Jourdan Martinez

• Prepared sterile instruments and supplies for surgical procedures, ensuring compliance with safety protocols.
• Assisted surgeons during operations by providing necessary tools and anticipating needs.
• Maintained a clean and organized surgical environment, adhering to infection control standards.
• Collaborated with nursing staff to optimize workflow and enhance patient care during surgeries.
• 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.
• Demonstrated adaptability when faced with emergency situations or unexpected complications during surgeries, providing prompt support to surgical teams.
• Expedited surgery room turnover times by swiftly preparing operating rooms for subsequent surgeries, maximizing efficiency within the department.
• Worked with vendors for speedy procurement of services and equipment.
• Enhanced patient safety by maintaining a sterile surgical environment and adhering to strict protocols.
• Gathered and set up equipment, tools, and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
• Ensured proper handling of specimens during surgeries, aiding in accurate diagnostic results for patients.
• Evaluated procedure needs and set up equipment, tools, supplies, and instruments.
• Performed accurate instrument counts, preventing potential surgical complications due to retained items.
• Created unobstructive operative fields by using retractors, sponges, and suction and irrigating equipment.
• Contributed to reduced infection rates by diligently practicing proper sterilization techniques for instruments and equipment.
• Used sutures, staples, clips and other tools to close wounds.
• Prepared instruments for terminal sterilization and reset surgical suites for next procedure.

-Completed over 140 Surgical procedures as a Surgical tech Student ,under the observation of an employed CST, across the following specialties:

• General Surgery
• ENT
• Opthalmology
• Genitourinary
• Ob-Gyn
• Peripheral Vascular
• Oralmaxillofacial
• Orthopedics
• Plastic/Reconstruction
• General Surgery