Jennifer Friemann
Rochester,minnesota
Summary
Focused professional well versed in wide range procedures. Adept in quickly preparing surgical suites per procedure and surgeon instructions. Expertise in sterile and aseptic techniques. Board certified by national board of surgical technology and surgical assisting. Seasoned professional with several years of success in supporting surgeons during wide range of surgical procedures. Proficient in quickly setting up and breaking down surgical suites for assigned cases to sustain patient flows.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Surgical Technologist
Mayo Clinic
Rochester, MN
10.2005 - Current
- Organized operating room by setting up surgical trays with instruments according to surgeon preference.
- Provided assistance to surgeons during operations by passing instruments and other supplies.
- Assisted in positioning patients on operating table and covered them with sterile drapes.
- Cleansed and disinfected operating rooms after procedures were completed.
- Ensured all necessary equipment was available for each procedure.
- Monitored sterilization process for surgical instruments or equipment used during procedures.
- Prepared and maintained sterile field for surgical procedures.
- Inspected instruments post-operatively for proper function or damage before returning them to stock room.
- Communicated effectively with surgeons, nurses, anesthesiologists, and scrub techs while performing duties in the OR environment.
- Observed aseptic technique and infection control protocols at all times.
Education
CST Cerificate - Surgical Technology
RCTC
Rochester, MN06-1996
Skills
- Aseptic and sterilization techniques
- Collecting medical specimens
- Preparing for surgeries
- Equipment set up and operation
- HIPAA proficiency
- Disposing of biohazardous waste
Timeline
Surgical Technologist
Mayo Clinic
10.2005 - Current
CST Cerificate - Surgical Technology
RCTC