Heather Jones
Ashford
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Surgical Technologist
Surgery Center South
Dothan
10.2024 - Current
- Anticipated surgeon needs during operative procedures by efficiently passing instruments to facilitate seamless workflow.
- Collaborated with surgeons and nurses to ensure efficient workflow.
- Maintained sterile environments during surgeries and other medical procedures.
- Maintained aseptic technique throughout the procedure.
- Monitored sterile field and personnel to proactively identify and address potential issues, ensuring patient safety.
- Responded quickly to changes in patient status or emergency situations.
- Trained new team members in proper instrument handling techniques to improve operational efficiency.
- Ensured that all equipment was functioning properly prior to use in the operating room.
- Assisted in preparing surgical instruments and equipment for procedures.
- Performed instrument counts before, during, and after surgeries to ensure compliance with hospital policy.
Certified Surgical Technologist
Dothan Surgery Center
Dothan
06.2021 - 10.2024
- Maintained sterile environments during surgeries and other medical procedures.
- Prepared surgical instruments and equipment for procedures, ensuring readiness for optimal outcomes.
- Collaborated with surgeons and nurses to ensure efficient workflow.
- Anticipated and addressed surgeons' needs during operative procedures by effectively passing instruments.
- Restocked and organized surgical supplies in the operating room to maintain workflow efficiency.
- Ensured that all equipment was functioning properly prior to use in the operating room.
- Cleansed surgical instruments following protocols to ensure safety.
- Maintained aseptic technique throughout the procedure.
- Followed guidelines for proper disposal of biohazard materials.
Certified Surgical Technologist/Medical Assistant
Gynecology and Obstetrics Associates of Tallahasse
Tallahassee
03.2016 - 08.2019
- Assisted in surgical procedures by preparing instruments and maintaining sterile environments.
- Monitored patient vitals during procedures, promptly reporting changes to surgical team for timely intervention.
- Operated surgical equipment and tools, adhering to safety protocols consistently.
- Managed surgical supplies inventory, ensuring availability and adherence to storage protocols.
- Collaborated with medical staff to enhance patient flow and care delivery.
- Educated patients about pre-operative preparations and post-operative care instructions.
- Maintained accurate records of surgical procedures and instrument usage for compliance purposes.
Education
Certified Surgical Technologist - Surgical Technology
Flowers Hospital
02.2011 - 08.2012
Skills
- Surgical instrumentation
- Aseptic technique
- Sterilization protocols
- Wound closure techniques
- OB/GYN procedures
- Dressing wounds
- Suturing wounds
- Patient monitoring
- Equipment operation
- Equipment maintenance
- Workflow optimization
- Medical terminology proficiency
- Critical thinking
- Attention to detail
- Team collaboration
- Effective communication
- Training instruction
Certification
- BLS
- CPR
- CST
Timeline
Certified Surgical Technologist
Surgery Center South
10.2024 - Current
Certified Surgical Technologist
Dothan Surgery Center
06.2021 - 10.2024
Certified Surgical Technologist/Medical Assistant
Gynecology and Obstetrics Associates of Tallahasse
03.2016 - 08.2019
Certified Surgical Technologist - Surgical Technology
Flowers Hospital
02.2011 - 08.2012