Beatriz Larranaga
Sahuarita,Az
Summary
Surgical professional with solid background in supporting complex surgical procedures and ensuring operational efficiency. Known for collaborative teamwork and achieving optimal outcomes in high-pressure environments. Reliable and adaptable with strong skills in sterile techniques and patient interaction.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Surgical Technologist
Banner University Medical Center South
02.2024 - Current
- Prepare operating rooms with required instruments, ensuring efficient setup for various surgical cases.
- Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
- Minimize infection risks by strictly adhering to aseptic techniques when handling surgical supplies and equipment.
- Handle high-pressure situations calmly and efficiently, contributing to successful completion of critical surgeries.
Certified Surgical Technologist
Banner Surgery Center at River Road
02.2022 - 02.2024
- Assisted in surgical procedures by preparing instruments and maintaining sterile environments.
- Collaborated with surgical teams to ensure efficient workflow and patient safety during operations.
- Trained new staff on surgical protocols, instrument handling, and operating room procedures.
- Implemented process improvements that enhanced instrument turnover times between surgeries.
CERTIFIED SURGICAL TECHNOLOGIST
St. Joseph's Hospital
03.2021 - 02.2022
- Gathered necessary surgical supplies and equipment for Neuro surgeries according to surgeon's prepared cards.
- Counted sponges, needles, and instruments pre-operatively and intra-operatively with circulating nurse.
- Collected specimens to be sent to pathology for diagnostic processes.
- Set up and maintained sterile field for surgical procedures by properly scrubbing personnel, sterilizing equipment and instruments, and disinfecting patient's skin with antiseptic wipes.
- Cleaned and restocked the operating room between each procedure.
CERTIFIED SURGICAL TECHNOLOGIST
Tucson Medical Center
11.2018 - 03.2021
- Established and maintained sterile field during surgical procedures.
- Assisted with transfer of patient onto gurney.
- Anticipated needs of the surgeon.
- Adapted to changes during surgery.
- Gowned and gloved surgeons and assistants to maintain sterility for procedures.
- Gathered necessary surgical supplies and equipment for Neuro surgeries according to surgeon's preference cards.
- Counted sponges, needles, and instruments pre-operatively and intra-operatively with circulating nurse.
- Maintained vigilant eye over conditions in operating room, responding quickly to patient and surgical team needs.
CERTIFIED SURGICAL TECHNOLOGIST
Flexcare Staffing - Banner University Medical Center
07.2018 - 10.2018
- Maintained supply and instrument sterility during set up of surgical procedures
- Established and maintained sterile field during surgical procedures in operating room environments
- Collected specimens to be sent to pathology for diagnostic processes
- Proper patient prepping and positioning
- Ensured supplies were available for each case
CERTIFIED SURGICAL TECHNOLOGIST
Paradise Valley Cosmetic Surgery Center
03.2017 - 05.2018
- Established and maintained sterile field during surgical procedures in operating room environments
- Gathered necessary surgical supplies and equipment for plastic surgeries according to surgeon's prepared cards
- Counted sponges and needles pre-operatively and intra-operatively with circulating nurse
- Prepared dressings and bandages and helped apply them after surgeries
- 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
CERTIFIED SURGICAL TECHNOLOGIST
Mayo Clinic - Neurosurgery
06.2015 - 03.2017
- Established and maintained sterile field during surgical procedures in operating room environments
- Gowned and gloved surgeons and assistants to maintain sterility for procedures
- Collected specimens to be sent to pathology for diagnostic processes
- Assisted circulating nurse and surgical team in maintaining sterile environments during procedures
- Prepared dressings and bandages and helped apply them after surgeries
- Cleaned and dressed patient incisions after surgical procedures
- Organized OR's for new surgeries by following the specific surgeon's preference card
- DBS (Deep Brain Stimulation) trained
CERTIFIED SURGICAL TECHNOLOGIST
Banner University Medical Center
04.2013 - 04.2015
- Gathered necessary supplies and equipment by reading surgeon's preference card
- Created a sterile field
- Performed necessary counts
- Assisted in draping patient for surgery
- Anticipated the needs of the surgeon
- Proper handling/labeling of specimens
MEDICAL ASSISTANT/SURGERY SCHEDULER/RECEPTIONIST
Tucson Ear, Nose & Throat
04.2008 - 09.2012
- Provided clinical and operational support in the delivery of patient care in physician practice settings and in clinical offices
- Cleaned, prepared, and maintained examinations rooms and treatment areas
- Assisted physicians and clinicians with examinations, Education procedures, preparation of patients, and vital sign procedures
- Prepared patients for examinations, procedures, and treatments
- Organized, reviewed, and forwarded incoming test results to the physicians
- Prepared and maintained all supplies in exam rooms by ordering, distributing, and managing inventory
- Delivered excellent patient service and strengthened patient-clinician relationship through positive interactions
- Supported front office operations including billing, invoicing, scheduling, patient check-in and check out, procedures tracking, reporting, and insurance verification
- Prepared specimens for outside lab testing, as ordered by the physicians
MEDICAL ASSISTANT
Catalina Ear, Nose & Throat
01.2007 - 04.2008
- Cleaned, prepared, and maintained examinations rooms and treatment areas
- Provided clinical and operational support in the delivery of patient care in physician practice settings and in clinical offices
- Greeted patients warmly and assisted Physician in preparing patients for exams and procedures by assessing vital signs and recording medical histories
- Ensured all tools and equipment used for testing or collecting samples were adequately sanitized and sterilized in compliance with OSHA standards for lab processing
- Answered phone calls and scheduled or followed-up on appointments
- Sterilized and positioned instruments and equipment for examinations and procedures
- Prepared treatment rooms for patient examinations
- Performed gamut of tasks, including maintaining files, verifying insurance claims on behalf of patients, and scanning documents
Education
Associate of Applied Science - SURGICAL TECHNOLOGY
Brown Mackie College
Tucson, Az03.2013
MEDICAL ASSISTANT - CERTIFICATE WITH HONORS - undefined
Pima Medical Institute
Tucson, Arizona01.2007
Skills
- Critical thinking
- Sterile technique proficiency
- Instrument sterilization
- Patient safety
- Work well under pressure
- Bilingual (Spanish)
Timeline
Surgical Technologist
Banner University Medical Center South
02.2024 - Current
Certified Surgical Technologist
Banner Surgery Center at River Road
02.2022 - 02.2024
CERTIFIED SURGICAL TECHNOLOGIST
St. Joseph's Hospital
03.2021 - 02.2022
CERTIFIED SURGICAL TECHNOLOGIST
Tucson Medical Center
11.2018 - 03.2021
CERTIFIED SURGICAL TECHNOLOGIST
Flexcare Staffing - Banner University Medical Center
07.2018 - 10.2018
CERTIFIED SURGICAL TECHNOLOGIST
Paradise Valley Cosmetic Surgery Center
03.2017 - 05.2018
CERTIFIED SURGICAL TECHNOLOGIST
Mayo Clinic - Neurosurgery
06.2015 - 03.2017
CERTIFIED SURGICAL TECHNOLOGIST
Banner University Medical Center
04.2013 - 04.2015
MEDICAL ASSISTANT/SURGERY SCHEDULER/RECEPTIONIST
Tucson Ear, Nose & Throat
04.2008 - 09.2012
MEDICAL ASSISTANT
Catalina Ear, Nose & Throat
01.2007 - 04.2008
MEDICAL ASSISTANT - CERTIFICATE WITH HONORS - undefined
Pima Medical Institute
Associate of Applied Science - SURGICAL TECHNOLOGY
Brown Mackie College
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