Jennyfer Martinez
Kearny,NJ
Summary
To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Surgical Technologist
Children's Ambulatory Center/Abra Health
2020.10 - Current
- Cleaned and maintained operating equipment to keep resources in good working condition and ready for use.
- Assisted surgeons in complex procedures for optimal patient outcomes and reduced recovery time.
- Ensured proper care of surgical instruments through meticulous cleaning, sterilization, and maintenance processes.
- Reduced infection risks and protected patients by maintaining sterile fields during procedures.
- Maintained specialty equipment, implant, and instrumentation inventories.
- Handled high-pressure situations calmly and efficiently, contributing to successful completion of critical surgeries.
- Liaised with other healthcare professionals to develop comprehensive patient care plans and provide highest quality of care.
- Collaborated closely with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and nursing staff for efficient surgical planning and execution.
- Collated pre-operative lab and imaging results to facilitate surgery planning.
- Arranged pre-operative and post-operative appointments for surgical patients.
- Created customized care plans, working with hospital staff and families to assess and meet individual needs.
- Assisted in the training and development of new staff members, fostering a culture of teamwork and collaboration.
- Oriented and trained new staff on proper procedures and policies.
- Translating in all areas when needed (Spanish)
Surgical Technologist
Surgicare Of Mahwah/ Children's Ambulatory Center
2009.02 - 2020.10
- Evaluated procedure needs and set up equipment, tools, supplies, and instruments.
- Handled high-pressure situations calmly and efficiently, contributing to successful completion of critical surgeries.
- Managed operating room setup by cleaning and sterilizing instruments and surfaces, maintaining supply inventories, and organizing surgical tools.
- Collaborated effectively with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care before, during, and after surgery.
- Transported patients to and from surgeries to promote timely operating room turnover.
- Demonstrated exceptional adaptability when faced with unexpected challenges or changes during surgery, responding quickly without compromising patient safety or procedural success.
- Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
- Passed instruments and supplies to surgical team members to provide surgeons with necessary tools to complete procedures.
- Assisted surgeons in complex procedures for optimal patient outcomes and reduced recovery time.
- Reduced infection risks and protected patients by maintaining sterile fields during procedures.
- Oriented and trained new staff on proper procedures and policies.
- Translated for patients in Spanish
Central Sterile Processing Technician
Mountainside Hospital
2008.02 - 2008.12
- Maintained accurate records of sterilization processes, equipment maintenance, and quality assurance checks for audit purposes.
- Operated, adjusted, and monitored diagnostic equipment and other machines used during procedures.
- Reduced the risk of infection in patients by maintaining a clean and organized central sterile processing area.
- Picked instruments and supplies for surgeries.
- Enhanced department efficiency by implementing effective sterilization processes for surgical instruments and equipment.
- Operated specialized equipment using steam, gas and chemical methods to sterilize equipment.
- Evaluated medical equipment and recommended upgrades when necessary.
- Corrected instrument sets according to current standards and established count sheets and instrument tracking systems.
- Decontaminated surgical instruments to remove bacteria and other contaminants before sterilization.
Medical Assistant
Aldona Skripkus Pediatrics
1999.09 - 2008.05
- Coordinated patient referrals to specialists or other healthcare providers as needed for comprehensive care management plans.
- Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
- Conducted monthly and quarterly inventory of supplies using facility cost reporting records.
- Helped improve patient outcomes by educating and advising on relevant treatments and care.
- Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.
- Oriented and trained new staff on proper procedures and policies.
- Taught patients about medications, procedures, and care plan instructions.
- Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
- Translating in all areas when needed (Spanish)
Education
Diploma - Surgical Technology
Dover Business College - Clifton
Clifton, NJ12.2007
Skills
- First Aid/CPR
- Computer Skills
- Time Management
- Good Telephone Etiquette
- Customer Service
- Excellent Communication
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Pre-surgical preparation
- Patient Needs Assessment
- Surgical Technologist
- Patient Care Advocate
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Portuguese
Full Professional
Timeline
Surgical Technologist
Children's Ambulatory Center/Abra Health
2020.10 - Current
Surgical Technologist
Surgicare Of Mahwah/ Children's Ambulatory Center
2009.02 - 2020.10
Central Sterile Processing Technician
Mountainside Hospital
2008.02 - 2008.12
Medical Assistant
Aldona Skripkus Pediatrics
1999.09 - 2008.05
Diploma - Surgical Technology
Dover Business College - Clifton
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