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David Castellanos

Naples,FL

Summary

Highly motivated Certified Surgical Technologist with 7+ years of experience in several hospital systems across the country. Recognized for my ability to provide outstanding skills and knowledge during various surgical procedures. Personable with a strong eye for detail including superior written and vocal communication skills. Previous and current sterile processing experience ensuring sterile items are stored and transported appropriately to maintain sterile state. Clinically proficient in various vendor systems such as Stryker, Zimmer Biomet, and Arthrex. Extensive background in XLIF, ALIF, TLIF, Ortho trauma, sports medicine, and total joint procedures demonstrating commendable technique in the operative plan. Experienced in using robotic devices such as Globus Excelsious GPS and Stryker Mako. Able to function at a high level in a wide variety of settings. Seeking to transfer my high energy and continuous learning to excel as a medical sales representative.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Certified Surgical Technologist

Medical Solutions
03.2025 - Current
  • Delivered exemplary assistance and support to surgeons during Stryker Mako total joint replacements
  • Worked with vendors for speedy procurement of services and equipment.
  • Maintained daily workflow, coordinating with operating room staff to prepare for scheduled and emergency cases.

Certified Surgical Technologist

Bryan Health, East Campus
12.2024 - 03.2025
  • Demonstrate independence and efficiency with various surgical procedures
  • Collaborated with department training of new surgical tech program
  • Provide inventory support to ensure sterility and expiration dates are compliant for safe patient use

Certified Surgical Technologist

Sanford Medical Center
02.2024 - 12.2024
  • Demonstrated superior knowledge with various orthopedic vendor systems such as Zimmer Biomet, Stryker, and Arthrex
  • Provided high level understanding during Robotic total joint procedures
  • Develop and maintain strong relationships with health care industry providers

Certified Surgical Technologist

Ruby Memorial Hospital
10.2023 - 01.2024
  • Excelled in working with a team during level 1 trauma procedures
  • Assisted in various organ harvesting procedures and preparations for transplant

Certified Surgical Technologist

Alaska Regional Hospital
05.2022 - 08.2023
  • Providing exemplary surgical technique and knowledge in various products such as Globus, Medtronic and Arthrex
  • Ability to interact comfortably with different ranges of surgeon specific preferences
  • Develop and maintain strong relationships with health care industry providers

Certified Surgical Technologist

St. Anthony Hospital
11.2021 - 04.2022
  • Lead roll in Orthopedic Program
  • Ability to assemble and disassemble vendor instrument trays
  • Capable of guiding surgeons through various options when original operative plan not available

Certified Surgical Technologist

Alaska Providence Medical Center
07.2021 - 10.2021
  • Exhibited strong understanding in Neuro and Ortho Spine procedures
  • Performed efficiently through emergent trauma situations
  • Responsibly set up rooms and cases as directed by preference cards

Certified Surgical Technologist

Yale Bridgeport Hospital
02.2021 - 06.2021
  • Demonstrated high level understanding of Total Joint vendor systems
  • Assembled and sterilized instrumentation as needed
  • Supported Materials Department restocking and performing inventory checks

Certified Surgical Technologist

Harrison Medical Center
05.2020 - 12.2020
  • Leading role in spine program
  • Leading role in general surgery working beside Chief of Surgery
  • Assisted in various departments such as Labor and Delivery, Sterile Processing and Urology as needed

Certified Surgical Technologist

Seaside Surgery Center
11.2019 - 04.2020
  • Lead role in charge of cadavers and instrumentation used for Total Joint vendors
  • Part of a team developing new vendor system for Total Shoulders
  • Successfully providing needed inventory for cadaver labs

Certified Surgical Technologist

Harrison Medical Center
01.2019 - 10.2019
  • Provided exemplary knowledge in Da Vinci Si & Xi robot program
  • Leading role in robotics program
  • Featured in televised commercial promoting bariatric procedures

Certified Surgical Technologist

Health Baptist Parkridge
07.2018 - 12.2018
  • Accomplished role as Ortho Spine surgical technologist
  • Successfully trained new hires into Ortho Spine program
  • Garnered knowledge of various Ortho Spine vendor instrumentation and procedures

Certified Surgical Technologist

Mclaren Port Huron Hospital
04.2018 - 07.2018
  • Accomplished leading role in total joint program
  • Successfully trained new hires in using various vendor systems for total joint procedures

Certified Surgical Technologist

St. Johns Medical Center
01.2018 - 03.2018
  • Excelled in working with a team to achieve best possible patient outcome
  • Thrived in fast paced high stress situations
  • Demonstrated knowledge in Level I trauma procedures

Certified Surgical Technologist

Seaside Surgery Center
08.2015 - 01.2017
  • Assembled instrument trays
  • Accurate and efficient adjustment to various surgeon preferences
  • Sterilized instruments
  • Demonstrated aseptic technique during surgical procedures

Education

Certified Surgical Technology - undefined

Lorenzo Walker Technical College
Naples, FL
06.2015

High School Diploma - undefined

Naples High School
Naples, FL
06.2011

Skills

  • Confident
  • Attention to detail
  • Time management
  • Communication skills
  • Product knowledge
  • Negotiation
  • Sterile Processing
  • Sterile technique
  • Anatomy
  • Aseptic technique
  • Microbiology
  • Science
  • Technology- Trained with Da Vinci Si & Xi Robot for general and bariatric procedures
  • Technology- Trained with Mako and Rosa Robot for total joint replacements

Timeline

Certified Surgical Technologist

Medical Solutions
03.2025 - Current

Certified Surgical Technologist

Bryan Health, East Campus
12.2024 - 03.2025

Certified Surgical Technologist

Sanford Medical Center
02.2024 - 12.2024

Certified Surgical Technologist

Ruby Memorial Hospital
10.2023 - 01.2024

Certified Surgical Technologist

Alaska Regional Hospital
05.2022 - 08.2023

Certified Surgical Technologist

St. Anthony Hospital
11.2021 - 04.2022

Certified Surgical Technologist

Alaska Providence Medical Center
07.2021 - 10.2021

Certified Surgical Technologist

Yale Bridgeport Hospital
02.2021 - 06.2021

Certified Surgical Technologist

Harrison Medical Center
05.2020 - 12.2020

Certified Surgical Technologist

Seaside Surgery Center
11.2019 - 04.2020

Certified Surgical Technologist

Harrison Medical Center
01.2019 - 10.2019

Certified Surgical Technologist

Health Baptist Parkridge
07.2018 - 12.2018

Certified Surgical Technologist

Mclaren Port Huron Hospital
04.2018 - 07.2018

Certified Surgical Technologist

St. Johns Medical Center
01.2018 - 03.2018

Certified Surgical Technologist

Seaside Surgery Center
08.2015 - 01.2017

Certified Surgical Technology - undefined

Lorenzo Walker Technical College

High School Diploma - undefined

Naples High School