Jaelin Thomas
Birmingham,AL
Summary
Surgical Technologist with experience ensuring optimal surgical outcomes through instrument preparation and maintaining a sterile environment. I demonstrate strong skills in medication administration, problem-solving, and effective communication. I am committed to advancing patient care while enhancing surgical team efficiency through innovative practices and continuous support.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Surgical Tech , Travel
Kaiser Permanente
San Francisco, CA
11.2025 - Current
- Assisted in preparing surgical instruments and maintaining sterile fields for procedures.
- Collaborated with surgical teams to ensure seamless instrument availability during operations.
- Operated and maintained surgical equipment, ensuring functionality and safety compliance.
- Monitored patient vitals and assisted with patient positioning during surgeries.
Surgical Technologist Travel
Cottage Health
Santa Barbara, CA
07.2025 - 11.2025
- Operated, adjusted, and monitored diagnostic equipment and other machines used during procedures.
- Evaluated procedure needs and set up equipment, tools, supplies, and instruments.
- Provided comprehensive support to surgeons specializing in sports medicine, total joint replacement, spine, and orthopedic trauma treatment.
- Delivered exemplary assistance and support to surgeons during general, gynecological, orthopedic, neurological, and plastic surgery procedures.
Surgical Tech
TriStar Centennial Medical Center
Nashville, TN
02.2025 - 09.2025
- Assisted surgeons during procedures by preparing instruments and maintaining sterile environment.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported any changes to the surgical team promptly.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to ensure seamless workflow throughout surgical operations.
- Sterilized and organized surgical instruments, ensuring compliance with safety protocols.
SURGICAL TECHNOLOGIST
USPI- United Surgical Partners International
Nashville, TN
08.2024 - 02.2025
- Assist surgeons during procedures, ensuring sterile environment and efficient instrument handling
- Committed to achieving high-quality results through diligent work, and exceeding operating room expectations
- Facilitate optimal surgical outcomes by ensuring precise instrument readiness and sterile conditions
- Implement sterilization protocols
- Meticulously managing surgical tools to support surgeons and while upholding high standards of patient care
- Coordinate seamlessly with surgical teams, ensuring all instruments are promptly available and free of contamination, contributing to a successful surgery
- Achieving superior surgical outcomes by maintaining a sterile environment and ensuring instrument handling, consistently exceeding procedural expectations
- Maintain meticulous attention to detail in instrument preparation and sterilization, ensuring precise and efficient support during surgical procedures
SURGICAL TECH
Ascension St Vincent Hospital
Birmingham, AL, USA
01.2023 - 05.2024
- Introduced new staff members to training protocols regarding operating room procedures, infection control, safety standards, and overall facility policies.
- Provided comprehensive support to surgeons specializing in sports medicine, total joint replacement, spine, and orthopedic trauma treatment.
- Operated, adjusted, and monitored diagnostic equipment and other machines used during procedures.
Education
INTERPROFESSIONAL HEALTH SCIENCE - Allied Health
Troy University
Troy, ALABAMASURGICAL TECHNOLOGY -
Jefferson State Community College
Hoover, ALABAMA08.2024
GENERAL EDUCATION IN US -
Troy University
Troy, ALABAMA07.2024
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA IN US - undefined
Stanhope Elmore High School
Millbrook, ALABAMA05.2019
Skills
- BLS
- Pharmacology
- Administration of Medicine
- HIPAA proficiency
- Setting up and operating equipment
- Aseptic and sterilization techniques
- Biohazardous waste disposal
- Safe sharps disposal
- Collecting medical specimens
- Surgical counts
- Surgical procedures
Certification
- BLS ( available upon request)
- NCCT certification ( available upon request)
Timeline
Surgical Tech , Travel
Kaiser Permanente
11.2025 - Current
Surgical Technologist Travel
Cottage Health
07.2025 - 11.2025
Surgical Tech
TriStar Centennial Medical Center
02.2025 - 09.2025
SURGICAL TECHNOLOGIST
USPI- United Surgical Partners International
08.2024 - 02.2025
SURGICAL TECH
Ascension St Vincent Hospital
01.2023 - 05.2024
INTERPROFESSIONAL HEALTH SCIENCE - Allied Health
Troy University
SURGICAL TECHNOLOGY -
Jefferson State Community College
GENERAL EDUCATION IN US -
Troy University
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA IN US - undefined
Stanhope Elmore High School