Jeff Chua
Burbank,IL
Summary
Driven Surgical Technologist offering 27 years of experience in ambulatory and hospital settings. Well-versed in sports medicine, total joint replacement, general surgery and plastic surgery procedures. Knowledgeable in all aspects of surgery, including setting up operating rooms, preparing patients and assisting surgeons. Committed to maintaining highest standards of health and safety. Organized and dependable, successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Surgical Technologist
Roger's Park Surgery Center
Chicago , Illinois
08.2023 - Current
- Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
- Increased efficiency during surgeries by anticipating surgeon''s needs and providing timely assistance.
- Supported smooth transitions between surgeries by promptly preparing the operating room for subsequent cases.
- Ensured proper care of surgical instruments through meticulous cleaning, sterilization, and maintenance processes.
- Enhanced patient safety by maintaining a sterile surgical environment and adhering to strict protocols.
Surgical Technologist
VA Hines
2014.09 - 2023.03
- Efficiently prepared operating rooms for diverse surgical cases by organizing and setting up necessary instruments.
- Enhanced patient safety by maintaining a sterile surgical environment and adhering to strict protocols.
- Handled high-pressure situations calmly and efficiently, contributing to successful completion of critical surgeries.
- Assisted surgeons in complex procedures for optimal patient outcomes and reduced recovery time.
- Supported smooth transitions between surgeries by promptly preparing the operating room for subsequent cases.
- Mentored new surgical technologists, sharing expertise and fostering their growth within the profession.
Surgical Technologist
Forest Medical Surgery Center
2006.01 - 2014.09
- Prepared operating rooms with required instruments, ensuring efficient setup for various surgical cases.
- Minimized infection risks by strictly adhering to aseptic techniques when handling surgical supplies and equipment.
- Evaluated procedure needs and set up equipment, tools, supplies, and instruments.
- Supported smooth transitions between surgeries by promptly preparing the operating room for subsequent cases.
- Increased efficiency during surgeries by anticipating surgeon''s needs and providing timely assistance.
- Ensured proper care of surgical instruments through meticulous cleaning, sterilization, and maintenance processes.
- Managed operating room setup by cleaning and sterilizing instruments and surfaces, maintaining supply inventories, and organizing surgical tools.
Surgical Technologist
Roger's Park Surgery Center
2004.03 - 2006.01
- Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
- Minimized infection risks by strictly adhering to aseptic techniques when handling surgical supplies and equipment.
- Increased efficiency during surgeries by anticipating surgeon''s needs and providing timely assistance.
- Demonstrated exceptional adaptability when faced with unexpected challenges or changes during surgery, responding quickly without compromising patient safety or procedural success.
- Ensured proper care of surgical instruments through meticulous cleaning, sterilization, and maintenance processes.
- Maintained daily workflow, coordinating with operating room staff to prepare for scheduled and emergency cases.
- Enhanced patient safety by maintaining a sterile surgical environment and adhering to strict protocols.
Surgical Technologist
First Assist, Inc.
2002.02 - 2004.03
- Assisted surgeons in various surgical procedures in most surgical specialties.
- Proficient in Orthopedics, vascular and Spine
- Evaluated procedure needs and set up equipment, tools, supplies, and instruments.
- Increased efficiency during surgeries by anticipating surgeon''s needs and providing timely assistance.
- Demonstrated exceptional adaptability when faced with unexpected challenges or changes during surgery, responding quickly without compromising patient safety or procedural success.
Surgical Technologist
Holy Cross Hospital - Holy Cross Hospital
1997.02 - 2002.02
- Prepared operating rooms with required instruments, ensuring efficient setup for various surgical cases.
- Maintained high infection control standards.
- Handled high-pressure situations calmly and efficiently, contributing to successful completion of critical surgeries.
- Supported smooth transitions between surgeries by promptly preparing the operating room for subsequent cases.
- Mentored new surgical technologists, sharing expertise and fostering their growth within the profession.
- Ensured proper care of surgical instruments through meticulous cleaning, sterilization, and maintenance processes.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Riverside College
Bacolod City, Philippines03.1991
Skills
- Aseptic Techniques
- Sterile Technique Proficiency
- Surgical Instrument Knowledge
- Setting up and operating equipment
- Equipment set up
- Instrument Sterilization
- Surgical Procedure Familiarity
- Patient positioning expertise
- Sterile Field Preparation
- Critical Thinking
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Specimen Preparation
Timeline
Surgical Technologist
Roger's Park Surgery Center
08.2023 - Current
Surgical Technologist
VA Hines
2014.09 - 2023.03
Surgical Technologist
Forest Medical Surgery Center
2006.01 - 2014.09
Surgical Technologist
Roger's Park Surgery Center
2004.03 - 2006.01
Surgical Technologist
First Assist, Inc.
2002.02 - 2004.03
Surgical Technologist
Holy Cross Hospital - Holy Cross Hospital
1997.02 - 2002.02
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Riverside College
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