Alexandra Burch
Denver
Summary
Dedicated and detail-oriented Surgical Technologist with over 4 years of operating room experience in high-pressure environments. Proven ability to communicate effectively with surgeons, nurses, and patients while maintaining precision and composure. Seeking to transition into Medical Sales to leverage in-depth clinical knowledge, patient-focused mindset, and hands-on expertise with surgical devices and instrumentation. Confident in building strong provider relationships and delivering value-driven product solutions.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Surgical Technologist
Advent Health
Parker, CO
08.2025 - Current
- Assisted in preparing and sterilizing surgical instruments and equipment for various procedures.
- Monitored patient safety protocols throughout surgical procedures to ensure optimal outcomes.
- Maintained a sterile field, adhering to infection control standards during surgeries.
- Collaborated with surgical teams to facilitate smooth operations and address any immediate needs.
Travel Surgical Technologist
Denver Health
Denver, CO
07.2024 - 07.2025
- Assisted in over 100 surgeries as part of a high-performing OR team.
- Developed strong familiarity with endoscopic tools, robotic systems, and vendor product support.
- Built solid foundations in medical terminology, patient care, and device tracking systems.
Travel Surgical Technologist
Cottage Hospital
Santa Barbara, CA
02.2023 - 06.2023
- Maintain expert knowledge of surgical instruments, devices, and their application-providing real-time support during high-stakes operations.
- Train and mentor new surgical techs and nursing staff on equipment handling and OR protocols.
- Work frequently with medical sales reps to trial and integrate new technologies and implants.
- Known for proactive communication and anticipating surgeon needs to streamline procedures.
Travel Surgical Technologist
Ventura County Memorial Hospital
Ventura, CA
08.2022 - 12.2022
- Assisting with Pediatrics
- Fast-paced with traumas
- First scrub in surgery cases including Trauma, Neurology, Plastics, General, Ortho, DaVinci Robot, ENT, GU, GYN, Maxillofacial, and Pedis.
- Work with a variety of different Spine and Orthopedic instrumentation
- Pulling supplies for cases
- Training new employees.
Surgical Technologist
Porter Adventist Hospital
Denver, CO
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Experience in Spine and many other specialties
- On the Orthopedic Team
- Talking call for nights and weekends
- Starting or ending cases.
- Pulling supplies for cases and troubleshooting challenges.
Surgical Technologist
UCHealth at Anschutz
Aurora, CO
01.2021 - 05.2022
- Experience in multiple surgeries including Trauma, Neurology, Plastics, General, Ortho, Davinci Robot, ENT, GU, GYN, and Maxillofacial
- Specialized in Neurology
- Lead trainer for the Neurology Team
- Able to perform under pressure with an eye for anticipating the needs of the performing surgeon
- Work Off-Shift, taking call shifts, and working weekends
- Great at planning ahead for trauma cases
- Maintaining a clean and organized sterile surgical field
- Counting supplies while staying focused on my surgical field.
Surgical Technologist
Colorado Aesthetic and Plastic Surgery
Greenwood Village, CO
11.2021 - 01.2022
- Set up the operating room for surgery
- Maintain and set up the sterile field
- Assist the Surgeon for the case
- Cut sutures and apply dressings
- Clean instruments and the operating room after the case
- See patients after surgery and remove sutures.
Surgical Technologist
Denver Metro DOMS
Cherry Creek, CO
09.2021 - 11.2021
- Assisted the oral surgeon with dental surgery
- Prepared the instruments for the surgery
- Sterilize instruments after surgery
- Took blood pressure and monitored the EKG machine.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Surgical Technology Degree
Concorde Career College
Aurora, CO08.2021
Medical Aesthetician and Chemical Peel License -
College of International Aesthetics
09-2012
Aesthetician Certification - undefined
Aveda Institute Denver
01.2011
Skills
- Integrity in professional conduct
- Proficient in surgical device operation
- Pre-operative care coordination
- Sterile technique mastery
- Goal-focused
- Developing client relationships
- Building professional connections
- In-depth product knowledge
- Strategic organization
- Client requirement analysis
Certification
- CST - National Certified Surgical Technologist- 205546
- Surgical Technology License – ST.0006007 January 2022
- Licensed Aesthetician - COZ.0614485 January 2011-Current[Timeframe]
Timeline
Surgical Technologist
Advent Health
08.2025 - Current
Travel Surgical Technologist
Denver Health
07.2024 - 07.2025
Travel Surgical Technologist
Cottage Hospital
02.2023 - 06.2023
Travel Surgical Technologist
Ventura County Memorial Hospital
08.2022 - 12.2022
Surgical Technologist
Porter Adventist Hospital
05.2022 - 08.2022
Surgical Technologist
Colorado Aesthetic and Plastic Surgery
11.2021 - 01.2022
Surgical Technologist
Denver Metro DOMS
09.2021 - 11.2021
Surgical Technologist
UCHealth at Anschutz
01.2021 - 05.2022
Aesthetician Certification - undefined
Aveda Institute Denver
Associate of Applied Science - Surgical Technology Degree
Concorde Career College
Medical Aesthetician and Chemical Peel License -
College of International Aesthetics