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Jessica Symanietz
Surgical Technologist
Foley,Minnesota
Summary
Driven Surgical Technologist offering 11 years' experience in ambulatory and hospital settings. Well-versed in robotic surgery, specialized urological procedures, general surgery, gynecological and retinal procedures. Proven leader and instrumental in updating Surgeon Procedure cards, reducing cost, waste and educating new staff on policies, procedures, surgeon preference, surgical procedures, sterile technique, complex draping and speaking up. Eager to take next career step with growing organization offering opportunities for professional development and advancement.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Surgical Technologist
CentraCare Health - St. Cloud Hospital
Saint Cloud, Minnesota
05.2013 - Current
- Delivered exemplary assistance and support to surgeons during general, gynecological, Robotic, orthopedic, Urological and Retinal procedures.
- Anticipated surgeons needs and handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
- Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
- Maintains sterile field and sterile technique and speaks up for any breaks in sterile technique
- Manages and updates Surgical Procedure Cards for Urological, Gynecological and Opthalmology Surgeries.
- Holmium and Thulium Laser Trained.
- Orientates/Trains New employees
Switchboard Receptionist
CentraCare Health - St. Cloud Hospital
Saint Cloud, Minnesota
09.2008 - 01.2014
- Performed clerical work such as sorting mail, restocking supplies and typing documents.
- Responded to customer inquiries with patience and positivity to establish excellent first impression.
- Managed telephone switchboard of entire Coborn Cancer Center Department and routed internal and external calls to provide quick connection.
- Performed Insurance Advocate duties by contacting appropriate Insurance companies for Prior Authorization.
- Entered Medical Data information into patient chart
- Updated patient problem list electronically
- Faxed, copied, and sorted through patient records.
- Sent nursing note messages electronically
PCA
CentraCare Health - St. Cloud Hospital
Saint Cloud, Minnesota
05.2002 - 08.2008
- Recorded temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate as directed by medical or nursing staff.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Organized and replenished unit supplies to maintain team readiness for expected demands.
- Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs and offered qualified support.
- Provided ambulatory assistance to patients
- Assisted Patients to the bathroom and bed
- Assisted with positioning patients, ROM, answering call lights, inserting Foley Catheters, bladder Scans, dressing changes, bed changes.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Surgical Technologist
Rasmussen College
Saint Cloud, MN 01.2008 - 09.2009
Skills
Pre-surgical preparation
undefinedAccomplishments
- Trained 20+ new surgical technologists.
- Assisted in over 20 procedures during 2021.
- Built strong relationships with surgeons and learned set up preferences to streamline surgeries.
- Maintains yearly Enhanced Surgical Tech functions.
- Preceptor course
Additional Information
- Advocate for Patient safety
Software
Excel
Epic
Certification
BLS
Timeline
Surgical Technologist
CentraCare Health - St. Cloud Hospital
05.2013 - Current
Switchboard Receptionist
CentraCare Health - St. Cloud Hospital
09.2008 - 01.2014
Associate of Applied Science - Surgical Technologist
Rasmussen College
01.2008 - 09.2009
PCA
CentraCare Health - St. Cloud Hospital
05.2002 - 08.2008
BLS
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