Emma Barajas
Simi Valley,CA
Summary
Experienced with surgical instrumentation and sterile techniques. Utilizes detailed knowledge of surgical procedures to assist effectively and maintain operational standards. Strong understanding of surgical team collaboration and patient safety protocols.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Surgical Technician
Aspen Surgery Center
Simi Valley, CA
05.2014 - 03.2025
- Prepared and maintained sterile surgical instruments and equipment for various procedures.
- Assisted surgeons during operations by anticipating needs and providing necessary tools promptly.
- Implemented best practices for infection control, ensuring compliance with safety protocols.
- Trained and mentored junior surgical technicians on proper techniques and procedures.
- Collaborated with surgical team to enhance workflow efficiency during high-pressure situations.
- Conducted inventory management of surgical supplies, reducing waste and ensuring availability.
- Monitored patient vitals and provided support to nursing staff during surgeries as needed.
- Participated in continuous improvement initiatives to optimize surgical processes and outcomes.
- Facilitated efficient post-operative processes by promptly disassembling equipment, disposing of waste materials, and transferring patients to recovery units as required.
Surgical Technologist
Simi Valley Hospital
Simi Valley, CA
09.2009 - 04.2014
- Assisted in preparing and sterilizing surgical instruments for various procedures.
- Monitored sterile field to ensure compliance with safety protocols during surgeries.
- Collaborated with surgical team to optimize workflow and enhance patient care.
- Maintained accurate inventory of surgical supplies, ensuring availability for operations.
- Provided support in patient positioning and draping prior to surgery initiation.
- Trained new staff on proper techniques for instrument handling and sterilization processes.
- Implemented process improvements that enhanced efficiency in surgical room setup.
- Evaluated and updated sterile processing procedures to meet hospital standards and regulations.
- Maintained high infection control standards.
Education
Surgical Technologist
Simi Valley Adult School
Simi Valley, CA08-2008
Skills
- Surgical equipment operation
- Patient positioning
- Sterile technique
- Pre- and post-surgical counts
- Wound dressing
- Surgical procedures
- Aseptic practices
- Instrument care
- Workplace safety
- Team communication
- Team collaboration
- Patient confidentiality
- Biohazardous waste disposal
- Infection control protocols
- Specimen collection
- Equipment set up
- Equipment inspections
- Equipment sterilization
- OB/GYN procedures
- Preparing for surgeries
- Passing surgical tools
- Surgical counts
- Aseptic and sterilization techniques
- Dressing wounds
- Sterile gowning assistance
- Sterilization processes
- Sterile field preparation
- Pre-surgical preparation
- Suture handling
- HIPAA proficiency
- Equipment set up and operation
- Teamwork
- Reliability
- Surgical technologist (CST)
- Medical terminology
- Self motivation
Timeline
Certified Surgical Technician
Aspen Surgery Center
05.2014 - 03.2025
Surgical Technologist
Simi Valley Hospital
09.2009 - 04.2014
Surgical Technologist
Simi Valley Adult School