Jennifer Jones
Milwaukee
Summary
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
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Surgical Technologist
Aurora St. Luke's Medical Center
Milwaukee
07.2015 - Current
- Retrieved implants from storage area prior to start of procedure.
- Monitored sterilization process for surgical instruments or equipment used during procedures.
- Communicated effectively with surgeons, nurses, anesthesiologists, and scrub techs while performing duties in the OR environment.
- Verified correct identification of patient prior to any operation or procedure.
- Held instruments and quickly handed to surgeon during procedures.
- Prepared dressings or bandages, applying or assisting with application following surgery.
- Scrubbed arms and hands and assisted surgical team with scrubbing, masks and surgical clothing.
- Operated or monitored lights, machines or equipment to support proper operation.
- Maintained proper sterile field during surgical procedures.
- Prepared patients for surgery by positioning on operating table and covering with sterile surgical drapes to prevent exposure.
- Addressed patient bleeding and applied sterile dressings to close wounds.
- Cleaned and restocked operating room, gathering and placing equipment and supplies.
- Collaborated with operating room staff to cultivate efficiency and prepare for scheduled and emergency procedures.
- Assisted surgeon with patient preparation for total joint replacement procedures.
- Adhered to OSHA protocols when sterilizing instruments, discarding medical supplies and disposing of waste.
- Gathered and took inventory of equipment to confirm adequate supplies for surgery.
- Recounted surgical instruments and supplies at end of operation, eliminating chance of items left inside patient.
- Organized equipment and instruments in alignment with surgical protocols and surgeon preferences.
- Observed aseptic technique and infection control protocols at all times.
- Provided support services such as stocking supplies in OR rooms or restocking carts between cases.
- Performed pre-operative skin preparation on patients prior to surgery.
- Assisted in positioning patients on operating table and covered them with sterile drapes.
- Received specimens from pathology laboratory for examination by surgeon during operation.
- Ensured all necessary equipment was available for each procedure.
- Prepared and maintained sterile field for surgical procedures.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Surgical Technology
MATC
Milwaukee, WI05-2016
Skills
- Sterile technique
- Instrument handling
- Patient positioning
- Surgical preparation
- Aseptic protocols
- Operating room management
- Supply restocking
- Team collaboration
- Effective communication
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Surgical Technologist
Aurora St. Luke's Medical Center
07.2015 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - Surgical Technology
MATC
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