1. Michelle Denise Loston
943 Ferndale Cir NE
Renton, WA 98056
(253) 394-4129
OBJECTIVE: To secure a position that will utilize my experience and
knowledge I have as a Surgical Technologist.
QUALIFICATIONS:
I have an A.A.S. Degree as well as a Certificationof Completion as a
Surgical Technologist, and I am registeredto work in the State of
Washington. I have been trained and am fluentin Medical
Terminology, Anatomy and Physiology, and the Rules of Aseptic
Technique. I am currentlythe Lead Surgical Technologistof the
OperatingRoom. I have experience in AmbulatorySurgical Centers,
Main Operating Rooms, in all services, TeachingInstitutions,
Pediatrics, Labor and Delivery, Endoscopy, and Central Supply/CMS.
I have been workingas a surgical Technologistfor 15 years, and I am
a member of the Association of Surgical Technologist.
EDUCATION:
1995-1999 Diploma, Hazen High School
1997-1999 Running Start Program, Highline CommunityCollege
1999-2000 Basic Studies, Highline Community College
2000-2001 A.A.S. Degree, Certificationof Completion Surgical
TechnologistProgram, Renton Technical College
2015-CurrentB.A. Business-Healthcare Management, Western
Governors University
EMPLOYMENT:
As the Lead Surgical TechnologistI work closely with the OR Manager
on staffingand the schedulingcases for the day. I handle sick calls,
schedulingassignments, as well as the delegatingof duties for all of
the the Surgical Technologist in my department. I also conduct

2. interviews for the hiringof Surgical Technologiststaff and training
newly hiredstaff. In my Surgical TechnologistScrubbingrole, I assist
the Surgeon in the OperatingRoom duringsurgical procedures,
anticipatingall of his/her surgical needs. I dawn the surgeons,
residents, medical students and assistants. I pass instruments, hold
retractors, cut suture, and anticipate the surgeons needs. At the end
of the procedure I often staple the skin apply the dressingto the
patient, and help transfer the patient to the PACU as needed. I also
facilitate rooms when unassigned, assist with instrumentsterilization,
and float to the other departments when necessary.
2011-Current Seattle Orthopedic Surgical Center
2010-2011 Seattle Children’s Hospital
2008-2010 Martin Army Community Hospital, Ft Benning,
GA
2006-2008 VA Medical Center, Seattle, WA
2002-2006 Universityof Washington Medical Center,
Seattle, WA
2001-2002 Allenmore CommunityHospital, Tacoma WA
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