Jeremiah Clark
Bakersfield,CA
Summary
At Heart Vascular and Leg Center, I excelled as a Scrub Tech in the cathlab, enhancing surgical outcomes by streamlining instrument turnover and maintaining sterile environments, showcasing my expertise in sterile technique and critical thinking. My dedication to continuous learning and patient care significantly improved operation efficiency and patient satisfaction, embodying professionalism and ethics in high-pressure situations.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Scrub Technician
Heart Vascular and Leg Center
03.2020 - Current
- Supported successful surgeries by regularly inspecting surgical equipment for damage or wear, ensuring prompt repairs or replacements when needed.
- Demonstrated flexibility and adaptability when faced with unexpected changes in surgical schedules or staffing needs.
- Reduced surgery time, ensuring quick instrument turnover through efficient organization and preparation.
- Completed extensive training on new medical devices to ensure seamless integration into current procedures without compromising patient care quality.
- Promoted adherence to infection control policies through thorough decontamination of operating rooms after each procedure.
- Enhanced surgical efficiency by maintaining a sterile environment and organizing surgical equipment for easy access.
- Maintained accurate inventory counts for all supplies, enabling optimal resource allocation and cost control measures.
- Streamlined workflow in the operating room by effectively prioritizing tasks during high-pressure situations.
- Enhanced patient care by participating in ongoing professional development opportunities and staying informed on industry best practices.
- Developed expertise in a wide range of surgical specialties such as Vascular procedures, Fistulagrams, GAE , Venograms , and PAD's Broadening the scope of assistance provided to surgical teams.
- Upheld HIPAA regulations at all times when working with sensitive patient data related to medical histories or treatment plans.
- Increased patient satisfaction, demonstrating empathy and professionalism while addressing concerns or answering questions pre-and postoperation.
- Ensured smooth operation of surgical procedures, collaborating closely with the surgical team and adhering to strict protocols.
- Anticipated surgeons needs and handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
- Maintained sterile fields by following aseptic techniques and adhering to infection control protocols.
- Prepared instruments for terminal sterilization and reset surgical suites for next procedure.
- Prepared patients for surgery by cleaning and disinfecting surgical sites and positioning patients.
- Collected, prepared and disposed of medical specimens.
- Followed scrub-in procedures by gowning and gloving correctly to assist in sterile fields.
- Created safe operating environments for invasive and non-invasive procedures.
- Performed post-operative care by moving patients to recovery and monitoring condition.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
Education
MA Cert - MA
Sjvc
Bakersfield, CA02-2019
High School Diploma -
Bakersfield High School
Bakersfield, CA05-2018
Skills
- Surgical equipment handling
- Sterile technique proficiency
- Operating room etiquette
- Critical thinking
- Aseptic technique expertise
- Motivation and initiative
- Professionalism and ethics
- Documentation and record keeping
- Continuous learning attitude
- Medical terminology
- Wound closure techniques
- Anatomy and physiology
- Infection control practices
- Instrument sterilization procedures
- Postoperative care
- Surgical instrumentation
- Patient care
- Workplace safety
- Team communication
- Team collaboration
- Setting up and operating equipment
- Safe sharps disposal
- Biohazardous waste disposal
- Infection control protocols
- Electronic charting
- Pre-surgical preparation
- Inventory counts
- Medication administration
- Equipment set up
- Equipment inspections
- Sterile technique
- Transporting patients
- Pre- and post-surgical counts
- Patient transportation
- Surgical procedures
- Anatomy
- HIPAA proficiency
- Sterilization processes
- Safely disposing of needles
- Instrument preparation
- Preparing for surgeries
- Teamwork
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Vital signs
- CPR certification
- Organizational skills
- HIPAA compliance
Certification
- Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) - American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA).
Timeline
Scrub Technician
Heart Vascular and Leg Center
03.2020 - Current
MA Cert - MA
Sjvc
High School Diploma -
Bakersfield High School
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