Ryan Kerrigan
Johnston
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Surgical Laser Technician
Agiliti
Urbandale
12.2024 - Current
- Set up, calibrate, and operate the Holmium:YAG laser system in compliance with clinical protocols and safety standards.
- Assist surgical staff during urological procedures involving laser therapy, including: laser lithotripsy for kidney and ureteral stones, HoLEP (Holmium Laser Enucleation of the Prostate), urethral strictures, and other soft tissue applications.
- Maintain the sterility of laser fiber delivery systems and accessories.
- Perform routine equipment checks, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
- Maintain accurate logs of laser usage, settings, and maintenance.
- Adhere to all laser safety protocols, and serve as a liaison with the facility’s Laser Safety Officer (LSO).
- Transport laser equipment between procedure rooms or locations as needed.
- Educate and support OR staff on laser safety and usage when appropriate.
- Prepare and calibrate cryoablation equipment prior to procedures.
- Assist the urologist or interventional radiologist during prostate cryoablation procedures.
- Position and monitor patients throughout the procedure.
- Monitor procedural data, and assist in the documentation of findings.
- Maintain sterile technique and proper handling of all surgical instruments and cryoablation probes.
- Collaborate with the surgical, anesthesia, and nursing teams to ensure a seamless workflow and patient safety.
- Troubleshoot technical issues with cryo systems, and communicate effectively with biomedical support if needed.
- Maintain accurate patient records, and assist with post-procedure documentation.
- Follow all safety protocols including radiation protection.
- Clean, sterilize, and restock cryoablation instruments and supplies.
Independent Contractor
Data Annotation
Remote
01.2024 - Current
- Interact with various AI and Machine Learning Models.
- Validate MLMs truthfulness via thorough and accurate research to evaluate factuality and provide detailed feedback.
- Construct detailed prompts to multiple AI models and determine which model more accurately fulfills the request made in the prompt.
- Attempt to deceive AI models into producing harmful or toxic content and provide detailed feedback.
Independent Contractor
ADM Construction
Knoxville
12.2021 - 11.2024
- Installed commercial panel systems utilizing ACM, Kalwall, CENTRIA, and Dri-Design manufactured products.
- Prepared, fabricated, and installed various panel, cladding, and skylight systems.
Manufacturing Technician
Boston Scientific
Maple Grove
10.2015 - 10.2017
- Oversaw the production of various medical devices utilizing Nd:YAG solid-state lasers and femtosecond pulsed fiber lasers.
- Identified and troubleshot processes, material, or equipment problems to minimize downtime.
- Revised existing documents, processes, and/or methods to correct or improve processes/products.
- Executed validation plans and compiled data.
- Collected data, and performed basic statistical analysis for process characterization and scrap reduction goals.
- Trained and provided technical support to product builders.
- Observed and complied with all safety rules and regulations.
- Identified and implemented corrective actions for manufacturing-related issues.
- Performed equipment setup and corrective, preventative, and calibration maintenance as necessary.
- Evaluated and ordered the necessary equipment, tools, and fixtures.
- Worked with technicians and engineers on process improvement.
- Collaborated with teammates effectively to troubleshoot equipment issues.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - LASER And Optical Technology
Indian Hills Community College
Ottumwa, IA05-2015
Timeline
Surgical Laser Technician
Agiliti
12.2024 - Current
Independent Contractor
Data Annotation
01.2024 - Current
Independent Contractor
ADM Construction
12.2021 - 11.2024
Manufacturing Technician
Boston Scientific
10.2015 - 10.2017
Associate of Applied Science - LASER And Optical Technology
Indian Hills Community College
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