Jessica Harper
Niagara Falls,NY
Summary
Hardworking and reliable Surgical Technologist with strong ability in aseptic technique. Offering one year of experience in general, obgyn, ortho, and endo surgical procedures. Highly organized, motivated and punctual with team-oriented mentality.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Surgical Technologist
United Memorial Medical Center
Batavia, NY
02.2016 - 04.2017
- Assisted surgeon by passing instruments and sterile supplies throughout operation.
- Set up equipment, tools and supplies for procedures and organize instruments as directed in surgeons' preference cards.
- Reviewed surgical requirements and prepped operating room with appropriate tools, equipment and instruments.
- Organized equipment and instruments in alignment with surgical protocols and surgeon preferences.
- Used retractors, sponges and suctioning and irrigating equipment to create unobstructed operating fields.
- Maintained proper sterile field during surgical procedures.
- Counted sponges, needles and instruments before and after operation.
- Prepared, cared for and disposed of tissue specimens taken for laboratory analysis.
Shift Lead
Blockbuster
Lockport, IL
02.2006 - 02.2012
- Completed opening and closing duties to facilitate business operations.
- Coached and trained employees and managed daily work assignments to enhance operations.
- Counted inventory, resolved discrepancies and completed paperwork to keep system accurate and current.
- Evaluated and performed equipment maintenance to support operational goals.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Surgical Technology
Niagara County Community College
Sanborn, NY05.2015
Skills
- Safely Disposing of Needles
- Collecting Medical Specimens
- Aseptic and Sterilization Techniques
- Passing Surgical Tools
- Sterile Field Preparation
- Attention to Detail
- Surgical Counts
Timeline
Surgical Technologist
United Memorial Medical Center
02.2016 - 04.2017
Shift Lead
Blockbuster
02.2006 - 02.2012
Associate of Applied Science - Surgical Technology
Niagara County Community College