Jennifer Rathburn
Hernando,MS
Summary
Knowledgeable Certified Surgical Tech with 10 plus years of experience and expertise in setting up operating rooms, preparing patients and handling a wide range of instruments and equipment during procedures. Specializing in CVOR since January 2014.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CVOR Surgical Technologist
Aureus Medical Staffing - Valley Health
Winchester, VA
06.2023 - Current
- Assisted surgeon by passing instruments and sterile supplies throughout operation.
- Set up equipment, tools and supplies for procedures and organize instruments as directed in surgeons' preference cards.
- Reviewed surgical requirements and prepped operating room with appropriate tools, equipment and instruments.
- Recounted surgical instruments and supplies at end of operation, eliminating chance of items left inside patient.
- Used retractors, sponges and suctioning and irrigating equipment to create unobstructed operating fields.
- Laid out all instruments, supplies and tools as directed by surgeons.
- Maintained proper sterile field during surgical procedures.
- Counted sponges, needles and instruments before and after operation.
- Handed instruments and supplies to surgeons and surgeons' assistants.
CVOR Surgical Technologist
MedPro … Portneuf Medical Center
Pocatello, ID
04.2023 - Current
- Assisted surgeon by passing instruments and sterile supplies throughout operation.
- Set up equipment, tools and supplies for procedures and organize instruments as directed in surgeons' preference cards.
- Reviewed surgical requirements and prepped operating room with appropriate tools, equipment and instruments.
- Organized equipment and instruments in alignment with surgical protocols and surgeon preferences.
- Recounted surgical instruments and supplies at end of operation, eliminating chance of items left inside patient.
- Used retractors, sponges and suctioning and irrigating equipment to create unobstructed operating fields.
- Gathered and took inventory of equipment to confirm adequate supplies for surgery.
- Laid out all instruments, supplies and tools as directed by surgeons.
- Maintained reusable surgical instrumentation and equipment, including decontamination, cleaning, sterilizing, storing and distributing.
- Organized and maintained unobstructed operative fields to foster immediate access to retractors and suctioning and irrigation equipment.
- Maintained proper sterile field during surgical procedures.
- Counted sponges, needles and instruments before and after operation.
- Cleaned and restocked operating room, gathering and placing equipment and supplies.
- Prepared patients for surgery by positioning on operating table and covering with sterile surgical drapes to prevent exposure.
- Handed instruments and supplies to surgeons and surgeons' assistants.
- Collaborated with operating room staff to cultivate efficiency and prepare for scheduled and emergency procedures.
- Prepared dressings or bandages, applying or assisting with application following surgery.
- Provided technical assistance to surgeons, surgical nurses or anesthesiologists.
- Held instruments and quickly handed to surgeon during procedures.
- Prepared, cared for and disposed of tissue specimens taken for laboratory analysis.
- Monitored and assessed operating room conditions and patient and surgical team needs.
- Scrubbed arms and hands and assisted surgical team with scrubbing, masks and surgical clothing.
- Addressed patient bleeding and applied sterile dressings to close wounds.
CVOR Surgical Technologist
Aureus Medical Staffing … Ochsner Medical
New Orleans, LA
09.2022 - 03.2023
- Reviewed surgical requirements and prepped operating room with appropriate tools, equipment and instruments.
- Set up equipment, tools and supplies for procedures and organize instruments as directed in surgeons' preference cards.
- Organized equipment and instruments in alignment with surgical protocols and surgeon preferences.
- Maintained reusable surgical instrumentation and equipment, including decontamination, cleaning, sterilizing, storing and distributing.
- Laid out all instruments, supplies and tools as directed by surgeons.
- Assessed procedure requirements and procured appropriate equipment and tools.
- Organized and maintained unobstructed operative fields to foster immediate access to retractors and suctioning and irrigation equipment.
- Assisted surgeon by passing instruments and sterile supplies throughout operation.
- Recounted surgical instruments and supplies at end of operation, eliminating chance of items left inside patient.
- Gathered and took inventory of equipment to confirm adequate supplies for surgery.
- Used retractors, sponges and suctioning and irrigating equipment to create unobstructed operating fields.
- Used hemostatic clamps, suture ligatures and electrocautery equipment to control bleeding.
- Collaborated with operating room staff to cultivate efficiency and prepare for scheduled and emergency procedures.
- Addressed patient bleeding and applied sterile dressings to close wounds.
- Scrubbed arms and hands and assisted surgical team with scrubbing, masks and surgical clothing.
- Prepared patients for surgery by positioning on operating table and covering with sterile surgical drapes to prevent exposure.
- Prepared dressings or bandages, applying or assisting with application following surgery.
- Held instruments and quickly handed to surgeon during procedures.
- Counted sponges, needles and instruments before and after operation.
- Maintained proper sterile field during surgical procedures.
- Handed instruments and supplies to surgeons and surgeons' assistants.
- Cleaned and restocked operating room, gathering and placing equipment and supplies.
- Monitored and assessed operating room conditions and patient and surgical team needs.
- Operated or monitored lights, machines or equipment to support proper operation.
CVOR Surgical Technologist
OR Nurses Nationwide … Baptist Memorial Hospital
Memphis, TN
06.2022 - 09.2022
- Reviewed surgical requirements and prepped operating room with appropriate tools, equipment and instruments.
- Set up equipment, tools and supplies for procedures and organize instruments as directed in surgeons' preference cards.
- Organized equipment and instruments in alignment with surgical protocols and surgeon preferences.
- Maintained reusable surgical instrumentation and equipment, including decontamination, cleaning, sterilizing, storing and distributing.
- Laid out all instruments, supplies and tools as directed by surgeons.
- Assessed procedure requirements and procured appropriate equipment and tools.
- Collaborated with vendors and service providers to coordinate required services and equipment.
- Organized and maintained unobstructed operative fields to foster immediate access to retractors and suctioning and irrigation equipment.
- Assisted surgeon by passing instruments and sterile supplies throughout operation.
- Recounted surgical instruments and supplies at end of operation, eliminating chance of items left inside patient.
- Gathered and took inventory of equipment to confirm adequate supplies for surgery.
- Used retractors, sponges and suctioning and irrigating equipment to create unobstructed operating fields.
- Used hemostatic clamps, suture ligatures and electrocautery equipment to control bleeding.
- Collaborated with operating room staff to cultivate efficiency and prepare for scheduled and emergency procedures.
- Scrubbed arms and hands and assisted surgical team with scrubbing, masks and surgical clothing.
- Prepared patients for surgery by positioning on operating table and covering with sterile surgical drapes to prevent exposure.
- Prepared dressings or bandages, applying or assisting with application following surgery.
- Held instruments and quickly handed to surgeon during procedures.
- Counted sponges, needles and instruments before and after operation.
- Maintained proper sterile field during surgical procedures.
- Handed instruments and supplies to surgeons and surgeons' assistants.
- Cleaned and restocked operating room, gathering and placing equipment and supplies.
- Monitored and assessed operating room conditions and patient and surgical team needs.
- Operated or monitored lights, machines or equipment to support proper operation.
- Provided technical assistance to surgeons, surgical nurses or anesthesiologists.
Certified Surgical Technologist
Wadley Regional Medical Center
Texarkana, TX
03.2021 - Current
- Set up equipment, tools and supplies for procedures and organize instruments as directed in surgeons' preference cards.
- Handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
- Cleaned and sterilized operating rooms.
- Used retractors, sponges and suctioning and irrigating equipment to create unobstructed operating fields.
- Collected and prepared tissue specimens for laboratory analysis.
- Used hemostatic clamps, suture ligatures, and electrocautery equipment to control bleeding.
- Used diagnostic equipment and monitored patients during procedures using specialized machines.
- Closed wounds using sutures, staples and other tools.
- Reviewed surgical requirements and prepped operating room with appropriate tools, equipment and instruments.
- Organized equipment and instruments in alignment with surgical protocols and surgeon preferences.
- Maintained reusable surgical instrumentation and equipment, including decontamination, cleaning, sterilizing, storing and distributing.
- Laid out all instruments, supplies and tools as directed by surgeons.
- Assessed procedure requirements and procured appropriate equipment and tools.
- Organized and maintained unobstructed operative fields to foster immediate access to retractors and suctioning and irrigation equipment.
- Worked with internal departments and personnel to ensure availability of instruments and equipment.
Certified Surgical Technologist, CVOR
Baptist Desoto Hospital
Southaven, MS
12.2019 - 02.2021
- Set up equipment, tools and supplies for procedures and organize instruments as directed in surgeons' preference cards.
- Handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
- Used retractors, sponges and suctioning and irrigating equipment to create unobstructed operating fields.
- Collected and prepared tissue specimens for laboratory analysis.
- Used hemostatic clamps, suture ligatures, and electrocautery equipment to control bleeding.
- Closed wounds using sutures, staples and other tools.
- Reviewed surgical requirements and prepped operating room with appropriate tools, equipment and instruments.
- Organized equipment and instruments in alignment with surgical protocols and surgeon preferences.
- Maintained reusable surgical instrumentation and equipment, including decontamination, cleaning, sterilizing, storing and distributing.
- Laid out all instruments, supplies and tools as directed by surgeons.
- Sterilized medical equipment and properly handled contaminated materials.
- Assessed procedure requirements and procured appropriate equipment and tools.
- Collaborated with vendors and service providers to coordinate required services and equipment.
- Organized and maintained unobstructed operative fields to foster immediate access to retractors and suctioning and irrigation equipment.
- Worked with internal departments and personnel to ensure availability of instruments and equipment.
- Maintained surgical areas and oversaw inventory management.
- Cleaned and sterilized surgical sites and managed supply inventory and organization.
- Mentored and educated team of surgical technologists, offering insight and suggestions on ways to handle emergent cardiac and thoracic issues.
- Oversaw inventory of specialty equipment and instrumentation inventories.
Certified Surgical Technologist, CVOR
Baptist Memorial Hospital Memphis
Memphis, TN
02.2019 - 12.2019
- Set up equipment, tools and supplies for procedures and organize instruments as directed in surgeons' preference cards.
- Handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
- Used retractors, sponges and suctioning and irrigating equipment to create unobstructed operating fields.
- Collected and prepared tissue specimens for laboratory analysis.
- Used hemostatic clamps, suture ligatures, and electrocautery equipment to control bleeding.
- Used diagnostic equipment and monitored patients during procedures using specialized machines.
- Closed wounds using sutures, staples and other tools.
- Reviewed surgical requirements and prepped operating room with appropriate tools, equipment and instruments.
- Organized equipment and instruments in alignment with surgical protocols and surgeon preferences.
- Laid out all instruments, supplies and tools as directed by surgeons.
- Assessed procedure requirements and procured appropriate equipment and tools.
- Collaborated with vendors and service providers to coordinate required services and equipment.
- Organized and maintained unobstructed operative fields to foster immediate access to retractors and suctioning and irrigation equipment.
- Worked with internal departments and personnel to ensure availability of instruments and equipment.
Certified Surgical Technologist, CVOR
Sunrise Hospital - Travel assignment
Las Vegas, NV
09.2018 - 12.2018
- Set up equipment, tools and supplies for procedures and organize instruments as directed in surgeons' preference cards.
- Handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
- Used retractors, sponges and suctioning and irrigating equipment to create unobstructed operating fields.
- Used hemostatic clamps, suture ligatures, and electrocautery equipment to control bleeding.
- Used diagnostic equipment and monitored patients during procedures using specialized machines.
- Reviewed surgical requirements and prepped operating room with appropriate tools, equipment and instruments.
- Organized equipment and instruments in alignment with surgical protocols and surgeon preferences.
- Maintained reusable surgical instrumentation and equipment, including decontamination, cleaning, sterilizing, storing and distributing.
- Laid out all instruments, supplies and tools as directed by surgeons.
- Sterilized medical equipment and properly handled contaminated materials.
- Assessed procedure requirements and procured appropriate equipment and tools.
- Organized and maintained unobstructed operative fields to foster immediate access to retractors and suctioning and irrigation equipment.
CVOR Certified Surgical Technologist
Heart Hospital of Lafayette / Aureus Medical Staffing
Lafayette, LA
06.2018 - 09.2018
- Anticipated surgeons needs and handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
- Operated, adjusted, and monitored diagnostic equipment and other machines used during procedures.
- Performed and documented pre-surgery and post-surgery sponge, instrument, and needle count.
- Controlled bleeding during procedures by applying hemostatic clamps, suture ligatures, and electrocautery equipment.
- Prepared instruments for terminal sterilization and reset surgical suites for next procedure.
- Gathered and set up equipment, tools, and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons’ preferences or instruction.
- Reviewed surgical requirements and prepped operating room with appropriate tools, equipment and instruments.
- Set up equipment, tools and supplies for procedures and organize instruments as directed in surgeons' preference cards.
- Maintained reusable surgical instrumentation and equipment, including decontamination, cleaning, sterilizing, storing and distributing.
CVOR Certified Surgical Technologist
Baptist Memorial Hospital Memphis
Memphis, TN
09.2017 - 06.2018
- Controlled bleeding during procedures by applying hemostatic clamps, suture ligatures, and electrocautery equipment.
- Performed and documented pre-surgery and post-surgery sponge, instrument, and needle count.
- Anticipated surgeons needs and handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
- Created unobstructive operative fields by using retractors, sponges, and suction and irrigating equipment.
CVOR Certified Surgical Technologist
Dignity Health - Northridge Hospital Medical Center / Aureus
Los Angeles, CA
06.2016 - 09.2017
- Controlled bleeding during procedures by applying hemostatic clamps, suture ligatures, and electrocautery equipment.
- Operated, adjusted, and monitored diagnostic equipment and other machines used during procedures.
- Used sutures, staples, clips and other tools to close wounds.
- Anticipated surgeons needs and handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
- Created unobstructive operative fields by using retractors, sponges, and suction and irrigating equipment.
- Collected, prepared, and disposed of medical specimens.
- Gathered and set up equipment, tools, and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons’ preferences or instruction.
- Prepared instruments for terminal sterilization and reset surgical suites for next procedure.
- Created safe operating environments for invasive and non-invasive procedures.
Certified Surgical Technologist
Baptist Memorial Hospital Desoto
Southaven, MS
01.2008 - 09.2017
- Gathered and set up equipment, tools, and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons’ preferences or instruction.
- Anticipated surgeons needs and handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
- Created safe operating environments for invasive and non-invasive procedures.
- Created unobstructive operative fields by using retractors, sponges, and suction and irrigating equipment.
- Prepared instruments for terminal sterilization and reset surgical suites for next procedure.
- Controlled bleeding during procedures by applying hemostatic clamps, suture ligatures, and electrocautery equipment.
- Used sutures, staples, clips and other tools to close wounds.
- Performed and documented pre-surgery and post-surgery sponge, instrument, and needle count.
- Collected, prepared, and disposed of medical specimens.
Education
Surgical Technology
Concorde Career College
Memphis, TN2007
Skills
- Pre- and post-surgical counts
- Specimen collection
- Biohazardous waste disposal
- Medication administration
- Safety protocols expertise
- Setting up and operating equipment
- Wound dressing
- Patient transportation
- Safe sharps disposal
- Pre-surgical preparation
- Passing surgical instruments
- Infection control protocols
- Patient confidentiality
- CPR certification
Certification
- Board certified by National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA)
- CPR certification
- Certified Surgical Technologist
Additional Information
Any requested references are available upon request.
Timeline
CVOR Surgical Technologist
Aureus Medical Staffing - Valley Health
06.2023 - Current
CVOR Surgical Technologist
MedPro … Portneuf Medical Center
04.2023 - Current
CVOR Surgical Technologist
Aureus Medical Staffing … Ochsner Medical
09.2022 - 03.2023
CVOR Surgical Technologist
OR Nurses Nationwide … Baptist Memorial Hospital
06.2022 - 09.2022
Certified Surgical Technologist
Wadley Regional Medical Center
03.2021 - Current
Certified Surgical Technologist, CVOR
Baptist Desoto Hospital
12.2019 - 02.2021
Certified Surgical Technologist, CVOR
Baptist Memorial Hospital Memphis
02.2019 - 12.2019
Certified Surgical Technologist, CVOR
Sunrise Hospital - Travel assignment
09.2018 - 12.2018
CVOR Certified Surgical Technologist
Heart Hospital of Lafayette / Aureus Medical Staffing
06.2018 - 09.2018
CVOR Certified Surgical Technologist
Baptist Memorial Hospital Memphis
09.2017 - 06.2018
CVOR Certified Surgical Technologist
Dignity Health - Northridge Hospital Medical Center / Aureus
06.2016 - 09.2017
Certified Surgical Technologist
Baptist Memorial Hospital Desoto
01.2008 - 09.2017
Surgical Technology
Concorde Career College