Hi, I’m
Lisa Jackson
Frostburg,MD
Summary
Experienced CST with strong background in Cardiothoracic and Vascular procedures. Mission-oriented and committed to sustaining highest quality standards to achieve optimal patient outcomes.
Overview
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Certification
Work History
UPMCCumberland, MD
Certified Surgical Technologist, CVOR
12 1994 - 03 2023
Job overview
- I am a Certified Surgical Tech with 29 years experience. I have specialized in Cardiac, Thoracic and Vascular for 24 years. I participated in the start of our heart program at WMHS with Dr. Mark Nelson in Cumberland Md. I did a 3 month training in Baltimore at University of Md and Mt. Sinai in preparation of our new heart program at WMHS in 2000. I have 29 years of experience in all surgeries including General, Ortho and GYN. I have been traveling as a CVOR tech for almost 2 years.
- Gathered and set up equipment, tools, and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
- Maintained high infection control standards.
- Anticipated surgeons needs and handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
- Maintained daily workflow, coordinating with operating room staff to prepare for scheduled and emergency cases.
- Introduced new staff members to training protocols regarding operating room procedures, infection control, safety standards, and overall facility policies.
- Delivered exemplary assistance and support to surgeons during Cardiac, Thoracic, and Vascular procedures.
- Created safe operating environments for invasive and non-invasive procedures.
- Created unobstructive operative fields by using retractors, sponges, and suction and irrigating equipment.
- Evaluated procedure needs and set up equipment, tools, supplies, and instruments.
- Prepared instruments for terminal sterilization and reset surgical suites for next procedure.
UPMCCumberland, MD
Certified Surgical Technologist, CVOR
12 1994 - 03 2023
Job overview
- I am a Certified Surgical Tech with 29 years experience. I have specialized in Cardiac, Thoracic and Vascular for 24 years. I participated in the start of our heart program at WMHS with Dr. Mark Nelson in Cumberland Md. I did a 3 month training in Baltimore at University of Md and Mt. Sinai in preparation of our new heart program at WMHS in 2000. I have 29 years of experience in all surgeries including General, Ortho and GYN. I have been traveling as a CVOR tech for almost 2 years.
- Gathered and set up equipment, tools, and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
- Maintained high infection control standards.
- Anticipated surgeons needs and handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
- Maintained daily workflow, coordinating with operating room staff to prepare for scheduled and emergency cases.
- Introduced new staff members to training protocols regarding operating room procedures, infection control, safety standards, and overall facility policies.
- Delivered exemplary assistance and support to surgeons during Cardiac, Thoracic, and Vascular procedures.
- Created safe operating environments for invasive and non-invasive procedures.
- Created unobstructive operative fields by using retractors, sponges, and suction and irrigating equipment.
- Evaluated procedure needs and set up equipment, tools, supplies, and instruments.
- Prepared instruments for terminal sterilization and reset surgical suites for next procedure.
Nomad HealthValley Health Winchester VA
Certified Surgical Technologist, CVOR
01 2023 - 04 2023
Job overview
- Preparation of Open Heart and Vascular procedures
- Assisted Surgeon during Open Heart and Vascular Surgerys
Maxim HealthcarePenn Highlands Dubois Pa
Certified Surgical Technologist, CVOR
07 2023 - Current
Job overview
- Prepared and Assisted on Open Heart and Vascular procedures including Endovascular
Education
Allegany College of MarylandCumberland, MD
Certified Surgical Tech from Surgical Technology
05.1995
Skills
- 29 years Experience
- 24 years Open Heart Experience including Vascular and Thoracic
- Expertise in Cardiac procedures including Valves TAVR,EVR,
- Basic Life Support
- Supply Management
- Equipment and Instrument Sterilization
- Handle Specimens
- Inventory Restocking
- Surgical Tools
- Sterile Processing Support
- Universal Precautions
- Emergency Procedures
- Carotid Endarterectomy
- Vascular Surgery
- Pre- and Post-Surgical Counts
- Maintain and update Surgeons preference cards
Certification
- CST - Certified Surgical Technologist
Timeline
Certified Surgical Technologist, CVOR
UPMC
12 1994 - 03 2023
Certified Surgical Technologist, CVOR
UPMC
12 1994 - 03 2023
Certified Surgical Technologist, CVOR
Nomad Health
01 2023 - 04 2023
Certified Surgical Technologist, CVOR
Maxim Healthcare
07 2023 - Current
Allegany College of Maryland
Certified Surgical Tech from Surgical Technology