Emanuela Leabu
Richardson,TX
Summary
Organized, enthusiastic candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Passionate about providing a strong work ethic and quality patient care, along with an excitement to embrace new challenges. Committed to upholding the highest standards of sterile and aseptic techniques. Recent clinical experience included a wide range of general, ENT, gynecology, genitourinary, orthopedics, neurology, and plastic and laparoscopic surgical procedures. Previous experience working in the Central Processing Department. Skilled in sterilizing, testing, and monitoring medical equipment with a solid understanding of infection control practices. Possess ability to perform tasks under pressure and works well as an integral component of the surgical team.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Surgical Technologist Extern
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center Plano
2024.01 - Current
- Handled preoperative duties efficiently, preparing operating rooms with sterile drapes, instruments, and equipment.
- Minimized infection risks by strictly adhering to aseptic techniques when handling surgical supplies and equipment.
- Displayed professionalism while working closely with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and other medical professionals during externship experience.
- Demonstrated flexibility in adapting to various surgical specialties, gaining exposure to multiple procedures during the internship program.
- Proactively sought feedback from Preceptors Surgical Technologists for continuous performance and skill development improvement.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
Surgical Technologist Extern
Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Frisco
2023.08 - 2023.12
- Strengthened clinical skills through hands-on experience in multiple surgical specialties such as Orthopedics, Neurology, General, ENT, Gynecology and Plastic.
- Contributed to hospital efficiency by promptly preparing operating rooms for subsequent surgeries.
- Enhanced patient care by assisting surgeons with various surgical procedures and maintaining asterile environment.
- Minimized infection risks by strictly adhering to aseptic techniques when handling surgical supplies and equipment.
- Maintained high infection control standards.
Certified Sterile Processing Technician
Medical City Dallas Hospital
Dallas , OR
2022.03 - 2023.07
- Supported operational excellence by accurately assembling instrument trays according to procedure-specific requirements.
- Collaborated with the surgical team, providing timely delivery of sterile equipment during surgeries.
- Verified and maintained proper documents and records for sterilization.
- Wrapped trays, instrument packs, and sets.
- Enhanced department efficiency with thorough inspection and functionality testing of surgical instruments.
- Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
Certified Sterile Processing Technician
Grady Memorial Hospital
2020.03 - 2022.02
- Assisted with teaching of new hires and work as resource person for other staff as well as other units in hospital
- Monitored surgery schedule daily, identifying general, specific and potential needs for all cases
- Assisted with overseeing all department activities in absence of leadership to ensure flow of highest level of operations by identification of issues and timely problem-solving, including reporting to supervisor
- Worked with vendors to coordinate cleaning, processing, movement of loaner trays in/out of Sterile Processing Department, and preparation for surgical cases
- Decontaminated all used instruments and equipment according to departmental policy and manufactures recommendations while adhering to OSHA guidelines for employee safety
- Assembled and assigned surgical case carts for all operating room procedures in timely manner.
Freelance Photographer
Self Employed
2012.04 - 2020.02
- Photographed newborns, families, weddings, and baptisms
- Successful time management
- Logistics of planning and scouting for shoot locations
- Established and maintained productive, professional working relationships
- Performed advanced computer processing of images for assignments
- Collaborated successfully with variety of personalities and work styles.
Sterile Processing Technician (externship)
Grady Memorial Hospital
2019.09 - 2019.12
- Cleaned instruments and equipment in accordance with established procedures
- Inspected, assembled and tested general and specialty instrumentation for proper functioning
- Wrapped trays, instrument packs, and sets
- Documented and recorded biological and test results
- Maintained accurate sterilization records
- Conformed and adhered to department policies concerning decontamination, sterile processing, infection control, and safety
- Promoted and demonstrated teamwork
Education
Associate of Science - Surgical Technology
Collin College
McKinney, TX05.2024
Certificate - Central Processing Technician
Gwinnett Technical College
Lawrenceville, GA12.2019
No Degree - Health Science
Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA2019
Associate of Arts - International Relationships and European Studies
Lucian Blaga University
Romania, Romania2005
Skills
- Case Cart Assembly
- Basic Life Support
- Instrument Sterilization
- Computerized Tracking
- Infection control measures
- Sterile Technique Proficiency
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Anatomy Understanding
Certification
- CBSPD Certification
- BLS Certification
- Bilingual- Romanian, English
Timeline
Surgical Technologist Extern
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center Plano
2024.01 - Current
Surgical Technologist Extern
Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Frisco
2023.08 - 2023.12
Certified Sterile Processing Technician
Medical City Dallas Hospital
2022.03 - 2023.07
Certified Sterile Processing Technician
Grady Memorial Hospital
2020.03 - 2022.02
Sterile Processing Technician (externship)
Grady Memorial Hospital
2019.09 - 2019.12
Freelance Photographer
Self Employed
2012.04 - 2020.02
Associate of Science - Surgical Technology
Collin College
Certificate - Central Processing Technician
Gwinnett Technical College
No Degree - Health Science
Georgia State University
Associate of Arts - International Relationships and European Studies
Lucian Blaga University
- CBSPD Certification
- BLS Certification
- Bilingual- Romanian, English
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