Janet O'Brien
Auburn,WA
Summary
Dynamic Certified Surgical Technologist with extensive experience at Virginia Mason Medical Center, excelling in pre-surgical preparation and instrument set development. Proven ability to assist in complex procedures and maintain a sterile environment. Strong focus on team collaboration and delivering results, adapting seamlessly to changing needs in high-pressure environments. Proficient in instrument handling, surgical field preparation, and ensuring optimal patient outcomes. Reliable, resourceful, and prepared for pivotal roles in surgical settings.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Surgical Technologist
Virginia Mason Medical Center
07.2008 - 08.2025
- ENT (Lead Tech)
- Advanced preceptor for all otolaryngologic surgeries.
- Advanced preceptor for all rhinology surgeries
- Sinus/Neuro Tumor Resection
- Head/Neck Tumor Resection (Free Flap Reconstruction)
- Oral & Maxillofacial
- General/Laparoscopic
- Facial Plastic & Reconstructive (including Facial Feminization)
- Breast/Abdomen Plastic & Reconstructive
- Oncologic Breast Reconstruction
- Hand (including CTR and ORIF)
- Foot (including ORIF)
- OB/GYN
- Genitourinary
- Prepared surgical instruments and sterile supplies for various procedures.
- Assisted surgeons during operations by maintaining a clear and organized field.
- Collaborated with the healthcare team to anticipate needs during surgeries.
- Trained new certified surgical technologists on best practices and equipment usage.
Medical & Administrative Assistant
Medford Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine
Medford, New Jersey
08.1989 - 11.1992
- Managed patient scheduling and appointment confirmations.
- Maintained accurate paper and electronic health records for all patients.
- Provided administrative support to clinical staff as needed.
- Answered phones, scheduled appointments, and provided general information to callers.
- Updated patient accounts and information daily.
- Reached out to patients day before scheduled appointments to confirm times and instructions.
- Confirmed patient information, collected copays and verified insurance.
- Answered phone calls to provide assistance, information, and medical personnel access.
- Front office customer service, appointment management, billing and administration tasks to streamline workflow.
Education
Certificate - Surgical Technology
Renton Technical College
Renton, WA07-2008
Associate of Arts - Business Administration and Accounting
College of The Siskiyous
Weed, CA05-1987
Pre-Med/Biology
University of California At Davis
Davis, CA1 1989
Skills
- Pre-surgical preparation
- Instrument set development
- Preference card management
- Supply and distribution organization
- Professionalism and ethics
- Patient positioning
- Critical thinking
- Training and mentoring
- Attention to detail
- Medical terminology proficiency
- Collecting medical specimens
- Sterile technique mastery
- Specimen collection
- Surgical equipment operation
- BLS certification
- Intra-operative assistance
References
Available upon request
Timeline
Certified Surgical Technologist
Virginia Mason Medical Center
07.2008 - 08.2025
Medical & Administrative Assistant
Medford Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine
08.1989 - 11.1992
Certificate - Surgical Technology
Renton Technical College
Associate of Arts - Business Administration and Accounting
College of The Siskiyous
Pre-Med/Biology
University of California At Davis