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Ashley Priley

Duluth

Summary


Driven Surgical Technologist offering 12 years of experience in ambulatory and hospital settings. Well-versed in sports medicine, total joint replacement, general surgery and orthopeadic procedures. Well versed in educating staff on new policies, procedures, and equipment. Willing to learn and tackle new experiences and challenges.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Surgical Technologist

Aspirus St Lukes Duluth Surgery Center
11.2018 - Current
  • Introduced new staff members to training protocols regarding operating room procedures, infection control, safety standards, and overall facility policies.
  • Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
  • Managed operating room setup by cleaning and sterilizing instruments and surfaces, maintaining supply inventories, and organizing surgical tools.
  • Evaluated procedure needs and set up equipment, tools, supplies, and instruments.
  • Worked with vendors for speedy procurement of services and equipment.
  • Decontaminated, cleaned, assembled, packaged, sterilized, stored, and distributed reusable surgical instrumentation and equipment.
  • Cleaned and maintained operating equipment to keep resources in good working condition and ready for use.
  • Reduced infection risks and protected patients by maintaining sterile fields during procedures.

Surgical Technologist

Essentia Health
12.2013 - 04.2020
  • Introduced new staff members to training protocols regarding operating room procedures, infection control, safety standards, and overall facility policies.
  • Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
  • Managed operating room setup by cleaning and sterilizing instruments and surfaces, maintaining supply inventories, and organizing surgical tools.
  • Evaluated procedure needs and set up equipment, tools, supplies, and instruments.

CNA

Essentia Health
11.2012 - 11.2013
  • Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
  • Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, and evaluating patient needs.
  • Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
  • Prevented cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
  • Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.

Education

Associate of Applied Science -

Lake Superior College
Duluth, MN
05-2012

High School Diploma -

Duluth Central High School
06-2006

Skills

  • Safely disposing of needles
  • Pre-surgical preparation
  • Setting up and operating equipment
  • Biohazardous waste disposal
  • Aseptic and sterilization techniques
  • Patient confidentiality
  • Workplace safety
  • Basic life support
  • Sterilization Of Instruments
  • CSP Experience

Certification

BLS Certification

Timeline

Surgical Technologist

Aspirus St Lukes Duluth Surgery Center
11.2018 - Current

Surgical Technologist

Essentia Health
12.2013 - 04.2020

CNA

Essentia Health
11.2012 - 11.2013

Associate of Applied Science -

Lake Superior College

High School Diploma -

Duluth Central High School
Ashley Priley