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Overview
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Erica Mendoza

Kyle

Summary

To obtain a position as a Surgical Technologist in Labor And Delivery Unit, Flexible and willing to learn through new experiences and advanced studies in present or related fields. Professional with proven track record in surgical environments, adept at facilitating successful operations and ensuring patient safety. Skilled in sterilization techniques, instrument handling, and maintaining aseptic conditions. Strong focus on teamwork and adapting to dynamic surgical needs. Known for reliability and commitment to excellence in patient care.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

OB - Surgical Tech

St. Davids South Austin Medical Hospital
09.2021 - Current
  • Helped open Labor and Delivery Unit, put emergency carts together, stock OR’s and LDR’s, prepare for scheduled, emergent, urgent, and add on cases. Have all necessary equipment, instrumentation, and supplies available for use. Be prepared for unexpected events. Scrub independently (1st, Assist / Pass) in cases such as C-Sections, Bilateral Tubal Ligation, Vaginal Delivery’s, D&C/Suction, Vaginal repairs, Hysterectomy, Cerclage Placement and removal. Anticipate the needs of the surgeons. Made changes on preference cards for surgeons as needed. Be a leader and support to others. Train others on special equipment or instrumentation.

Endoscopy Tech

Dell Seton Medical Center at The University of Texas
09.2018 - 08.2021
  • Assists in procedures such as EGD’s, Colonoscopy’s, Esophageal Radial Frequency Ablations, Endoscopic Ultrasounds, Fine Needle Aspiration biopsies, Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography, Sigmoidoscopy, Enteroscopy, Process scope cleaning, stocking and prepare scopes or tools for following day.

OB - Surgical Tech.

Seton Medical Center Hays
09.2008 - 05.2018
  • Helped open Labor and Delivery Unit, put emergency carts together, stock OR’s and LDR’s, prepare for scheduled, emergent, urgent, and add on cases. Have all necessary equipment, instrumentation, and supplies available for use. Be prepared for unexpected events. Scrub independently (1st, Assist / Pass) in cases such as C-Sections, Bilateral Tubal Ligation, Vaginal Delivery’s, D&C/D&E Suction, Vaginal repairs, Hysterectomy, Cerclage Placement and removal. Anticipate the needs of the surgeons. Made changes on preference cards for surgeons as needed. Be a leader and support to others. Train others on special equipment or instrumentation.

OB - Surgical Tech.

St. David’s North Austin Women’s Center
04.2007 - 08.2009
  • Helped open a new Labor and Delivery unit, put emergency carts together, stock OR’s and LDR’s for grand opening. Prepare for scheduled, emergent, urgent, and add on cases. Have all necessary equipment, instrumentation, and supplies available for use. Be prepared for unexpected events. Scrub independently (1st, Assist / Pass) in cases such as C-Sections, Bilateral Tubal Ligation, Vaginal Delivery’s, D&C/D&E Suction, Vaginal repairs, Hysterectomy, Cerclage Placement and removal. Anticipate the needs of the surgeons. Made changes on preference cards for surgeons as needed. Be a leader and support to others. Train others on special equipment or instrumentation.

Education

Diploma - Surgical Technologist

Career Colleges of America
San Bernardino, CA
04.2006

Diploma - High School Graduate

Silverado High School
Victorville, CA
06.2002

Skills

  • CPR Certification
  • Critical thinking
  • Setting up and operating equipment
  • Specimen collection
  • Basic Phlebotomy Skills (start IV’s / Baby Heel sticks / Glucose test)
  • Member of the Association of Surgical Technology
  • Bilingual – English / Spanish
  • Aseptic techniques

Timeline

OB - Surgical Tech

St. Davids South Austin Medical Hospital
09.2021 - Current

Endoscopy Tech

Dell Seton Medical Center at The University of Texas
09.2018 - 08.2021

OB - Surgical Tech.

Seton Medical Center Hays
09.2008 - 05.2018

OB - Surgical Tech.

St. David’s North Austin Women’s Center
04.2007 - 08.2009

Diploma - High School Graduate

Silverado High School

Diploma - Surgical Technologist

Career Colleges of America