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Mark Kania
Cleveland,OH
Summary
Consistent and dependable with 17-years of surgical technician experience. Knowledgeable in multiple aspects of surgery, including setting up operating rooms, preparing patients and assisting surgeons. Committed to maintaining highest standards of health and safety. Specialties: General, Orthopedic, Urology, Ob-Gyn, and Plastics Davinci (Xi and SI) surgery.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification CST
Work History
Certified Surgical Technologist
Mayo Clinic
Rochester, MN
02.2023 - 05.2023
Certified Surgical Technologist
Mayo Hospital
Jacksonville, FL
07.2022 - 01.2023
Certified Surgical Technologist
Longview Regional Medical Center
Longview, TX
03.2022 - 06.2022
Certified Surgical Technologist
Fisher Titas Medical Center
N0rwalk, Ohio
01.2022 - 02.2022
- Used sutures, staples, clips and other tools to close wounds.
- Prepared instruments for terminal sterilization and reset surgical suites for next procedure.
- Managed operating room setup by cleaning and sterilizing instruments and surfaces, maintaining supply inventories and organizing surgical tools.
Certified Surgical Technologist
Jewish Hospital
Louisville, KY
09.2021 - 12.2021
- Anticipated surgeons needs and handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
- Created unobstructive operative fields by using retractors, sponges, and suction and irrigating equipment.
- Collected, prepared, and disposed of medical specimens.
- Managed operating room setup by cleaning and sterilizing instruments and surfaces, maintaining supply inventories and organizing surgical tools.
Certified Surgical Technologist
Longview Regional Medical Center Hospital
Longview, TX
05.2021 - 09.2021
- Prepared instruments for terminal sterilization and reset surgical suites for next procedure.
- Managed operating room setup by cleaning and sterilizing instruments and surfaces, maintaining supply inventories and organizing surgical tools.
- Performed and documented pre-surgery and post-surgery sponge, instrument, and needle count.
Certified Surgical Technologist
WellStar Kennestone Hospital
Kennesaw, GA
08.2020 - 03.2021
- Provided scrubbing surgical assistance and support to surgeons during general, gynecology, genitourinary, orthopedic, neurosurgery and plastic surgery procedures.
- Gathered and set up equipment, tools and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
Certified Surgical Technologist
Lynchburg General Hospital
Lynchburg, VA
05.2020 - 08.2020
- Anticipated surgeons needs and handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures
- Performed and documented pre-surgery and post-surgery sponge, instrument, and needle count
- Gathered and set up equipment, tools and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction
Certified Surgical Technologist
Childrens Hospital Of The Kings Daughter
Norfolk, VA
01.2020 - 05.2020
- Performed and documented pre-surgery and post-surgery sponge, instrument, and needle count
- Used sutures, staples, clips and other tools to close wounds
- Anticipated surgeons needs and handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures
Certified Surgical Technologist
Christus Good Shepherd Medical Center
Longview, TX
07.2019 - 01.2020
- Created and implemented safe operating environments for invasive and non-invasive procedures
- Performed and documented pre-surgery and post-surgery sponge, instrument, and needle count
- Gathered and set up equipment, tools and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons’ preferences or instruction
Certified Surgical Technologist
University Of Missouri Health Center
Columbia, MO
02.2019 - 07.2019
- Gathered and set up equipment, tools and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons’ preferences or instruction
- Created unobstructive operative fields by using retractors, sponges, and suction and irrigating equipment
- Prepared instruments for terminal sterilization and reset surgical suites for next procedure
Certified Surgical Technologist
Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Plana Texas
Plano, TX
10.2018 - 01.2019
- Created safe operating environments for invasive and non-invasive procedures
- Prepared instruments for terminal sterilization and reset surgical suites for next procedure
- Performed and documented pre-surgery and post-surgery sponge, instrument, and needle count
- Gathered and set up equipment, tools, and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons’ preferences or instruction
Certified Surgical Technologist
Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Rockwall TX
Rockwell, Texas
08.2018 - 10.2018
- 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
- Created safe operating environments for invasive and non-invasive procedures
Certified Surgical Technologist
Gerald Champion Regional Medical Center
Alamogordo, NM
03.2018 - 05.2018
Certified Surgical Technologist
Salem Regional Medical Center
Salem, OH
10.2017 - 02.2018
Certified Surgical Technologist
Carondolet St Joseph s Hospital
Tucson, AZ
06.2017 - 10.2017
Certified Surgical Technologist
Chandler Regional Medical Center
Chandler, AZ
08.2016 - 01.2017
Certified Surgical Technologist
Summit Healthcare Regional Medical Center
Show Low, AZ
03.2016 - 06.2016
Certified Surgical Technologist
Yuma Regional Medical Center
Yuma, AZ
01.2016 - 03.2016
Certified Surgical Technologist
Flagstaff Medical Center
Flagstaff, AZ
07.2015 - 11.2015
Certified Surgical Technologist
Mother Frances Hospital
Tyler, TX
04.2015 - 07.2015
Certified Surgical Technologist
University Medical Center
Lubbock, TX
01.2015 - 04.2015
Certified Surgical Technologist
Fresno Surgical Hospital
Fresno, CA
10.2014 - 12.2014
- Anticipated surgeons needs and handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures
- Prepared instruments for terminal sterilization and reset surgical suites for next procedure
- Created safe operating environments for invasive and non-invasive procedures
- Performed and documented pre-surgery and post-surgery sponge, instrument, and needle count
- Used sutures, staples, clips and other tools to close wounds
Certified Surgical Technologist
Corondelet Saint Joseph"s Hospital
Tuscun, AZ
07.2014 - 10.2014
- Ensured safety and well-being of patients
- Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate outstanding healthcare teams
- Used sutures, staples, clips and other tools to close wounds
- Anticipated surgeons needs and handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures
Certified Surgical Technologist
Del Webb Memorial Hospital
Sun City, AZ
05.2012 - 07.2014
- Prepared instruments for terminal sterilization and reset surgical suites for next procedure
- Created safe operating environments for invasive and non-invasive procedures
- Anticipated surgeons needs and handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures
Certified Surgical Technologist
Brook Army Medical Center
San Antonio, TX
01.2009 - 06.2011
Certified Surgical Technologist
Lackland Air Force Base
San Antonio, TX
06.2005 - 06.2009
Education
Associate of Science - Aviation
Cuyahoga Community College
Cleveland, OH05.1991
Surgical Tech Certification - CST
Gateway Cummunity College
Phoenix, AZ05.2005
Skills
- Level 1 Trauma Surgery
- Orthopedic Surgery
- Burn unit experience
- Passing surgical instruments
- One-on-one instruction Precepting for new or lesser-experienced technicians
- CPR certification
- Infection control protocols
- Post-Operative review summary
- Pre-surgical preparation
Certification
- Certified Surgical Technologist #149796
References
Multiple References on request Dan Garcia charge nurse 210-617-0143, Corrie McKinnon OR manager 414-915-7991
Timeline
Certified Surgical Technologist
Mayo Clinic
02.2023 - 05.2023
Certified Surgical Technologist
Mayo Hospital
07.2022 - 01.2023
Certified Surgical Technologist
Longview Regional Medical Center
03.2022 - 06.2022
Certified Surgical Technologist
Fisher Titas Medical Center
01.2022 - 02.2022
Certified Surgical Technologist
Jewish Hospital
09.2021 - 12.2021
Certified Surgical Technologist
Longview Regional Medical Center Hospital
05.2021 - 09.2021
Certified Surgical Technologist
WellStar Kennestone Hospital
08.2020 - 03.2021
Certified Surgical Technologist
Lynchburg General Hospital
05.2020 - 08.2020
Certified Surgical Technologist
Childrens Hospital Of The Kings Daughter
01.2020 - 05.2020
Certified Surgical Technologist
Christus Good Shepherd Medical Center
07.2019 - 01.2020
Certified Surgical Technologist
University Of Missouri Health Center
02.2019 - 07.2019
Certified Surgical Technologist
Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Plana Texas
10.2018 - 01.2019
Certified Surgical Technologist
Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Rockwall TX
08.2018 - 10.2018
Certified Surgical Technologist
Gerald Champion Regional Medical Center
03.2018 - 05.2018
Certified Surgical Technologist
Salem Regional Medical Center
10.2017 - 02.2018
Certified Surgical Technologist
Carondolet St Joseph s Hospital
06.2017 - 10.2017
Certified Surgical Technologist
Chandler Regional Medical Center
08.2016 - 01.2017
Certified Surgical Technologist
Summit Healthcare Regional Medical Center
03.2016 - 06.2016
Certified Surgical Technologist
Yuma Regional Medical Center
01.2016 - 03.2016
Certified Surgical Technologist
Flagstaff Medical Center
07.2015 - 11.2015
Certified Surgical Technologist
Mother Frances Hospital
04.2015 - 07.2015
Certified Surgical Technologist
University Medical Center
01.2015 - 04.2015
Certified Surgical Technologist
Fresno Surgical Hospital
10.2014 - 12.2014
Certified Surgical Technologist
Corondelet Saint Joseph"s Hospital
07.2014 - 10.2014
Certified Surgical Technologist
Del Webb Memorial Hospital
05.2012 - 07.2014
Certified Surgical Technologist
Brook Army Medical Center
01.2009 - 06.2011
Certified Surgical Technologist
Lackland Air Force Base
06.2005 - 06.2009
Associate of Science - Aviation
Cuyahoga Community College
Surgical Tech Certification - CST
Gateway Cummunity College
Accomplishments
- Introduced strict infection control protocols, reducing post-surgical complications 99%.
- Trained 50 new surgical technologists.
- Decreased specimen labeling errors 99% by recommending and introducing revamped procedures.
- Built strong relationships with surgeons and learned set up preferences to streamline surgeries.
Work Availability
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Work Type
Full TimeLocation Preference
On-SiteSalary Range
$45000/yr - $100000/yrImportant To Me
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