Anita Herrera
Escondido
Summary
With a proven track record at Sharp Memorial Hospital, I excel in orchestrating efficient surgical operations, leveraging my expertise in aseptic techniques and fostering team collaboration. My leadership in establishing a robotic heart program highlights my innovative approach and commitment to advancing surgical care.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Surgical Technologist
Sharp Memorial Hospital
San Diego, CA
08.2019 - Current
- I worked as a cardiovascular tech on the open-heart team.
- Helped organize and set up the minimally invasive robotic heart program.
- Scrubbed most other cases in main OR as needed, including orthopedic, spine, gyn, general, vascular, endovascular, urology, and robotics.
- Organized equipment and instruments in alignment with surgical protocols and surgeon preferences.
- Collaborated with operating room staff to cultivate efficiency and prepare for scheduled and emergency procedures.
- Participated in continuing education activities related to job responsibilities.
- Reviewed surgical requirements and prepped operating room with appropriate tools, equipment and instruments.
- Recounted surgical instruments and supplies at end of operation, eliminating chance of items left inside patient.
- Assisted surgeon by passing instruments and sterile supplies throughout operation.
- Helped maintain an organized working environment in the OR through cleaning, stocking supplies, and organizing equipment carts.
Certified Surgical Technologist
Sharp Mary Birch Hospital
San Diego, CA
04.2019 - 08.2019
- Organized equipment and instruments in alignment with surgical protocols and surgeon preferences.
- Collaborated with operating room staff to cultivate efficiency and prepare for scheduled and emergency procedures.
- Reviewed surgical requirements and prepped operating room with appropriate tools, equipment and instruments.
- Provided technical assistance to surgeons, surgical nurses or anesthesiologists.
- Provided assistance during cesarean sections, hysterectomies, robotic procedures and other types of surgical procedures as needed.
- Assisted surgeon by passing instruments and sterile supplies throughout operation.
- Set up equipment, tools and supplies for procedures and organize instruments as directed in surgeons' preference cards.
Certified Surgical Technologist
Palomar Medical Center
Escondido, CA
04.2007 - 04.2019
- I worked as a cardiovascular tech on the open-heart team.
- Was the robotic coordinator lead.
- Scrubbed in the main OR, assisting with all types of procedures, including vascular, endovascular, orthopedic, gynecological, general, trauma, cesarean sections, urology, and robotics.
- Organized equipment and instruments in alignment with surgical protocols and surgeon preferences.
- Collaborated with operating room staff to cultivate efficiency and prepare for scheduled and emergency procedures.
- Reviewed surgical requirements and prepped operating room with appropriate tools, equipment and instruments.
- Provided assistance during cesarean sections, hysterectomies, orthopedic repairs, wound closure suturing techniques and other types of surgical procedures as needed.
- Assisted surgeon by passing instruments and sterile supplies throughout operation.
- Helped maintain an organized working environment in the OR through cleaning, stocking supplies, and organizing equipment carts.
Certified Surgical Technologist
Irvine Regional Medical Center
Orange County, CA
06.2006 - 04.2007
- Organized equipment and instruments in alignment with surgical protocols and surgeon preferences.
- Collaborated with operating room staff to cultivate efficiency and prepare for scheduled and emergency procedures.
- Reviewed surgical requirements and prepped operating room with appropriate tools, equipment and instruments.
- Provided technical assistance to surgeons, surgical nurses or anesthesiologists.
- Laid out all instruments, supplies and tools as directed by surgeons.
- Assisted surgeon by passing instruments and sterile supplies throughout operation.
Education
Surgical Technology
Glendale Career College
Oceanside, CA06-2006
Skills
- Infection control protocols
- Pre- and post-surgical counts
- Equipment set up and operation
- Aseptic and sterilization techniques
- Wound dressing
- Direct patient care
- Workplace safety
- Infection control practices
Certification
- Certification through NBSTSA
- BLS Certified
Timeline
Certified Surgical Technologist
Sharp Memorial Hospital
08.2019 - Current
Certified Surgical Technologist
Sharp Mary Birch Hospital
04.2019 - 08.2019
Certified Surgical Technologist
Palomar Medical Center
04.2007 - 04.2019
Certified Surgical Technologist
Irvine Regional Medical Center
06.2006 - 04.2007
Surgical Technology
Glendale Career College