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, CASkills
- 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
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