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Jay Rodriguez

Deer Park

Summary

Dynamic Certified Surgical Technologist with extensive experience at Memorial Hermann Heart and Vascular Institute. Expert in aseptic technique and surgical instrumentation, ensuring optimal patient care and safety. Proven ability to collaborate effectively with surgical teams and respond swiftly in emergencies, enhancing operational efficiency and patient outcomes.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

CERTIFIED SURGICAL TECH III

Memorial Hermann Heart And Vascular Institute
Houston
09.2022 - 07.2025
  • Ensured that all equipment was functioning properly prior to use in the operating room.
  • Pulled supplies, instrumentation for emergent Type A Dissecctions and all emergency cases.
  • Learned how to cannulate for both cardiovascular and heart failure heart-lung bypass machine. of the Heart Lung bypass machine.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of principles of asepsis while preparing and caring for patients undergoing surgery.
  • Responded quickly to changes in patient status or emergency situations.
  • Performed instrument counts before, during, and after surgeries as required by hospital policy.
  • Maintained aseptic technique throughout the procedure.
  • Helped maintain an organized working environment in the OR through cleaning, stocking supplies, and organizing equipment carts.
  • Participated in continuing education activities related to job responsibilities.
  • Prepared operating room for surgical procedures, including setting up sterile field.
  • Assisted surgeons during operative procedures by anticipating their needs and passing instruments.
  • Coordinated with other healthcare professionals to develop comprehensive patient care plans.
  • Set up equipment, tools, and supplies for procedures and organize instruments as directed in surgeons' preference cards.
  • Cleaned and restocked operating room, gathering and placing equipment and supplies.

Certified Surgical Technologist III

St. Joseph Medical Center
Houston
12.2020 - 09.2022
  • Provided assistance during , orthopedic repairs, neuro, plastic, general, robotic, ENT, wound closure suturing techniques and other types of surgical procedures as needed.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of principles of asepsis while preparing and caring for patients undergoing surgery.
  • Helped maintain an organized working environment in the OR through cleaning, stocking supplies, and organizing equipment carts.
  • Assisted surgeons during operative procedures by anticipating their needs and passing instruments.
  • Maintained aseptic technique throughout the procedure.
  • Participated in continuing education activities related to job responsibilities.
  • Performed various duties such as applying dressings to incisions sites postoperatively.
  • Set up equipment, tools, and supplies for procedures and organize instruments as directed in surgeons' preference cards.
  • Used retractors, sponges and suctioning and irrigating equipment to create unobstructed operating fields.
  • Coordinated with other healthcare professionals to develop comprehensive patient care plans.
  • Used hemostatic clamps, suture ligatures and electrocautery equipment to control bleeding.
  • Reviewed surgical requirements and prepped operating room with appropriate tools, equipment and instruments.

CERTIFIED SURGICAL TECH II

TEXAS CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL
06.2017 - 10.2019
  • Assisted surgeon with patient preparation for total joint replacement procedures.
  • Operated or monitored lights, machines or equipment to support proper operation.
  • Prepared patients for surgery by positioning on operating table and covering with sterile surgical drapes to prevent exposure.
  • Monitored and assessed operating room conditions and patient and surgical team needs.
  • Prepared dressings or bandages, applying or assisting with application following surgery.
  • Maintained proper sterile field during surgical procedures.
  • Handed instruments and supplies to surgeons and surgeons' assistants.
  • Observed patients' vital signs to assess physical condition.
  • Provided technical assistance to surgeons, surgical nurses or anesthesiologists.
  • Cleaned and restocked operating room, gathering and placing equipment and supplies.

CERTIFIED SURGICAL TECH

KAISER PERMANENTE WEST LA
WEST LA
12.2016 - 03.2017
  • Followed safety guidelines when transporting patients from one area to another inside the facility.
  • Performed instrument counts before, during, and after surgeries as required by hospital policy.
  • Helped maintain an organized working environment in the OR through cleaning, stocking supplies, and organizing equipment carts.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of principles of asepsis while preparing and caring for patients undergoing surgery.
  • Set up trays with necessary surgical instruments according to established protocols.
  • Maintained inventory levels of medical supplies within assigned areas of responsibility.
  • Assisted surgeons during operative procedures by anticipating their needs and passing instruments.

CERTIFIED SURGICAL TECH II

HARRIS HEALTH SYSTEMS
Houston
01.2012 - 01.2016
  • Provided world-class patient care by maintaining a sterile environment and anticipating surgeon needs within the Plastics, Orthopedic and general surgery specialties.
  • Participated in an all-collaborative effort for patient safety by performing and verifying counts.
  • Utilized education and refined skills from experience and applied it to everyday procedures.
  • Sustained quick turnover times between patients by systematically preparing a sterile field both quickly and accurately.
  • Collaborated with the lead nurse coordinator of the orthopedic specialty to resolve important issues in order to provide care efficiently and effectively.
  • Maintained utmost regard for the importance of sterility by ensuring the sterility of instrumentation and sterile packaging.
  • Served as a mentor within a preceptor program to further educate and prepare surgical technologists being oriented into the operating room environment and culture.
  • Elected by peers to be President of Surgical Technologist Quality Initiative Team, a group of individuals dedicated to the advancement of the profession within our Operating Room Community.

Education

Human Biology

UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON
HOUSTON, TX
07.2025

ASSOCIATES - Health Sciences

SAN JACINTO COLLEGE
PASADENA, TX
05-2020

Certificate - Surgical Technology

SANFORD BROWN COLLEGE
HOUSTON, TX
01.2010

Skills

  • Aseptic technique
  • Surgical instrumentation
  • Patient care
  • Operating room preparation
  • Team collaboration
  • Emergency response

Languages

  • English, Fluent
  • Spanish, Fluent

Professional References

  • Claudia Mattes RN, (281) 685 - 7515
  • Dr. Danielle Andry MD, (225) 573 - 0479
  • Dr. Nandi Wijay MD, (832) 287 - 8387
  • Katherine McDowell RN- Charge, (405) 657 - 8726
  • Marylin Straightwell RN Clinical Manager, (281) 224 - 4861
  • Taran Kohl RN/Clinical Coordinator, (832) 247 - 9047
  • Veronica Arevalo RN, (956) 458 - 9053

Languages

English
Professional
Spanish
Professional

Timeline

CERTIFIED SURGICAL TECH III

Memorial Hermann Heart And Vascular Institute
09.2022 - 07.2025

Certified Surgical Technologist III

St. Joseph Medical Center
12.2020 - 09.2022

CERTIFIED SURGICAL TECH II

TEXAS CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL
06.2017 - 10.2019

CERTIFIED SURGICAL TECH

KAISER PERMANENTE WEST LA
12.2016 - 03.2017

CERTIFIED SURGICAL TECH II

HARRIS HEALTH SYSTEMS
01.2012 - 01.2016

Human Biology

UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON

ASSOCIATES - Health Sciences

SAN JACINTO COLLEGE

Certificate - Surgical Technology

SANFORD BROWN COLLEGE

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