Christine O Jones
Jacksonville,FL
Summary
A position as a Surgical Tech, where my skills and experience can be utilized.
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.
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.
Driven Surgical Technologist offering [Number] years of experience in ambulatory and hospital settings. Well-versed in sports medicine, total joint replacement, general surgery and plastic surgery procedures. Proven leader and instrumental in developing new total joint replacement programs and educating staff on new policies, procedures, and equipment. Eager to take next career step with growing organization offering opportunities for professional development and advancement.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Surgical Technologist
Centurion Surgery Center
01.2024 - Current
- Maintained high infection control standards.
- Prepared operating rooms with required instruments, ensuring efficient setup for various surgical cases.
- Minimized infection risks by strictly adhering to aseptic techniques when handling surgical supplies and equipment.
- Assisted surgeons in complex procedures for optimal patient outcomes and reduced recovery time.
- Handled high-pressure situations calmly and efficiently, contributing to successful completion of critical surgeries.
- Evaluated procedure needs and set up equipment, tools, supplies, and instruments.
- Supported smooth transitions between surgeries by promptly preparing the operating room for subsequent cases.
Teacher
St Stephen Childcare and Learning Center
06.2023 - 01.2024
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
Surgical Technician
Southpoint Surgery Center
02.2023 - 05.2023
- Maintain a proper sterile field during surgical procedures
- Prepare patients for surgery, including positioning patients on the operating table and covering them with sterile surgical drapes to prevent exposure
- Monitor and continually assess operating room conditions, including patient and surgical team needs
- Clean and restock operating room, gathering and placing equipment and supplies and arranging instruments according to instructions, such as a preference card
Surgical Technician
First Coast Surgery Center
06.2021 - 02.2023
- Maintaining and insuring instruments are sterile and properly ready for usage for surgeries
- Assuring instruments are washed properly, assembled properly for all surgeries, following OSHA and AAMI guidelines
- Assisting in surgery cases when needed, relieving for lunch breaks, turnovers, assisting with holding retractors during surgery cases
Surgical Technician
St. Vincent Medical Center
01.2020 - 06.2021
- Monitor and continually assess operating room conditions, including patient and surgical team needs
- Maintaining and insuring instrument are sterile, proper for usage during surgery
- Assuring instruments are washed properly, assembled properly for all surgeries, sterilized at the correct temperatures, usage of the sterrad process for instruments which are cannulated, non lumen, scopes, cameras
- Order surgical supplies
- Assisting vendors and couriers with bringing trays from outside into the hospital
- Assuring the usage of the instrument for the safety and care of the patient
Surgical Technologist
Wolfson Children's Hospital
10.2017 - 01.2020
- Clean and restock operating room, gathering and placing equipment and supplies and arranging instruments according to instructions, such as a preference card
- Count sponges, needles, and instruments before and after operation
- Hand instruments and supplies to surgeons and surgeons' assistants, hold retractors and cut sutures, and perform other tasks as directed by surgeon during operation
- Maintain a proper sterile field during surgical procedures
- Maintain files and records of surgical procedures
- Maintain supply of fluids, such as plasma, saline, blood, or glucose, for use during operations
Surgical Technician
St. Vincent Medical Center
05.2011 - 08.2017
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Edward Water University
Jacksonville, FL05-2016
Certificate - Surgical Technlogist
Concorde Career College
Jacksonville, FL12-2006
High School Diploma -
Florida State College
Jacksonville, FL03-1987
Skills
- Critical thinking
- Aseptic techniques
- Sterile technique proficiency
- Setting up and operating equipment
- Basic life support
- Patient preparation
- Infection control protocols
Timeline
Surgical Technologist
Centurion Surgery Center
01.2024 - Current
Teacher
St Stephen Childcare and Learning Center
06.2023 - 01.2024
Surgical Technician
Southpoint Surgery Center
02.2023 - 05.2023
Surgical Technician
First Coast Surgery Center
06.2021 - 02.2023
Surgical Technician
St. Vincent Medical Center
01.2020 - 06.2021
Surgical Technologist
Wolfson Children's Hospital
10.2017 - 01.2020
Surgical Technician
St. Vincent Medical Center
05.2011 - 08.2017
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Edward Water University
Certificate - Surgical Technlogist
Concorde Career College
High School Diploma -
Florida State College
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