Joel Veach
Springfield,OR
Summary
Driven Surgical Technologist offering 12 years' experience in ambulatory and hospital settings. Well-versed in most services with experience in Ortho, General, Neuro and ENT during 5 years at Sacred Heart with well over 10 years in Urology/GYN. Proven leader and instrumental in helping establish Urological implant program and educating staff on new policies, procedures and equipment. Eager to take next career step with growing organization offering opportunities for professional development and advancement.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Surgical Technologist
Oregon SurgiCenter (OSC)
11.2014 - 09.2023
- 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.
- Gathered and set up equipment, tools, and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
- Maintained high infection control standards.
- Evaluated procedure needs and set up equipment, tools, supplies, and instruments.
- Introduced new staff members to training protocols regarding operating room procedures, infection control, safety standards, and overall facility policies.
- Managed operating room setup by prepping instruments for sterilization, cleaning surfaces, maintaining supply inventories, and organizing surgical tools.
- Completed continuing education units, staying up to date on surgical technology and meeting organizational requirements.
- 12 plus years of Implant experience in urology
Certified Surgical Technologist
Peacehealth Sacred Heart Hospital
09.2009 - 11.2014
- 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.
- Gathered and set up equipment, tools, and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
- Maintained high infection control standards.
- Created safe operating environments for invasive and non-invasive procedures.
- Maintained daily workflow, coordinating with operating room staff to prepare for scheduled and emergency cases.
- Positioned patients and set up drapes to create comfortable surgical environment for patients.
- Completed continuing education units, staying up to date on surgical technology and meeting organizational requirements.
Education
No Degree - Surgical Technology
Concorde Career College
Portland, OR09.2011
Skills
- Infection Control Protocols
- Setting Up Equipment
- Chronic Disease Management
- Case Management
- Surgical Team Assistance
- Surgical Technology
- Laparoscopic Procedures
- Patient Safety
- Sterile Field Management
- Basic Life Support
- OB/GYN Procedures
- Urology
Certification
- CST - Certified Surgical Technologist
Timeline
Certified Surgical Technologist
Oregon SurgiCenter (OSC)
11.2014 - 09.2023
Certified Surgical Technologist
Peacehealth Sacred Heart Hospital
09.2009 - 11.2014
No Degree - Surgical Technology
Concorde Career College
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