JENNIFER BEDOYA
Sunrise,FL
Summary
Meticulous Surgical Technologist with 4 years of experience eager to contribute to a dynamic organization. Proficient in all aspects of surgery, including setting up operating rooms, preparing patients, and assisting surgeons. Dedicated to upholding the highest standards of health and safety. Looking forward to advancing my career with a growing organization that offers opportunities for professional development and advancement.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Surgical Technologist
Holy Cross Health
08.2023 - Current
- Maintained high infection control standards.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Played a key role in reducing OR turnaround time by implementing process improvements for equipment preparation and room cleanup procedures.
- Collaborated effectively with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care before, during, and after surgery.
- Provided comprehensive support to surgeons specializing in sports medicine, total joint replacement, spine, and orthopedic trauma treatment.
- Delivered exemplary assistance and support to surgeons during general, gynecological, orthopedic, vascular and plastic surgery procedures.
Certified Surgical Technologist
ENT And Allergy Associates Of Florida
11.2022 - 08.2023
- Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
- Maintained high infection control standards.
- Delivered exemplary assistance and support to surgeons during ENT surgery procedures.
- Evaluated procedure needs and set up equipment, tools, supplies, and instruments.
- Passed instruments and supplies to surgical team members to provide surgeons with necessary tools to complete procedures.
- Reduced infection risks and protected patients by maintaining sterile fields during procedures.
- Gathered and set up equipment, tools, and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
- Positioned patients and set up drapes to create comfortable surgical environment for patients.
- Contributed to team-based problem-solving to resolve issues that arose during surgery and improve patient outcomes.
- Cleaned and maintained operating equipment to keep resources in good working condition and ready for use.
- Handled and prepared specimens for laboratory analysis to provide surgeons with relevant information.
- Transported patients to and from surgeries to promote timely operating room turnover.
Certified Surgical Technologist
Kidney And Hypertension Specialist
01.2021 - 11.2022
- Maintained confidentiality of patient data and condition to safeguard health information.
- Communicated with insurance companies to verify coverage and obtain authorizations for medical treatments and procedures.
- Acted as main point of contact for patients, doctors, and hospital staff by closely reviewing medical charts and maintaining high levels of communication.
- Worked closely with patients to deliver excellent and direct individualized patient care.
- Delivered excellent patient experiences and direct care.
- Monitored patient health records for accuracy to meet compliance with healthcare guidelines.
- Answered incoming calls, scheduled appointments and filed medical records.
- Evaluated procedure needs and set up equipment, tools, supplies, and instruments.
- Created and maintained unobstructed operative fields using diverse range of tools.
- Decontaminated, cleaned, assembled, packaged, sterilized, stored, and distributed reusable surgical instrumentation and equipment.
- Passed instruments and supplies to surgical team members to provide surgeons with necessary tools to complete procedures.
- Gathered and set up equipment, tools, and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
- Positioned patients and set up drapes to create comfortable surgical environment for patients.
- Contributed to team-based problem-solving to resolve issues that arose during surgery and improve patient outcomes.
- Cleaned and maintained operating equipment to keep resources in good working condition and ready for use.
- Transported patients to and from surgeries to promote timely operating room turnover.
- Maintained daily workflow, coordinating with operating room staff to prepare for scheduled and emergency cases.
Surgical Technologist Student
Cleveland Clinic
08.2020 - 12.2020
- Gathered and set up equipment, tools, and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
- Passed instruments and supplies to surgical team members to provide surgeons with necessary tools to complete procedures.
- Positioned patients and set up drapes to create comfortable surgical environment for patients.
- Reduced infection risks and protected patients by maintaining sterile fields during procedures.
Education
Surgical Technology
Southeastern College
MiamiSkills
- Aseptic Technique Proficiency
- Surgical Instrument Knowledge
- Setting up and operating equipment
- Surgical Team Assistance
- Workplace Safety
- Pre- and Post-Surgical Counts
- Patient Confidentiality
- Sterile Field Management
- Collecting Medical Specimens
- Safe Needle Disposal
- Basic Life Support
- Position Patients
Certification
- NBSTSA - Certified Surgical Technologist (CST)
Timeline
Surgical Technologist
Holy Cross Health
08.2023 - Current
Certified Surgical Technologist
ENT And Allergy Associates Of Florida
11.2022 - 08.2023
Certified Surgical Technologist
Kidney And Hypertension Specialist
01.2021 - 11.2022
Surgical Technologist Student
Cleveland Clinic
08.2020 - 12.2020
Surgical Technology
Southeastern College