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Jacqueline Phillips

Plymouth,PA

Summary

Meticulous surgical technologist excited to bring 3-year background to growing organization. Knowledgeable in all aspects of surgery, including setting up operating rooms, preparing patients and assisting surgeons. Committed to maintaining highest standards of health and safety.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Surgical Technologist

Riverview Surgery Center
01.2020 - 06.2023
  • Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
  • Maintained high infection control standards.
  • Delivered exemplary assistance and support to surgeons during general, urological, orthopedic, ENT, endoscopy, plastic, and other same day surgery procedures.
  • Evaluated procedure needs and set up equipment, tools, supplies, and instruments.
  • Sterilized instruments and disposed of medical supplies and waste following OSHA guidelines.
  • Managed operating room setup by cleaning and sterilizing instruments and surfaces, maintaining supply inventories, and organizing surgical tools.
  • Introduced new staff members to training protocols regarding operating room procedures, infection control, safety standards, and overall facility policies.
  • Sterilized instruments and equipment for specific procedures and arranged for surgeons.
  • Transported patients to and from surgeries to promote timely operating room turnover.
  • Prepared sterile solutions to support surgical processes and helped physicians scrub in for procedures.
  • Completed continuing education units, staying up to date on surgical technology and meeting organizational requirements.
  • Handled and prepared specimens for laboratory analysis to provide surgeons with relevant information.
  • Contributed to team-based problem-solving to resolve issues that arose during surgery and improve patient outcomes.
  • Positioned patients and set up drapes to create comfortable surgical environment for patients.
  • Reduced infection risks and protected patients by maintaining sterile fields during procedures.
  • Gathered and set up equipment, tools, and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
  • Passed instruments and supplies to surgical team members to provide surgeons with necessary tools to complete procedures.

Bartender/Server

Octagon Bar
06.2017 - 08.2019
  • Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
  • Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
  • Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
  • Maintained clean and organized dining areas to uphold restaurant hygiene standards.
  • Set positive tone for entire dining experience as first point of contact for incoming guests.
  • Maintained thorough menu knowledge to sufficiently answer questions regarding menu item sourcing, ingredients and cooking methods.
  • Strategically timed check-ins with customers to take orders and confirm satisfaction with meals after delivery, taking action to correct any problems.
  • Checked guests' identification before serving alcoholic beverages.
  • Inspected dishes and utensils for cleanliness.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Health Science

Misericordia University
Dallas, PA
09.2023

Associate of Applied Science - Surgical Technology

Luzerne County Community College
Nanticoke, PA
08.2019

Skills

  • HIPAA Proficiency
  • Critical Thinking
  • Position Patients
  • Instrument Preparation
  • Proper Specimen Disposal
  • Equipment and Instrument Sterilization
  • Sterile Field Management
  • Infection Control Protocols
  • Time Management
  • Hand Instruments
  • Aseptic and Sterilization Techniques
  • Basic Life Support

Certification

  • CST - Certified Surgical Technologist

Timeline

Surgical Technologist

Riverview Surgery Center
01.2020 - 06.2023

Bartender/Server

Octagon Bar
06.2017 - 08.2019

Bachelor of Science - Health Science

Misericordia University

Associate of Applied Science - Surgical Technology

Luzerne County Community College

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