Surgical Service Tech-1

Posted on: 2007-04-24

Cheryl L. Smith 6627 S. Claremont Chicago, IL 60636 Home: (773) 476-8609 Cell: (773) 354-1820 E-Mail: [email protected] OBJECTIVE To obtain a responsible and challenging position in an organization where I can implement my diversified work experience along with my communication, management, and analytical skills to provide a positive impact for the clients WORK EXPERIENCE Loyola University Medical Center Maywood ,IL Jun. 2002-Present Surgical Service Tech-1, O.R./Labor and Delivery Obtain reports and take direction and assignments from O.R. charge nurse; assist nurses in O.R. set up and breakdown of O.R. suites; break down tables; pick up cases; make up O.R. tables with linens; return clean and dirty supplies to appropriate areas; clean O.R. suite at end of each case; pick up and drop off medications, specimens, x-rays, non-sterile supplies, non-sterile metal ware trays, and dirty linens; make sure all supplies are sterile and updated; wrap non-sterile metal ware cloth wrappers to be sterilized; transport patients to designated areas; transport specimens from O.R. to labs; stock all E.R. carts in Clean Holding and supply rooms; answer phones, take messages, and other errands and duties as assigned at Control Desk Sept. 2004-Jan. 2005 Service Coordinator, Heart Transplant Unit Secretarial duties and management; entering orders in computer for doctors/nurses; pick up and drop off at pharmacy, lab, and maintenance area; filing; answer phones; keep area neat and clean Jun. 2002-Feb. 2005 Surgical Service Technician-Main O.R. Clean all surgical rooms; transport patients to different units and/or bringing them to the O.R. for operations; stock all carts, O.R. and supply rooms, and run errands for doctors/nurses; make sure all supplies are sterile and updated Feb. 1998-2002 Service Associate/Housekeeper Prepare rooms for admitting patients; maintain cleanliness for an average of 16 rooms/day; assist patients needing transport services; respond to call light signals; assist with Maintenance Services; monitor patient intake Chicago Hilton and Towers Chicago, IL Feb. 1991-1998 Housekeeper Maintain cleanliness for an average of 16 rooms per day; sweeping; mopping; clean bedding; make beds; clean washrooms; answer phones; greet guests Ashalnd Products Chicago, IL Jun. 1993-Oct. 1993 Machine Operator Assist with answering phones; process incoming and outgoing mail; maintain and organize filing room system EDUCATION Jun. 2005-Sept. 2005 Career Academy Chicago, IL Phlebotomy certification Phlebotomist studies Dec. 2004-Feb. 2005 Midwest Theological Institute Chicago, IL High school diploma General studies Sept. 1979-Jun. 1980 Kennedy-King Community College Chicago, IL GED General studies REFERENCE Available upon request