Mark Jones
Richmond,TX
Summary
Versatile surgical technologist bringing over 19 years' experience to growing hospital. Highly proficient in various surgical procedures with success in contributing to the achievement of high patient outcome targets. Skilled in all elements of operating room setup, including inventory management, aseptic techniques and preparing patients for procedures. Currently pursuing board certification. Focused surgical technologist with several years of expertise in and settings. Knowledgeable in practices for medicine, surgery and general surgery. Team leader in devising new programs and training employees on updated policies, protocols and new equipment. Enthusiastic to join rewarding organization focused on supporting growth and career progression.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Surgical Technologist
Houston Methodist Surgarland
Sugar Land, TX
01.2022 - Current
- Set up and assist in CAB procedures.
- Assisted in endovascular procedures, AAA, EVAR
- Assisted in AV graft procedure,creation, graft insertion.
- Assisted in TCAR procedures.
- Femoral surgery, endarterectomy, bypass.
- Limp amputations.
- Saphenous vein ablation.
Surgical Technician
Aureus Medical
Omaha, NE
07.2021 - 01.2022
- Set up equipment, tools and supplies for procedures and organize instruments as directed in surgeons' preference cards.
- Handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
- Cleaned and sterilized operating rooms.
- Counted and recorded sponges, instruments, and needles at beginning and end of surgical procedures.
- Analyzed patient chart data and identification to verify accurate information.
- Facilitated invasive, non-invasive, and minimally-invasive procedures by creating safe and functional operating room environments.
- Used retractors, sponges and suctioning and irrigating equipment to create unobstructed operating fields.
- Collected and prepared tissue specimens for laboratory analysis.
- Used hemostatic clamps, suture ligatures, and electrocautery equipment to control bleeding.
- Used diagnostic equipment and monitored patients during procedures using specialized machines.
- Closed wounds using sutures, staples and other tools.
- Reviewed surgical requirements and prepped operating room with appropriate tools, equipment and instruments.
- Collaborated with operating room staff to cultivate efficiency and prepare for scheduled and emergency procedures.
- Organized equipment and instruments in alignment with surgical protocols and surgeon preferences.
- Effectively supported surgeons in fast-paced healthcare environments, resulting in better patient care and less pain medication post-surgery.
- Maintained reusable surgical instrumentation and equipment, including decontamination, cleaning, sterilizing, storing and distributing.
- Laid out all instruments, supplies and tools as directed by surgeons.
- Adhered to OSHA protocols when sterilizing instruments, discarding medical supplies and disposing of waste.
- Sterilized medical equipment and properly handled contaminated materials.
- Trained interns and staff on operating room procedures, infection control and over safety and functionality procedures.
- Assisted surgeon with patient preparation for total joint replacement procedures.
- Collaborated with vendors and service providers to coordinate required services and equipment.
Surgical Technologist
NW Surgery Center
Houston, TX
08.2014 - 06.2021
- Cleaned and sterilized operating rooms.
- Used retractors, sponges and suctioning and irrigating equipment to create unobstructed operating fields.
- Used diagnostic equipment and monitored patients during procedures using specialized machines.
- Handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
- Counted and recorded sponges, instruments, and needles at beginning and end of surgical procedures.
- Collected and prepared tissue specimens for laboratory analysis.
- Set up equipment, tools and supplies needed for procedures and organize instruments as directed in surgeons' preference cards.
- Used hemostatic clamps, suture ligatures, and electrocautery equipment to control bleeding.
- Closed wounds using sutures, staples and other tools.
- Maintained reusable surgical instrumentation and equipment, including decontamination, cleaning, sterilizing, storing and distributing.
- Performed various tasks, which included assisting with reductions and administering pain injections.
Education
Surgerical Tech - Surgical Technology
Sanford Brown
Houston, TX, Tx04.2006
Skills
- Passing surgical tools
- Aseptic and sterilization techniques
- Equipment set up and operation
- HIPAA proficiency
- Collecting medical specimens
- Preparing for surgeries
- Leadership
- Workplace safety
- Suturing wounds
- Communication
References
Available upon request
Timeline
Surgical Technologist
Houston Methodist Surgarland
01.2022 - Current
Surgical Technician
Aureus Medical
07.2021 - 01.2022
Surgical Technologist
NW Surgery Center
08.2014 - 06.2021
Surgerical Tech - Surgical Technology
Sanford Brown
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