Alexis Belmontez
Summary
Organized and dependable Surgical Technologist bringing practiced experience assisting with diverse operating room functions. Anticipates and addresses surgeon's needs from operating room setup and sterilization to draping patient and passing instruments during surgery. Models medical teamwork and physical stamina.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Surgical Technologist III
Garfield Medical Center
10.2021 - Current
- Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
- Maintained high infection control standards.
- Delivered exemplary assistance and support to surgeons in all specialties including cardiovascular, cardiothoracic, general, gynecological, orthopedic, neurological, spine, plastics, ENT, urology & robotic procedures.
- Worked with vendors for speedy procurement of services and equipment.
- Operated, adjusted, and monitored diagnostic equipment and other machines used during procedures.
Surgical Technologist
Association of South Bay Surgeons
12.2020 - 07.2021
- First Scrub in endovascular procedures: Angiograms, Angioplasty, Artherectomy, Thrombectomy
- Daily tasks such as turn over after each procedure, decontamination of surgical instruments, inventory, daily clean up of pre op, post op, and OR suite
- Circulator in procedures including charting & monitoring vitals, medications administered, procedure completed, opened product for surgical tech or surgeon
- Front desk assistant including appointment making, scanning, calling pharmacies, tasking appropriate departments for procedures, authorizations, information.
Clinical Rotation
Keck Medicine of USC
06.2020 - 09.2020
- Worked in conjunction with OR team to provide sterile field and efficient surgical cases
- Passed instruments and supplies to surgical team members to provide surgeons with necessary tools to complete procedures.
- Assisted with cleaning of rooms between cases and turnover
- Participated in debriefing and quality improvement practices
- Decontaminate, prepare, pack, sterilize, and document the sterilization of equipment
- Operate autoclave decontamination equipment.
Customer Service Representative
Kaiser Permanente
10.2017 - 01.2019
- Assisted members and providers with eligibility and benefits
- Accepted payments and processed medical billing and claims
- Filed grievances, demographics, facility information, patient advocate.
Education
Surgical Technology -
Glendale Career College
Glendale, CA10.2020
High School Diploma -
Rosemead High School
Rosemead, CA01.2007
Skills
- Medical Terminology
- HIPPA, OSHA, JCAHO educated
- Pre-Surgical Preparation
- Safe Sharps Disposal
- Surgical Assistance
- Setting up and Operating Equipment
- Surgical instrument knowledge
- Infection control
- Basic Life Support
- Sterile technique proficiency
- AST member
Timeline
Surgical Technologist III
Garfield Medical Center
10.2021 - Current
Surgical Technologist
Association of South Bay Surgeons
12.2020 - 07.2021
Clinical Rotation
Keck Medicine of USC
06.2020 - 09.2020
Customer Service Representative
Kaiser Permanente
10.2017 - 01.2019
Surgical Technology -
Glendale Career College
High School Diploma -
Rosemead High School