Kurt Zielinski
About Kurt Zielinski
Kurt Zielinski is a Senior Clinical Education Specialist at AtriCure, Inc., with a diverse background in surgical technology and clinical education. He has held various roles in healthcare and retail, including positions at Abbott Northwestern Hospital and Gap Inc.
Current Role at AtriCure
Kurt Zielinski serves as a Senior Clinical Education Specialist at AtriCure, Inc. since 2020. In this role, he focuses on clinical education initiatives within the organization, contributing to the training and development of clinical staff. His work is based in the San Francisco Bay Area, where he applies his extensive experience in surgical technology and clinical education to enhance patient care and operational efficiency.
Previous Experience in Surgical Technology
Prior to his current position, Kurt Zielinski worked as an Ablation Specialist at AtriCure, Inc. from 2018 to 2020. He also held the position of Senior Certified Surgical Technologist at Ronald Regan UCLA Medical Center for eight months in 2017-2018. His background includes roles as a Certified Surgical Technologist at various institutions, including Dartmouth-Hitchcock and Abbott Northwestern Hospital, where he gained significant hands-on experience in surgical procedures.
Education and Qualifications
Kurt Zielinski holds a Bachelor’s Degree in General Studies from Southern New Hampshire University, which he completed from 2014 to 2015. He also pursued initial studies for a Bachelor's Degree in English Teaching at the University of New Hampshire from 2005 to 2011. Additionally, he obtained a Certificate in Surgical Technology from Salter School of Nursing & Allied Health, where he studied from 2011 to 2013.
Early Career and Internships
Kurt Zielinski began his career as a Sales Associate at Gap Inc. from 2009 to 2011. He later transitioned into healthcare, working as a Surgical Technologist Intern at Catholic Medical Center for three months in 2013. This early experience laid the foundation for his subsequent roles in surgical technology and clinical education.
Traveling Surgical Technologist Experience
Kurt Zielinski has extensive experience as a Traveling Certified Surgical Technologist. He worked with AMN Healthcare from 2014 to 2017, where he traveled across the United States to provide surgical support. He also held traveler positions at Grand Strand Regional Medical Center and Abbott Northwestern Hospital, which allowed him to adapt to various clinical environments and enhance his surgical skills.