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Elizabeth Altidor

Surgical Technologist
North Miami,FL

Summary

Dynamic Surgical Technologist with extensive experience at Kendall Regional Hospital, excelling in infection control and patient safety. Proven ability to thrive in high-pressure environments, ensuring seamless surgical procedures through critical thinking and effective teamwork. Committed to continuous education and enhancing surgical outcomes while maintaining compliance with JCAHO and OSHA standards.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Surgical Technologist

Kendall Regional Hospital
05.2023 - Current
  • Delivered exemplary assistance and support to surgeons during general, gynecological, Urological, neurological, and plastic surgery procedures.
  • Set up operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
  • Passed instruments and supplies to surgical team members to provide surgeons with necessary tools to complete procedures.
  • Completed continuing education units, staying up to date on surgical technology and meeting organizational requirements.
  • Worked with vendors for speedy procurement of services and equipment.
  • Evaluated procedure needs and set up equipment, tools, supplies, and instruments.
  • Maintained high infection control standards.
  • Introduced new staff members to training protocols regarding operating room procedures, infection control, safety standards, and overall facility policies.
  • Handled and prepared specimens for laboratory analysis to provide surgeons with relevant information.
  • Contributed to team-based problem-solving to resolve issues that arose during surgery and improve patient outcomes.
  • Positioned patients and set up drapes to create comfortable surgical environment for patients.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Biopharmaceuticals

Miami Dade College
Miami, FL
04-2027

Skills

  • Infection control protocols
  • Safely disposing of needles
  • Collecting medical specimens
  • Biohazardous waste disposal
  • Preparing for surgeries
  • HIPAA proficiency
  • Setting up and operating equipment
  • Suturing wounds
  • Critical thinking
  • Basic life support
  • Surgical procedures
  • Patient safety
  • JCAHO proficiency
  • OSHA proficiency

Timeline

Surgical Technologist

Kendall Regional Hospital
05.2023 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Biopharmaceuticals

Miami Dade College
Elizabeth AltidorSurgical Technologist