Certified Surgical Technician/Air Force Veteran with 13 years of experience.
Most proficient in ENT, Plastics, Neuro, OB/Gyn, OMFS, Total Joints (Hips, Knees), Trauma, ORIFS, Podiatry, some vascular, General Surgery. Reliable, Quick learner.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Surgical Technician
USAF
05.2012 - 09.2016
Assisted in surgical specialties; OB/Gyn, Neuro, Plastics, General, Ortho/Podiatry, Vascular
Gathered and set up equipment, tools and supplies and arranged instruments according to surgeons’ preferences or instruction
Lead Plastic Tech/Lead Neuro Tech 2013-14
Sterile Processing shift lead 2014-16
Attended Trauma training at University of Maryland Medical Center; Cadaver lab training; to include, intubations, IO administration, chest tube administration, suturing, John Hopkins burn unit
Surgical Technician/ENT Clinician
USAF
09.2016 - 03.2019
Managed patient schedule; Booked pre/post op appointments to coincide with surgery schedule
Educated patients about surgeries and provided treatment plan documentation/discharge instructions
Managed physician schedule for ENT/Audiology Clinics
Managed coordinating of supplies and planning to procure equipment for surgeries
Performed ear cleanings/post op care for surgical patients, suture removal, dressing changes, minor procedures.
Created safe operating environments for invasive and non-invasive procedures.
Assisted in all ENT cases. T-mastoids, T&A, Thyroid, Parotid, Rhinoplasty, FESS, and some OMFS assisted procedures
Surgical Technician, Per diem technician
Medely/Care Rev
04.2019 - 01.2023
Traveled to various surgery centers/clinics in Northern California
Performed surgical assist role in same day surgery centers, Plastic surgery, Sports Medicine
Locations include Tracy, San Francisco, Chico, Mountain View
Communicated with company via Mobile App Medely.com
SURGICAL TECHNICIAN
St. Anthony Hospital
03.2020 - 06.2020
Anticipated surgeons needs, restocked supplies, set up rooms for next day surgeries
Assisted in trauma cases, GSW, Ortho trauma, amputations, Neuro/Spine, some Vascular
Created unobstructive operative fields by using retractors, sponges, and suction and irrigating equipment.
CERTIFIED SURGICAL TECHNICIAN
Desert Regional Medical Center
09.2021 - 12.2021
Assisted in emergency/trauma cases, set up rooms for trauma/scheduled surgeries
Performed first assist duties during General surgery, Vascular, organ procurement, Neuro cases.
Surgical Technologist
Concentra Healthcare - Renown Regional
01.2022 - 03.2022
Gathered and set up equipment, tools, and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
Provided comprehensive support to surgeons specializing in ENT, Gyn, General Surgery, Ortho (Hands)
Surgical Technologist
AMN Healthcare - St Louis University Hospital
03.2022 - 05.2022
Maintained high infection control standards.
Provided comprehensive support to surgeons specializing in Neuro/Spine, Urology, ENT and trauma cases
Surgical Technologist
FlexCare Medical Staffing - Stanford Hospital
05.2022 - 07.2022
Maintained high infection control standards.
Evaluated procedure needs and set up equipment, tools, supplies, and instruments.
Supported surgeons during Total joints, sports medicine, and Neuro/Spine
Surgical Technologist
FlexCare Medical Staffing - Kaiser South SF
11.2022 - 01.2023
Provided comprehensive support to surgeons specializing in bariatrics, General surgery, ENT, Ortho, Gyn
Evaluated procedure needs and set up equipment, tools, supplies, and instruments.
Operated, adjusted, and monitored diagnostic equipment and other machines used during procedures.
Created and maintained unobstructed operative fields using diverse range of tools.
Certified Surgical Technologist
Dignity Health
07.2023 - 10.2023
Created safe operating environments for invasive and non-invasive procedures.
Operated, adjusted, and monitored diagnostic equipment and other machines used during procedures.
Delivered assistance and support to surgeons during general, vascular, orthopedic, and spine, procedures.
Anticipated surgeons needs and handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
Certified Surgical Technologist
Presidio Surgery Center, A Physician-owned Facility
10.2023 - Current
Evaluated procedure needs and set up equipment, tools, supplies, and instruments.
Gathered and set up equipment, tools, and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
Anticipated surgeons needs and handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during plastics, sports med, orthopedic, ENT and general surgery procedures.
Education
Associate - Applied Science
Community College of the Air Force
Montgomery, AL
2016
Skills
Passing surgical instruments
Setting up and operating equipment
Pre-surgical preparation
Infection control protocols
Patient confidentiality
Wound Dressing
Critical Thinking
Timeline
Certified Surgical Technologist
Presidio Surgery Center, A Physician-owned Facility
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