Sarah Coleman

Results-driven Anesthesia Technician at AdventHealth with hands-on experience supporting high-volume surgical environments and delivering exceptional perioperative care. Skilled in anesthesia equipment management, patient safety protocols, and real-time clinical support for anesthesiologists and CRNAs. Known for precision, efficiency, and maintaining sterile, compliant environments under pressure.

Currently advancing toward higher-level anesthesia practice with a long-term goal of transitioning into advanced clinical roles while building scalable healthcare and medical supply ventures.

Anesthesia Technician - Advent Health - Tavares

(2022-04 - 2026-01)

• Deliver high-level clinical support in fast-paced surgical environments, assisting anesthesiologists and CRNAs across diverse procedures
• Prepare, calibrate, and maintain anesthesia machines, ventilators, and monitoring systems to ensure optimal performance and patient safety
• Execute precise setup and turnover of operating rooms, increasing surgical efficiency and minimizing downtime
• Maintain strict adherence to sterile technique, infection control, and Joint Commission standards
• Manage anesthesia supplies, medications, and emergency equipment with accuracy and accountability
• Assist with airway management, patient positioning, and intraoperative support
• Perform routine equipment troubleshooting, reducing procedural delays and ensuring continuity of care
• Support perioperative patient care from pre-op through post-anesthesia recovery phases

Sterile Process Technician - Wake Med Health & Hospitals - Cary

(2023-05 - 2025-07)

• Inspected, decontaminated, assembled, and sterilized surgical and anesthesia-related instruments.
• Prepared and maintained procedure-specific trays supporting anesthesia and surgical cases.
• Operated sterilization equipment while ensuring compliance with infection control and regulatory standards.
• Maintained accurate sterilization documentation and tracking logs.
• Assisted with inventory control and supply ordering to support uninterrupted OR and anesthesia services.

Surgical Attendant (OR) - Duke University Health Systems (DUHS) - Durham

(2023-05 - 2025-07)

• Verify patient location and identification. Transfer/assist patients during transport, following departmental safety guidelines. Communicate with patient needs promptly, satisfy needs or refer their requests to the appropriate personnel.
• Keep charge nurse informed of room status and attendant availability.
• Provide emergency assistance as required and/or directed by surgeon and/or nursing personnel. Assist with wraps, casts, and dressings. Assist with positioning the patient and follow accepted procedures for preparation of patients for surgical procedures.
• Transport specimen, equipment, etc to appropriate area in safe and efficient manner
• Assist in the orientation of new staff as requested by nurse manager or designee

Central Sterilization Technician - University OF Pennsylvania Hospital (U-Penn) - Philadelphia

(2020-04 - 2022-02)

• Inspecting instruments for cleanlines, asembling instrument trays, operating sterilization equipment, and maintaining accurate records of sterilization processes.
• Assist with inventory management and supply ordering within the sterile processing department. This role requires attention to detail, knowledge of sterilization techniques, and adherence to infection control procedures.

Dispatcher (Equipment) - Temple University Hospital - Philadelphia

(2018-06 - 2020-01)

• Responsibilities include receiving and prioritizing requests for medical assistance, such as emergency calls, patient transfers, and equipment deliveries.
• Dispatch appropriate personnel, such as nurses, paramedics, or maintenance staff, to respond to urgent situations in a timely manner.
• Use specialized software or communication systems to track resources and respond to emergencies efectively.
• Strong multitasking, communication, and decision-making skills.

EVS - Thomas Jefferson University Hospital - Philadelphia

(2019-02 - 2020-08)

• Clean and disinfect patient rooms, operating rooms, and common areas according to hospital protocols
• Perform terminal cleaning procedures following patient discharge
• Follow strict infection control guidelines, including proper use of PPE
• Handle biohazardous waste and dispose of materials in compliance with OSHA standards
• Replenish supplies such as linens, soap, and paper products
• Respond to emergency cleaning requests (spills, isolation rooms, etc.)
• Maintain cleaning equipment and report maintenance issues
• Interact respectfully with patients, visitors, and healthcare staff
• Adhere to safety, sanitation, and hospital policies at all times

Dental Lab Technician - Discount Dental Lab - Philadelphia

(2015-06 - 2018-05)

• Crafted repairs & adjustments for Dentures, crowns/bridges & Implants; range of services including complete, economy, and economy acrylic partial dentures.
• Also assisted with molding of patient's impressions. administrative duties; obtaining and verifying patient demographic, insurance, and financial information. handling patient appointments, including scheduling, cancellations, and rescheduling.
• Verifying patient insurance coverage and benefits, and obtaining pre-certification or authorization if needed.