Carrie ONeal
Gosport
Summary
Adaptable professional with a quick-learning ability and a talent for adjusting to new environments. Skilled in rapidly acquiring new knowledge and applying it effectively. Driven by a passion for continuous learning and successfully navigating change.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1995
1995
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Surgical Technologist
Indiana Speciality Surgery Center
Bloomington
10.2022 - Current
- Prepared surgical instruments and equipment for various procedures.
- Assisted surgeons during surgical operations by anticipating needs.
- Maintained sterile field by adhering to infection control protocols.
- Observed aseptic technique and infection control protocols at all times.
- Sterilized surgical instruments using steam and chemical processes.
- Operated sterilization equipment to ensure compliance with safety standards.
- Managed inventory, tracking supplies for sterile processing needs.
- Inspected and maintained cleanliness of sterile processing areas regularly.
- Documented sterilization cycles and maintenance logs accurately.
- Prepared trays, instrument packs and surgical sets.
- Operated steam sterilizers, washer-disinfectors, ultrasonic cleaners, dry heat ovens, and other related equipment.
- Maintained accurate records of all sterilized items, including item number, date, time, type of sterilizer used, and operator initials.
Surgery Scheduler
IU Health Bloomington Hospital
Bloomington
05.2021 - 10.2022
- Scheduled surgical procedures using electronic health record systems.
- Coordinated with surgeons and nursing staff for efficient patient flow.
- Verified patient insurance information for surgical coverage and approvals.
- Assisted in preparing operating room schedules for optimal resource allocation.
- Handled patient inquiries regarding surgery dates and preparation instructions.
- Collaborated with medical staff to resolve scheduling conflicts effectively.
- Booked surgeries according to physician volume and maintained prompt turnaround times.
- Created and managed surgical schedules for multiple surgeons.
- Performed data entry into various computer systems related to surgery scheduling.
Surgical Technologist
Indiana Speciality Surgery Center
Bloomington
01.2009 - 05.2021
- Prepared surgical instruments and equipment for various procedures.
- Assisted surgeons during surgical operations by anticipating needs.
- Maintained sterile field by adhering to infection control protocols.
Education
Surgical Technologist
Bloomington Hospital
Bloomington , IN 01.2006 - 12.2006
Martinsville High School
Martinsville , INSkills
- Sterilization procedures
- Aseptic technique
- Surgical instrument preparation
- Surgical scheduling software
- Medical documentation
- Patient flow coordination
- Inventory management
- Infection control protocols
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Conflict resolution
- Instrument sterilization
- Biological specimen collection
- Aseptic techniques
- Aseptic and sterilization techniques
Timeline
Surgical Technologist
Indiana Speciality Surgery Center
10.2022 - Current
Surgery Scheduler
IU Health Bloomington Hospital
05.2021 - 10.2022
Surgical Technologist
Indiana Speciality Surgery Center
01.2009 - 05.2021
Surgical Technologist
Bloomington Hospital
01.2006 - 12.2006
Martinsville High School