Citlally Garcia
Summary
Skilled Surgical Technologist with background in fast-paced surgical settings. 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.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Lead MA Trainer
Spring Branch Community Health Center Clinic
10.2018 - Current
- Performed phlebotomy for lab testing, as well as obtaining EKG's and vital signs on patients from newborn to adults
- Use E- clinical works software and EPIC to update and enter patient's information into their medical record
- Clean all exam rooms and sterilize the medical instruments regularly
- Prepare patients for examination or treatment and perform routine screening tests
- Processes requests for prescription refills according to established practice
- Performs routine examination and treatment procedures and include: applying and removing bandages and dressings, removing sutures, cleaning wounds, performing ear lavage, preparing patients for examinations, and shaving and disinfecting treatment sites
- Training new staff throughout the organization to be up to date with most current complaint skills and organizational standard of care
- Monthly audits including CLIA logs, Autoclave logs, MA chart documentation
Surgical Technologist Externship
Memorial Hermann Hospital- Memorial City and Medical center
02.2022 - 08.2022
- Prepared patients for surgery including positioning patients in the operating table and covered them with sterile surgical drapes to prevent exposure
- Handle instruments and supplies to the surgeon and first assist, hold retractors and cut sutures, and perform other tasks as directed by the surgeon during surgery
- Recount surgical instruments before and after surgery
- Maintains highest standard of sterile technique during pre and post procedures
- Successfully performed 150+ surgical procedures in general and specialty cases
- Assist the surgeon with sponging, retracting, clamping, cauterizing and closure of the surgical wound
- Communicate delays, or changes in the schedule to the charge nurse in a timely manner
- Assists in providing peri-operative care for a patient population that includes Infants, Pediatrics, Adults, and Geriatrics
Education
Surgical Technologist -
Fortis college
08.2022
Certified Medical Assistant -
Northwest Educational Center
07.2018
Skills
- Fluent Bilingual
- Sterilization
- Surgical instrumentation
- CPR/BLS certified
- CLIA
- Joint commission
- Aseptic technique
- Following safety procedures and regulations
- NRCMA (Nationally Registered Certified Medical assistant)
- HIPAA compliance
- Patient safety
- Pre-surgical preparation
- Aseptic and sterilization techniques
- Passing surgical tools
- Surgical counts
Timeline
Surgical Technologist Externship
Memorial Hermann Hospital- Memorial City and Medical center
02.2022 - 08.2022
Clinical Lead MA Trainer
Spring Branch Community Health Center Clinic
10.2018 - Current
Surgical Technologist -
Fortis college
Certified Medical Assistant -
Northwest Educational Center
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