Jessica Griffin
Amarillo,TX
Summary
Detail oriented certified surgical first assist with almost 7 years of experience in assisting surgeons, nurses, anesthesia providers and all other members of the OR during varies surgical procedures. At Northwest, I serve in a leadership role and help facilitate the training and orientation of staff.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Surgical Technician
Quail Creek
06.2023 - Current
- Set up equipment, tools and supplies for procedures and organize instruments as directed in surgeons' preference cards.
- Communicates effectively with surgeons, nurses, anesthesiologists and other personnel involved in the operation process.
- Assisted surgeons by passing instruments or other materials needed during operations.
Lead Surgical Tech
Northwest Texas Hospital
07.2017 - Current
- Works on daily OR duties such as loading cases, stocking rooms, checking equipment, cleaning duties
- Perform all procedures in every specialty including traumas. Specializing in Neuro, craniotomies and ENT procedures. Excels in Stealth Navigation, open and laparoscopic cases.
- Facilitate the surgical tech schedule and the monthly trauma call schedule independently
- Approved Preceptor who trains new hires and surgical tech students.
- Supervises subordinate staff members while providing guidance on assigned tasks.
- Responds quickly and effectively when emergency situations arise during surgery; ensures continuity of care until situation is resolved satisfactorily.
- Assists in the maintenance of sterile field environment, including instrument cleaning and sterilization.
- Serves as a liaison between surgeons, nurses, anesthesiologists, OR staff members and other healthcare professionals involved in patient care.
- Prepares equipment required for specific types of operations such as endoscopy or laparoscopic procedures.
- Collaborates with surgeons in preparing for complex or high-risk cases by assembling appropriate instruments, sutures, sponges and other materials needed for the procedure.
- Currently serving on the OR Governance Efficiency and Throughput Committee to evaluate existing practices and procedures within the department and identified areas that need improvement.
Education
Certified Surgical First Assist
Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting
11.2023
Certified Surgical Technician -
Amarillo College
05.2017
Skills
- Suturing
- Sterile technique
- Patient Positioning
- Wound Dressing
- Detail Oriented
- Organizational
- Leadership
- Problem-Solving
- Communication skills
- Multi-Tasking
Personal Information
Title: Certified Surgical First Assist
Certification
- NBSTSA - Certified Surgical Technologist/First Assist - 218188
Timeline
Certified Surgical Technician
Quail Creek
06.2023 - Current
Lead Surgical Tech
Northwest Texas Hospital
07.2017 - Current
Certified Surgical First Assist
Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting
Certified Surgical Technician -
Amarillo College
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