Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Military Service
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Michael Joiner

Friendswood

Summary

Dynamic Surgical Technologist with extensive experience.Adept in aseptic techniques and critical thinking. Proven track record in optimizing resource utilization and mentoring peers, enhancing operational efficiency in orthopedic and spine procedures. Committed to maintaining patient safety and excellence in surgical support.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Surgical Technologist

ROSC of Oakbend
10.2023 - Current


  • Prepared operating rooms with required instruments, ensuring efficient setup for various surgical cases.
  • Minimized infection risks by strictly adhering to aseptic techniques when handling surgical supplies and equipment.
  • Sports medicine, Spine and pain management.

are primary services

Surgical Technologist

St. Joseph's Hospital
01.2020 - 10.2023
  • Demonstrated exceptional adaptability when faced with unexpected challenges or changes during surgery, responding quickly without compromising patient safety or procedural success.
  • Mentored new surgical technologists, sharing expertise and fostering their growth within the profession.
  • Optimized resource utilization, managing surgical inventory to prevent shortages and overstocking.
  • Lead Tech. Ortho., Nuer., Spine and Robot Services.

Surgical Technologist

UGH Pain and Spine
07.2018 - 01.2020


  • Provided comprehensive support to surgeons specializing in sports medicine, total joint replacement, spine, and orthopedics.
  • Decontaminated, cleaned, assembled, packaged, sterilized, stored, and distributed reusable surgical instrumentation and equipment.
  • PRN 10-2018 thru 2-2019

Case Coverage Representative

SLR Medical Consulting
10.2018 - 02.2019
  • Enhanced company reputation by providing exceptional customer service and support.
  • Provided logistical and Technical support with Biologic devices, spine instrumentation, and implants.

Surgical Technologist

U.S. Pain and Spine
08.2017 - 06.2018
  • Evaluated procedure needs and set up equipment, tools, supplies, and instruments.
  • Minimized infection risks by strictly adhering to aseptic techniques when handling surgical supplies and equipment.
  • Lead Tech Spine Service
  • Facility specialized in orthopedic, spine, and pain management procedures
  • Ensured proper care of surgical instruments through meticulous cleaning, sterilization, and maintenance processes.

Surgical Technologist 2

UTMB Galveston
04.2017 - 08.2017
  • Enhanced patient safety by maintaining a sterile surgical environment and adhering to strict protocols.
  • orthopedics spine and CV were prime services
  • Rotated through all surgical services except labor and delivery

Case Coverage Representative

L2 Surgical
10.2012 - 11.2016
  • Developed and maintained positive customer relations and coordinated with team members to properly handle case loads.
  • provided logistical and technical support for surgical implants , instrumentation and biologic d
  • Services provided include:

-Spine

-Total Joint

-FX management

-Sports med.

-Bone and tissue products

- BMA AND PRP

Lead Surgical Technologist

Vista Medical Center( SSHA)
05.2004 - 10.2012
  • Advanced operational efficiency by assisting in the evaluation and implementation of new technologies within the operating room environment.
  • Mitigated risks associated with surgical procedures by meticulously adhering to established protocols, ensuring the safety and well-being of patients at all times.
  • Facilitated seamless communication among surgical staff by acting as an effective liaison between surgeons, nurses, and other healthcare professionals.
  • Spine and Joint Coordinator

Education

Certificate of Technical Studies - Surgical Technology

San Jacinto College
Pasadena, TX
04-2004

Skills

  • Critical thinking
  • Aseptic techniques
  • Sterile technique proficiency
  • Setting up and operating equipment
  • Instrument sterilization
  • Basic life support
  • Suturing
  • Supply management
  • Sterile processing support

Certification

Certified surgical technologist

4-2004 LCC-ST #91091

7-2017 NBSTSA #176054

Military Service

United States Marine Corps

1993-1996

School of the infantry  Camp Pendleton Ca.

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honorably discharged


Timeline

Surgical Technologist

ROSC of Oakbend
10.2023 - Current

Surgical Technologist

St. Joseph's Hospital
01.2020 - 10.2023

Case Coverage Representative

SLR Medical Consulting
10.2018 - 02.2019

Surgical Technologist

UGH Pain and Spine
07.2018 - 01.2020

Surgical Technologist

U.S. Pain and Spine
08.2017 - 06.2018

Surgical Technologist 2

UTMB Galveston
04.2017 - 08.2017

Case Coverage Representative

L2 Surgical
10.2012 - 11.2016

Lead Surgical Technologist

Vista Medical Center( SSHA)
05.2004 - 10.2012

Certificate of Technical Studies - Surgical Technology

San Jacinto College
Michael Joiner