JAMIE WALLACE
Phoenix,AZ
Summary
Driven Certified Surgical Technician excited to bring 15+ year backround to growing organization. Knowledgable in all aspects of surgery, and eager to support the daily needs and operations of the company. Excellent problem solving skills, analytical and interpersonal skills. Committed to maintaining highest standards of health and safety.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Surgical Technician
North Valley Surgery Center
Scottsdale, AZ
02.2019 - Current
- Specialties include ENT, Plastics, Pain, Ortho, Urology
- Arranged supplies and instrumentation to meet needs of individual surgeons and enhance team efficiency.
- Protected patients from infection by setting up and managing sterile operating fields.
- Gowned and gloved staff to help team prepare for surgeries.
- Served as preceptor to students.
- Kept views unobstructed by retracting, sponging and suctioning surgical sites.
- Applied antiseptics and sterile dressings to cover surgical locations and boost healing.
Materials Manager
SurgCenter At Pima
Scottsdale, Arizona
07.2018 - 01.2019
- Scheduled and organized the inventory management of all Medical Equipment, Instruments and Supplies.
- Assembled daily billing packets.
- Communicated daily scheduling with vendors to provide for the needs of the department.
- Properly stored and documented biologics/tissues.
Certified Surgical Technician
Abrazo Central Campus
Phoenix, AZ
08.2017 - 07.2018
- Developed and coordinated new DaVinci program. Organized storage system and tracked inventory for instrumentation and disposables.
- Tracked inventory for DaVinci and communicated with Materials to keep proper par levels.
- Colaborated with staff and physicians to keep preference cards current.
- Communicated with DaVinci representatives.
- Contributed to annual department inventory.
- Cross trained in Endoscopy.
- Scrubbed in General, GYN, Neuro, Orthopedics and Spine.
Certified Surgical Technician
Peri-Op Staffing
Phoenix, AZ
11.2015 - 08.2017
- Experience in ENT, General, Orthopedics, Pain Management, Plastics, Podiatry.
- Adapt to new clinical settings on routine basis.
- Demonstrate and adhere to the principles of aseptic techniques.
- Provide assistance to surgical team before, during, and after procedures.
Certified Surgical Technologist
North Desert Surgery Center
Scottsdale, AZ
03.2017 - 06.2017
- Assisted group of five Urology physicians in outpatient setting.
- Gathered and set up equipment, tools, and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons’ preferences or instruction.
- Decontamination, assembly and sterilization of instruments.
- Responsible for proper collection and labeling of specimens.
Certified Surgical Technician
Marshfield Clinic-Ambulatory Surgery Center
Eau Claire, WI
05.2012 - 04.2013
- Experience in ENT, General, Gyn, Ortho, Podiatry, Plastics and Endoscopy.
- Acted as Lead Endoscopy Technician.
- Ensured proper operating and safety procedures were followed to in cleaning, high level disinfecting and sterilizing endoscopes and accessory equipment.
- Provided training to staff for new eqipment.
Certified Surgical Technologist
HonorHealth Scottsdale Shea Medical Center
Scottsdale, AZ
0 2002 - 03.2012
- Busy main O.R with 16 suites.
- Proficient in DaVinci, General, GYN, Ortho (minor), Spine, Urolory and Vascular.
- Performed and documented pre-surgery and post-surgery sponge, instrument, and needle count.
- Function in the primary role of sterile instrument handler, anticipating the needs of the surgeon and provide the proper instruments and/or supplies to facilitate and efficient surgical procedure
- Ensure operating room is safe, equipment functions properly, and operative procedures are conducted under maximum safety guidelines for patients
Certified Surgical Technician
Paradise Valley Cosmetic Surgery Center
Scottsdale, AZ
06.2011 - 01.2012
- Prepared operating rooms and instrumentation in advance of planned surgeries.
- Quickly adapted to the structure of a fast-paced outpatient facility
- Collaborated with team to reduce operational costs
Per Diem Consultant
American Medical Systems
Minnetoka, MN
01.2008 - 01.2009
- Provided case coverage services including technical product support to physicians and operating room staff on AMS treatment solutions for Male Pelvic Health and Female Pelvic Health
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Surgical Technology
The Bryman School
Peoria, AZ2002
Skills
- Organized and efficient with attention to detail
- Accurately and calmly multi-task under pressure
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Fast- learner
- Promotes positive behavior
- Strategic decision making
- Problem resolution capability
- Setting up and operating equipment
- Knowledge of aseptic technique
Certification
- CPR certified through American Heart Association
- CST certified through National Center of Competency Testing (NCCT)
Timeline
Certified Surgical Technician
North Valley Surgery Center
02.2019 - Current
Materials Manager
SurgCenter At Pima
07.2018 - 01.2019
Certified Surgical Technician
Abrazo Central Campus
08.2017 - 07.2018
Certified Surgical Technologist
North Desert Surgery Center
03.2017 - 06.2017
Certified Surgical Technician
Peri-Op Staffing
11.2015 - 08.2017
Certified Surgical Technician
Marshfield Clinic-Ambulatory Surgery Center
05.2012 - 04.2013
Certified Surgical Technician
Paradise Valley Cosmetic Surgery Center
06.2011 - 01.2012
Per Diem Consultant
American Medical Systems
01.2008 - 01.2009
Certified Surgical Technologist
HonorHealth Scottsdale Shea Medical Center
0 2002 - 03.2012
Associate of Applied Science - Surgical Technology
The Bryman School