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Anthony Castillo

surgical technician
Albuquerque,NM

Summary

Eagle-eyed [surgical Tech] offering 7 years of experience and success in working as an integral member of the surgical team. Highly knowledgeable in wide range of procedures. Hold current CPR and Basic Life Support certifications. Skilled surgical tech offering more than 7 years of experience and well versed in orthopedic and general surgical procedures. Adept at orienting and training technical staff and implementing policies to streamline workflow. Excited to bring expertise to growing organization offering room for advancement.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Surgical Technician

New Mexico Orthopedics
Albuquerque, NM
11.2021 - 09.2022
  • Anticipated surgeons needs and handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
  • Gathered and set up equipment, tools and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
  • Created safe operating environments for invasive and non-invasive procedures.
  • Prepared instruments for terminal sterilization and reset surgical suites for next procedure.
  • Created unobstructive operative fields by using retractors, sponges, and suction and irrigating equipment.

Surgical Tech

Lovelace Westside Hospital
Albuquerque, NM
07.2020 - 04.2022
  • Anticipated surgeons needs and handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
  • Gathered and set up equipment, tools and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
  • Created safe operating environments for invasive and non-invasive procedures.
  • Prepared instruments for terminal sterilization and reset surgical suites for next procedure.
  • Provided scrubbing surgical assistance and support to surgeons during general, gynecology, genitourinary, orthopedic, neurosurgery and plastic surgery procedures.

Surgical Technician

Gila Regional Medical Center
Silver City, NM
03.2019 - 07.2020
  • Anticipated surgeons needs and handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
  • Gathered and set up equipment, tools and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
  • Created safe operating environments for invasive and non-invasive procedures.
  • Prepared instruments for terminal sterilization and reset surgical suites for next procedure.
  • Provided scrubbing surgical assistance and support to surgeons during general, gynecology, genitourinary, orthopedic, neurosurgery and plastic surgery procedures.

Surgical Technician

Aventura Hospital
Aventura, FL
06.2006 - 06.2009
  • Anticipated surgeons needs and handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
  • Gathered and set up equipment, tools and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
  • Created safe operating environments for invasive and non-invasive procedures.
  • Prepared instruments for terminal sterilization and reset surgical suites for next procedure.

Surgical Technologist

Baptist Health South Florida South Florida
11.2022 - 07.2023
  • Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
  • Sterilized instruments and disposed of medical supplies and waste following OSHA guidelines.
  • Created and maintained unobstructed operative fields using diverse range of tools.
  • Worked with vendors for speedy procurement of services and equipment.
  • Supported surgeons during GI and orthopedic procedures and general appointments.

Education

High School Diploma -

Coral Shores High School
Tavernier, FL

Surgical Technology Program - Surgical Technology

Everest
Miami Gardens, FL
03.2006

Skills

  • Safe Needle Disposal
  • Wound Dressing Techniques
  • Setting Up Equipment
  • Sterile Field Preparation
  • Passing Surgical Instruments
  • Collecting Medical Specimens
  • Pre-Surgical Preparation
  • Aseptic and Sterilization Techniques
  • Assisting Surgical Team
  • Preparing for Surgeries
  • Basic Life Support
  • Total Joint Replacements
  • Pre- and Post-Surgical Counts
  • General Surgery
  • Plastic Surgery
  • OB/GYN Procedures

Timeline

Surgical Technologist

Baptist Health South Florida South Florida
11.2022 - 07.2023

Surgical Technician

New Mexico Orthopedics
11.2021 - 09.2022

Surgical Tech

Lovelace Westside Hospital
07.2020 - 04.2022

Surgical Technician

Gila Regional Medical Center
03.2019 - 07.2020

Surgical Technician

Aventura Hospital
06.2006 - 06.2009

High School Diploma -

Coral Shores High School

Surgical Technology Program - Surgical Technology

Everest
Anthony Castillosurgical technician