Michelle A. Alexander

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Bishopville, SC 29010

Cell: 850-***-****

Email: advfz2@r.postjobfree.com

Objective:

To obtain a full-time position with an establishment.

Education:

Lamar High School

Lamar, SC

Course of Study: General

Diploma Received

Graduated: May 2005

Francis Marion University

Florence, SC

Course of Study: Pre-Nursing Program

Florence-Darlington Technical College

Florence, SC

Course of Study: Surgical Technology

Graduated: July 2011

Diploma Received

Experience/Work History:

February 3, 2020 to Present

McLeod Regional Medical Center

Florence, South Carolina

Certified Surgical Technologist

Duties include Decontamination, Endoscopy, Prep (instrument trays) and Float.

July 24, 2019 to January 16, 2020

Twin Cities Hospital

Niceville, Florida

Sterile Processing Tech

Duties included prep, decontam, egd & colonscope processing, running all equipment and processes involved in sterilizing all surgical instruments and vendor trays.

July 29, 2013 to February 28, 2019

McLeod Regional Medical Center (MRMC)

Florence, SC

Sterile Processing Technician:

Responsibilities included working in Central Processing, Sterile Supply and Endoscopy Lab workroom. In Central Processing; my job duties included a rotation between Float, Prep, Decontamination and Endoscopy. "Float" involved running smart packs, biologicals, and making sure the prep staff were assembling the necessary trays to meet the demands for the day and the next day's surgery schedule. Operating all of the machines was a major part of the Float process. This included operating the autoclaves, Sterrad 100S, Sterrad NX, V-pro, and unloading the cart containers and washers. I am familiar with such manufacturers as Getinge, StrerileLink and Steris. I also worked with biological monitoring incubators for daily biologicals, weekly biologicals, and necessary biologicals with implants. We had a system known as Censitrac that i used on the daily. Decontamination involved running daily tests of the ultra-sonic washer and Belimed. As well as the Gettinge washers and Cart Washer machines. I sorted and cleaned instruments according to AME guidelines and their IFU.

Prep (assembly) involved using a system known as Censitrac to assemble various types of specialties. Ranging from Orthopedics, Neurology, General, OB/Gyn, Urology, Nursing services, and Cardiovascular instrumentation. Implants were a major turn over at MRMC due to this establishment being one of the top trauma hospitals in Florence, SC. In Sterile Supply; I pulled cases according to a surgeon's preference card. Assisted the Operating Room with sending items or instruments needed down a tube system or the dumbwaiter while the case was being performed.

In Endoscopy; I cleaned and processed on average of 40 to 50 scopes a day. Scopes ranged from EGD, Colon, and specialty scopes such as ERCP, EUS, and EBUS. I had to ATP test specialty scopes. This was required every time the scope was used on a patient. As well as monthly ATP testing of all scopes.

February 26, 2013 to July 15, 2013

Florence Surgery & Laser Center,

Florence, SC.

Certified Surgical Technologist (CST)

Responsibilities included scrubbing and assisting in ophthalmic surgery (primarily cataract and retina surgery). Pulling (Picking) cases for next day's surgery according to Preference cards. Working Decontamination and running autoclaves for sterilization of instruments. Running necessary biologicals and tests on machines as needed. As well as assisting with laser therapy for patients after cataract surgery.

December 12, 2012 to February 26, 2013

Grand Strand Regional Medical Center

Myrtle Beach, SC.

Certified Surgical Technologist (CST)

Responsibilities included working in Central Sterile Supply processing, cleaning, sterilizing, assembling instruments and pulling equipment and instruments for the next day’s procedures in the Operating Room. As well as completing rounds for the department and hospital.

November 25, 2012 to April 16, 2012

Unemployed.

April 15, 2012 to February 5, 2010

Dollar General

Florence, SC

Sales Associate

Responsibilities included assisting customers, stocking, recovery and running a cash register.

November2009 to February 4, 2008

Bi-Lo

Florence, SC

Cashier/Front-End Teammate

Responsibilities included assisting customers, running a register, answering the telephone.

August 15, 2007 to March 3, 2006

Francis Marion University

Florence, SC

Office Assistant for the Financial Aid Office

Responsibilities included filling paperwork, running copier and shred machines, running errands for employer. This job was part of the Work Study program while I attended FMU.

Honors:

National Technical Honor Society

Salutatorian of my High School Graduation

Dean’s List

Certifications/Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Certified Surgical Technologist (CST)

Medical Terminology Knowledge

Basic Computer Skills (Censitrac, Microsoft Word, Excel, etc.)

Activities:

American Red Cross Volunteer

Member of the Association of Surgical Technologists (AST)

References are available upon request. (Both Professional and Personal)

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