Kristy Spieler
Murrysville, Pennsylvania 155668
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WORK EXPERIENCE
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Certified Surgical Technologist
Performed Surgical Technologist duties in all specialties with respect to hospital policies including: Open and Laparoscopic General, ENT, Podiatry and Orthopedic surgery.
Worked cooperatively and efficiently with management and all ancillary staff.
Maintained the highest standards of surgical conscience and asepsis.
Developed critical thinking skills necessary to understand all interventions and surgeon’s needs.
Preserved the ability to ensure quality patient care during each operative procedure.
Handled all instruments, supplies, and equipment during all surgical procedures including:
Orthopedic, peripheral vascular, open and laparoscopic general procedures.
Performed Surgical Technology duties in all surgery specialties including:
Applied all knowledge of HIPAA regulations to maintain patient confidentiality.
7/2015-5/2016 St. Clair Hospital Pittsburgh, PA
Sterile Processing Technician
Decontaminated and sterilized all instruments and equipment according to hospital policy.
Respected manufacturer’s guidelines and specifications for processing individual items.
Maintained all sterilization equipment and biological monitoring devices.
11/2007-7/2015 The Institute for Transfusion Medicine Pittsburgh, PA
Lab Assistant
Processed all blood, blood products, and all non-serological testing services.
Accessed samples for testing and preparation for transfusions.
EDUCATION
8/2014-5/2016 Community College of Allegheny County Monroeville, PA
Certificate in Surgical Technology
Fulfilled all didactic requirements of the CAAHEP accredited Surgical Technology Program
Completed over 400 clinical internship hours and over 120 cases in various specialties.
CLINICAL INTERNSHIPS
1/2016-present Allegheny Health Network Jefferson Hospital Jefferson Hills, PA
10/2015-12/2015 UPMC St. Margaret Pittsburgh, PA
9/2015-10/2015 UPMC Harmar Surgical Center Pittsburgh, PA
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
5/2016-present Certification from the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting.
NBSTSA #167113.
12/2015-present Association of Surgical Technologists, member # 205343.
2015-2017 American Heart Association CPR/ BLS/AED Certification.