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Cristina Rodriguez

Portland,OR

Summary

Focused surgical technologist well versed in wide range of surgical specialties. Adept in quickly preparing surgical suites per procedure and surgeon instructions. Expertise in sterile and aseptic techniques. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Board certified by National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Traveling Certified Surgical Technologist

Harbor Regional Center
Aberdeen, WA
04.2025 - Current
  • Set up equipment, tools and supplies for procedures and organize instruments as directed in surgeons' preference cards.
  • Assisted surgeon by passing instruments and sterile supplies throughout operation.
  • Collaborated with vendors and service providers to coordinate required services and equipment.
  • Counted sponges, needles and instruments before and after operation.
  • Maintained proper sterile field during surgical procedures.
  • Prepared, cared for and disposed of tissue specimens taken for laboratory analysis.
  • Trained several staff members on operating room procedures, infection control and safety and functionality procedures.
  • Collaborated with operating room staff to cultivate efficiency and prepare for scheduled and emergency procedures.

Traveling Certified Surgical Technologist

MultiCare Health
Tacoma, WA
02.2025 - 04.2025

Traveling Certified Surgical Technologist

McKenzie Willamette Hospital
Springfield, OR
12.2024 - 02.2025

Traveling Certified Surgical Technologist

Kaiser Permanente
Clackamas, OR
08.2024 - 11.2024

Traveling Certified Surgical Technologist

Salem Health - Hospital
Salem, Oregon
03.2024 - 07.2025

Traveling Certified Surgical Technologist

East Pavilion Surgery Center
Portland, OR
01.2024 - 02.2024

Traveling Certified Surgical Technologist

Providence St. Peter's Hospital
Olympia, WA
10.2023 - 12.2023

Traveling Certified Surgical Technologist

Harborview Medical Center
Seattle, WA
06.2023 - 09.2024

Traveling Certified Surgical Technologist

Swedish Cherry Hill- Neurosciences
Seattle, WA
03.2023 - 06.2023

Traveling Certified Surgical Technologist

UW Montlake
Seattle, WA
11.2022 - 03.2023

Traveling Certified Surgical Technologist

OHSU Hospital
Portland, OR
07.2021 - 11.2022

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Surgical Technology

American College of Healthcare
Riverside, CA

Skills

  • Safely Disposing of Needles
  • Direct Patient Care
  • Workplace Safety
  • Patient Assessments
  • Equipment Set up and Operation
  • Aseptic and Sterilization Techniques
  • Preparing for Surgeries
  • Administering Medications
  • Collecting Medical Specimens
  • Surgical Counts
  • Suturing
  • Dressing Wounds
  • Passing Surgical Tools
  • HIPAA Proficiency
  • Disposing of Biohazardous Waste
  • Transporting Patients

Languages

Spanish
Native/ Bilingual

Timeline

Traveling Certified Surgical Technologist

Harbor Regional Center
04.2025 - Current

Traveling Certified Surgical Technologist

MultiCare Health
02.2025 - 04.2025

Traveling Certified Surgical Technologist

McKenzie Willamette Hospital
12.2024 - 02.2025

Traveling Certified Surgical Technologist

Kaiser Permanente
08.2024 - 11.2024

Traveling Certified Surgical Technologist

Salem Health - Hospital
03.2024 - 07.2025

Traveling Certified Surgical Technologist

East Pavilion Surgery Center
01.2024 - 02.2024

Traveling Certified Surgical Technologist

Providence St. Peter's Hospital
10.2023 - 12.2023

Traveling Certified Surgical Technologist

Harborview Medical Center
06.2023 - 09.2024

Traveling Certified Surgical Technologist

Swedish Cherry Hill- Neurosciences
03.2023 - 06.2023

Traveling Certified Surgical Technologist

UW Montlake
11.2022 - 03.2023

Traveling Certified Surgical Technologist

OHSU Hospital
07.2021 - 11.2022

Some College (No Degree) - Surgical Technology

American College of Healthcare