Surgical Technologist Operating Room
Resume:
JAN MONNERJAHN
Surgical Technologist
Franklinton, Louisiana, United States
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SUMMARY
Motivated Surgical Technologist adept at handling instruments, supplies, and equipment for non-invasive to minimally invasive procedures. Well versed in all operating room activities with a commitment to upholding the highest standard of sterile technique during procedures. Excited to bring 20-year background to growing organization.
Seasoned Surgical Technologist with more than 15 years of success in supporting surgeons during a wide range of surgical procedures, including, Endoscopy and emergency surgeries droficient in quickly setting up and breaking down surgical suites for assigned cases to sustain patient flows. WORK EXPERIENCE
August 2023-February 2024
CSR
Capital Bridge
Franklinton, Louisiana, United States
This was a seasonal job
August 2019-2020
Surgical Technologist
Ochsner Health System
Covington, Texas, United States
Reviewed surgical requirements and prepped the operating room with the appropriate tools, equipment and instruments
Performed various tasks, which included assisting with reductions and administering pain injections
Counted and recorded sponges, instruments, and needles at beginning and end of surgical procedures
Maintained reusable surgical instrumentation and equipment, including decontamination, cleaning, sterilizing, storing and distributing
Prepared day surgery and operating rooms for patients by ordering and stocking equipment and supplies Collaborated with operating room staff to cultivate efficiency and prepare for scheduled and emergency procedures Assisted the surgeon with patient preparation for total joint replacement procedures Effectively supported surgeons in fast-paced healthcare environments, resulting in better patient care and less pain medication post-surgery
Set up equipment, tools and supplies needed for procedures and organize instruments as directed in surgeons' preference cards
Set up equipment, tools and supplies needed for procedures and organize instruments as directed in surgeons' preference cards
Set up equipment, tools and supplies needed for procedures and organize instruments as directed in surgeons' preference cards
Set up equipment, tools and supplies needed for procedures and organize instruments as directed in surgeons' preference cards
Adhered to OSHA protocols when sterilizing instruments, discarding medical supplies and disposing of waste Used retractors, sponges and suctioning and irrigating equipment to create unobstructed operating fields
Used hemostatic clamps, suture ligatures, and electrocautery equipment to control bleeding Facilitated invasive, non-invasive, and minimally-invasive procedures by creating safe and functional operating room environments
Handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures Sterilized medical equipment and properly handled contaminated materials Organized equipment and ins truments in alignment with surgical protocols and surgeon preferences
Mentored and provided exceptional insight to a team of surgical technologists Adhered to infection control standards and reported any hazards Assessed procedure requirements and procured appropriate equipment and tools Cleaned and sterilized operating rooms
Maintained surgical areas and oversaw inventory management Cleaned and sterilized surgical sites and managed supply inventory and organization Laid out all instruments, supplies and tools as directed by surgeons Organized and maintained unobstructed operative fields to foster immediate access to retractors and suctioning and irrigation equipment
Collected and prepared tissue specimens for laboratory analysis April 2010-July 2011
Cosmetologist
Supercuts, Inc.
Metairie, Louisiana, United States
Supercuts MetairieL, Louisiana
Backed up reception desk by answering phones, scheduling appointments and processing payments
Recommended styles and treatments based on clients' needs and appearances Fostered clean and sanitary work environment to protect customers and staff from infection Evaluated each client's hair, roots and physical features to determine ideal style and cut plans Met with new clients, providing effective hair consultations detailing expectations for color, style and cut Double-checked inventories and stocking for [Number] treatment and sale areas Handled $ [Amount] in cash and credit card payments daily with [Number] % August 2005-March 2011
Surgical Technologist
Southern Surgical Hospital
Slidell, Texas, United States
Handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures Used diagnostic equipment and monitored patients during procedures using specialized machines
Prepared day surgery and operating rooms for patients by ordering and stocking equipment and supplies Assisted the surgeon with patient preparation for total joint replacement procedures Closed wounds using sutures, staples and other tools Oversaw inventory of specialty equipment and instrumentation inventories Maintained reusable surgical instrumentation and equipment, including decontamination, cleaning, sterilizing, storing and distributing
Collaborated with operating room staff to cultivate efficiency and prepare for scheduled and emergency procedures Organized and maintained unobstructed operative fields to foster immediate access to retractors and suctioning and irrigation equipment
December 1999-August 2005
Surgical Technologist
Lakeview Regional Medical Center
Covington, Texas, United States
Counted and recorded sponges, instruments, and needles at beginning and end of surgical procedures
Adhered to OSHA protocols when sterilizing instruments, discarding medical supplies and disposing of waste Reviewed surgical requirements and prepped the operating room with the appropriate tools, equipment and instruments
Used retractors, sponges and suctioning and irrigating equipment to create unobstructed operating fields
Assisted the surgeon with patient preparation for total joint replacement procedures Set up equipment, tools and supplies needed for procedures and organize instruments as directed in surgeons' preference cards
Maintained reusable surgical instrumentation and equipment, including decontamination, cleaning, sterilizing, storing and distributing
Collaborated with operating room staff to cultivate efficiency and prepare for scheduled and emergency procedures Handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures Prepared day surgery and operating rooms for patients by ordering and stocking equipment and supplies Oversaw inventory of specialty equipment and instrumentation inventories Closed wounds using sutures, staples and other tools Assessed procedure requirements and procured appropriate equipment and tools Sterilized medical equipment and properly handled contaminated materials Used hemostatic clamps, suture ligatures, and electrocautery equipment to control bleeding Laid out all instruments, supplies and tools as directed by surgeons Collected and prepared tissue specimens for laboratory analysis Adhered to infection control standards and reported any hazards Facilitated invasive, non-invasive, and minimally-invasive procedures by creating safe and functional operating room environments
Organized equipment and ins truments in alignment with surgical protocols and surgeon preferences
Cleaned and sterilized operating rooms
EDUCATION
-Current
Riverdale High School
Texas, United States
Riverdale High School Metairie, LA
-Current
cosmetology
State Board
Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States
State Board License in Cosmetology: Cosmetology
• License in Cosmetology
-Current
Certification in Surgical Technology
The Academy of Scientific Hair Design
United States
The Academy of Scientific Hair Design New Orleans Certification in Surgical Technology: Surgical Technology
-Current
Delgado Community College
Texas, United States
Delgado Community College New Orleans, LA
SKILLS
Inventory Inventory Management Ordering Scheduling Infection Control Sterilization Surgical Instrumentation Surgical Technology CPR CPR Certified CPR Certification Office Medical Medical Terminology OSHA Irrigation Healthcare Stocking Laboratory Aseptic Instrumentation Sterile Coaching Mentoring Team Building Hipaa Answering Phones Credit Card Payments Cosmetology Calendar Management Credit Cards Sales Telephone Skills Emergency Procedures Medical Treatment Wound Care
CERTIFICATIONS
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification 08/2019-08/2020 Current Surgical Technology certification
Certification in Surgical Technology
Basic Life Support Certification
Surgical Technology
CPR certification
CPR
BLS
LANGUAGES
English - Intermediate
WORK AUTHORIZATION
I am authorized to work in the following countries:
• United States
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