Jennifer Brucker
Bedford,TX
Summary
Driven Surgical Technologist offering 16 years' experience in ambulatory and hospital settings. Well-versed in Urology, sports medicine, total joints, robotic total joints, orthopedic trama, general, ENT, GYN, podiatry, spine surgery, plastics, pain and DaVinci cases. Eager to take career steps with growing organization offering opportunities for professional development and advancement. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Surgical Technologist
Baylor Surgical Hospital
Fort Worth, TX
05.2023 - Current
- Prepared operating room for surgical procedures, including setting up sterile field.
- Assisted surgeons during operative procedures by anticipating their needs and passing instruments.
- Maintained aseptic technique throughout the procedure.
- Provided instruction on proper techniques of handling instruments to new team members.
- Participated in continuing education activities related to job responsibilities.
- Delivered exemplary assistance and support to surgeons during general, gynecological, orthopedic, orthopedic robotic (mako and rosa), neuro, ENT, urology, plastics, DaVinci robotics and pain cases.
- Collaborated with vendors and service providers to coordinate required services and equipment.
Certified Surgical Technologist
Texas Health Huguley Hospital
Burleson, TX
06.2008 - Current
- Lead Certified Surgical Technologist in orthopedic surgery including mako and manual surgeries.
- Communicated with surgeons and reps to ensure instruments and implants are ready. Helped to insure and conflicts are resolved prior to surgery start time. Delivered exemplary assistance and support to surgeons during general, gynecological, orthopedic, orthopedic robotic (mako), neuro, ENT, urology, plastics, DaVinci, and pain cases.
- Attend cadaver labs to learn and obtain new information and skills.
- Inventory supplies for my line.
- Teach new employee's and students
- UBC member 2015-2022, UBC Vice president 2021
- Clinical Excellence Ladder 2017,2018,2019,2020,2021
Certified Surgical Technologist
Cleburn Surgery Center
Cleburne, TX
01.2022 - 10.2023
- Prepared operating room for surgical procedures, including setting up sterile field.
- Assisted surgeons during operative procedures by anticipating their needs and passing instruments.
- Maintained aseptic technique throughout the procedure.
- Delivered exemplary assistance and support to surgeons during general, gynecological, orthopedic, ENT, plastics and pain cases.
Certified Surgical Technologist
USMD Arlington
Arlington, Texas
01.2022 - 05.2023
- Delivered exemplary assistance and support to surgeons during general, gynecological, orthopedic, urology, plastics, and DaVinci robotic surgery.
- Reviewed surgical requirements and prepped operating room with appropriate tools, equipment and instruments.
- Prepared operating room for surgical procedures, including setting up sterile field.
- Assisted surgeons during operative procedures by anticipating their needs and passing instruments.
- Set up trays with necessary surgical instruments according to established protocols.
Education
Degree in Applied Science - Surgical Technology
High Tech Institute
Irving, TX05-2008
Skills
- Willingness to learn new skills
- Team Player
- Ability to multitask
- Excellent rapport with surgeons
- Problem solving
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Work well without supervision
Certification
- CST- Certified Surgical Technologist NCCT
- BLS American Heart Association
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Certified Surgical Technologist
Baylor Surgical Hospital
05.2023 - Current
Certified Surgical Technologist
Cleburn Surgery Center
01.2022 - 10.2023
Certified Surgical Technologist
USMD Arlington
01.2022 - 05.2023
Certified Surgical Technologist
Texas Health Huguley Hospital
06.2008 - Current
Degree in Applied Science - Surgical Technology
High Tech Institute