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Alexander Walker

Orlando

Summary

Experienced Surgical Technologist with a strong background in ambulatory and hospital settings. Specializes in sports medicine, total joint replacement, general surgery, and plastic surgery procedures. Recognized for leadership skills and contributions to the development of innovative total joint replacement programs. Provides staff education on new policies, procedures, and equipment. Seeking a new opportunity with a progressive organization that values professional growth and offers avenues for career advancement.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Certified Surgical Technologist

Jewett Orthopedic Institute Surgery Center
09.2023 - Current
  • I handle the instruments, supplies, and equipment necessary during the surgical procedure. I have an understanding of the procedure being performed and anticipates the needs of the surgeon. I have the necessary knowledge and ability to ensure quality patient care during the operative procedure and is constantly on vigil for maintenance of the sterile field.

68D, Operating Room Specialist

United States Army Reserve
11.2018 - Current
  • United States Army
  • Setting up operating rooms strategically and efficiently to obtain the highest quality care.
  • Trained in over 250 plus hours of surgery and over 300 hours of field trauma care.
  • Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
  • Coordinated with surgeons and staff to deliver safe patient care during operations.
  • Sanitized, selected and organizing instruments, equipment and supplies according to surgeon preferences.
  • Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.

Certified Surgical Technologist

Downtown surgery center
01.2023 - 12.2025
  • A surgical technologist at downtown surgery center is responsible for assisting orthopedic surgeons during surgical procedures. This includes preparing the operating room, sterilizing equipment, assisting with patient positioning, handing instruments to the surgeon, and maintaining a sterile field throughout the procedure. The surgical technologist must have a strong understanding of orthopedic procedures and the instruments used, as well as the ability to anticipate the needs of the surgeon. Additionally, the surgical technologist must be able to work effectively as part of a team and communicate clearly with other members of the surgical team.
  • Maintained high infection control standards.
  • Prepared instruments for terminal sterilization and reset surgical suites for next procedure.

Travel Certified Surgical Technologist (Aequor)

MultiCare Deaconess Hospital
02.2025 - 09.2025
  • Introduced new staff members to training protocols regarding operating room procedures, infection control, safety standards, and overall facility policies.
  • Created safe operating environments for invasive and non-invasive procedures.
  • 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.
  • Managed operating room setup by cleaning and sterilizing instruments and surfaces, maintaining supply inventories, and organizing surgical tools.

Travel Certified Surgical Technologist (National Staffing Solutions)

Franciscan Health Olympia Fields
06.2022 - 09.2022
  • Specialties scrubbed: General, Eye, ENT, Plastics, OB/GYN, Orthopedics, Pediatrics, Neuro, Spine, Robotics, Urology, Trauma, Podiatry, Vein Harvesting, Organ Harvesting, and Total Joints
  • Operated, adjusted, and monitored diagnostic equipment and other machines used during procedures.
  • 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.

Travel Certified Surgical Technologist (National Staffing Solutions)

Jefferson Regional Medical Center Crisis Response
02.2022 - 06.2022
  • Specialties scrubbed: General, Eye, ENT, Plastics, OB/GYN, Orthopedics, Pediatrics, Neuro, Spine, Robotics, Urology, Trauma, Podiatry, Vein Harvesting, Organ Harvesting, and Total Joints

Travel Certified Surgical Technologist (National Staffing Solutions)

St. Josephs Hospital - BayCare Rapid Response
12.2021 - 01.2022
  • Specialties scrubbed: General, Eye, ENT, Plastics, OB/GYN, Orthopedics, Pediatrics, Neuro, Spine, Robotics, Urology, Trauma, Podiatry, Vein Harvesting, Organ Harvesting, and Total Joints

Certified Surgical Technologist (CST)

Poinciana Medical Center
10.2020 - 10.2021
  • I scrub in cases in all specialties from orthopedic surgery, general surgery to robotic surgery. I also aid in turning over rooms in between cases

Certified Surgical Technologist (CST)

Bassin Center for Plastic Surgery
06.2020 - 10.2020
  • At Bassin plastic surgery center I was in charge of start to finish. I set up the room for surgery, I scrub and assisted during cases, took a part of environmental services in between cases, and finally I also cleaned the instrument and sterilize them taking place in SPD. These task were completed all in a timely manner in time for the next case.

Education

Trade school - Surgical Technology

United States Army
San Antonio, TX
01.2019

High school diploma - undefined

Richard T Crane Medical Prep High School
Chicago, IL
06.2018

Skills

  • Pediatric care experience
  • Environmental Services
  • Sterile Processing
  • Surgical Technologist
  • Communications (5 years)
  • Medical terminology
  • Pharmacy Technician Experience
  • Team leadership
  • Clinical hospital experience
  • BLS
  • ACLS
  • PALS
  • Hospital Experience
  • Team Management
  • Medical Terminology
  • Equipment set up and operation
  • Electronic medical records management
  • Pre- and post-surgical counts
  • Infection control protocols

Certification

  • Certified Surgical Technologist January 2020 to Present
  • BLS for Healthcare Providers (CPR and AED) October 2019 to October 2026

Military Service

  • Branch: United States Army
  • Rank: E-5

Timeline

Travel Certified Surgical Technologist (Aequor)

MultiCare Deaconess Hospital
02.2025 - 09.2025

Certified Surgical Technologist

Jewett Orthopedic Institute Surgery Center
09.2023 - Current

Certified Surgical Technologist

Downtown surgery center
01.2023 - 12.2025

Travel Certified Surgical Technologist (National Staffing Solutions)

Franciscan Health Olympia Fields
06.2022 - 09.2022

Travel Certified Surgical Technologist (National Staffing Solutions)

Jefferson Regional Medical Center Crisis Response
02.2022 - 06.2022

Travel Certified Surgical Technologist (National Staffing Solutions)

St. Josephs Hospital - BayCare Rapid Response
12.2021 - 01.2022

Certified Surgical Technologist (CST)

Poinciana Medical Center
10.2020 - 10.2021

Certified Surgical Technologist (CST)

Bassin Center for Plastic Surgery
06.2020 - 10.2020

68D, Operating Room Specialist

United States Army Reserve
11.2018 - Current

High school diploma - undefined

Richard T Crane Medical Prep High School

Trade school - Surgical Technology

United States Army

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