Megan Schulte
Colorado Springs
Summary
Experienced surgical professional prepared for high-stakes environments. Skilled in sterile techniques, surgical instrumentation, and patient preparation. Strong focus on team collaboration and adaptability to changing needs. Reliable, results-driven, and committed to seamless surgical procedures.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Surgical Technician
Surgical Center of the Rockies
12.2022 - Current
- Set up operating rooms with instruments, supplies, and equipment per surgeon specifications.
- Assisted in surgeries by ensuring readiness of necessary tools and supplies.
- Identified process improvement opportunities, leading initiatives to enhance patient satisfaction.
- Arranged equipment and instruments according to surgeons' preferences for each procedure.
- Enhanced surgical efficiency through expert handling and passing of instruments to the surgeon in a timely manner.
- Created unobstructive operative fields by using retractors, sponges, and suction and irrigating equipment.
Operations Manager
First Class Libations
09.2020 - 01.2022
- Supervised operations staff to ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.
- Managed inventory and supply chain operations for timely, accurate delivery of goods and services.
- Led hiring, onboarding, and training initiatives to meet business requirements.
- Developed relationships with external vendors and suppliers to enhance service delivery.
- Established effective communication channels among unit staff and leadership, minimizing miscommunications.
- Implemented strategies that reduced missed deadlines across operations.
- Coordinated efforts to align team performance with organizational goals.
- Streamlined processes to improve overall operational efficiency.
Surgical Technician
Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center
11.2014 - 09.2020
- Organized operating room equipment and supplies for various surgical procedures.
- Anticipated needs of surgeons and patients throughout procedures.
- Managed specimens, prepared medications, and assisted with dressing changes.
- Established sterile environments and maintained sterile fields during operations.
- Mentored junior Surgical Technicians through sharing best practices in order to maintain a high standard of excellence within the department.
- Adhered to safety and sanitation guidelines rigorously.
- Inspected, replaced, and sterilized medical instruments as required.
- Collaborated effectively with surgical teams across multiple specialties.
Operating Room Technician
Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center
11.2009 - 11.2014
- Ensured equipment availability for all surgical cases to support operational efficiency.
- Maintained optimal supply levels in various storage areas within surgical suite.
- Received and stocked medical supplies for operating room and recovery stations.
- Prioritized assigned tasks independently to meet dynamic needs of surgical operations.
- Managed inventory effectively, requisitioning new supplies as necessary.
- Participated in OR suite turnaround procedures, including cleaning and case cart management.
Education
High School Diploma -
Penn Foster High School
05.2008
Pikes Peak State College
04.2025
Skills
- Workplace safety
- Patient care
- Operating room safety
- Team communication
- Team collaboration
- Setting up and operating equipment
- Inventory counts
- Pre-surgical preparation
- Sterile technique
- Trained in multiple surgery specialties
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
- DORA Surgical Assistant License
Timeline
Surgical Technician
Surgical Center of the Rockies
12.2022 - Current
Operations Manager
First Class Libations
09.2020 - 01.2022
Surgical Technician
Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center
11.2014 - 09.2020
Operating Room Technician
Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center
11.2009 - 11.2014
High School Diploma -
Penn Foster High School
Pikes Peak State College
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