Jeffery Ricketts
Pompano Beach,FL
Summary
Surgical Technologist with expertise in trauma and general operations. Demonstrates proficiency in maintaining sterile fields and ensuring surgical instruments are readily available, leading to efficient surgeries and improved patient safety.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Surgical Technologist
Memorial Regional Hospital Hollywood
Hollywood, Florida
08.2022 - Current
- Communicated effectively with surgeons, nurses, anesthesiologists, and scrub techs while performing duties in the OR environment.
- Prepared and maintained sterile field for surgical procedures.
- Assisted surgeon by passing instruments and sterile supplies throughout operation.
- Ensured all necessary equipment was available for each procedure.
- Observed aseptic technique and infection control protocols at all times.
- Assisted in the application of wound dressings, casts, and other medical devices.
- Received specimens from pathology laboratory for examination by surgeon during operation.
- Used hemostatic clamps, suture ligatures and electrocautery equipment to control bleeding.
- Collaborated with vendors and service providers to coordinate required services and equipment.
- Laid out all instruments, supplies and tools as directed by surgeons.
Surgical Technologist
Broward General Medical Center
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
02.2022 - 07.2022
- Prepared and maintained sterile field for surgical procedures.
- Recounted surgical instruments and supplies at end of operation, eliminating chance of items left inside patient.
- Maintained surgical areas and oversaw inventory management.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Health Care
Sheridan Technical College
Hollywood, FL07-2022
Skills
- General and trauma operations
- OB/GYN procedures
- Kidney and orthopedic surgeries
- Vascular procedures
Certification
Surgical Technologist
Timeline
Surgical Technologist
Memorial Regional Hospital Hollywood
08.2022 - Current
Surgical Technologist
Broward General Medical Center
02.2022 - 07.2022
Associate of Applied Science - Health Care
Sheridan Technical College