Edmund Jaeger
Bristol,PA
Summary
Dynamic Board Certified Surgical First Assistant with more than 35 years of experience working as a Surgical First Assistant, at multiple facilities including: Langhorne Surgical Center, the ASC at St. Mary, and Lower Bucks Hospital. While excelling in orthopedic and spinal procedures, he processes a strong background in assisting during even the most complex surgical procedures. He continually demonstrates an ability to enhance surgical efficiency through advanced techniques and quick decision-making. In addition to having years of experience in autologous tendon harvesting and preparation, elective and complex orthopedic surgeries, as well as spinal fusion and stabilization techniques, he continually strives to foster a supportive environment for patients, ensuring optimal outcomes and safety during complex surgeries. While continually displaying a strong understanding of surgical protocols and patient safety measures, he is a proven and reliable team member, known for professionalism and dedication to achieving exceptional results. He combines year of experience as a Surgical First Assistant, across multiple surgical disciplines, with hands-on experience to enhance organizational performance, and ensure the best absolute in patient outcomes and satisfaction.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Surgical First Assistant
Langhorne Surgical Center
10.2019 - Current
- Assisted surgeons with complex surgical procedures, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and best practices.
- Assisted with patient positioning and prepping and preparing of the surgical site.
- Helping ensure that the necessary equipment needed to perform the surgery was readily available.
- Intraoperative Assistance: Providing proper exposure by means of holding retractors and controlling specific tissue.
- Clamping and controlling bleeding when necessary.
- Assisting with suturing and operative site closure.
- Applying dressings and monitoring patient vital signs.
- Performing any other duties or procedures incidental to the surgery, and deemed necessary for patient safety and optimal outcomes.
- Note: This is all performed while adhering to strict safety protocols and only after performing quality checks on all equipment and supplies, as well as, double checking all patient and procedure identifiers ("Time Out")
Certified Surgical First Assistant
The ASC At St. Mary Hospital
10.2012 - Current
- Assisted in various types of surgeries such as orthopedic, vascular, general surgery, gynecology or urology procedures tailoring assistance based on specific case requirements.
- Ensured patient safety, maintaining sterile fields and applying proper aseptic techniques throughout surgeries.
- Kept views unobstructed by retracting, sponging, and suctioning surgical sites.
- Assisted with the cauterization of vessels for hemostasis, in addition to, clamping , ligating, and cutting tissue as necessary.
- Supported surgeons in emergency situations, demonstrating quick thinking and adaptability under pressure for optimal patient outcomes.
- Help assist with resuscitation of patient in the event of sudden cardiac arrest or other life-threatening events in the operating room.
- Reduced surgery time with efficient anticipation of surgeon''s needs, resulting in faster patient recovery.
- Help assess patient's outcomes, by directly calling and addressing any complications after their surgery.
- Assisted in training new surgical assistants, sharing expertise and best practices for improved team performance.
Orthopedic First Assistant /Certified Surgical First Assistant
Lower Bucks Hospital
03.2003 - 08.2020
- Prepared surgical suite according to surgeon's preference cards.
- Assisted Surgeons (primarily Orthopedic) during elective sports related procedures, Total Joint Replacement Surgeries, as well as extremely complex Orthopedic trauma cases.
- Assisted in surgical body plane closure and application of wound dressings, in addition to, the placement of and removal of casts, splints, and other orthopedic devices related to the procedure to be performed.
- Assisted surgeons during complex procedures, ensuring optimal patient outcomes.
- Expedited surgeries by anticipating surgeon needs and promptly providing required instruments.
- Provided hands-on assistance in emergency situations, contributing to successful outcomes under high-pressure conditions.
- Enhanced surgical efficiency by preparing operating rooms and assembling necessary equipment.
- Maintained a sterile environment to minimize infection risks throughout all procedures.
- Provided retraction of tissue and organs for optimal visualization, thereby ensuring the best possible surgical outcome.
- Enhanced surgical efficiency by skillfully handling instruments and suturing in a timely manner.
- Applied antiseptics and sterile dressings to cover surgical locations and boost healing.
- Assisted with transfer of patients from recovery room to operating room, providing care and support.
- Maintained strict adherence to hospital policies and regulations while providing exceptional surgical assistance.
- Assisted in training new surgical assistants, sharing expertise and best practices for improved team performance.
Orthopedic Physician Assistant /Orthopedic Surgery Physician Assistant
Middletown Orthopedic Associates
03.2003 - 03.2007
- Participated in professional development workshops to stay updated with advancements in surgical technology and techniques.
- Attended multiple workshops and symposiums covering casting and splinting techniques, proper skeletal traction placement, in addition to techniques on reading x-rays and other imaging.
- Assisted the orthopedic surgeons on all elective and sports related procedures, including ACL / PCL reconstructions, meniscal repairs, and rotator cuff repairs, in addition to total joint replacement surgery.
- Attended multiple workshops, and conferences detailing different Musculoskeletal Conditions and their treatments, as well as conferences discussing proper history and physical assessments for orthopedic patients, in addition to talks concerning imaging and how to properly interpret significant laboratory studies, as they related to Orthopedic conditions.
- Provided compassionate care to patients throughout their surgical experience, easing anxiety and ensuring comfort.
- Assisted in complex surgical procedures, demonstrating adaptability and knowledge across multiple disciplines.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing precise surgical assistance during various procedures.
- Continually updated professional skills, staying abreast of the latest surgical techniques and technologies.
- Assisted surgeons with critical decision-making processes during challenging cases.
- Maintained strict adherence to health and safety protocols, significantly reducing post-operative infection rates.
- Fostered positive and supportive environment for patients and their families during surgical process.
- Provided mentorship to new Surgical Assistants in order to maintain high levels of competency within the team.
Education
Associate of Arts - Psychology
Lehigh University
Bethlehem, PA06-1986
High School Diploma -
Hun School of Princeton
Princeton, NJ06-1982
High School Diploma -
Lawrence High School
Lawrenceville, NJ06-1981
Skills
- Orthopedic surgery (OPA-C: {2003-2007})
- National Board for the Certification of Orthopedic Physician
- Assistants
- Certified as a Surgical First Assistant (SFA-C: {2007 - Present})
- Proficient in Autologous Tendon Harvest (Quad), and Allograft tendon preparation (Achilles), for ACL / PCL reconstructions, in addition to Distal Bicep's Tendon repair
- Trained in Endoscopic Saphenous Vein Harvest for Cardiac Bypass surgery and distal extremity surgery
- Trained in advance endoscopic General surgery techniques, including Cholecystectomy, Ventral & Incisional Hernia repair, in addition to Colon Resection repair
- Attended multiple Pig and cadaver labs, detailing endoscopic surgery techniques, endoscopic vein harvest, as well as spinal fusion and stabilization techniques
- Attended the AAOS (American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons) on several occasions
- Obtained Certification in Autologous Blood Salvage (Cell Saver) in the early 90s, and initiated an in-house Autologous Blood Collection program, for all total joint and major spinal surgeries, thereby significantly reducing the need for pre-donations and especially the use of non-auto banked blood
Timeline
Certified Surgical First Assistant
Langhorne Surgical Center
10.2019 - Current
Certified Surgical First Assistant
The ASC At St. Mary Hospital
10.2012 - Current
Orthopedic First Assistant /Certified Surgical First Assistant
Lower Bucks Hospital
03.2003 - 08.2020
Orthopedic Physician Assistant /Orthopedic Surgery Physician Assistant
Middletown Orthopedic Associates
03.2003 - 03.2007
Associate of Arts - Psychology
Lehigh University
High School Diploma -
Hun School of Princeton
High School Diploma -
Lawrence High School
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