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Jaren Winkey

Seattle,WA

Summary

Accomplished Surgical Technologist with extensive experience in preoperative case management and OR management, notably with Eye Associates Northwest. Demonstrated expertise in surgical instrument sterilization and inventory management, alongside strong capabilities in fraud detection and personal information protection. Excelled in a team-oriented environment, significantly enhancing operational efficiency and patient care quality.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Surgical technologist - Lead Sterilization Technician

Eye Associates Northwest
Seattle, WA
11.2024 - Current
  • Preoperative case management and OR management for cataract, glaucoma and oculoplastic surgeries
  • Pass instruments, equipment and supplies to the surgeon as needed
  • Clean, maintain and manage inventory of all reusable surgical instruments and equipment
  • Train new employees in all tasks related to device cleaning and sterilization

On-Site Specialist

Stryker
Iowa City, IA
01.2022 - 10.2023
  • Work in a team oriented environment of diverse professionals
  • Maintain a knowledge base for maintenance and care over 30 different types of flexible endoscopes and probes
  • Provide clinical and surgical support by managing relevant equipment
  • Cross trained in SPD to be able to support other Stryker accounts within the region
  • Managed evening workflow after leadership left
  • Reference: Austin Dyer, Regional Supervisor, Austin.dyer@stryker.com, (712) 221-0202

Digital Engagement Specialist

Transamerica Life Insurance
Cedar Rapids, IA
08.2018 - 12.2021
  • Answered phone calls and emails for regular customer support inquiries
  • Support clients with access, navigation, and troubleshooting websites
  • Regularly took courses on identity protection and financial fraud detection
  • Reference: Rachel Sundberg, Digital Engagement Supervisor (formerly), rsunbruins@gmail.com, 319-521-3254

Healthcare Specialist (combat medic)

Army National Guard
IA
09.2015 - 01.2018
  • Assessed patient condition through physical and verbal exams and by collecting information from others at the scene
  • Administered medications orally and intravenously
  • Created and updated patient care reports both digitally and on paper
  • Kept records of medications and medical supplies

Education

Bachelor - Sociology and Psychology

University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA
01.2017

High School Diploma -

Muscatine High School
Muscatine, IA
01.2015

Skills

  • Surgical Technologist Registration
  • BLS Certified
  • HIPAA policies and guidelines
  • Personal information protection
  • Fraud detection
  • Inventory management
  • Microsoft Word
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Microsoft Teams
  • Google Drive
  • SPM
  • EPIC

References

  • Ryan Murphy, Hiring Regional Supervisor, (630) 660-4674, ryan.murphy1@stryker.com
  • Damitri Taylor, Engineering Project Manager, 773-517-1814, damitrit@yahoo.com
  • Kaitlyn Stern, Sales Coordinator, (563) 260-3015, katiestern123@gmail.com

Volunteer Experience

The RARE Group, Iowa City, IA, 08/01/21, 10/31/23, Serve as a regular aide at a volunteer-based birds of prey rehabilitation center., Cleaned enclosures; fed, medicated, and bathed patients; provided fluids and medical bandaging., Maintained accurate descriptions of procedures and treatments in patient notes for the next volunteer.

Timeline

Surgical technologist - Lead Sterilization Technician

Eye Associates Northwest
11.2024 - Current

On-Site Specialist

Stryker
01.2022 - 10.2023

Digital Engagement Specialist

Transamerica Life Insurance
08.2018 - 12.2021

Healthcare Specialist (combat medic)

Army National Guard
09.2015 - 01.2018

Bachelor - Sociology and Psychology

University of Iowa

High School Diploma -

Muscatine High School

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