Joshua Penland
Jordan,MN
Summary
Experienced Surgical Technologist with a proven track record in Level 1 hospital settings. Proficient in ECMO cannulations, general surgery, neuro experience, CV second scrub, and urology procedures. Seeking to advance my career with a dynamic organization that values professional growth and development. Committed to upholding the highest standards of health and safety in all aspects of work.
Overview
5
5
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 - 01.2025
- 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
Certificate - Surgical Technology
NCCT-TSC (Cert Pending)
CST - 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 Cannulation
- CV Experience
- Infection control measures
- Critical thinking abilities
- Surgical Instrument Knowledge
- Infection control protocols
- Trauma services
- Neurosurgery/ Neuro trauma
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 - 01.2025
High School Diploma -
Jordan High School
Certificate - Surgical Technology
NCCT-TSC (Cert Pending)
CST - Surgical Technology
Indiana University Northwest