Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Outdoor activities/ camping, fishing, swimming, paddleboarding
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Andrea Ochoa

Houston,Texas

Summary

Hardworking Team Leader with experience in Surgical Technologists/ Sterile Processing environments. Knowledgeable in analysis, implementation and corrective planning. Engaging and motivational supervisor skilled at training, coaching and developing high-performing employees. Lead Assistant with talent supporting senior managers and upper management in decision making and improved productivity. Manage administrative and clerical functions, scheduling, logistics, meetings and provide follow-up on important projects and initiatives. Strong organizational and communication skills with attention to detail and accuracy.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Certified Surgical Technologist, Senior Lead

Houston Methodist Clear Lake Hospital
05.2014 - 06.2023
  • Anticipated surgeons needs and handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
  • Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
  • Gathered and set up equipment, tools, and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
  • Maintained high infection control standards.
  • Prepared instruments for terminal sterilization and reset surgical suites for next procedure.
  • Introduced new staff members to training protocols regarding operating room procedures, infection control, safety standards, and overall facility policies.

Certified Surgical Technologist

Westside Surgical Hospital
04.2011 - 02.2013
  • Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
  • Gathered and set up equipment, tools, and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
  • Delivered exemplary assistance and support to surgeons during general, gynecological, orthopedic, neurological, and plastic surgery procedures.
  • Introduced new staff members to training protocols regarding operating room procedures, infection control, safety standards, and overall facility policies.
  • Assisted in the sterile processing department as needed.

Education

No Degree - Pre-Nursing

College of The Mainland
Texas City, TX
08.2020

No Degree - Surgical Technology

Galveston College
Galveston, TX
05.2010

Skills

  • Setting Up Equipment
  • Pre-Surgical Preparation
  • Surgical Team Assistance
  • Plastic Surgery
  • Vascular Surgery
  • Laparoscopic Procedures
  • Sterile Processing
  • Sterile Processing Support
  • OB/GYN Procedures
  • Minor Ortho
  • General/ Abdominal cases
  • Trauma
  • Neuro
  • Cardio-Vascular team

Outdoor activities/ camping, fishing, swimming, paddleboarding

Enjoy spending time with my children, and other family members, spending a day at the beach or bayside, fishing, or swimming or boating and having a night time fire and cookout. Outdoor activities include looking up at stars on NASA important dates that show meteorites or strawberry moons. Family times include lots of cooking and baking. Love to bake cookies and pastries. Arts and crafts are always fun when spending times with the little ones. Fun physical activity is always a good way to refresh when away from work. 

Timeline

Certified Surgical Technologist, Senior Lead

Houston Methodist Clear Lake Hospital
05.2014 - 06.2023

Certified Surgical Technologist

Westside Surgical Hospital
04.2011 - 02.2013

No Degree - Pre-Nursing

College of The Mainland

No Degree - Surgical Technology

Galveston College
Andrea Ochoa