ERIKA L. CELIS TORRES
PACOIMA,CA
Summary
Dedicated Surgical Technologist with a solid foundation at Los Angeles General Medical Center, emphasizing patient safety and operational effectiveness. Skilled in scrubbing, handling surgical instruments, and maintaining sterile environments in line with HIPAA guidelines. Adept at rapid preparation of surgical suites based on procedural specifications and surgeon requests. Board certified by National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting, committed to providing exceptional patient care in challenging surgical scenarios.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Surgical Technologist
Los Angeles General Medical Center
Los Angeles, CA
09.2023 - Current
- Organized operating room by setting up surgical trays with instruments according to surgeon preference.
- Verified correct identification of patient prior to any operation or procedure.
- Observed aseptic technique and infection control protocols at all times.
- Assisted in positioning patients on operating table and covered them with sterile drapes.
- Kept inventory of supplies and ordered new items as needed.
- Recounted surgical instruments and supplies at end of operation, eliminating chance of items left inside patient.
- Cleaned and restocked operating room, gathering and placing equipment and supplies.
- Collaborated with operating room staff to cultivate efficiency and prepare for scheduled and emergency procedures.
- Maintained proper sterile field during surgical procedures.
Surgical Technologist Student
Valley Presbyterian Hospital
04.2023 - 05.2023
- Effectively supported surgeons in fast paced healthcare environments resulting in better patient care.
- Assisted surgeon by retracting, suctioning, and irrigating to create unobstructed field.
- Reviewed requirements and prepared operating room with appropriate tools, equipment, and instruments.
- Collaborated with vendors and service providers to coordinate required services and equipment.
- Collected and prepared tissue specimens for laboratory analysis.
- Along with many other requirements that are associated with being a surgical technologist.
Surgical Technologist student
LADMC- Los Angeles Downtown Medical center
Los Angeles, USA
01.2023 - 03.2023
- Currently have more than 300 hours of clinical experience in General, orthopedic, vascular, ENT surgery and laparoscopic surgical procedures.
- Well-versed in sterile technique and ability to provide optimal patient care in the operating room environment.
Surgical Technologist student
BHIP- Beverly Hills Institute of Plastic Surgery
Beverly Hills, USA
10.2022 - 01.2023
- Gathering equipment for sterilization
- HIPPA guideline compliance
- Workplace safety
- Strong communication skills
- Flexible and adaptable
- Time management
- Bilingual in Spanish
- Adhered to OSHA protocols when sterilizing instruments, discarding medical supplies, and disposing of waste.
- Facilitated invasive, non-invasive, and minimally invasive procedures by creating safe and functional operating room environment.
- Set up equipment, instruments and supplies needed for procedures.
- Organized instruments as directed in surgeons' preference card.
- Followed standard precautions using personal protective equipment to maintain safe and secure setting.
Front and back office medical assistant
GSK- Spine
12.2020 - 04.2021
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions and prepared for physician examinations.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
- Promoted office efficiency, coordinated charts, completing insurance forms, and helping patients with diverse needs.
- Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Completed clinical procedures and gathered patient data for interpretation by physician.
Education
Associate of Occupational Science - Surgical Technology
American Career College
01.2023
Medical Assistant -
UEI Encino
Encino, CA01.2021
Diploma -
Chatsworth Senior High
01.2012
Skills
- Scrubbing
- Gowning
- Gloving
- Proper handling of instruments
- Patient positioning
- Understanding surgical count
- Teamwork
- Attention to detail
- Maintains composure during high-pressure situations
- Disposing of biohazardous waste
- Gathering equipment for sterilization
- HIPAA guideline compliance
- Workplace safety
- Strong communication skills
- Flexible and adaptable
- Time management
- Operating room setup
- Patient identification
- Bilingual communication
- Critical thinking
Certification
- Basic Life Support
- Fire and Life Safety
- Certified Surgical Technician
- CPR
References
- Saul Lahijani, MD, BHIP- Beverly Hills Institute of Plastic Surgery, 8654 Wilshire Blvd, Beverly Hills, CA, 90211, 310-550-6886
- Diana Fonseca, Surgical Tech, Southern California Hospital, 3828 Delmas Terrace, Culver City, CA, 818-826-0529
- Andrea Pinto, Surgical Tech, LA General Medical Center, 2051 Merengo st, Los Angeles, CA 90033
Timeline
Surgical Technologist
Los Angeles General Medical Center
09.2023 - Current
Surgical Technologist Student
Valley Presbyterian Hospital
04.2023 - 05.2023
Surgical Technologist student
LADMC- Los Angeles Downtown Medical center
01.2023 - 03.2023
Surgical Technologist student
BHIP- Beverly Hills Institute of Plastic Surgery
10.2022 - 01.2023
Front and back office medical assistant
GSK- Spine
12.2020 - 04.2021
Associate of Occupational Science - Surgical Technology
American Career College
Medical Assistant -
UEI Encino
Diploma -
Chatsworth Senior High
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