Faculty

Carly Barkowski has been an associate of Ascension St. Vincent Hospital since 2020. During that time, she finished the AORN Perioperative Program and became a primary preceptor for new hires and students. Previously, employed in Chicago, IL at a level one trauma center since 2017. Carly Barkowski attended Rasmussen University and in 2017, received an Associates of Applied Science in Surgical Technology degree and in addition to graduated Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science in Business Management degree. Early 2018, she passed her certification exam becoming a Certified Surgical Technologist. Additionally in 2019, received her Associates in Applied Science in Professional Nursing Degree while working fulltime in the operating room as a Certified Surgical Technologist. Having the ability to scrub and circulate has provided Carly Barkowski a well rounded knowledge of the roles in the operating room and the importance of being a team. She is excited to bring her years of experience, passion for teaching and love for the profession to Ascension St. Vincent College of Health Professions Surgical Technology Program and to inspire the next generation of Certified Surgical Technologists.

Taylor Morse has been an associate of Ascension St Vincent since 2019. Taylor scrubs multiple specialties within the main operating room. She specializes in pediatric surgery with a wide range of different surgical procedures. Previously employed in Lafayette, IN, Taylor gained experience at a local hospital before transferring to Ascension St Vincent for more complex cases and furthering her knowledge of surgery. Taylor is NBSTSA certified and graduated top of her class with an Associates in Applied Science and Surgical Technology. Her experience with multiple specialties and patient population has helped her become a well-rounded Surgical Technologist. She is excited to share her knowledge, surgical experience, and passion for the field with future CSTs.

Susanne Bestmann joined Ascension St. Vincent College of Health Professions as a Surgical Technology Clinical Coordinator in 2023. Mrs. Bestmann graduated Magna Cum Laude with an associate of Applied Science in Surgical Technology and shortly after in 2013, became certified through the National Board of Surgical Technologist and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA).

Prior to joining our team, Mrs. Bestmann worked at the Indiana Spine Hospital at which she advanced and demonstrated her capabilities in the field of complex surgical spine procedures.  She gained significant exposure to surgical techniques during her services with other Indianapolis based hospitals and their respective surgical fields of expertise, most notably neurosurgery, burn, gender affirmation, and plastic reconstructive surgery.

Susanne brings years of experience and love for the Surgical Technology profession that will ready future CSTs for this important and exciting career path.