Christopher Cencer
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Summary
Passionate healthcare worker with 9 years of experience in the medical feild. Hard-working and fast-learning student and employee with fantastic people skills and ambition to improve the workplace and learn new skills.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Surgical Technologist
Michigan Medicine
06.2024 - Current
- Evaluated procedure needs and set up equipment, tools, supplies, and instruments.
- Maintained high infection control standards.
- Operated, adjusted, and monitored diagnostic equipment and other machines used during procedures.
- Worked with surgical reps to set up instruments and equipment.
- Introduced new staff members to training protocols regarding operating room procedures, infection control, safety standards, and overall facility policies.
- Worked in robotic assisted surgeries including, MAKO, Davinci, and Stealth.
- Improved morale in the operating room by using special personality tactics and humor to ensure a safer and more fun work environment.
- Specialized in Total Joints, Sports, Trauma, GSE, MIS, Plastics, HPB, Colorectal, Transplant and Urology.
Patient Care Tech
University of Michigan Hospital
05.2020 - 12.2023
- Covid and Cardiology Unit on 7C
- Assisting Nurses, PA's and Doctors with patients at University of Michigan main hospital.
- Responsible for baths, I&Os, glucose monitoring, vitals, patient transfers, supply managment and wound care.
- Part of the Skin Team that monitors skin breakdown and pressure injuries.
- Assisting in CPR/BLS in emergency situations.
- Post-death care.
- Communication with all levels of staff and visitors.
Caretaker
Spectrum Health Neuro-Rehabilitation
10.2016 - 05.2020
- Bathing and feeding residents
- Medication administration
- Wound care, catheterization, positioning, transferring.
- Orthotic application, physical therapy and range of motion excercise.
- Behaviour managment and redirection.
- Patient advocation at appointments.
Line Cook/ Expoditer
Highland Woods Country Club
10.2015 - 06.2016
- Promoted from busser, to expoditer, to line cook.
- Communication and teamwork in a fast paced kitchen.
- Learned skills involving kitchen safety, contamination prevention and attention to detail.
Education
Associates in Applied Science - Surgical Technology
Washtenaw Community College
Ann Arbor, MI05-2024
High School Diploma -
Hartland High School
Hartland MI06-2015
Skills
- Good Communication
- Attention to Detail
- Calm Natured
- Adaptability
- Teamwork
Certification
BLS
AST
NBSTSA
Languages
English
Advanced (C1)
Spanish
Limited Working
Interests
- Backpacking/Kayaking
- DIY Projects
- Gardening
- Cooking
- Sports
Timeline
Surgical Technologist
Michigan Medicine
06.2024 - Current
Patient Care Tech
University of Michigan Hospital
05.2020 - 12.2023
Caretaker
Spectrum Health Neuro-Rehabilitation
10.2016 - 05.2020
Line Cook/ Expoditer
Highland Woods Country Club
10.2015 - 06.2016
Associates in Applied Science - Surgical Technology
Washtenaw Community College
High School Diploma -
Hartland High School
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