Amando Garza

• Assisted surgeons during complex cardiovascular procedures, ensuring optimal workflow and patient safety.
• Endovascuar Vessel harvestig
• Dissection and Manipulation of tissues
• Insertion drains and trocars
• Exposure of vessels under direct surgeon supervision
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care and streamline surgical processes.
• Monitored patients' vital signs during procedures, reporting any abnormalities to the surgical team promptly.
• Assisted in complex surgical procedures, demonstrating adaptability and knowledge across multiple disciplines.
• Contributed to successful surgeries, anticipating surgeon needs.
• Streamlined communication between surgeons and nurses to promote teamwork and efficient operations.

Did all surgical specialties including Orthopedics, Neuro, General and CV

Learned EVH in 2010 with the maquet vasoview pro system

Became CV lead FA in for south Texas region in 2016

• Assisted surgical teams in preparing operating rooms and maintaining sterile environments.
• Selected and organized surgical instruments for various procedures, ensuring availability and compliance.
• Trained new surgical staff on equipment usage, safety procedures, and workflow efficiency.
• Led quality improvement initiatives that enhanced patient safety and procedural accuracy in the OR.
• Maintained high infection control standards.

was hired to work in Central Sterile and Reprocessing

worked in instrument room as student tech

worked in the OR as student surgical tech