Elizabeth Hatala
Lower Burrell
Summary
Detail-oriented environmental service professional with three years of hospital experience, including dedicated time in the operating room. Strong understanding of operating room workflow, infection prevention, and patient privacy, with experience supporting multiple departments in fast-paced clinical environments. Seeking to transition into a Surgical Technology role to further contribute to safe and efficient patient care.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Environmental Services Housekeeper
Allegheny Valley Hospital
Natrona Heights, PA
11.2022 - Current
- Assigned exclusively to the operating room for one year, maintaining strict environmental and infection control standards
- Performed between-case cleaning of operating rooms between surgical procedures, supporting efficient room turnover and infection prevention standards
- Expanded role to support multiple departments across the hospital, adapting to varying unit protocols, priorities, and workflows
- Introduced myself to patients and completed daily cleaning assignments while maintaining professionalism, patient privacy, and confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA standards
- Covered the Emergency Department, responding efficiently in a high-acuity, fast-paced environment
- Performed environmental cleaning of pharmacy IV rooms, following required scrub-in procedures and infection control guidelines
- Safely handled biohazardous materials and regulated medical waste in accordance with hospital disposal procedures
Associate
Sunoco Gas Station
New Kensington, PA
11.2021 - 08.2022
- Independently operated the store during overnight shifts while maintaining safety and security
- Performed daily inventory counts and verified controlled product accuracy
- Balanced cash drawers and completed end of shift reconciliations
- Maintained cleanliness and sanitation of store, equipment, and food preparation areas
- Prepared and handled ready-to-eat food items in accordance with safety and hygiene standards
Kitchen Manager
McDonald's
Lower Burrell, PA
03.2018 - 08.2019
- Supervised kitchen operations during high volume service periods
- Ensured food safety, sanitation, and temperature control compliance
- Trained and guided new team members on procedures and safety standards
- Completed daily temperature monitoring logs to ensure compliance with food safety regulations
- Performed inventory stocking and restocking to ensure uninterrupted operations
Education
No Degree - Surgical Technology
Community College of Allegheny County
Pittsburgh, PANo Degree - Aviation
Kent State University
Kent, Ohio, OHHigh School Diploma -
Burrell High School
Lower Burrell, PA06-2019
Skills
- Operating room workflow
- Attention to detail
- Patient privacy (HIPAA)
- Infection prevention
- Biohazard and medical waste handling
- Time management
- Team communication
- High-acuity environment support
Affiliations
Civil Air Patrol (CAP)
- Participated in Civil Air Patrol program, including completion of encampment training at Fort Indiantown Gap in Pennsylvania.
Certification
Basic Life Support
- American Heart Association (Valid through 06/2026)
Timeline
Environmental Services Housekeeper
Allegheny Valley Hospital
11.2022 - Current
Associate
Sunoco Gas Station
11.2021 - 08.2022
Kitchen Manager
McDonald's
03.2018 - 08.2019
No Degree - Surgical Technology
Community College of Allegheny County
No Degree - Aviation
Kent State University
High School Diploma -
Burrell High School