Jill Martin
Madisonville
Summary
Skilled Surgical Technologist with background in fast-paced surgical settings. Possess hands-on experience in preparing operating rooms, sterilizing equipment, and assisting during surgeries. Strong organizational skills, ability to work under pressure, and keen attention to detail. Contributed to successful surgical outcomes by ensuring efficient operation flow and maintaining strict sterile environments.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Labor & Delivery Surgical Technologist
Tulane Lakeside
Metairie
10.2016 - Current
- Verified accuracy of counts taken at end of each case against initial count taken at start of procedure.
- Participated in drills for emergency situations such as maternal or fetal distress during labor and delivery.
- 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.
- Transported patients to post-anesthesia care unit after cesarean sections or other surgeries as needed.
- Assisted with preoperative preparation of patients for labor and delivery surgery.
- Maintained a sterile field by setting up instruments, passing instruments to the surgeon, and ensuring the correct tools were available for each procedure.
- Restocked supplies used during labor and delivery procedures following completion of each case.
- Provided assistance to surgeons, nurses and other medical staff during labor and delivery procedures.
- Responded quickly to emergencies such as fetal distress or maternal hemorrhage during surgery.
- Assisted surgeon by passing instruments and sterile supplies throughout operation.
- Organized equipment and instruments in alignment with surgical protocols and surgeon preferences.
- Used hemostatic clamps, suture ligatures and electrocautery equipment to control bleeding.
Labor & Delivery Surgical Technologist PRN
Slidell Memorial Hospital
Slidell
05.2018 - 06.2020
- Transported patients to post-anesthesia care unit after cesarean sections or other surgeries as needed.
- Verified accuracy of counts taken at end of each case against initial count taken at start of procedure.
- Participated in drills for emergency situations such as maternal or fetal distress during labor and delivery.
- Ensured that all equipment was functioning properly before use in the operating room.
- Maintained a sterile field by setting up instruments, passing instruments to the surgeon, and ensuring the correct tools were available for each procedure.
- Provided assistance to surgeons, nurses and other medical staff during labor and delivery procedures.
- Restocked supplies used during labor and delivery procedures following completion of each case.
- 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.
Surgical Technologist
Cypress Pointe Surgical Center
Ponchatoula
08.2016 - 01.2018
- Ensured all necessary equipment was available for each procedure.
- Communicated effectively with surgeons, nurses, anesthesiologists, and scrub techs while performing duties in the OR environment.
- Provided support services such as stocking supplies in OR rooms or restocking carts between cases.
- Prepared and maintained sterile field for surgical procedures.
- Assisted in positioning patients on operating table and covered them with sterile drapes.
- Monitored sterilization process for surgical instruments or equipment used during procedures.
- Provided assistance to surgeons during operations by passing instruments and other supplies.
Education
Associate - Surgical Technology
Herzing University
Kenner, LA08.2016
Southeastern University
Hammond, LASkills
- Aseptic and Surgical Techniques
- Surgical Tray Set-Ups
- Mayo-Stand Preparations
- Instrument Sterilization
- Surgical Counting
- Sterile Gowning
- Patient Preparation
- General Surgery
- Gastrointestinal Surgery
- Cardiovascular Surgery
- Orthopedic Surgery
- Endoscopy
- Medical Documentation and Medication Administration
- Patient Care
- Medical Terminology
- Labor & Delivery
Certification
- First Aid/CPR certified
References
Available upon request
Timeline
Labor & Delivery Surgical Technologist PRN
Slidell Memorial Hospital
05.2018 - 06.2020
Labor & Delivery Surgical Technologist
Tulane Lakeside
10.2016 - Current
Surgical Technologist
Cypress Pointe Surgical Center
08.2016 - 01.2018
Associate - Surgical Technology
Herzing University
Southeastern University