Edson Herrera
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Performed over 4,500 Brachytherapy procedures.
Helped UCLA Rad-Onc department expand its Brachytherapy operations to three other facilities.
12 years experience Sterile Processing. Strong ability to work effectively with multiple tasks. Organized, detailed-oriented, Dependable and able to multitask in a fast pace environment. Self-motivated professional, Able to work independently or in a team environment.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Principal Surgical Tech
UCLA Radiation Oncology
Los Angeles, CA
07.2023 - Current
- As Principal Surgical Technician I facilitate operation services, operative schedule (elective, add-on, and emergencies); Acts as a Liaison between room staff, SPD managers, SPD staff, and the Charge Nurse; Facilitate care and processing of all surgical instruments; Support department efficiency; Oversee Brachytherapy Services for all four UCLA Radiation Oncology Departments.
Senior Surgical Technologist
UCLA Radiation Oncology
Los Angeles, CA
04.2018 - 06.2023
- As the Surgical Tech completes surgical set-ups according to department standards and physician preference cards. The Surgical Tech is a member of the surgical team providing care to the patient and is responsible for maintaining the sterile field; surgical instrumentation; preparation of supplies and equipment; as well as other related duties.
Sterile Processing Tech II
Kaiser Permanente South Bay
Los Angeles, CA
02.2016 - 09.2018
- Perform duties in decontaminating, cleaning, processing and assembling, storing and distributing sterile trays and supplies utilized for patient care areas.
- Responsible for maintaining instruments, and loaner equipment, informing all appropriate staff members if items requires repair / replacement.
- Able to prioritize items to be sterilized by OR schedule
- Able to assist the OR team in obtaining instruments necessary for OR procedure.
- Complete knowledge in operation of all sterile processing equipment.
Education
Surgical technologist diploma -
CBD College
12.2017
Sterile Processing Technology
Glendale Career College
Glendale, CA12-2011
References
Dr. Albert J. Chang: Vice-Chair of Surgical Services and Brachytherapy Services Chief for the Department of Radiation Oncology.
Dr. Puja Venkat: Assistant Professor, Equity Diversity and Inclusion Co-Chair for Department of Radiation Oncology
Dr. Alan Lee: Assistant Professor for Department of Radiation Oncology
Certification
- CRCST
Timeline
Principal Surgical Tech
UCLA Radiation Oncology
07.2023 - Current
Senior Surgical Technologist
UCLA Radiation Oncology
04.2018 - 06.2023
Sterile Processing Tech II
Kaiser Permanente South Bay
02.2016 - 09.2018
Surgical technologist diploma -
CBD College
Sterile Processing Technology
Glendale Career College
- CRCST
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