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Jennifer Reed

Chicago,IL

Summary

Driven Surgical Technologist offering 24 years' experience in ambulatory and hospital settings. Well-versed in sports medicine, total joint replacement, general surgery and plastic surgery procedures. Proven leader and instrumental in developing new total joint replacement programs and educating staff on new policies, procedures and equipment. Eager to take next career step with growing organization offering opportunities for professional development and advancement.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Surgical Technologist

Illinois Bone And Joint Institute - Ravine Way
06.2006 - Current
  • Sterilized instruments and disposed of medical supplies and waste following OSHA guidelines.
  • Managed operating room setup by cleaning and sterilizing instruments and surfaces, maintaining supply inventories, and organizing surgical tools.
  • Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
  • Created and maintained unobstructed operative fields using diverse range of tools.
  • Decontaminated, cleaned, assembled, packaged, sterilized, stored, and distributed reusable surgical instrumentation and equipment.
  • Maintained high infection control standards.
  • Maintained specialty equipment, implant, and instrumentation inventories.
  • Evaluated procedure needs and set up equipment, tools, supplies, and instruments.
  • Provided comprehensive support to surgeons specializing in sports medicine, total joint replacement, spine, and orthopedic trauma treatment.
  • Sterilized instruments and equipment for specific procedures and arranged for surgeons.
  • Gathered and set up equipment, tools, and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
  • Positioned patients and set up drapes to create comfortable surgical environment for patients.
  • Passed instruments and supplies to surgical team members to provide surgeons with necessary tools to complete procedures.
  • Reduced infection risks and protected patients by maintaining sterile fields during procedures.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Surgical Technology

College of DuPage
Glen Ellyn, IL
12.2002

Bachelor of Arts - Sports Medicine

Elmhurst College
Elmhurst, IL
06.1996

Skills

  • Pre-Surgical Preparation
  • Aseptic Techniques
  • Surgical Assistance
  • Transporting Patients
  • Biohazardous Waste Disposal
  • Patient Confidentiality
  • Safety Protocols Expertise
  • Specimen Collection
  • Safe Sharps Disposal
  • Infection Control Protocols
  • Setting up and Operating Equipment
  • Instrument Sterilization
  • Pre- and Post-Surgical Counts
  • Supply Management
  • Equipment Set up
  • Workplace Safety
  • Wound Dressing

Hobbies

Enjoy time with pets, family, and friends.

Timeline

Surgical Technologist

Illinois Bone And Joint Institute - Ravine Way
06.2006 - Current

Associate of Applied Science - Surgical Technology

College of DuPage

Bachelor of Arts - Sports Medicine

Elmhurst College
Jennifer Reed