Consuelo Torres
Blanco
Summary
Professional Certified Surgical Technologist with 20 years experience at Baptist Medical Center, excelling in surgical counts and sterile field preparation. Proven adaptability in high-pressure situations, enhancing efficiency and mentoring junior staff. Recognized for fostering strong communication with referring physicians, ensuring seamless patient care and optimal surgical outcomes.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Surgical Technologist
Baptist Medical Center
01.2005 - Current
- Anticipated surgeons needs and handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
- Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
- Demonstrated adaptability when faced with emergency situations or unexpected complications during surgeries, providing prompt support to surgical teams.
- Expedited surgery room turnover times by swiftly preparing operating rooms for subsequent surgeries, maximizing efficiency within the department.
- Mentored junior staff members on proper techniques and best practices within the field of surgical technology, promoting professional growth among peers.
- Performed accurate instrument counts, preventing potential surgical complications due to retained items.
- Evaluated procedure needs and set up equipment, tools, supplies, and instruments.
Surgery Scheduler
Baptist Medical Center
02.2008 - 06.2010
- Handled urgent requests effectively, prioritizing cases requiring immediate attention while also balancing routine surgery demands appropriately.
- Demonstrated adaptability in managing last-minute schedule changes while minimizing disruption to overall workflow.
- Resolved scheduling conflicts to maintain high-quality patient services.
- Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
- Developed relationships with referring physicians'' offices, fostering strong communication channels that benefited both parties in coordinating patient care.
- Collaborated closely with administrative staff to ensure adequate staffing levels during high-volume surgery days or absences among team members.
Education
Surgical Technologist
Baptist School of Health Professions
San Antonio, TX06-2004
Associate of Science - Pre-nursing Courses
San Antonio College
San Antonio, TX01-2001
Skills
- Pre- and post-surgical counts
- Robotic surgeries
- Surgical equipment operation
- Professionalism and ethics
- Surgical counts
- Sterile field preparation
- Certified surgical technologist (CST)
- Flexible and adaptable
- Certified in CPR/AED
Affiliations
Association of Surgical Technologies
Certification
- CST - Certified Surgical Technologist
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Surgery Scheduler
Baptist Medical Center
02.2008 - 06.2010
Certified Surgical Technologist
Baptist Medical Center
01.2005 - Current
Surgical Technologist
Baptist School of Health Professions
Associate of Science - Pre-nursing Courses
San Antonio College
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