Christian Crothers
Certified Surgical Technician
Pomona,CA
Summary
Certified Surgical Technician offering more than 20 years of expertise in All surgical procedures except eyes. Accomplished in building strong relationships with surgeons and other team members. Eager to bring talent and leadership to growing surgical team. 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
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Surgical Technician
Casa Colina Hospital Through Medley Staffing
11.2022 - Current
- Performing Total Joint, Ortho, Spine, Da Vinci Robot, General, and Craniotomy Cases.
- Maintained safe working environments by adhering to safety protocols and reporting hazards.
- Maintained sterile fields by following aseptic techniques and adhering to infection control protocols.
- Worked with vendors for speedy procurement of services and equipment.
- Kept accurate records of surgeries to maintain patient confidentiality.
- Managed operating room setup by cleaning and sterilizing instruments and surfaces, maintaining supply inventories, and organizing surgical tools.
- Completed continued education units yearly to stay up to date on surgical technology and meet organizational requirements.
Certified Surgical Technician
Chapman Medical Center Through Medley Staffing
02.2019 - 11.2022
- Performed, Ortho Joint, Da Vinci Robot, General Ortho, and Spine cases.
- Maintained safe working environments by adhering to safety protocols and reporting hazards.
- Worked with vendors for speedy procurement of services and equipment.
- Kept accurate records of surgeries to maintain patient confidentiality.
- Managed operating room setup by cleaning and sterilizing instruments and surfaces, maintaining supply inventories, and organizing surgical tools.
Clinical Manager for Surgical Technician Program
American Career College
01.2020 - 05.2020
- Taught Surgical Tech students, Anatomy Physiology and Clinical Training.
- Followed up with All clinical Students and clinical sights.
- Selected, promoted and terminated staff members.
- Reviewed operational policies and recommended solutions and change to medical director.
- Maintained clinic's records and files, utilizing proper techniques to keep patient data confidential.
- Communicated effectively with staff members, physicians, and patients, employing active listening and interpersonal skills.
Certified Surgical Technologist
Disc Surgery Center
02.2017 - 05.2019
- Performing all Spinal Surgeries.
- Created and maintained unobstructed operative fields using diverse range of tools.
- Sterilized instruments and disposed of medical supplies and waste following OSHA guidelines.
- Worked with vendors for speedy procurement of services and equipment.
- Supported surgeons during cosmetic surgeries, gynecological and orthopedic procedures and general appointments.
Certified Surgical Technologist
Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center
01.2015 - 05.2017
- Performed all surgical procedures including all Cardiac Procedures.
- Created and maintained unobstructed operative fields using diverse range of tools.
- Sterilized instruments and disposed of medical supplies and waste following OSHA guidelines.
- Worked with vendors for speedy procurement of services and equipment.
- Supported surgeons during cosmetic surgeries, gynecological and orthopedic procedures and general appointments.
Certified Surgical Technologist
Keck Medicine Of USC
03.1998 - 05.2017
- Performed all procedures including, Cardiovascular, Transplant, Thoracic, Da Vinci, Joints, Spine, Urology, General, Gastric bypass, Sleeve Procedures, Reconstruction, Craniotomy Procedures, Bypasses, Including all cases except eyes
- Created and maintained unobstructed operative fields using diverse range of tools.
- Sterilized instruments and disposed of medical supplies and waste following OSHA guidelines.
- Worked with vendors for speedy procurement of services and equipment.
- Supported surgeons during cosmetic surgeries, gynecological and orthopedic procedures and general appointments.
Education
Certified Surgical Technician - Surgical Technology
Glendale Career College
Glendale, CA03.1997
Skills
- Experience in all procedures excluding eye procedures including CVOR, Cardiovascular surgery
- Patient Transportation
- Passing Surgical Tools
- Medication Administration
- Electronic Medical Records Management
- Preparing for Surgeries
- Safe Needle Disposal
- Wound Dressing
- Pre- and Post-Surgical Counts
- Specimen Preparation
- Total Joint Replacements
- Cosmetic Surgery
- Vascular Surgery
- Setting Up Equipment
- Surgical Procedure Preparation
Certification
- CST - Certified Surgical Technologist # 208230 Expires 2/24/24
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Certified Surgical Technician
Casa Colina Hospital Through Medley Staffing
11.2022 - Current
Clinical Manager for Surgical Technician Program
American Career College
01.2020 - 05.2020
Certified Surgical Technician
Chapman Medical Center Through Medley Staffing
02.2019 - 11.2022
Certified Surgical Technologist
Disc Surgery Center
02.2017 - 05.2019
Certified Surgical Technologist
Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center
01.2015 - 05.2017
Certified Surgical Technologist
Keck Medicine Of USC
03.1998 - 05.2017
Certified Surgical Technician - Surgical Technology
Glendale Career College
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