ADAM JONES
louisville
Summary
Professional with proven track record in surgical environments, adept at facilitating successful operations and ensuring patient safety. Skilled in sterilization techniques, instrument handling, and maintaining aseptic conditions. Strong focus on teamwork and adapting to dynamic surgical needs. Known for reliability and commitment to excellence in patient care.
Surgical professional with solid background in supporting complex surgical procedures and ensuring operational efficiency. Known for collaborative teamwork and achieving optimal outcomes in high-pressure environments. Reliable and adaptable with strong skills in sterile techniques and patient interaction.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Surgical Technologist
Baptist Medical Center East Outpatient Orthopedic Surgery
09.2022 - Current
- Assisted surgical teams in preparing operating rooms and sterilizing instruments.
- Maintained inventory of surgical supplies, ensuring availability for procedures.
- Collaborated with nurses and surgeons to anticipate needs during surgeries.
- Monitored patient vitals and maintained sterile field throughout operations.
- Implemented process improvements that streamlined instrument preparation workflows.
- Led quality control initiatives to ensure adherence to safety standards in the OR.
- Maintained high infection control standards.
- Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
- Prepared operating rooms with required instruments, ensuring efficient setup for various surgical cases.
- Handled high-pressure situations calmly and efficiently, contributing to successful completion of critical surgeries.
- Increased efficiency during surgeries by anticipating surgeon''s needs and providing timely assistance.
Surgical technologist
University of Louisville Hospital
11.2020 - Current
- Assisted surgeons in various surgeries including neuro, vascular, ortho, general oncology, plastics, gyn, and trauma
Traveling Surgical Technologist
U.K. Albert B. Chandler Hospital
06.2020 - 10.2020
- Assisted surgeons in the operating room including prepping the room, handing surgical tools, and assisting in surgeries under the surgeon’s supervision.
Surgical Technologist
Bon Secours Maryview Medical Center
12.2016 - 05.2020
- Assisted surgeons by gathering and prepping equipment to help surgeons perform safe operations to insure optimum results for patients. Retained the operating room suite during weekends round-the-clock to call in staff essential for emergency surgeries. Aided before, during, and after surgeries to ensure prosperous outcomes.
Surgical Technologist
United States Navy
08.2011 - 06.2015
- Successfully trained hospital staff members in cardiopulmonary resuscitation, supplied clinics with equipment, scrubbed in operating room procedures with over 1,400 operation hours, and assisted and trained new employees during my active duty.
Education
Bachelor of Science -
Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting
01.2019
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U.S. Navy Surgical Tech. School-NBSTSA
01.2012
Skills
- Experienced in maintaining operating room etiquette including maintaining a sterile field, monitoring the operating room, providing assistance to surgeons, preparing patients for surgery, and keeping count of medical supplies Experienced using electrosurgical units, surgical powered drills and saws, surgical suctioning, orthopedic positioning, and using a davinci xi robot Skilled in manual dexterity, active listening, critical thinking, paying attention to detail, and having a surgical conscience
- Critical thinking
- Aseptic techniques
- Sterile technique proficiency
- Setting up and operating equipment
- Surgical assistance
- Equipment set up
- Basic life support
- Pre- and post-surgical counts
- Safe sharps disposal
- Patient preparation
- Infection control protocols
- Leadership qualities
- Workplace safety
- Wound dressing
Timeline
Surgical Technologist
Baptist Medical Center East Outpatient Orthopedic Surgery
09.2022 - Current
Surgical technologist
University of Louisville Hospital
11.2020 - Current
Traveling Surgical Technologist
U.K. Albert B. Chandler Hospital
06.2020 - 10.2020
Surgical Technologist
Bon Secours Maryview Medical Center
12.2016 - 05.2020
Surgical Technologist
United States Navy
08.2011 - 06.2015
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U.S. Navy Surgical Tech. School-NBSTSA
Bachelor of Science -
Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting