CHRISHUTTA L TYNER, BS, ST
**** *** ****** **** *******, IN 46312 C 219-***-**** ********@*****.***
SUMMARY
Extensive knowledge and experience in an Operating Room setting
Over 18 years of experience as a Surgical Technologist
Adept at performing in fast paced environments and critical operations
Quick at anticipating needs of surgeons during surgery
Self-motivated and focused
Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
EXPERIENCE
August 2015-present OR Staffing Solutions Inc., Burr Ridge, IL
Surgical Technologist
Scrubbing and assisting surgeons at hospitals and surgery centers throughout Chicago and NW Indiana
January 2015- August 2015 University of Chicago Medicine & Biological Sciences
Chicago, IL
Neuro Surgery Operating Room Support Coordinator and Liaison
Supports the clinical needs related to efficient operating room preparation.
Supervises the maintenance of instrumentation necessary to enhance the delivery of quality patient care.
Monitors the use of and responsible for specialty equipment/instrumentation.
Educates staff on use of specialty equipment/instrumentation.
Maintains open communication with surgeons regarding equipment/instrument needs of the department.
Reviewing and updating surgeons preference cards
Maintains accurate inventory of specialty trays.
Develops a productive and constructive relationship between physicians, operating room staff, Central Sterile Processing staff and other health care team members regarding operating room flow.
Stealth Navigation and Imaging Training: Set up and assist surgeons and surgical staff with ability to accurately navigate patient’s anatomy in the O.R. through a cranial or spinal procedure.
August 2013 – January 2015 Accountable Healthcare Staffing
Oakbrook Terrace, IL
Surgical Technologist
Contracted at the University of Chicago for ten years delivering expertise in the area of Neurological Surgery.
Scrubbed and assisted in complex Neurological surgeries such as Stealth Guided Craniotomies for Tumor Resection, Image Guided Spinal Fusions, and Stereotactic Deep Brain Stimulators.
Scrubbed and assisted in major surgical specialties including General, Plastics, Gynecological, and Orthopedics
Trained new employees and students.
June 2010 - August 2013 Mastech Healthcare Staffing (acquired by Accountable)
Oakbrook Terrace, IL
Surgical Technologist
Traveled throughout Northwest Indiana and Chicagoland area working in the operating room scrubbing on a wide variety of surgeries.
Anticipated the needs of surgeons to ensure successful and productive surgery.
Trained new employees and students.
October 2009 – June 2010 Surgical Service Staffing, Inc. (acquired by Mastech)
Hinsdale, IL
Surgical Technologist
Traveled throughout Northwest Indiana and Chicagoland area working in the operating room scrubbing on a wide variety of surgeries.
Anticipated the needs of surgeons to ensure successful and productive surgery.
Trained new employees and students.
EDUCATION
December 2011 BS, Healthcare Management
Calumet College of St. Joseph, Whiting, IN
GPA 4.0
December 1998 Diploma, Surgical Technology
Horizon Career College, Merrillville, IN
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