Ashley Ortiz
Carol Stream,IL
Summary
Experienced surgical technologist with years of experience in maintaining sterile technique, prepping surgical suites, and supporting complex procedures across multiple specialties. Bilingual, dependable, and detail-oriented. Recognized for strong problem-solving, excellent time management, commitment to surgical excellence, precision, and efficiency. Known for strong attention to detail, and a high level of performance under immense pressure. Focused professional well versed in wide range procedures. Adept in quickly preparing surgical suites per procedure and surgeon instructions. Expertise in sterile and aseptic technology. Board certified by the National Board of Surgical Technology.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Travel Certified Surgical Technologist
Stroger Hospital
02.2022 - 05.2025
- Adapted quickly to rotating OR teams and varying surgeon preferences
- Successfully completed 3-year extended contract based on performance and consistency
- Specialized in trauma, emergency, and high-acuity surgical cases in a level 1 trauma center
- Supported critical cases in fast-paced environments with minimal orientation time
- Gained exposure to diverse EMR systems, equipment, and hospital protocols across travel assignments
Certified Surgical Technologist
Elmhurst Hospital
01.2018 - 01.2022
- Gather and prepare equipment and surgical tools that the surgery will require
- Passes surgical tools to the surgeon and surgical assistant during operation
- Counts instruments before and after surgery to ensure everything is accounted for
- Watches and maintains sterile field during surgery
- Assist in retracting during surgery when needed
- Able to scrub: Robot, Orthopedics, General, Gyne, Plastics, Cysto, Vascular, Neuro, Eyes
Central Sterile Processing Tech
Elmhurst Hospital
06.2016 - 12.2017
- Handled soiled items and prepared them for cleaning
- Accurately reassembled trays and instrument packages for sterilization
- Loaded, unloaded, and operated steam vaporized hydrogen peroxide plasma sterilization equipment. Visually inspected load, chemical and biological indicators, and interpreted cycle parameters after each cycle
- Gathered supplies and instruments for case carts accurately and accordingly, following pick lists
- Wrapped items in linen and prepared them for sterilization
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Malcom X College of Chicago
Chicago12.2027
Associate of Applied Science - Certified Surgical Technologist
College of DuPage
Glen Ellyn12.2017
Skills
- Surgical room preparation
- Orthopedic surgery
- Robotics surgery
- General surgery
- Gynecology surgery
- Plastics surgery
- Cystoscopy
- Vascular surgery
- Neuro surgery
- Ophthalmic Surgery
- Complex revisions
- Anticipating surgical team needs
- Reliability
- Punctuality
- Team orientation
- High work ethic
- Patient care
- Critical thinking
- Team collaboration
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Safety protocols expertise
- Shared governance
- Professionalism and ethics
- Basic life support
- Leadership qualities
Volunteer Experience
- Central DuPage Hospital, ER, GI/Endoscopy, Breast Health Center, Diagnostic Imaging
- St. Isidore church, Volunteered with the elderly and homeless; aided with their daily tasks, served food, helped with creating day activities
- Almost Home Kids, Read to children with complex medical conditions, assisted in recreational activities with the children, such as puzzles and playing with sensory toys, assisted with special needs children, Down Syndrome
Affiliations
- Completed 2 full marathons, demonstrating long term dedication, mental resilience and personal discipline
- Recognized by OR leadership and peers for surgical precision, efficiency, and high quality teamwork
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Certification
- National Certification as a Certified Surgical Technologist
- Basic Life Support (BLS)- American Heart Association
Timeline
Travel Certified Surgical Technologist
Stroger Hospital
02.2022 - 05.2025
Certified Surgical Technologist
Elmhurst Hospital
01.2018 - 01.2022
Central Sterile Processing Tech
Elmhurst Hospital
06.2016 - 12.2017
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Malcom X College of Chicago
Associate of Applied Science - Certified Surgical Technologist
College of DuPage
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