Caleb Joyner
Reno
Summary
Surgical Technologist experienced in aseptic techniques and critical thinking. Enhanced surgical efficiency by anticipating needs and ensuring optimal instrument setup, resulting in reduced recovery times. Committed to patient safety and confidentiality, while mentoring staff to maintain high operating room standards and fostering teamwork in high-pressure environments.
Overview
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Certification
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Surgical Technologist
Western Surgical Care
Reno
06.2025 - 07.2026
- Assisted surgeons during operations by providing necessary tools and supplies.
- Maintained sterile field to ensure patient safety and infection control standards.
- Prepared surgical instruments and equipment for various procedures at Union Hospital.
- Conducted inventory management for surgical supplies, ensuring availability and organization.
Surgical Technologist
Union Hospital
02.2025 - 05.2025
- Ensured high infection control standards to protect patient safety and promote sterile environment.
- Minimized infection risks by strictly adhering to aseptic techniques when handling surgical supplies and equipment.
- Organized operating and surgery rooms by arranging equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures. by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
- Prepared operating rooms with required instruments, ensuring efficient setup for various surgical cases.
- Supported surgeons during complex procedures to enhance patient outcomes and shorten recovery time.
Surgical Technologist
Billings Clinic
10.2024 - 02.2025
- Handled high-pressure situations calmly and efficiently, ensuring successful outcomes of critical surgeries.
- Evaluated procedure needs and prepared necessary equipment, tools, supplies, and instruments for surgical team.
- Handled high-pressure situations calmly and efficiently, contributing to successful completion of critical surgeries.
Surgical Technologist
Methodist Hospital
07.2024 - 10.2024
- Mentored new surgical technologists, enhancing their skills and confidence for effective performance in the operating room.
- Coordinated daily workflow with operating room staff to ensure preparedness for scheduled and emergency cases.
- Executed meticulous cleaning, sterilization, and maintenance of surgical instruments to uphold safety and efficacy standards.
Surgical Technologist
Tufts Medical Center
01.2024 - 06.2024
- Anticipated surgeon needs and supplied required instruments, enhancing surgical team efficiency.
- Managed sensitive medical information in accordance with facility policies and legal requirements, ensuring patient confidentiality.
- Assisted surgical team by preparing instruments and maintaining sterile field.
- Sterilized and organized surgical tools for various procedures in operating room.
- Supported surgeons during operations by anticipating needs and providing instruments.
Surgical Technologist
Saint Charles
08.2023 - 10.2023
- Assembled and organized surgical equipment with precision to support successful operations.
- Coordinated with vendors to ensure timely procurement of surgical services and equipment.
- Engaged in professional development to maintain expertise in best practices within surgical technology.
Surgical Technologist
Shasta Regional Community
01.2023 - 05.2023
- Completed surgeries on schedule through precise instrument counts and streamlined equipment setup and breakdown.
- Ensured regulatory compliance by strictly following facility policies and OSHA guidelines.
- Monitored and adhered to established protocols during surgery to promote patient safety.
Surgical Technologist
Brigham and Women Hospital
01.2022 - 11.2022
- Managed specialty equipment, implant, and instrumentation inventories to ensure availability for surgical procedures.
- Supported smooth transitions between surgeries by promptly preparing the operating room for subsequent cases.
- Trained new staff on operating room procedures, infection control, safety standards, and facility policies to enhance team readiness.
- Prepared operating room for subsequent cases to facilitate seamless transitions between surgeries.
- Maintained specialty equipment, implant, and instrumentation inventories.
Surgical Technologist
NV Regional Hospital
09.2021 - 12.2021
- Shared insights on recent advancements in surgical technology during team meetings, enhancing overall team knowledge.
- Organized instruments and supplies for easy accessibility during procedures, improving surgical workflow.
- Provided compassionate support to patients experiencing anxiety or discomfort prior to surgery, helping alleviate concerns while maintaining professionalism.
- Supported patients experiencing anxiety or discomfort prior to surgery, alleviating concerns and promoting a calming environment.
Surgical Technologist
Maine Medical Center
04.2021 - 08.2021
- Streamlined operating room setup by cleaning and sterilizing instruments, maintaining inventory, and organizing surgical tools to ensure readiness for procedures.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes throughout the perioperative process.
- Managed operating room setup by cleaning and sterilizing instruments and surfaces, maintaining supply inventories, and organizing surgical tools.
- Adapted quickly to new facilities, staff, and processes to support seamless surgical operations across various assignments.
Surgical Technologist
Rideout Regional Medical Center
01.2021 - 04.2021
- Facilitated communication among surgical team members, enhancing collaboration during procedures.
- Engaged in ongoing professional development activities, strengthening skill set and knowledge base.
- Minimized surgical complications by accurately interpreting and executing surgeon instructions.
Surgical Technologist
Portneuf Medical Center
09.2020 - 12.2020
- Gathered and set up equipment, tools, and supplies and arranged instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
- Gathered and set up equipment, tools, and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
- Addressed patient concerns empathetically, promoting a healing atmosphere while safeguarding privacy rights in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
Surgical Technologist
Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center
06.2020 - 09.2020
- Prepared operating rooms with required instruments, facilitating seamless setup for various surgical cases.
- Ensured compliance with infection control protocols throughout facility.
- Minimized infection risks by adhering to aseptic techniques while handling surgical supplies and equipment, ensuring safety during procedures.
Surgical Technologist
Sarasota Memorial Hospital
08.2019 - 04.2020
- Expedited case turnover times through collaboration with housekeeping on efficient room preparation.
- Enhanced patient experiences by delivering compassionate care throughout surgical process.
- Supported positive patient experiences by providing compassionate care before, during, and after surgery.
- Minimized infection risk by meticulously sterilizing surgical instruments and adhering to aseptic techniques.
Surgical Technologist
UVM Medical Center
05.2019 - 08.2019
- Contributed to surgical team efficiency by anticipating surgeon needs and promptly supplying required instruments.
- Contributed to team-based problem-solving to resolve issues that arose during surgery and improved patient outcomes.
- Administered post-operative wound care, promoting healing and minimizing infection risks.
- Enhanced surgical team efficiency by anticipating surgeon needs and promptly supplying necessary instruments.
Surgical Technologist
Catholic Medical Center
07.2018 - 05.2019
- Passed instruments and supplies to surgical team members to provide surgeons with necessary tools to complete procedures.
- Collaborated with vendors to expedite procurement of essential services and equipment.
- Delivered instruments and supplies to surgical team members, ensuring availability of necessary tools for successful procedures.
Surgical Technologist
Saint Mary's Hospital
04.2017 - 05.2018
- Adapted quickly to changing circumstances and new information in surgical environment to maintain operational effectiveness.
- Implemented new technologies and techniques in surgical suite, ensuring minimal disruptions to daily workflows.
- Helped implement new technologies and techniques into the surgical suite efficiently while minimizing disruptions to daily workflows.
- Identified potential complications during surgeries, alerting team members for immediate resolution.
Surgical Technologist
Renown Regional Medical Center
05.2009 - 04.2016
- Anticipated surgeons' needs and handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
- Adapted to emergency situations and unexpected complications during surgeries, ensuring prompt support for surgical teams.
- Expedited surgery room turnover by preparing operating rooms for subsequent surgeries, enhancing workflow in the department.
- Expedited surgery room turnover times by swiftly preparing operating rooms for subsequent surgeries, maximizing efficiency within the department.
Education
Associate of Science - Surgical Technology
Western NV College
Carson CityCosmetology - Cosmetology
Carson City Beauty Academy
Carson CitySkills
- Surgical skills
- Aseptic techniques
- Sterile technique proficiency
- Equipment operation
- Equipment setup
- Operating room prep
- Scrub support
- Patient positioning
- Basic life support
- Critical thinking
Certification
- CST - Certified Surgical Technologist
- BLS
Timeline
Surgical Technologist
Western Surgical Care
06.2025 - 07.2026
Surgical Technologist
Union Hospital
02.2025 - 05.2025
Surgical Technologist
Billings Clinic
10.2024 - 02.2025
Surgical Technologist
Methodist Hospital
07.2024 - 10.2024
Surgical Technologist
Tufts Medical Center
01.2024 - 06.2024
Surgical Technologist
Saint Charles
08.2023 - 10.2023
Surgical Technologist
Shasta Regional Community
01.2023 - 05.2023
Surgical Technologist
Brigham and Women Hospital
01.2022 - 11.2022
Surgical Technologist
NV Regional Hospital
09.2021 - 12.2021
Surgical Technologist
Maine Medical Center
04.2021 - 08.2021
Surgical Technologist
Rideout Regional Medical Center
01.2021 - 04.2021
Surgical Technologist
Portneuf Medical Center
09.2020 - 12.2020
Surgical Technologist
Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center
06.2020 - 09.2020
Surgical Technologist
Sarasota Memorial Hospital
08.2019 - 04.2020
Surgical Technologist
UVM Medical Center
05.2019 - 08.2019
Surgical Technologist
Catholic Medical Center
07.2018 - 05.2019
Surgical Technologist
Saint Mary's Hospital
04.2017 - 05.2018
Surgical Technologist
Renown Regional Medical Center
05.2009 - 04.2016
Associate of Science - Surgical Technology
Western NV College
Cosmetology - Cosmetology
Carson City Beauty Academy