Alexandria Toron
Jarrell,TX
Summary
Skilled Certified Surgical Technologist with extensive experience at Seton Medical Center Austin, adept in aseptic and sterilization techniques and leading teams with a focus on efficiency and safety. Excelled in OB/GYN procedures, showcasing a blend of technical proficiency and collaborative teamwork to enhance operating room operations and patient care.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Surgical Technologist OB
Seton Medical Center Austin
Austin, TX
05.2021 - Current
- Collaborated with operating room staff to cultivate efficiency and prepare for scheduled and emergency procedures.
- Provided instruction on proper techniques of handling instruments to new team members.
- Identified potential problems before they occurred by closely observing the sterile field and personnel involved in the procedure.
- Operated or monitored lights, machines or equipment to support proper operation.
- Scrubbed arms and hands and assisted surgical team with scrubbing, masks and surgical clothing.
- Performed instrument counts before, during, and after surgeries as required by hospital policy.
- Laid out all instruments, supplies and tools as directed by surgeons.
- Helped maintain an organized working environment in the OR through cleaning, stocking supplies, and organizing equipment carts.
- Sterilized medical equipment and properly handled contaminated materials.
- Maintained proper sterile field during surgical procedures.
- Handed instruments and supplies to surgeons and surgeons' assistants.
- Participated in continuing education activities related to job responsibilities.
- Assisted surgeons during operative procedures by anticipating their needs and passing instruments.
- Prepared dressings or bandages, applying or assisting with application following surgery.
Certified Surgical Technologist
HCA South Austin
Austin, TX
06.2020 - 04.2021
- Collaborated with operating room staff to cultivate efficiency and prepare for scheduled and emergency procedures.
- Provided assistance during cesarean sections, Vaginal deliveries, hysterectomies, and other types of surgical procedures as needed.
- Operated or monitored lights, machines or equipment to support proper operation.
- Performed instrument counts before, during, and after surgeries as required by hospital policy.
- Laid out all instruments, supplies and tools as directed by surgeons.
- Helped maintain an organized working environment in the OR through cleaning, stocking supplies, and organizing equipment carts.
- Prepared patients for surgery by positioning on operating table and covering with sterile surgical drapes to prevent exposure.
- Assisted surgeons during operative procedures by anticipating their needs and passing instruments.
- Retrieved specimens from the OR for laboratory analysis.
- Prepared operating room for surgical procedures, including setting up sterile field.
Certified Surgical Technologist
Seton Harker Heights
Harker Heights, TX
06.2018 - 04.2020
- Provided instruction on proper techniques of handling instruments to new team members.
- Identified potential problems before they occurred by closely observing the sterile field and personnel involved in the procedure.
- Set up trays with necessary surgical instruments according to established protocols.
- Maintained aseptic technique throughout the procedure.
- Cleaned and restocked operating room, gathering and placing equipment and supplies.
- Assisted surgeon by passing instruments and sterile supplies throughout operation.
- Assisted with scrubbing in for each case as needed.
- Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.
Certified Surgical Technologist
TX Health Resources
Fort Worth, TX
07.2003 - 11.2015
- Operated a variety of machinery and tools safely and efficiently.
- Managed time effectively to ensure tasks were completed on schedule and deadlines were met.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.
- Updated and maintained databases with current information.
- Assisted with scrubbing in for each case as needed.
- Assisted surgeon by passing instruments and sterile supplies throughout operation.
- Maintained aseptic technique throughout the procedure.
- Set up trays with necessary surgical instruments according to established protocols.
- Cleaned and restocked operating room, gathering and placing equipment and supplies.
Education
Certificate of Technical Studies - Surgical Technology
Tarrant County College
Hurst, TX06-2003
Skills
- Aseptic and sterilization techniques
- Biohazardous waste disposal
- Pre-surgical preparation
- Surgical counts
- Equipment set up and operation
- Collecting medical specimens
- Safety protocols expertise
- Infection control practices
- Disposing of biohazardous waste
- Dressing wounds
- OB/GYN procedures
- Safe sharps disposal
- Surgical equipment operation
- Wound dressing
- Specimen collection
- Setting up and operating equipment
- Surgical Assisting
Languages
German
Limited
Timeline
Certified Surgical Technologist OB
Seton Medical Center Austin
05.2021 - Current
Certified Surgical Technologist
HCA South Austin
06.2020 - 04.2021
Certified Surgical Technologist
Seton Harker Heights
06.2018 - 04.2020
Certified Surgical Technologist
TX Health Resources
07.2003 - 11.2015
Certificate of Technical Studies - Surgical Technology
Tarrant County College
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