Jeff Burns
Summary
Seasoned Certified Surgical Technologist with more than 17 years of success in supporting surgeons during wide range of surgical procedures. Proficient in quickly setting up and breaking down surgical suites for assigned cases to sustain patient flows.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Surgical Technologist
Peak Surgery Center Coppell
05.2022 - Current
- Prepared operating room for surgical procedures, including setting up sterile field.
- Assisted surgeons during operative procedures by anticipating their needs and passing instruments.
- Maintained aseptic technique throughout the procedure.
- Ensured that all equipment was functioning properly prior to use in the operating room.
- Helped maintain an organized working environment in the OR through cleaning, stocking supplies, and organizing equipment carts.
- Demonstrated knowledge of principles of asepsis while preparing and caring for patients undergoing surgery.
Certified Surgical Technologist - Labor/Delivery
Wilson N Jones Hospital
11.2021 - 04.2022
- Assisted with preoperative preparation of patients for labor and delivery surgery.
- Provided assistance to surgeons, nurses and other medical staff during labor and delivery procedures.
- Maintained a sterile field by setting up instruments, passing instruments to the surgeon, and ensuring the correct tools were available for each procedure.
- Performed scrub duties including selecting supplies from the sterile supply room, preparing sutures and sponges prior to surgery, and maintaining aseptic technique throughout the procedure.
Certified Surgical Technologist
Texoma Medical Center
01.2018 - 09.2021
- Set up instrument tables with necessary supplies for specific types of surgeries as requested by surgeons or circulating nurse.
- Helped maintain a sterile field throughout the duration of the procedure by passing instruments or other items as needed.
- Communicated with patients to determine feelings, need for assistance or social and emotional support.
Certified Surgical Technologist - Contractor
Alliant Staffing Agency
01.2015 - 08.2018
- Set up instrument tables with necessary supplies for specific types of surgeries as requested by surgeons or circulating nurse.
- Assisted with lifting patients to move on or off beds, examination tables and surgical tables.
- Kept medical supply room and patient rooms stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and instruments.
Certified Surgical Technologist
Presbyterian Hospital of Plano
06.2007 - 06.2014
- Prepared operating room for surgical procedures, including setting up sterile field.
- Assisted surgeons during operative procedures by anticipating their needs and passing instruments.
- Maintained aseptic technique throughout the procedure.
- Ensured that all equipment was functioning properly prior to use in the operating room.
- Conducted pre-operative patient interviews and documented vital signs, allergies, and other relevant information in patient records.
- Monitored patients' physical condition during surgery and reported any changes to the surgeon or circulating nurse.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Certificate of Surgical Technology
South Plains College
Levelland, TX08-2006
Skills
- Electronic medical records management
- Aseptic and sterilization techniques
- Equipment set up and operation
- Surgical counts
- Preparing for surgeries
- HIPAA proficiency
- Anatomy and physiology
- Patient transportation
- Medical terminology proficiency
- Workplace Safety
- Disposing of biohazardous waste
- Suturing
- Dressing wounds
- Wound Dressing
Accomplishments
- Written letters of acknowledgement for exceptional job done from patients, surgeons and co-workers
Timeline
Certified Surgical Technologist
Peak Surgery Center Coppell
05.2022 - Current
Certified Surgical Technologist - Labor/Delivery
Wilson N Jones Hospital
11.2021 - 04.2022
Certified Surgical Technologist
Texoma Medical Center
01.2018 - 09.2021
Certified Surgical Technologist - Contractor
Alliant Staffing Agency
01.2015 - 08.2018
Certified Surgical Technologist
Presbyterian Hospital of Plano
06.2007 - 06.2014
Some College (No Degree) - Certificate of Surgical Technology
South Plains College
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