Joshua Penland
Elk River,MN
Summary
Driven Surgical Technologist offering one and a half years' experience in Level 1 hospital setting. Well-versed in ECMO, General surgery, CV second scrub and Urology procedures. Eager to take next career step with growing organization offering opportunities for professional development and advancement. Committed to maintaining highest standards of health and safety.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Surgical Technologist
Children’s Minnesota
07.2023 - Current
- Anticipated surgeons needs and handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
- Gathered and set up equipment, tools, and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
- Followed scrub-in procedures by gowning and gloving correctly to assist in sterile fields.
- Maintained sterile fields by following aseptic techniques and adhering to infection control protocols.
- Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
- Prepared operating rooms with required instruments, ensuring efficient setup for various surgical cases.
Soldier
National Guard
05.2020 - Current
- Secured and protected military property, assets and personnel.
- Operated and maintained armored vehicles.
- Implemented tactics, procedures, and techniques for defense systems.
- Performed as fire team member during situational training exercises and battle drills.
- Attended required training sessions and seminars.
Laboroty Care Technician
M Health Fairview
03.2023 - 07.2023
- Worked as part of team of physicians, nurses or other healthcare professionals to manage patient care by assisting with venipuncture and specimen handling to lab.
- Interacted effectively with patients, families, staff and other hospital department staff to deliver high level of customer service and teamwork.
- Responded with urgency to various codes
Phlebotomist
Memorial Blood Center
09.2022 - 03.2023
- Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients.
- Labeled tubes and blood bags and followed exact directions for handling and sending of blood products throughout the Twin Cities.
- Used personal protective equipment correctly to protect coworkers and Donors.
- Made positive environment for donors and making the donation feel valued.
Education
NCST - Surgical Technology
Indiana University Northwest
Gary, IN05.2023
High School Diploma -
Jordan High School
Jordan06.2021
Skills
- Sanitation and Sterilization
- Aseptic Techniques
- Pre- and post-surgical counts
- ECMO
- CV Experience
- Infection control measures
- Critical thinking abilities
- Surgical Instrument Knowledge
- Infection control protocols
Certification
- CST - Certified Surgical Technologist
- CPR Certified
Timeline
Surgical Technologist
Children’s Minnesota
07.2023 - Current
Laboroty Care Technician
M Health Fairview
03.2023 - 07.2023
Phlebotomist
Memorial Blood Center
09.2022 - 03.2023
Soldier
National Guard
05.2020 - Current
NCST - Surgical Technology
Indiana University Northwest
High School Diploma -
Jordan High School
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