Corina Cruz
Rembert,SC
Summary
Driven Surgical Technologist offering three years' experience in ambulatory and hospital settings. Well-versed in total joint replacement, general surgery, obstetrics, and gynecology surgery procedures. Proven leader and instrumental in obstetrics and gynecology surgical procedures. Furthermore, provides education to staff on new policies, procedures, and equipment pertaining to the role of the surgical technologist. Eager to take next career step with growing organization offering opportunities for professional development and advancement.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Certified Surgical Technologist
MUSC Kershaw Health Center
Camden , SC
10.2019 - Current
- Anticipated surgeons needs and handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
- Gathered and set up equipment, tools and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
- Created safe operating environments for invasive and non-invasive procedures.
- Collected, prepared, and disposed of medical specimens.
- Performed and documented pre-surgery and post-surgery sponge, instrument, and needle count.
- Prepared instruments for terminal sterilization and reset surgical suites for next procedure.
- Created unobstructive operative fields by using retractors, sponges, and suction and irrigating equipment.
- Used sutures, staples, clips and other tools to close wounds.
- Operated, adjusted, and monitored diagnostic equipment and other machines used during procedures.
- Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
- Maintained high infection control standards.
- Evaluated procedure needs and set up equipment, tools, supplies and instruments.
- Delivered exemplary assistance and support to surgeons during general, gynecological, orthopedic, neurological and plastic surgery procedures.
- Sterilized instruments and disposed of medical supplies and waste following OSHA guidelines.
- Worked with vendors for speedy procurement of services and equipment.
- Selected and purchased equipment for surgical procedures.
- Coordinated acquisition of surgical services and specialized equipment.
- Evaluated procedure needs and purchased equipment and tools for procedures.
Surgical Technologist Student
Central Carolina Technical College
08.2018 - 08.2019
- Surgical Technologist Internship: Spring/Summer 2019:
• As a student, I assumed the position as a member of the surgical team, in the role of a Surgical Technologist at the following hospitals: Palmetto Health Tuomey Hospital, Sumter, SC ∙ MUSC Health Florence Medical Center, Florence, SC ∙ KershawHealth, Camden, SC.
• Ensured that all tasks were within the scope of practice of a Certified Surgical Technologist while demonstrating aseptic technique with regards to patient and surgical team member safety.
• Completed Cases in accordance with State Accreditation Regulations.
• Collaborated with members of the surgical team in regards of attaining safe patient outcomes.
Education
Genreal Technology - Surgical Technology
Central Carolina Technical College
Sumter, SC08.2019
Skills
- Emergency Situations
- Biohazardous Waste Disposal
- Patient Confidentiality
- Equipment Operation
- Pre- and Post-Surgical Counts
- Aseptic and Sterilization Techniques
- Total Joint Replacements
- Preparing for Surgeries
- Operating Room Procedures
- Collecting Medical Specimens
- Passing Surgical Tools
- Gynecological Surgery
- Wound Dressing Techniques
- Monthly Inventory
- General Surgery
- Basic Life Support
- Laparoscopic Procedures
- Position Patients
- Sterile Field Management
- Setting Up Equipment
Certification
- CST - Certified Surgical Technologist
- CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
- PT - Phlebotomy Technician
- Certified CPR-BLS: The American Heart Association
Timeline
Certified Surgical Technologist
MUSC Kershaw Health Center
10.2019 - Current
Surgical Technologist Student
Central Carolina Technical College
08.2018 - 08.2019
Genreal Technology - Surgical Technology
Central Carolina Technical College