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Jessica Riker

Sioux City,IA

Summary

Detail-oriented Surgical Technologist/Surgical Assistant with expertise in aseptic technique and surgical procedure assistance. Committed to ensuring optimal patient outcomes through collaboration and quick decision-making under pressure.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

CST/CSFA

Triage Staffing Inc.
07.2022 - Current

08/22-10/22 - Contract work at Lake Regional Hospital

Osage Beach, Missouri

10/22-07/23 - Contract work at Bryan Health

Lincoln, Nebraska

08/23-10/23 - Contract Work at Lake Regional Hospital

Osage Beach, Missouri

10/23-01/24 - Contract work at Bon Secours Maryview

Portsmith, Virginia

02/24- 09/25 - Contract work at Bryan Health

Lincoln, Nebraska

10/25- present- MyMichigan Medical Center

Midland, Michigan

CST/CSFA

Mercy One Medical Center
05.2003 - 07.2022
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Assisted in surgical procedures, ensuring optimal instrument availability and organization.
  • Collaborated with surgeons to implement best practices for patient safety and procedural efficiency.
  • Prepared and maintained surgical instruments, adhering to strict sterilization protocols.
  • Educated surgical teams on new techniques and tools, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
  • Assisted in training new surgical assistants, sharing expertise and best practices for improved team performance.
  • Enhanced surgical efficiency by skillfully handling instruments and suturing in a timely manner.
  • Ensured patient safety, maintaining sterile fields and applying proper aseptic techniques throughout surgeries.
  • Supported surgeons in emergency situations, demonstrating quick thinking and adaptability under pressure for optimal patient outcomes.

Education

Diploma - Surgical Technology

Western Iowa Tech Community College
Sioux City, IA
05-2003

Skills

  • Friendly, positive attitude
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Endoscopic vein harvesting 11/2018-07/2022
  • wound closure
  • Aseptic technique
  • Surgical Technologist
  • Flexible and adaptable
  • Attention to detail

Certification

  • Certified Surgical Technologist 2003-current
  • Certified Surgical First Assistant 2015-current

Timeline

CST/CSFA

Triage Staffing Inc.
07.2022 - Current

CST/CSFA

Mercy One Medical Center
05.2003 - 07.2022

Diploma - Surgical Technology

Western Iowa Tech Community College