Jennifer Emerich
Dublin,OH
Summary
Certified Surgical Technologist with extensive experience in operating room procedures, infection control, and safety standards. Proficient in anticipating surgeons' needs and optimizing surgery room turnover times. Known for fostering collaborative work environments and staying current with industry advancements through continuous professional development.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Surgical Technologist
Aya Healthcare
03.2022 - Current
- Supported colleagues by serving as a resource on surgical technology best practices, fostering a collaborative work environment.
- Introduced new staff members to training protocols regarding operating room procedures, infection control, safety standards, and overall facility policies.
- Expanded knowledge of surgical procedures through continuous professional development, staying current with industry advancements.
- Achieved consistent performance evaluations through dedication to excellence in patient care, teamwork, and adherence to established protocols.
- Completed continuing education units, staying up to date on surgical technology and meeting organizational requirements.
Certified Surgical Technologist
Mercy St. Vincent Medical Center
10.2015 - 01.2022
- Anticipated surgeons needs and handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
- Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
- Demonstrated adaptability when faced with emergency situations or unexpected complications during surgeries, providing prompt support to surgical teams.
- Expedited surgery room turnover times by swiftly preparing operating rooms for subsequent surgeries, maximizing efficiency within the department.
- Supported colleagues by serving as a resource on surgical technology best practices, fostering a collaborative work environment.
- Collected, prepared and disposed of medical specimens.
- Introduced new staff members to training protocols regarding operating room procedures, infection control, safety standards, and overall facility policies.
- Expanded knowledge of surgical procedures through continuous professional development, staying current with industry advancements.
- Achieved consistent performance evaluations through dedication to excellence in patient care, teamwork, and adherence to established protocols.
Certified Surgical Technologist
University of Michigan
05.2012 - 10.2015
- Anticipated surgeons needs and handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
- Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
- Demonstrated adaptability when faced with emergency situations or unexpected complications during surgeries, providing prompt support to surgical teams.
- Expedited surgery room turnover times by swiftly preparing operating rooms for subsequent surgeries, maximizing efficiency within the department.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Surgical Technology
Owens Community College
Perrysburg, OH05.2012
Skills
- Surgical Instrument Knowledge
- Pre- and post-surgical counts
- Safe sharps disposal
- Surgical equipment operation
- Workplace Safety
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Heartsaver CPR AED
- Relationship Building
- Multitasking Abilities
- Reliability
- Organizational Skills
- Team Collaboration
Certification
- CST - Certified Surgical Technologist
Timeline
Certified Surgical Technologist
Aya Healthcare
03.2022 - Current
Certified Surgical Technologist
Mercy St. Vincent Medical Center
10.2015 - 01.2022
Certified Surgical Technologist
University of Michigan
05.2012 - 10.2015
Associate of Applied Science - Surgical Technology
Owens Community College