Jovan Fernandez
Philadelphia
Summary
Air Force Veteran and Certified Surgical Technician with over 7 years of operating room experience in Orthopedic and Neurology/Spine procedures. Demonstrated ability to build trust and collaborate effectively with surgical teams, enhancing product discussions with clinical insights. Proven leadership as lead trauma tech in high-pressure environments, showcasing strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail. Certified through NCCT, BLS-AHA, and Surgical Service Apprentice Program, ready to leverage expertise in medical sales to drive revenue and adoption of innovative technologies.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Surgical Technologist
Jefferson Bucks Hospital
Philadelphia
03.2025 - Current
- Scrubbed over 200 cases in both orthopedics and spine using a sales representative instrumentation
- Collaborated with vendors and service providers to coordinate required services and equipment.
- Assisted surgeon by passing instruments and sterile supplies throughout operation.
Surgical Tech - Certified Surgical/Scrub Tech
Penn State Health Holy Spirit Medical Center
Camp Hill
09.2024 - 02.2025
- Agency Name: Travel
- Number of Hospital Beds: 306
- Trauma Level: Level II
- Facility Type: Short Term Acute Care
Surgical Tech - Certified Surgical/Scrub Tech
East Cooper Medical Center
Charleston
03.2024 - 09.2024
- Scrubbed an extensive number of orthopedic procedures.
- Experienced in neuro and spine surgeries.
- Agency Name: Travel
- Type of Facility: Short Term Acute Care
Surgical Tech - Certified Surgical/Scrub Tech
Penn State Lancaster
Lancaster
10.2023 - 01.2024
- Scrubbed over 200 orthopedic cases, working closely with sales representatives and their instrumentation.
- Agency Name: AMN.
- Number of hospital beds: 142.
- Facility Type: Short-Term Acute Care.
Surgical Tech - Certified Surgical/Scrub Tech
East Cooper Medical Center
Mount Pleasant
02.2023 - 10.2023
- Scrubbed over 500 surgical procedures specifically in orthopedics and spine using medical rep sets from companies such as Stryker, Medtronic, Globus, etc.
- Agency Name: AMN
- Number of Hospital Beds: 130
- Trauma Level: Level III
- Facility Type: Short Term Acute Care
Surgical Tech - Certified Surgical/Scrub Tech
United States Air Force
Travis Afb
02.2017 - 02.2023
- Scrubbed over 3,000 successful procedures in 14 surgical specialties, specializing in Orthopedics and Neurology.
- Trained over 42 technicians in 14 surgical specialties.
- Led daily operational management for Air Forces Largest Operating Room. On a daily basis I directed operations for 19 members in support of 12 surgical suites and 14 surgical specialties.
- Performed as the lead trauma tech while deployed in Afghanistan, scrubbing over 300 Trauma cases.
- Managed scheduling for 42 technicians. While doing this, I designed two shifts for three departments which allowed the sustainment of 100% operational tempo with 20% manning shortage.
- Assisted supply management and acquisitions working with an operational budget of $1 million a month.
- Agency Name: N/A
- Job Type: Permanent
- Facility Type: Outpatient and multiple specialties overtime
Product Sales Representative
Cutco Cutlery
Reading
06.2014 - 06.2015
- Conducted one-on-one meetings with potential customers to assess product fit.
- Generated over $80,000 in sales during one year at Vector.
- Delivered product presentations tailored to customer needs, facilitating informed purchasing decisions.
- Trained six sales representatives on effective sales techniques and company practices.
- Achieved promotion to manager within three months of employment.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Biology
Millersville University of Pennsylvania
Millersville, PASkills
- Adaptability and quick learning
- Communication and interpersonal skills
- Resilience and self-motivation
- Problem solving and critical thinking
- Team collaboration
- Attention to detail
Certification
- BLS - AHA, 02/13/25
- NCCT, 04/25/25
Candidate Highlights
- Highly Motivated Air Force Veteran and Surgical Technician with 7+ years of experience providing surgical care.
- Performed as the lead trauma tech, specialized in Orthopedics and Neurology.
- Scrubbed an abundance of orthopedics and Neuro/ spine procedures.
- Travel experience: 1+ year
- Certifications: NCCT, BLS-AHA and Surgical Service Apprentice certification from (Medical Education & Training Campus).
- Fully vaccinated for COVID.
Timeline
Surgical Technologist
Jefferson Bucks Hospital
03.2025 - Current
Surgical Tech - Certified Surgical/Scrub Tech
Penn State Health Holy Spirit Medical Center
09.2024 - 02.2025
Surgical Tech - Certified Surgical/Scrub Tech
East Cooper Medical Center
03.2024 - 09.2024
Surgical Tech - Certified Surgical/Scrub Tech
Penn State Lancaster
10.2023 - 01.2024
Surgical Tech - Certified Surgical/Scrub Tech
East Cooper Medical Center
02.2023 - 10.2023
Surgical Tech - Certified Surgical/Scrub Tech
United States Air Force
02.2017 - 02.2023
Product Sales Representative
Cutco Cutlery
06.2014 - 06.2015
Some College (No Degree) - Biology
Millersville University of Pennsylvania
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