Erika Lema
West Palm Beach,FL
Summary
Focused professional well versed in wide range procedures. Adept in quickly preparing surgical suites per procedure and surgeon instructions. Expertise in sterile and aseptic techniques.
Overview
1
1
Certification
2
2
years of post-secondary education
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Surgical Technologist
Palm Beach Gardens medical center
Palm Beach Gardens, Florida
04.2008 - Current
- Assisted surgical teams during procedures by maintaining aseptic technique and sterile field control to minimize infection risk.
- Verified instrument, sponge, and needle counts before closing at Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center to ensure patient safety and compliance with protocols.
- Prepared operating rooms at Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center with sterile instruments and supplies to ensure readiness for surgical procedures.
- Lead Tech in Electrophysiology Lab
- Train teams for sterile procedures
- Inventory
Surgical Services Manager
Dr Kevin Shaw. Plastic Surgery
Boca Raton, Florida
08.2006 - 11.2009
- Responsible for all surgical inventory
- Pre and post operative care
- Assisted in all surgical procedures
- Sterile processing duties
- Clinic accreditation
Sterile Processing Technician
Boca Ratón Community Hospital
Boca Raton, FL
01.2001 - 08.2006
- Decontamination and sterilization of surgical instruments
- Scrubbed surgical instruments prior to procedures and prepared for surgical procedures in OR
- Assembled surgical carts with supplies for next day's procedures
- Conducted inventory checks and maintained daily checklists for sterilization compliance
Education
ST - Surgical Technologist
Palm Beach State College
Lake Worth, FL 08.2000 - 11.2002
Skills
- Sterile field control
- Surgical instrument counts
- Operating room setup
- Electrophysiology support
- First assist
- Preceptor
- Management
Certification
- ACLS and BLS Certified
Timeline
Surgical Technologist
Palm Beach Gardens medical center
04.2008 - Current
Surgical Services Manager
Dr Kevin Shaw. Plastic Surgery
08.2006 - 11.2009
Sterile Processing Technician
Boca Ratón Community Hospital
01.2001 - 08.2006
ST - Surgical Technologist
Palm Beach State College
08.2000 - 11.2002