Cynthia Diaz
San Antonio,TX
Summary
Accomplished Surgical Technologist with a proven track record at University Hospital, enhancing operating room efficiency and safety. Expert in infection control protocols and surgical assistance, significantly reducing infection risks. Skilled in equipment setup and patient confidentiality, demonstrating exceptional support during complex procedures. Meticulous [Surgical Technologist] excited to bring [4]-year background to growing organization. Knowledgeable in all aspects of surgery, including setting up operating rooms, preparing patients and assisting surgeons. Committed to maintaining highest standards of health and safety.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Surgical Technologist
University Hospital
05.2023 - Current
- Managed operating room setup by cleaning and sterilizing instruments and surfaces, maintaining supply inventories, and organizing surgical tools.
- Delivered exemplary assistance and support to surgeons during general, gynecological, orthopedic, neurological, and plastic surgery procedures.
- Maintained high infection control standards.
- Decontaminated, cleaned, assembled, packaged, sterilized, stored, and distributed reusable surgical instrumentation and equipment.
- Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
- Evaluated procedure needs and set up equipment, tools, supplies, and instruments.
- Maintained daily workflow, coordinating with operating room staff to prepare for scheduled and emergency cases.
- Reduced infection risks and protected patients by maintaining sterile fields during procedures.
- Cleaned and maintained operating equipment to keep resources in good working condition and ready for use.
- Passed instruments and supplies to surgical team members to provide surgeons with necessary tools to complete procedures.
Surgical Technologist Student
The College of Health Care Professions
07.2024 - 03.2026
- Sterilized instruments and equipment for specific procedures and arranged for surgeons.
- Worked with vendors for speedy procurement of services and equipment.
- Managed operating room setup by cleaning and sterilizing instruments and surfaces, maintaining supply inventories, and organizing surgical tools.
- Educated patients on expected side effects and discomfort levels post-surgery.
Surgical Technologist
North Central Baptist Hospital
04.2020 - 04.2023
- Managed operating room setup by cleaning and sterilizing instruments and surfaces, maintaining supply inventories, and organizing surgical tools.
- Delivered exemplary assistance and support to surgeons during general, gynecological, orthopedic, neurological, and plastic surgery procedures.
- Maintained high infection control standards.
- Maintained specialty equipment, implant, and instrumentation inventories.
- Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
- Evaluated procedure needs and set up equipment, tools, supplies, and instruments.
- Maintained daily workflow, coordinating with operating room staff to prepare for scheduled and emergency cases.
- Reduced infection risks and protected patients by maintaining sterile fields during procedures.
- Supported surgeons during cosmetic surgeries, gynecological and orthopedic procedures and general appointments.
Education
Associate of Applied Science -
The College of Health Care Professions
Houston, TX03.2026
High School Diploma -
Vanden High School
Fairfield, CA06.2003
Skills
- Surgical Assistance
- Patient confidentiality
- Infection control protocols
- Safety protocols expertise
- Safe sharps disposal
- Setting up and operating equipment
- Equipment set up
- OB/GYN procedures
- Suturing
- Pre- and post-surgical counts
- Wound Dressing
- Preoperative Checklists
Certification
- CST - Certified Surgical Technologist
- CPR - certified
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Surgical Technologist Student
The College of Health Care Professions
07.2024 - 03.2026
Surgical Technologist
University Hospital
05.2023 - Current
Surgical Technologist
North Central Baptist Hospital
04.2020 - 04.2023
Associate of Applied Science -
The College of Health Care Professions
High School Diploma -
Vanden High School
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