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David Kovak

Winchester

Summary


Diligent clinical coordinator/certified surgical technologist (CCCST) with background in coordinating clinical activities and improving patient care processes. Recognized for implementing efficient workflows that enhance operational productivity and streamline communication across departments. Demonstrated expertise in managing multiple service lines to include spine neuro and ortho specialties, and ensuring high standards of care and compliance. Strong understanding of team collaboration and adaptable support in dynamic healthcare environments.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Clinical Coordinator Certified Surgical Technologist

HCA Reston Hospital Center
05.2022 - Current
  • A member of Reston Hospital leadership team
  • Specialty services include orthopedic Spine, Neuro, Ortho trauma, Total Joints
  • Spine systems: Mazor robot, Globus GPS robot, stealth navigation, pulse navigation, Synaptive navigation, and augmetics augmented reality, arthroplasty system: Rosa robot, mako robot, computer assisted

CERTIFIED SURGICAL TECHNOLOGIST

American Mobile Network
11.2018 - 05.2022
  • Travel Surgical Technologist for Medstar Georgetown, Mary Washington Hospital, Lifepoint Fauquier, HCA Reston Hospital
  • Brain lab, globus robot
  • Specialty services: Neuro Spine, Ortho Spine, Total Joint replacements, General Surgery, ENT, Plastic, Limb Preservation

Certified Surgical Technologist

Berkely Medical Center
06.2015 - 09.2018
  • Used retractors, sponges and suctioning and irrigating equipment to create unobstructed operating fields
  • Set up equipment, tools, and supplies needed for procedures and organize instruments as directed in surgeons’ preference cards
  • Counted and recorded sponges, instruments, and needles at beginning and end of surgical procedures
  • Anticipated surgeons needs and handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
  • Cleaned and sterilized operating rooms
  • Expedited surgery room turnover times by swiftly preparing operating rooms for subsequent surgeries, maximizing efficiency within the department.
  • Collected and prepared tissue specimens for laboratory analysis

Certified Surgical Technologist

Jefferson Medical Center
10.2011 - 06.2015
  • Anticipated surgeons needs and handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
  • Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
  • Demonstrated adaptability when faced with emergency situations or unexpected complications during surgeries, providing prompt support to surgical teams.
  • Expedited surgery room turnover times by swiftly preparing operating rooms for subsequent surgeries, maximizing efficiency within the department.

Education

Certificate of Surgical Technology - Surgical technology

Lord Fairfax Community College
08-2011

Skills

  • Infection control
  • Adaptive to new environments
  • Multidisciplinary team collaboration
  • Clinical instruction
  • Clinical leadership
  • Improving clinical quality outcomes
  • Developing training programs
  • Unit leadership
  • Staff development
  • Critical thinking
  • Process improvements
  • Clinical supervision

Certification

  • Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) - National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA).

Timeline

Clinical Coordinator Certified Surgical Technologist

HCA Reston Hospital Center
05.2022 - Current

CERTIFIED SURGICAL TECHNOLOGIST

American Mobile Network
11.2018 - 05.2022

Certified Surgical Technologist

Berkely Medical Center
06.2015 - 09.2018

Certified Surgical Technologist

Jefferson Medical Center
10.2011 - 06.2015

Certificate of Surgical Technology - Surgical technology

Lord Fairfax Community College

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