Elba Yolanda Martinez
DeBary,FL
Summary
- ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- Bilingual, Trained in aseptic technique, familiar with operating room procedures, familiar with surgical instrumentation, knowledge of OR scheduling procedures, ability to multi-task, student preceptor, familiar with inventory ordering
- Excellent interpersonal skills, phone manner, and office etiquette
- Hardworking, energetic, and reliable; recognized for assuming additional responsibilities.
- People oriented with excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.
- HIPAA trained
- Focused CST, well versed in wide range of multiple procedures. Adept in quickly preparing surgical suites per procedure and surgeon instructions. Expertise in sterile and aseptic techniques. Board certified by National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting.
- Talented CST, with over 26 years' of experience in preparing, maintaining and anticipating instrument and procedure needs. Expertise in Vascular, Urology, Podiatry, Neurology, and other procedures. Proven leader focused on developing highly collaborative surgical support teams. Dynamic in teams and Communication.
- Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethics, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
CST
Mills Surgery Center
Orlando, FL
01.2023 - Current
- Set up equipment, tools and supplies for procedures and organize instruments as directed in surgeons' preference cards.
- Used hemostatic clamps, suture ligatures and electrocautery equipment to control bleeding.
- Assisted surgeon by passing instruments and sterile supplies throughout operation.
- Reviewed surgical requirements and prepped operating room with appropriate tools, equipment and instruments.
- Organized equipment and instruments in alignment with surgical protocols and surgeon preferences.
- Maintained surgical areas and oversaw inventory management.
- Sterilized medical equipment and properly handled contaminated materials.
- Gathered and took inventory of equipment to confirm adequate supplies for surgery.
- Assessed procedure requirements and procured appropriate equipment and tools.
- Recounted surgical instruments and supplies at end of operation, eliminating chance of items left inside patient.
- Prepared day surgery and operating rooms for patients by ordering and stocking equipment and supplies.
- Maintained reusable surgical instrumentation and equipment, including decontamination, cleaning, sterilizing, storing and distributing.
- Organized and maintained unobstructed operative fields to foster immediate access to retractors and suctioning and irrigation equipment.
- Laid out all instruments, supplies and tools as directed by surgeons.
- Counted sponges, needles and instruments before and after operation.
- Maintained proper sterile field during surgical procedures.
- Prepared patients for surgery by positioning on operating table and covering with sterile surgical drapes to prevent exposure.
- Cleaned and restocked operating room, gathering and placing equipment and supplies.
- Handed instruments and supplies to surgeons and surgeons' assistants.
- Provided technical assistance to surgeons, surgical nurses or anesthesiologists.
- Prepared dressings or bandages, applying or assisting with application following surgery.
- Scrubbed arms and hands and assisted surgical team with scrubbing, masks and surgical clothing.
- Prepared, cared for and disposed of tissue specimens taken for laboratory analysis.
- Held instruments and quickly handed to surgeon during procedures.
- Addressed patient bleeding and applied sterile dressings to close wounds.
- Adhered to OSHA protocols when sterilizing instruments, discarding medical supplies and disposing of waste.
- Operated or monitored lights, machines or equipment to support proper operation.
- Observed patients' vital signs to assess physical condition.
Certified Surgical Technologist (PRN)
Care Revolutions
Los Angeles, CA
04.2018 - Current
- Facilitated invasive, non-invasive, and minimally-invasive procedures by creating safe and functional operating room environments
- Used hemostatic clamps, suture ligatures, and electrocautery equipment to control bleeding
- Set up equipment, tools and supplies needed for procedures and organize instruments as directed in surgeons’ preference cards
- Counted and recorded sponges, instruments, and needles at beginning and end of surgical procedures
- Closed wounds using sutures, staples and other tools
- Cleaned and sterilized operating rooms
- Used retractors, sponges and suctioning and irrigating equipment to create unobstructed operating fields
- Used diagnostic equipment and monitored patients during procedures using specialized machines
- Local Travel Agency in Florida/Pick up shifts as needed/ No contract
CST
AdventHealth Kidney Stone Center
Orlando, FL
10.2021 - 12.2022
- Set up equipment, tools and supplies for procedures and organize instruments as directed in surgeons' preference cards.
- Used retractors, sponges and suctioning and irrigating equipment to create unobstructed operating fields.
- Used hemostatic clamps, suture ligatures and electrocautery equipment to control bleeding.
- Assisted surgeon by passing instruments and sterile supplies throughout operation.
- Reviewed surgical requirements and prepped operating room with appropriate tools, equipment and instruments.
- Organized equipment and instruments in alignment with surgical protocols and surgeon preferences.
- Assessed procedure requirements and procured appropriate equipment and tools.
- Recounted surgical instruments and supplies at end of operation, eliminating chance of items left inside patient.
- Collaborated with vendors and service providers to coordinate required services and equipment.
- Laid out all instruments, supplies and tools as directed by surgeons.
- Maintained proper sterile field during surgical procedures.
- Prepared patients for surgery by positioning on operating table and covering with sterile surgical drapes to prevent exposure.
- Cleaned and restocked operating room, gathering and placing equipment and supplies.
- Provided technical assistance to surgeons, surgical nurses or anesthesiologists.
- Prepared dressings or bandages, applying or assisting with application following surgery.
- Scrubbed arms and hands and assisted surgical team with scrubbing, masks and surgical clothing.
- Held instruments and quickly handed to surgeon during procedures.
- Addressed patient bleeding and applied sterile dressings to close wounds.
- Adhered to OSHA protocols when sterilizing instruments, discarding medical supplies and disposing of waste.
- Operated or monitored lights, machines or equipment to support proper operation.
- Preceptor
CST
Lake Mary Surgery Center
Lake Mary, FL
03.2016 - 08.2017
- Set up equipment, tools and supplies for procedures and organize instruments as directed in surgeons' preference cards.
- Used retractors, sponges and suctioning and irrigating equipment to create unobstructed operating fields.
- Used hemostatic clamps, suture ligatures and electrocautery equipment to control bleeding.
- Assisted surgeon by passing instruments and sterile supplies throughout operation.
- Reviewed surgical requirements and prepped operating room with appropriate tools, equipment and instruments.
- Organized equipment and instruments in alignment with surgical protocols and surgeon preferences.
- Maintained surgical areas and oversaw inventory management.
- Sterilized medical equipment and properly handled contaminated materials.
- Gathered and took inventory of equipment to confirm adequate supplies for surgery.
- Assessed procedure requirements and procured appropriate equipment and tools.
- Recounted surgical instruments and supplies at end of operation, eliminating chance of items left inside patient.
- Collaborated with vendors and service providers to coordinate required services and equipment.
- Prepared day surgery and operating rooms for patients by ordering and stocking equipment and supplies.
- Maintained reusable surgical instrumentation and equipment, including decontamination, cleaning, sterilizing, storing and distributing.
- Laid out all instruments, supplies and tools as directed by surgeons.
- Organized and maintained unobstructed operative fields to foster immediate access to retractors and suctioning and irrigation equipment.
- Maintained proper sterile field during surgical procedures.
- Cleaned and restocked operating room, gathering and placing equipment and supplies.
- Prepared patients for surgery by positioning on operating table and covering with sterile surgical drapes to prevent exposure.
- Provided technical assistance to surgeons, surgical nurses or anesthesiologists.
- Prepared dressings or bandages, applying or assisting with application following surgery.
- Held instruments and quickly handed to surgeon during procedures.
- Prepared, cared for and disposed of tissue specimens taken for laboratory analysis.
- Washed and sterilized equipment using germicides and sterilizers.
- Adhered to OSHA protocols when sterilizing instruments, discarding medical supplies and disposing of waste.
Surgical Technologist- Lead Tech
Central Florida Regional Hospital
Sanford, FL
06.2000 - 10.2015
- Obtained & inspected surgical instruments needed for each procedure.
- Assisted in gowning and gloving of surgeon, assistant, etc.
- Adhered to strict aseptic technique.
- Assured that all equipment & supplies were available for each surgical procedure.
- Handled specimen in accordance with established OR procedures.
- Performed counts of instruments, sharps & sponges with circulating nurse in accordance with established OR procedures.
- Removed instruments from operating room & returned to sterile processing.
- Assisted in room turn over for following procedure(s).
- Operated and troubleshoot complex medical equipment.
- Assisted in various surgical procedures including orthopedics, neurology, peripheral vascular, OBGYN, and general surgery.
- Interact with outside physicians' offices in scheduling patients surgical procedures.
- Navigate through confidential patient information using Meditech System.
- Verify and enter patient insurance information as needed.
- Run daily OR Schedules and Cath Lab reports.
- File OR implant records.
- Scheduling Coordinator.
- Lead Tech/ Preceptor
Secretary/Receptionist
World Trade Center
New York, NY
09.1984 - 05.1988
- Typing, customer service, exchanging currency, computer skills Accomplishments Mental growth.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management
Herzing University
Orlando, FL08-2026
Some College (No Degree) - Certificate
Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting
Nashville, TN 01.2014 - 01.2015
Associate in Surgical Technologist - Surgical Technology
DAYTONA STATE COLLEGE
Daytona Beach, Fl05.1997
Skills
- Bilingual, surgery preceptor, scheduler, BLS
- Aseptic technique
- Customer service
- Insurance
- Meditech System
- Epic System
- Neurology
- Urology
- 'DaVinci Robotics
- Trauma Level 2
- Orthopedics
- Rapport
- Scheduling
- Sterile processing
- Surgeon
- Surgery
- Troubleshoot
- Typing
Affiliations
Association of Surgical Technologist February 2014 to Present Member #13055
Certification
Certified Surgical Technologist 7/20/2023 to 7/20/2025 Certificate #143544
Additional Information
- Authorized to work in the US for any employer
- AWARDS , Health stream awards MULTIPLE
Activities and Honors
G.P.A. 3.8
Made President's List twice and Dean's List (2019)
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
CST
Mills Surgery Center
01.2023 - Current
CST
AdventHealth Kidney Stone Center
10.2021 - 12.2022
Certified Surgical Technologist (PRN)
Care Revolutions
04.2018 - Current
CST
Lake Mary Surgery Center
03.2016 - 08.2017
Some College (No Degree) - Certificate
Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting
01.2014 - 01.2015
Surgical Technologist- Lead Tech
Central Florida Regional Hospital
06.2000 - 10.2015
Secretary/Receptionist
World Trade Center
09.1984 - 05.1988
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management
Herzing University
Associate in Surgical Technologist - Surgical Technology
DAYTONA STATE COLLEGE
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