Current student for Certification in Surgical Technology at Ivy Tech with a strong knowledge of sterility and instrumentation. Reliable worker with active listening and communication experience, ready to serve your patients and support your team.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medicare Claims and Benefits Specialist
Everence
Goshen
07.2021 - 12.2023
Managed incoming and outbound calls efficiently
Reviewed claims and inputted them into Genelco, AS400
Completed data entry and organized data
resolving all Medicare Supplement benefit and claims issues
Provided appropriate written correspondence to members and providers
Recorded all customer service interactions accurately
Laboratory Technician
Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials
Fort Wayne
01.2019 - 07.2021
Working with Stryker, Depuy, and Zimmer Biomet Hip and Knee implants
Performed testing on Ultra High Molecular weight polymers
Completed testing on MTS/Shimadzu-tensile, Keyence, Instron/Zwick-Izods, UVVIS, GC, and DSC
Labeled, sorted, and tested specimens
Assisted with Research and Development
Understanding of reading certs and ASTM/ISO standards is within tolerance
Created a safe, clean environment and kept up with lab housekeeping, understanding PPE use
Completed tensile, impact, densities, morphologies, Ash, DSC, and AO antioxidant powder testing documented testing results
Meditech Operator
Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials
Fort Wayne
01.2017 - 12.2019
Collaborated with Quality and customers to submit accurate results
Troubleshooting machinery and fabrication tools
Prepared samples for the lab using spec sheets
Education
Certified Surgical Technology -
Ivy Tech
07-2026
High school diploma -
Eastside High School
South Carolina
05-2016
Skills
Sterile field setup
Surgeon assistance
Count management
OR cleaning and preparation
Diverse OR experience
Surgical instrument handling
Sharps handling
Aseptic technique
Sterile attire donning and doffing
Draping techniques
Robotic surgery assistance
Certification
• Enrolled for Certified Surgical Technology at Ivy Tech • BLS Certification • CPR Certification • Certified Nursing Assistant • High school diploma