Jared Reckart
San Diego
Summary
Seeking a position as a surgical technologist at your facility. Thirteen years of experience including traveling and level 1 trauma experience. Knowledgeable in a wide variety of surgeries, instrumentation, patient positioning and maintaining a sterile field throughout the procedures. Highly skilled in anticipating the needs of the surgical team and having the correct instrumentation available. Adept at scrubbing for Orthopedic (joints/spine/trauma), Neurology, Ent, Maxillofacial, General, Urology, Gynecology, Plastics, and Thoracic surgeries; competent in both open and minimally invasive procedures and robotic procedures including DaVinci, Mazor, Excelsius and Maco. Personable, hardworking, articulate, adaptable, and dependable; works quickly, calmly, and efficiently under high pressure situations; observant with strong organizational, time management, and follow through skills.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Surgical Technologist
UCSD Thornton Hospital
09.2024 - Current
- Scrubbed in complex neuo/ortho spine deformity cases
- Orthopedic cases including total joints
- General cases including the da vanci robot
- Assist surgeons as needed
- Manage specimens per the surgeons request
CERTIFIED SURGICAL TECHNOLOGIST
Amn healthcare, Dunes Surgical Hospital
12.2023 - 06.2024
- Scrubbed in Neuro/ortho spine
- Orthopedic cases include total joints with Maco robot, sports medicine, General, and Ent
- Assist surgeons when needed
- Manage specimens per the surgeons' instructions to communicate with nurse
- Preceptor for new hires and students
- Assist with turnovers
- Pull cases for the next day
- Setup rooms for the next day
CERTIFIED SURGICAL TECHNOLOGIST
Staff DNA, Ascension St. Vincent Hospital
07.2023 - 10.2023
- Level 1 Trauma
- Scrubbed in Neurosurgery spine and craniotomy including aneurysm clipping and orthopedic surgeries including total joints, spine, and trauma
- Scrubbed pediatric neuro and orthopedic cases
- Communicate with coordinators by updating preference cards
- Preceptor for new hires and students
- Manage specimens per the surgeons' instructions to communicate with the nurse
- Assist with room turnover
CERTIFIED SURGICAL TECHNOLOGIST
Westways Staffing, Sharp Memorial Hospital
04.2023 - 06.2023
- Scrubbed in open/laparoscopic/robotic General surgeries, Orthopedic trauma and total joint procedures, and Neurosurgery including Craniotomy and spinal procedures
- Communicate with coordinators to update preference cards
- Manage specimens per the surgeons' instructions to communicate with nurse
- Assist with room turnovers
CERTIFIED SURGICAL TECHNOLOGIST
Westways Staffing, UC San Diego Jacobs Medical Center
10.2022 - 04.2023
- Performed surgical procedures in Orthopedics, Neurosurgery (Craniotomy and spine cases), General Surgery (laparoscopic/open/robotic), Plastics, and ENT
- Assist surgeon as needed
- Communicate with coordinators to update preferences cards
- Communicate with charge nurse to help with breaks and lunches
- Setup rooms for the following day
CERTIFIED SURGICAL TECHNOLOGIST
UT Southwestern Medical Center Zale Lipshy
04.2019 - 12.2022
- Scrubbed Ent, Maxillofacial, Neurology spine, Orthopedics, and Plastics
- Setup operating room and back table with required instruments
- First assist as needed
- Communicate with coordinators to update preference cards and building instrument plans
- Manage specimens per the surgeons' instructions to communicate with nurse
- Communicate with charge nurse to help with breaks and turnovers
- Preceptor for new hires and students
CERTIFIED SURGICAL TECHNOLOGIST
Westways Staffing, University of Oklahoma Medical Center
01.2022 - 10.2022
- Level 1 trauma
- Scrubbed in Neurosurgery including Craniotomy for tumor, aneurysms, avm, and spinal procedures
- Orthopedics including trauma, joints, spine, and Sports Medicine
- General surgeries including trauma, Ent and Maxillofacial
- Manage specimens per the surgeons' instructions to communicate with nurse
- Communicate coordinators for updating preference cards
- Preceptor for new hires and students
CERTIFIED SURGICAL TECHNOLOGIST
Accountable Healthcare, UT Southwestern Medical Center Zale
03.2018 - 03.2019
- Scrubbed Ent, Maxillofacial, Neurology spine, Orthopedics, and Plastics
- First assist as needed
- Communicate with coordinators to update preference cards and building instrument plans
- Manage specimens per the surgeons' instructions to communicate with nurse
- Assist with room turnover
- Communicate with charge nurse to help with breaks and turnovers
- Preceptor for new hires and students
CERTIFIED SURGICAL TECHNOLOGIST
RN Network and Accountable Health Care, Coastal Carolina Hospital
07.2016 - 02.2018
- Scrubbed and first assisted in all procedures including General, Urology, Orthopedics, Gynecology, ENT, Maxillofacial, Robotics, and those in Gastrointestinal Laboratory
- First assist as needed
- Manage specimens per the surgeons' instructions to communicate with nurse
- Pulled case carts and supplies for the following day
- Worked in Decontamination
- Assist in room turnover
- Patient transport
SURGICAL TECHNOLOGIST
Chesapeake General Hospital
03.2016 - 07.2016
- Scrubbed for Orthopedic, Gynecologic, General, Thoracic, and Neurologic procedures
- Manage specimens per the surgeons' instructions to communicate with the nurse
- Communicate with coordinators to update preference cards
SURGICAL TECHNOLOGIST
Sentara Leigh Hospital
02.2013 - 01.2016
- Scrubbed in total joints, General, Plastics, Thoracic, Gynecology, Neurology, and Da Vinci cases
- Worked for Day Surgery Unit as needed on days off
- Cleaned contaminated endoscopes after use
- Functioned as Preceptor to Surgical Technology students
- Assisted as needed in total joint operations and other services
- Communicate with coordinators to update preference cards and other changes
- Assist with room turnovers
CERTIFIED SURGICAL TECHNOLOGIST
West Virginia Health Systems, J.W Ruby Memorial
02.2011 - 12.2013
- Level 1 trauma
- Scrubbed in Gynecology, Ophthalmology, Urology, General, Orthopedic, Vascular including Endovascular Aneurysm Repair, Neurology, Thoracic, Plastics, ENT, robotic/laparoscopic procedures, traumas, and CORE Organ Recovery
- Assisted in Pediatric services in General, Neurology, and Orthopedic procedures
- Assist in room turnovers
Education
Associate degree - Specialized Technology, Surgical Technology
Sanford-Brown Institute
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania11.2010
High School Diploma -
Southern Garrett High School
Oakland, MD06.2003
Skills
- Aseptic Techniques
- Surgical Instrument Knowledge
- Setting up and operating equipment
- Surgical Assistance
- Anatomy Understanding
- Pre and post-surgical counts
- Patient preparation
- Surgical Procedure Familiarity
- Organizational abilities
- Infection control protocol
- Wound Dressing
- Specimen Collection
Certification
- National Certification as a Surgical Technologist, 167716
- BLS Certified, 03/2024 - 03/2026
Internship
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, UPMC Shady Side
Timeline
Certified Surgical Technologist
UCSD Thornton Hospital
09.2024 - Current
CERTIFIED SURGICAL TECHNOLOGIST
Amn healthcare, Dunes Surgical Hospital
12.2023 - 06.2024
CERTIFIED SURGICAL TECHNOLOGIST
Staff DNA, Ascension St. Vincent Hospital
07.2023 - 10.2023
CERTIFIED SURGICAL TECHNOLOGIST
Westways Staffing, Sharp Memorial Hospital
04.2023 - 06.2023
CERTIFIED SURGICAL TECHNOLOGIST
Westways Staffing, UC San Diego Jacobs Medical Center
10.2022 - 04.2023
CERTIFIED SURGICAL TECHNOLOGIST
Westways Staffing, University of Oklahoma Medical Center
01.2022 - 10.2022
CERTIFIED SURGICAL TECHNOLOGIST
UT Southwestern Medical Center Zale Lipshy
04.2019 - 12.2022
CERTIFIED SURGICAL TECHNOLOGIST
Accountable Healthcare, UT Southwestern Medical Center Zale
03.2018 - 03.2019
CERTIFIED SURGICAL TECHNOLOGIST
RN Network and Accountable Health Care, Coastal Carolina Hospital
07.2016 - 02.2018
SURGICAL TECHNOLOGIST
Chesapeake General Hospital
03.2016 - 07.2016
SURGICAL TECHNOLOGIST
Sentara Leigh Hospital
02.2013 - 01.2016
CERTIFIED SURGICAL TECHNOLOGIST
West Virginia Health Systems, J.W Ruby Memorial
02.2011 - 12.2013
High School Diploma -
Southern Garrett High School
- National Certification as a Surgical Technologist, 167716
- BLS Certified, 03/2024 - 03/2026
Associate degree - Specialized Technology, Surgical Technology
Sanford-Brown Institute
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