Ariana Vasquez
NEWBURGH,USA
Summary
Skilled Surgical Technologist with seven years of experience in fast-paced surgical settings with some dental knowledge. Possess hands-on experience in preparing operating rooms, sterilizing equipment, and assisting during surgeries. Strong organizational skills, ability to work under pressure, and keen attention to detail. Contributed to successful surgical outcomes by ensuring efficient operation flow and maintaining strict sterile environments. I am seeking employment and am interested in becoming part of a team to use my knowledge. Attentive to detail, quick learner committed to gaining knowledge and technical proficiency.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Surgical Technologist
Westchester Medical Center Level 1 Trauma
Valhalla, NY
09.2024 - Current
- familiar with the following specialties, General, OBGYN, Ent, ophthalmic, Orthopedics, Robotic cases, Spine, Urology, Plastics
- Ensured all necessary equipment was available for each procedure.
- Provided assistance to surgeons during operations by passing instruments and other supplies.
- Prepared and maintained sterile field for surgical procedures.
- Organized operating room by setting up surgical trays with instruments according to surgeon preference.
Surgical Technologist
Surgical Specialty Center Of Westchester
NEWBURGH, NY
10.2023 - 09.2024
- Company Overview: center specializes in Plastic surgery, Opthalmology, Endoscopy, ENT, Oculoplastic, Podiatry, Hand surgery.
- Established and maintained sterile field during surgical procedures in operating room environments.
- Used disinfectants, detergents and ultrasound cleaning to decontaminate medical instruments and supplies.
- Set up and maintained sterile field for surgical procedures by properly scrubbing personnel, sterilizing equipment and instruments and disinfecting patients' skin with antiseptic wipes.
- Assisted sterile supply with cleaning and reprocessing instrument sets for future procedures.
- Center specializes in Plastic surgery, Opthalmology, Endoscopy, ENT, Oculoplastic, Podiatry, Hand surgery.
Dental Assistant
Edge Dental Management
Monroe, NY
12.2021 - 09.2023
- Company Overview: Familiar with Open Dental, Dentrix.
- Provided chair-side assistance during periodontal, preventive and operative dental procedures.
- Set up instruments, supplies and equipment as directed by dentist.
- Monitored inventory to track consumable usage and maintain supply levels.
- Welcomed, seated and explained procedures to patients.
- Kept patient information secure to meet confidentiality rules.
- Maintained x-ray unit, processor and autoclave to exact specifications.
- Maintained patient confidentiality and privacy in alignment with HIPAA requirements.
- Supported procedural needs with swift instrument changes, suction and surgical field management.
- Familiar with Open Dental, Dentrix.
Surgical Technologist
Surgery Center Orthopedics Associate
Poughkeepsie, NY
07.2017 - 11.2021
- Gathered necessary surgical supplies and equipment for orthopedic, pain management, general, OBGYN, Urology, surgeries according to surgeon's prepared cards.
- Assisted sterile supply with cleaning and reprocessing instrument sets for future procedures.
- Set up and maintained sterile field for surgical procedures by properly scrubbing personnel, sterilizing equipment and instruments, and disinfecting patients' skin with antiseptic.
- Prepared dressings and bandages and helped apply them after surgeries.
- Organized ORs for new surgeries by following the specific surgeon's preference card.
- Used X-ray machines under supervision of MD.
- Run Steris machines to sterilize instruments.
- Cleaned and restocked the operating room between each procedure.
- Used germicides and sterilizing devices to clean and disinfect the instruments and equipment used during routine and complex procedures.
Phlebotomist
Crystal Run Healthcare
NEWBURGH, NY
08.2013 - 06.2017
- Cleaned, sanitized, and maintained department equipment and work areas according to facility standards.
- Verified specimen information, completed data entry, and properly matched patient information to specimens.
- Documented receipt of specimens in electronic medical record system.
- Understood and adhered to HIPAA policies, procedures, and regulations to maintain patient confidentiality.
- Collected arm samples or whole blood samples for testing.
- Received and packed specimens and expedited delivery process for lab processing.
- Received samples from clients and other sites for standardized testing in central location.
- Collected units of blood for medical examinations through venipuncture and capillary puncture.
- Fostered relationships with patients to build trust and mitigate discomfort during procedures.
- Disposed of biohazard fluids, tissue and collection devices safely and securely to minimize the risk of spreading diseases and bacteria.
- Carefully labeled and packaged samples for transportation to the laboratory, minimizing errors and protecting specimen vials from damage.
Education
Surgical Technologist Certification -
Boces
Kingston, NYPhlebotomy certification -
Boces
NEWBURGH, NYHigh School Diploma -
Newburgh Free Academy
Newburgh, NYSkills
- Bilingual
- Intra-operative assistance
- Supply management
- Equipment set up
- Sterile processing support
- Sterilize equipment
- Handle specimens
- Multitasking
- Analytical thinking
- Team player
- Time management
- Customer Service
- Computer savvy
Timeline
Surgical Technologist
Westchester Medical Center Level 1 Trauma
09.2024 - Current
Surgical Technologist
Surgical Specialty Center Of Westchester
10.2023 - 09.2024
Dental Assistant
Edge Dental Management
12.2021 - 09.2023
Surgical Technologist
Surgery Center Orthopedics Associate
07.2017 - 11.2021
Phlebotomist
Crystal Run Healthcare
08.2013 - 06.2017
Surgical Technologist Certification -
Boces
Phlebotomy certification -
Boces
High School Diploma -
Newburgh Free Academy
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