neurosurgery cases.
Would also help in other specialties as needed. Also became
very proficient in the instrument room by decontaminating,
wrapping, and sterilizing instruments. Took call on a
rotational basis. Would cover other shifts as needed.
1996-2004 CST/CFA, Arnett Clinic, Lafayette, IN
Worked for a hand/orthopedic surgeon (Dr. Steven Novotny) as
his assistant both in surgery and in office. Duties
included: being in charge of a very busy office, application
and removal of casts, traction devices, splints, and braces
as well as assisting with office procedures. I have sound
triage knowledge as well as excellent phone skills. I am also
very proficient with ICD-9 and CPT-4 coding. I did all of the
surgery scheduling as well as some appointment scheduling. I
took call with the doctor on a bi-weekly basis and this
included performing procedures in the emergency department.
Surgeries would range from general orthopedic cases to
complex microsurgical cases, including trauma. Also, I
worked very closely with Ivy Tech State College in regards to
precepting Surgical Technology students three times a week. I
was in charge of ordering supplies and stocking our surgery
room in the office. I was very adept at using the computer to
pre-certifying surgeries and ordering/maintaining supplies
for our surgery room.
2004-2006 CST/CFA, Assured HealthCare, INC, Indianapolis, IN
I filled in at various surgery departments as needed across
Indianapolis. Other duties besides scrubbing (and assisting)
various surgeries (including: orthopedic, ophthalmic, breast,
plastic, general, podiatry, and GYN) include, pulling
preference cards and appropriate cases and stocking supplies.
I also would work in various surgery centers during the
overnight shift recovering patients post operatively. This job
required me to be very self-motivated as with Agency work
there is little or no "orientation".
2005-current Director of Central Supply, Purdue University
Veterinary Teaching Hospital, West Laf. IN
I manage and supervise all aspects of the Central Supply and
Laundry sections of the Veterinary Teaching Hospital. I am
the key purchaser for the hospital (using Purdue's SAP system),
procuring bids on capital equipment, contract negotiations, and
maintaining a $1 million inventory by working closely with our
suppliers to ensure timely delivery and best pricing. I assist
in maintaining equipment and facilitating their repairs. I
assist in laundry as needed. I also supervise billing
functions. I ensure the sterilization of instruments and
equipment. I provide classroom and clinical instruction to
veterinary technology students. I am responsible for the
recruitment, selection, appointment, supervision, promotion,
and discipline of my employees: five full-time, one part-time,
and eight student employees. Lastly, I provide assistance in
the OR, large animal and small animal, on an as-needed basis,
particularly when special instrumentation is needed from a
particular vendor. I facilitate all arrangements pertaining to
new/borrowed instrumentation, equipment, and supplies. I am a
voting member of an Administrative Council which oversees
decision-making procedures of the hospital. Also, I am a
member of the Infection Control Committee at the VTH. I have
filled in as a temporary supervisor in the surgery section of
the hospital when needed. I also am on-call for the department
on a rotational basis.
2005-2011 Adjunct Faculty Ivy Tech State College, Lafayette, IN
Have taught Medical Terminology and Disease Conditions for
the School of Health Sciences
Courses Attended
Synthes/AO Internal Fixation workshop (2004).
AST yearly national meetings (1996-2001).
AST National Conference (2008) (2009) (2010)
Attend bi-annual conferences sponsored by the ISA-ST
(Indiana State Assembly of Surgical
Technologists) (2004-current)
Attend Purdue SVM Fall Conference for Veterinarians and
Veterinarian Technicians (2007)
(2008) (2009) (2010)
Purdue Multicultural Diversity Forum (10/2005)
Courses Taught
Danek Spine Instrumentation Course: (1995).
AST yearly national conference: Flexor Tendon Repair
(1999).
AST yearly national conference: Wound Closure Workshop
(2000).
AST yearly national conference: Casting Workshop (2001).
Ivy Tech State College: Medical Terminology (2006) (2007)
Adjunct Faculty Member
Diseases Conditions (2007-current) Adjunct
Faculty Member
Professional Organizations
AST member since 1992
Indiana State Assembly of Surgical Technologists Board of
Director 2005-2009
IAHCSMM member since 2006
Current Certifications
Certified Surgical Technologist (issued by LCC-ST)
since 1992
Certified First Assistant (issued by LCC-ST) since 1999
Certified BLS (CPR) Instructor (issued by the American
Heart Association) since 1999.
Certified in placing and reading Mantoux TB skin tests
(American Lung Association)
Certified Registered Central Service Technician (issued by
IAHCSMM) since 2006
Volunteer
ISA-ST Board of Director (2005-2009)
Treasurer of TriTippecanoe Triathlon Club (2009-current)
United Way Team Captain for Purdue VTH (2007) (2008) (2010)
United Way Senior Chairperson for SVM (2009)
Achievements
Recipient of "First Assistant of the Year" Award,
presented by Ivy Tech Surgical
Technology Class of 2004
Recipient of "Outstanding Staff Award" for Purdue University
School of Veterinary Medicine
April, 2010
Personal
Married to husband, Mike Eckert, since 2001.
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