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Jodee Eckess

Bellefonte

Summary

Meticulous Surgical Technologist excited to bring 20+ year back ground to growing organization. Knowledgeable in all aspects of surgery, including setting up operating rooms, preparing patients and assisting surgeons. Committed to maintaining highest standards of health and safety.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Surgical Technologist

Mount Nittany Medical Center
09.2010 - Current
  • Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
  • Maintained high infection control standards.
  • Maintained specialty equipment, implant, and instrumentation inventories.
  • Managed operating room setup by cleaning and sterilizing instruments and surfaces, maintaining supply inventories, and organizing surgical tools.
  • Worked with vendors for speedy procurement of services and equipment.
  • Delivered exemplary assistance and support to surgeons during ENT, General, Gynecological, Opthalmic, Orthopedic, Plastic, and Urological surgery procedures.
  • Introduced new staff members to training protocols regarding operating room procedures, infection control, safety standards, and overall facility policies.
  • Provided comprehensive support to surgeons.
  • Evaluated procedure needs and set up equipment, tools, supplies, and instruments.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
  • Maintained daily workflow, coordinating with operating room staff to prepare for scheduled and add-on cases.
  • Reduced infection risks and protected patients by maintaining sterile fields during procedures.
  • Positioned patients and set up drapes to create comfortable surgical environment for patients.
  • Gathered and set up equipment, tools, and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
  • Passed instruments and supplies to surgical team members to provide surgeons with necessary tools to complete procedures.
  • Prepared sterile solutions to support surgical processes and helped physicians scrub in for procedures.
  • Cleaned and maintained operating equipment to keep resources in good working condition and ready for use.
  • Handled and prepared specimens for laboratory analysis to provide surgeons with relevant information.
  • Contributed to team-based problem-solving to resolve issues that arose during surgery and improve patient outcomes.
  • Completed continuing education units, staying up to date on surgical technology and meeting organizational requirements.

Surgical Technologist

Oral And Maxillofacial Surgery Center
12.2008 - 09.2013
  • Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
  • Maintained high infection control standards.
  • Managed operating room setup by cleaning and sterilizing instruments and surfaces, maintaining supply inventories, and organizing surgical tools.
  • Decontaminated, cleaned, assembled, packaged, sterilized, stored, and distributed reusable surgical instrumentation and equipment.
  • Evaluated procedure needs and set up equipment, tools, supplies, and instruments.
  • Sterilized instruments and equipment for specific procedures and arranged for surgeons.
  • Positioned patients and set up drapes to create comfortable surgical environment for patients.
  • Gathered and set up equipment, tools, and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
  • Transported patients to and from surgeries to promote timely operating room turnover.
  • Provided wound care post-operatively to promote healing and reduce risk of infections.
  • Educated patients on expected side effects and discomfort levels post-surgery.

Surgical Dental Assistant

Tri-County Oral Facial Surgeons
12.2007 - 03.2010
  • Staged tray for procedures by arranging dental instruments and equipment.
  • Educated patients on dental hygiene, pre-surgical instructions and post-surgical care.
  • Entered patient data into computer system, adhering to strict privacy laws and maintaining high level of accuracy.
  • Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
  • Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
  • Measured and recorded vital statistics by taking patients' blood pressure, temperature, and pulse.
  • Scheduled and confirmed patient appointments.
  • Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms, and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.
  • Assisted dentists by passing instruments, suctioning intraoral fluids, adding water, and mixing materials.
  • Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
  • Monitored patient comfort and safety during dental procedures.
  • Prepared and sterilized instruments and materials for use by dentists.
  • Assisted Surgeon during implant procedures.
  • Maintained MSDS sheets.

Surgical Technologist

Presbyterian Hospital
09.2001 - 10.2005
  • Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
  • Maintained high infection control standards.
  • Maintained specialty equipment, implant, and instrumentation inventories.
  • Managed operating room setup by cleaning and sterilizing instruments and surfaces, maintaining supply inventories, and organizing surgical tools.
  • Delivered exemplary assistance and support to surgeons during General, Gynecological, Neurological, Plastic and Vascular surgery procedures.
  • Introduced new staff members to training protocols regarding operating room procedures, infection control, safety standards, and overall facility policies.
  • Provided comprehensive support to surgeons specializing in trauma treatment.
  • Evaluated procedure needs and set up equipment, tools, supplies, and instruments.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
  • Maintained daily workflow, coordinating with operating room staff to prepare for scheduled and emergency cases.
  • Reduced infection risks and protected patients by maintaining sterile fields during procedures.
  • Positioned patients and set up drapes to create comfortable surgical environment for patients.
  • Gathered and set up equipment, tools, and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
  • Passed instruments and supplies to surgical team members to provide surgeons with necessary tools to complete procedures.
  • Prepared sterile solutions to support surgical processes and helped physicians scrub in for procedures.
  • Cleaned and maintained operating equipment to keep resources in good working condition and ready for use.
  • Handled and prepared specimens for laboratory analysis to provide surgeons with relevant information.
  • Contributed to team-based problem-solving to resolve issues that arose during surgery and improve patient outcomes.

Unit Secretary

Presbyterian Hospital
09.2001 - 07.2003
  • Enhanced Unit productivity by handling high volume of callers per day.
  • Answered telephone calls to offer information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
  • Maintained rapport with physicians, nurse,s and other healthcare personnel.
  • Transcribed doctors' medication orders, lab test requests, and care plans.
  • Processed lab paperwork and requests according to physicians' orders.
  • Provided information for patient admissions and discharges to foster timely processing.
  • Maintained current and accurate medical records for patients.
  • Maintained patient confidentiality in line with HIPAA regulations.
  • Greeted and interacted with patients to provide information, answer questions and assist with appointment scheduling.
  • Performed various administrative tasks by filing, copying and faxing documents.
  • Greeted visitors and initiated triage processes for clients to streamline patient flow.
  • Prepared and processed patient referrals and transfer requests.
  • Managed incoming calls and directed to appropriate department.
  • Assigned beds to busy Observation Unit.
  • Floated to other units as needed.

Education

Associate of Science -

Palmer College of Chiropractic
Davenport, IA

Certificate - Surgical Technology

South Piedmont Community College
Polkton, NC
07-2003

Skills

  • HIPAA proficiency
  • Equipment set up and operation
  • Biohazardous waste disposal
  • Infection control protocols
  • Aseptic and sterilization techniques
  • Patient confidentiality
  • Sterile field management
  • Critical thinking
  • Supply management
  • Basic life support
  • Workplace safety
  • Patient safety

Timeline

Surgical Technologist

Mount Nittany Medical Center
09.2010 - Current

Surgical Technologist

Oral And Maxillofacial Surgery Center
12.2008 - 09.2013

Surgical Dental Assistant

Tri-County Oral Facial Surgeons
12.2007 - 03.2010

Surgical Technologist

Presbyterian Hospital
09.2001 - 10.2005

Unit Secretary

Presbyterian Hospital
09.2001 - 07.2003

Associate of Science -

Palmer College of Chiropractic

Certificate - Surgical Technology

South Piedmont Community College

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