Albert Garcia
Aurora,CO
Summary
Driven Surgical Technologist offering 7 years' experience in ambulatory and hospital settings. Well-versed in sports medicine, total joint replacement, general surgery and plastic surgery procedures. Proven leader and instrumental in developing new total joint replacement programs and educating staff on new policies, procedures and equipment. Eager to take next career step with growing organization offering opportunities for professional development and advancement.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Surgical Technologist
Lone Tree Surgery Center
Aurora, CO
01.2022 - Current
- Prepared instruments for terminal sterilization and reset surgical suites for next procedure.
- Controlled bleeding during procedures by applying hemostatic clamps, suture ligatures, and electrocautery equipment.
- Managed operating room setup by cleaning and sterilizing instruments and surfaces, maintaining supply inventories and organizing surgical tools.
- Delivered exemplary assistance and support to surgeons during general, gynecological, orthopedic, neurological and plastic surgery procedures.
- Anticipated surgeons needs and handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
- Created safe operating environments for invasive and non-invasive procedures.
- Provided comprehensive support to surgeons specializing in sports medicine, total joint replacement, spine and orthopedic trauma treatment.
Certified Surgical Technologist
Castle Rock SurgiCenter, A Physician-owned Facility
Castle Rock, CO
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Prepared instruments for terminal sterilization and reset surgical suites for next procedure.
- Controlled bleeding during procedures by applying hemostatic clamps, suture ligatures, and electrocautery equipment.
- Managed operating room setup by cleaning and sterilizing instruments and surfaces, maintaining supply inventories and organizing surgical tools.
- Delivered exemplary assistance and support to surgeons during general, gynecological, orthopedic, neurological and plastic surgery procedures.
- Evaluated procedure needs and set up equipment, tools, supplies and instruments.
Certified Surgical Technologist
Steadman-Hawkins UCHealth Surgery Center
Englewood, CO
12.2018 - 02.2021
- Prepared instruments for terminal sterilization and reset surgical suites for next procedure.
- Controlled bleeding during procedures by applying hemostatic clamps, suture ligatures, and electrocautery equipment.
- Managed operating room setup by cleaning and sterilizing instruments and surfaces, maintaining supply inventories and organizing surgical tools.
- Delivered exemplary assistance and support to surgeons during general, gynecological, orthopedic, neurological and plastic surgery procedures.
- Evaluated procedure needs and set up equipment, tools, supplies and instruments.
- Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
- Provided comprehensive support to surgeons specializing in sports medicine, total joint replacement, spine and orthopedic trauma treatment.
- Selected and purchased equipment for surgical procedures.
- Evaluated procedure needs and purchased equipment and tools for procedures.
- Gathered and set up equipment, tools and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
- Created unobstructive operative fields by using retractors, sponges, and suction and irrigating equipment.
- Maintained specialty equipment, implant and instrumentation inventories.
Certified Surgical Technologist
St Joseph Hospital
Denver, CO
03.2017 - 12.2018
- Coordinated acquisition of surgical services and specialized equipment.
- Evaluated procedure needs and purchased equipment and tools for procedures.
- Supported surgeons during cosmetic surgeries, gynecological and orthopedic procedures and general appointments.
- Created unobstructive operative fields by using retractors, sponges, and suction and irrigating equipment.
Certified Surgical Technologist
Littleton Adventist Hospital
Littleton, CO
01.2016 - 03.2017
- Delivered exemplary assistance and support to surgeons during general, gynecological, orthopedic, neurological and plastic surgery procedures.
- Managed operating room setup by cleaning and sterilizing instruments and surfaces, maintaining supply inventories and organizing surgical tools.
- Anticipated surgeons needs and handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
- Performed and documented pre-surgery and post-surgery sponge, instrument, and needle count.
Certified Surgical Technologist
Boulder Community Hospital
Boulder, CO
02.2015 - 12.2015
- Created safe operating environments for invasive and non-invasive procedures.
- Gathered and set up equipment, tools and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
- Liaised between Central Sterile Supply department and operating room teams to assure availability of requisite instruments and equipment.
- Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
Certified Surgical Technologist
Freeport Memorial Hospital
Freeport, IL
05.2014 - 01.2015
- Delivered exemplary assistance and support to surgeons during general, gynecological, orthopedic, neurological and plastic surgery procedures.
- Controlled bleeding during procedures by applying hemostatic clamps, suture ligatures, and electrocautery equipment.
- Created safe operating environments for invasive and non-invasive procedures.
- Anticipated surgeons needs and handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
- Performed and documented pre-surgery and post-surgery sponge, instrument, and needle count.
Education
Associate of Arts - Surgical Technology
RockValley College
Rockford, IL05.2014
Skills
- Pre-surgical preparation
- Biohazardous waste disposal
- Infection control protocols
- Pre- and post-surgical counts
- Patient transportation
- Wound Dressing
- Safety protocols expertise
- Passing surgical instruments
- Setting up and operating equipment
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with team of 7 in the development of UCHealth Inverness Surgery Center.
- Built strong relationships with surgeons and learned set up preferences to streamline surgeries.
- Assisted in over 1000 procedures during my career
- Completed over thousands hours in Sports Medicine Surgical Cases
- Collaborated with team of 6 from Centura Adventist Hospitals in the development of Mission trip to Iquitos, Peru for surgery cases totaling 25 cases in a week.
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Certified Surgical Technologist
Lone Tree Surgery Center
01.2022 - Current
Certified Surgical Technologist
Castle Rock SurgiCenter, A Physician-owned Facility
01.2021 - 01.2022
Certified Surgical Technologist
Steadman-Hawkins UCHealth Surgery Center
12.2018 - 02.2021
Certified Surgical Technologist
St Joseph Hospital
03.2017 - 12.2018
Certified Surgical Technologist
Littleton Adventist Hospital
01.2016 - 03.2017
Certified Surgical Technologist
Boulder Community Hospital
02.2015 - 12.2015
Certified Surgical Technologist
Freeport Memorial Hospital
05.2014 - 01.2015
Associate of Arts - Surgical Technology
RockValley College
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