Art Tagle
Kansas City,MO
Summary
Dynamic Surgical Technologist with extensive experience at Total Joint Center of the Northland, proficient in aseptic techniques and critical thinking. Successfully streamlined surgical workflows and enhanced efficiency, while maintaining high infection control standards. Adept at intraoperative preparation of allo and autografts, ensuring optimal patient outcomes in high-pressure environments.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Surgical Technologist
Total Joint Center of the Northland
Kansas City, MO
01.2025 - Current
- Processing all surgical instruments, implants, and equipment for total joint arthroplasty.
- Create and maintain sterile field perioperatively. Observing Universal Protocol, aseptic technique, and, AORN standards for Total Joint Arthroplasty.
- Collaborated with surgical teams to streamline workflow and improve efficiency.
- Assist in moving and positioning patients for optimal surgical access.
Manager of Surgical Operations
Dr. Vince Clinical Research
Overland Park, KS
11.2023 - 01.2025
- Initial consultation and implementation of all surgical aspects for pain drug study post Austin bunionectomy.
- Developed and implemented decontamination and sterilization SOP’s including documentation of sterilization parameters and biological indicators in accordance with AORN standards.
- Ordering supplies and surgical equipment for study procedures.
- Trained non clinical staff in all aspects of processing used instruments for sterilization. Including running and documenting daily Bowie Dick tests before running any loads to be sterilized.
- Trained clinical staff on pt positioning, tourniquet placement, and surgical prep of the operative site.
Surgical Technologist
Surgicenter of Johnson County
Overland Park, KS
08.2018 - 11.2023
- Organized and restocked supplies, helped turn over rooms and give breaks as needed reducing downtime between procedures.
- Assisted with the development of the total joint program.
- Specialized in orthopedics, sports medicine, upper and lower extremities.
Surgical Technologist
Kansas City Orthopaedic Institute
Leawood KS
05.2015 - 08.2018
- Assisted in processing surgical instruments and gathering equipment for various orthopedic procedures.
- Created and maintained sterile field during surgical procedures , ensuring adherence to Universal Protocols and AORN standards for total joint arthroplasty.
- Collaborated with surgical teams to streamline workflow and improve efficiency.
Surgical Technologist
Briarcliff Surgery Center
Kansas City, MO
02.2015 - 05.2015
- Maintained high infection control standards.
- Prepared operating rooms with required instruments, ensuring efficient setup for various surgical cases.
- Setup OR by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
- Minimized infection risks by strictly adhering to aseptic techniques when handling surgical supplies and equipment.
Surgical Technologist
Centerpoint Ambulatory Surgery Center
Independence, MO
05.2009 - 02.2015
- Prepared surgical instruments, ensuring sterility for various surgical cases.
- Setup OR by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
- Handled high-pressure situations calmly and efficiently, contributing to successful completion of critical surgeries.
- Precepted new surgical technologist employees and taught complex orthopedic/sports medicine procedures.
Surgical Technologist
South Kansas City Surgicenter
Overland Park, KS
03.2006 - 05.2009
- Prepared OR with required instruments, ensuring efficient setup for various surgical cases.
- Maintained high infection control standards.
- Pulled supplies, sterile and non sterile for upcoming surgical cases.
- Managed sterile processing department.
Education
Associate of Science - Surgical Technology
Colorado Technical University
Colorado Springs, CO03.2006
Skills
Aseptic techniques
Critical thinking
Sterile technique proficiency
Setting up and operating equipment
Intraoperative preparation of allo and autografts
Timeline
Surgical Technologist
Total Joint Center of the Northland
01.2025 - Current
Manager of Surgical Operations
Dr. Vince Clinical Research
11.2023 - 01.2025
Surgical Technologist
Surgicenter of Johnson County
08.2018 - 11.2023
Surgical Technologist
Kansas City Orthopaedic Institute
05.2015 - 08.2018
Surgical Technologist
Briarcliff Surgery Center
02.2015 - 05.2015
Surgical Technologist
Centerpoint Ambulatory Surgery Center
05.2009 - 02.2015
Surgical Technologist
South Kansas City Surgicenter
03.2006 - 05.2009
Associate of Science - Surgical Technology
Colorado Technical University