Annette Janowicz
Macomb,MI
Summary
Reliable Certified Surgical Technologist with notable experience in fast-paced surgical environments. Proficient in providing surgical assistance, managing sterilization procedures, and maintaining patient safety standards. Strengths include robust knowledge of surgical instruments, keen observational skills, and ability to work efficiently under pressure. Committed to improving operating room efficiency and patient outcomes through diligent teamwork and technical aptitude.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Surgical Technologist
McLaren Hospital
Mount Clemens, Michigan
12.2022 - 09.2024
- Ensured that all equipment was functioning properly prior to use in the operating room.
- Provided assistance during robotic cases, cesarean sections, hysterectomies, some orthopedic and spine cases and other types of surgical procedures as needed.
- Maintained aseptic technique throughout the procedure.
- Demonstrated knowledge of principles of asepsis while preparing and caring for patients undergoing surgery.
- Helped maintain an organized working environment in the OR through cleaning, stocking supplies, and organizing equipment carts.
- Responded quickly to changes in patient status or emergency situations.
- Set up trays with necessary surgical instruments according to established protocols.
- Provided instruction on proper techniques of handling instruments to new team members.
- Participated in continuing education activities related to job responsibilities.
- Assisted surgeons during operative procedures by anticipating their needs and passing instruments.
- Assisted with scrubbing in for each case as needed.
- Prepared operating room for surgical procedures, including setting up sterile field.
- Used retractors, sponges and suctioning and irrigating equipment to create unobstructed operating fields.
- Set up equipment, tools and supplies for procedures and organize instruments as directed in surgeons' preference cards.
- Laid out all instruments, supplies and tools as directed by surgeons.
- Maintained reusable surgical instrumentation and equipment, including decontamination, cleaning, sterilizing, storing and distributing.
- Assisted surgeon by passing instruments and sterile supplies throughout operation.
- Prepared patients for surgery by positioning on operating table and covering with sterile surgical drapes to prevent exposure.
Certified Surgical Technologist
Hurley Medical Center
Flint, Michigan
08.2022 - 12.2022
Certified Surgical Technologist
Crittenton Hospital Medical Center
Rochester Hills, Michigan
05.2015 - 08.2022
Education
Associate of Science - Surgical Technologist
Macomb Community College
Macomb, MI05-2015
Skills
- Aseptic and sterilization techniques
- Electronic medical records management
- Surgical counts
- Equipment set up and operation
- OB/GYN procedures
- Specimen Collection
- Preparing for surgeries
- Workplace Safety
- Passing surgical tools
- Safely disposing of needles
- Disposing of biohazardous waste
Timeline
Certified Surgical Technologist
McLaren Hospital
12.2022 - 09.2024
Certified Surgical Technologist
Hurley Medical Center
08.2022 - 12.2022
Certified Surgical Technologist
Crittenton Hospital Medical Center
05.2015 - 08.2022
Associate of Science - Surgical Technologist
Macomb Community College