Iris M. Fulton, CST, OST
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Allentown, Pa. 18103
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PROFESSIONAL EXPER I ENCE:
On-Site (field service) Surgical Specialist/Technician 09/09-P resent
Sterilmed, I nc. M aple Grove, M N.
Responsible for follow through of the Sterilmed, Inc. Reprocessing/Repair program. Responsibilities include
assessment of surgery caseload schedules. Assist Operating Room and Sterile Processing Personnel in
identifying targeted medical devices and assisting with gross decontamination of targeted medical devices,
according to policies and procedures identified through Sterilmed’s Clinical Pathway Assessment and hospital
policies. Boxing and shipping of medical devices, Adhere to daily management of these duties as well as
regular communication with hospital organization clients, Sales Representatives, and Regional field service
manager.
S urgical Technologist 02/07-09/09
E aston Hospital, Easton, Pa.
Responsibility include selection and planning of surgical instruments, supplies and equipment during surgery.
Surgically scrub and provided instruments, sutures and other sterile supplies during surgical procedures.
Participated in the training and orientation of surgical technology staff and students, as assigned. Proficient
as surgical scrub in specialties include but not limited to: Cardiovascular, Orthopedics, Ophthalmology,
Plastics (reconstructive), General, Neurological and OB/GYN surgical procedures.
I n te rnist/Clinical Student Nu rse 08/07-08/08
R eading Hospital and Medical Center, Reading, Pa
Developed and served as an Student Surgical/Circulating Nurse. Possess the ability to only function within
the limits and direction of assigned Registered Nurse. Establish, maintain and monitor the sterile field
throughout surgical procedure. Monitor and assist in providing pharmaceutical agents to Anesthesia staff for
surgical patient.
M a te rials M anager/Surgical Technologist 11/99-12-03
South Shore Surgery Center, Lynbrook, NY
Oversaw daily operations of the receiving area. Ordered medical supplies and equipment through
negotiating of prices with sales representatives and distribution centers. Assigned as ‘Relief’ to assist as
surgical scrub/assistant on surgical procedures which include: Plastics (Reconstructive), Podiatry/Orthopedics,
General, Vascular, and General Surgical Procedures.
Surgical Technologist/Assistant 09/90-10/99
N ew York University and Medical Center, New York, New York
Trained for (2) two years in clinical and didactic instruction in surgical technology. Upon completion,
responsibility include, assemble instruments, sterile supplies and equipment specific to surgical procedures.
Surgically scrub for varied surgical procedures including: Ophthalmology, Orthopedics, Plastics
(reconstructive), General, Cardiovascular, Pediatrics (Burn/Trauma),and Neurological, encompassing each
specialty and emergency procedures demonstrating versatility and competency. Instituted
cleaning,reprocessing.