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Jenny Springer

Kasson,MN

Summary

Versatile and highly experienced Certified Surgical Technician bringing over 35 years experience to growing hospital. Highly proficient in various surgical procedures, within Spinal and Orthopedic surgery, success in contributing to the achievement of high patient outcome targets. Skilled in all elements of operating room setup, including inventory management, aseptic techniques and preparing patients for procedures.

Work History

Certified Surgical Technologist

Mayo Clinic Health System
Rochester, MN
2006 - Current
  • Set up equipment, tools and supplies for procedures and organize instruments as directed in surgeons' preference cards.
  • Sterilized medical equipment and properly handled contaminated materials.
  • Maintained surgical areas and oversaw inventory management.
  • Collaborated with vendors and service providers to coordinate required services and equipment.
  • Prepared day surgery and operating rooms for patients by ordering and stocking equipment and supplies.
  • Cleaned and restocked operating room, gathering and placing equipment and supplies.
  • Trained 10 staff members on operating room procedures, infection control and safety and functionality procedures.
  • Maintained proper sterile field during surgical procedures.

Surgical Core Technician

Mayo Clinic Health System
Rochert, MN
1992 - 2006
  • Washed and sterilized equipment using germicides and sterilizers.
  • Supported the Operating Room
  • Handled supplies and built case carts for patients
  • Placed orders for needed supplies and sutures
  • Counted pans and wrapped instruments

Central Service Technician

Mayo Clinic Health System
Rochester, MN
1987 - 1992
  • Scrubbed, counted and packed surgical instruments and drapes for autoclave sterilization.
  • Sanitized and maintained surgical instruments and equipment to minimize infection risks.
  • Monitored biological and chemical wash solution to ensure quality and consistency for decontamination of instruments and medical equipment.
  • Cleaned instruments to prepare for sterilization.
  • Assembled and wrapped trays of instruments for operating rooms and clinics.
  • Operated and maintained steam autoclaves, keeping records of loads completed, items in loads and maintenance procedures performed.
  • Reported defective equipment to appropriate supervisors or staff.
  • Organized and assembled routine or specialty surgical instrument trays or other sterilized supplies, filling special requests as needed.
  • Checked sterile supplies to detect outdated materials.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Certified Surgical Technologist

Rochester Community And Technical College
Rochester, MN
05.2006

Skills

  • Equipment Set up and Operation
  • Direct Patient Care
  • HIPAA Proficiency
  • Workplace Safety
  • Surgical Counts
  • Preparing for Surgeries
  • Passing Surgical Tools
  • Aseptic and Sterilization Techniques
  • Interpersonal Communication
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Attention to Detail
  • Adaptability
  • Time Management
  • Organizational Skills
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Self Motivation
  • Relationship Building
  • Multitasking
  • Problem-Solving
  • Active Listening
  • Excellent Communication
  • Work Planning and Prioritization

Additional Information

  • I have a mindset for project management that allows me to work within the processes and procedures that Mayo holds in high regard within the organization that allows me to work with minimal supervision and full accountability weather individually or on a team.

Timeline

Certified Surgical Technologist

Mayo Clinic Health System
2006 - Current

Surgical Core Technician

Mayo Clinic Health System
1992 - 2006

Central Service Technician

Mayo Clinic Health System
1987 - 1992

Associate of Applied Science - Certified Surgical Technologist

Rochester Community And Technical College

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