Shelby Harrison
Hagerstown
Summary
Certified Surgical Technologist with proven skills in surgical equipment operation, ensuring patient safety, and optimizing workflow.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Surgical Technologist
Frederick Health Hospital
Frederick, MD
01.2022 - Current
- Assisted in surgical procedures by preparing instruments and ensuring sterile environments.
- Collaborated with surgical teams to optimize workflow and enhance patient safety protocols.
- Maintained inventory of surgical supplies, ensuring prompt availability for procedures.
- Educated new staff on operating room protocols and best practices to ensure compliance.
- Anticipated surgeons needs and handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
- Demonstrated adaptability when faced with emergency situations or unexpected complications during surgeries, providing prompt support to surgical teams.
- Gathered and set up equipment, tools, and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
Dental Receptionist
Crestwood Dental
Hagerstown, MD
08.2020 - 08.2021
- Managed patient scheduling and appointment confirmations to optimize daily operations.
- Coordinated insurance verifications and processing for patient billing accuracy.
- Maintained a welcoming environment, enhancing patient experience through effective communication.
- Implemented electronic health record systems to streamline patient information management.
- Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
- Communicated with insurance companies to dispute unpaid claims and verify patient coverages.
Education
Associate of Science - Surgical Technology
Frederick Community College
Frederick, MD12-2021
Skills
- Pre- and post-surgical counts
- Safe sharps disposal
- Professionalism and ethics
- Surgical equipment operation
Certification
- CST - Certified Surgical Technologist
- Certified in Basic Life Support [09/2024-09/2026]
Timeline
Certified Surgical Technologist
Frederick Health Hospital
01.2022 - Current
Dental Receptionist
Crestwood Dental
08.2020 - 08.2021
Associate of Science - Surgical Technology
Frederick Community College