Erika Velasquez
El Paso,TX
Summary
Driven Surgical Technologist offering 17 years of experience in ambulatory and hospital settings. Well-versed in oral maxillofacial surgery, general, robotic, GYN, and Orthopedic trauma. Eager to take next career step with a growing organization offering opportunities for professional development and advancement.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Surgical Technologist
University Medical Center of El Paso
El Paso, TX
09.2025 - Current
- Collaborated with surgical teams to ensure optimal patient care during operations.
- Maintained accurate inventory of surgical supplies, facilitating efficient workflow in operating rooms.
- Implemented best practices for infection control, enhancing safety protocols within surgical settings.
- Maintained high infection control standards.
- Prepared operating rooms with required instruments, ensuring efficient setup for various surgical cases.
- Minimized infection risks by strictly adhering to aseptic techniques when handling surgical supplies and equipment.
- Handled high-pressure situations calmly and efficiently, contributing to successful completion of critical surgeries.
Surgical Technologist
The Hospitals of Providence East Campus
El Paso, TX
11.2022 - Current
- Prepared operating rooms with required instruments, ensuring efficient setup for various surgical cases.
- Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
- Minimized infection risks by strictly adhering to aseptic techniques when handling surgical supplies and equipment.
- Handled high-pressure situations calmly and efficiently, contributing to successful completion of critical surgeries.
- Provided compassionate support to patients experiencing anxiety or discomfort prior to surgery, helping alleviate concerns while maintaining professionalism.
- Scrubbed in General, GYN, Neuro, Ortho, Robotics, and Urology surgeries.
Surgical Technologist
El Paso Children's Hospital
El Paso, TX
11.2023 - 12.2024
- Maintained high infection control standards.
- Prepared operating rooms with required instruments, ensuring efficient setup for various surgical cases.
- Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
- Minimized infection risks by strictly adhering to aseptic techniques when handling surgical supplies and equipment.
Surgical Technologist
University Medical Center of El Paso
El Paso, TX
03.2020 - 11.2022
- Prepared operating rooms with required instruments, ensuring efficient setup for various surgical cases.
- Handled high-pressure situations calmly and efficiently, contributing to successful completion of critical surgeries.
- Supported smooth transitions between surgeries by promptly preparing the operating room for subsequent cases.
- Demonstrated exceptional adaptability when faced with unexpected challenges or changes during surgery, responding quickly without compromising patient safety or procedural success.
- Collaborated effectively with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care before, during, and after surgery.
Surgical Technologist
El Paso Day Surgery
El Paso, TX
06.2018 - 03.2020
- Prepared operating rooms with required instruments, ensuring efficient setup for various surgical cases.
- Supported smooth transitions between surgeries by promptly preparing the operating room for subsequent cases.
- Scrubbed in different surgical specialties such as GYN, Ortho, ENT, Urology, General, and Ophthalmology.
Surgical Technologist
High Desert Oral and Facial Surgery
El Paso, TX
02.2013 - 06.2018
- Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
- Mentored new clinical staff, sharing expertise and fostering their growth within the profession.
- Ensured proper care of surgical instruments through meticulous cleaning, sterilization, and maintenance processes.
- Maintained daily workflow, coordinating with office and surgical staff to prepare for scheduled and emergency cases.
- Worked with vendors for speedy procurement of services and equipment.
Surgical Technologist
Del Sol Medical Center L&D
El Paso, TX
04.2012 - 02.2013
- Transported patients to and from surgeries to promote timely operating room turnover.
- Cleaned and maintained operating equipment to keep resources in good working condition and ready for use.
- Reduced infection risks and protected patients by maintaining sterile fields during procedures.
- Handled high-pressure situations calmly and efficiently, contributing to successful completion of critical surgeries.
Surgical Technologist
El Paso Surgical Center West
El Paso, TX
12.2009 - 04.2012
- Gathered and set up equipment, tools, and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
- Passed instruments and supplies to surgical team members to provide surgeons with necessary tools to complete procedures.
- Sterilized instruments and equipment for specific procedures and arranged for surgeons.
Surgical Technologist
Vista Surgery Center
El Paso, TX
10.2009 - 12.2009
- Prepared operating rooms with required instruments, ensuring efficient setup for various surgical cases.
- Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
- Ensured proper care of surgical instruments through meticulous cleaning, sterilization, and maintenance processes.
- Provided compassionate support to patients experiencing anxiety or discomfort prior to surgery, helping alleviate concerns while maintaining professionalism.
Education
Certificate - Surgical Technology
Career Centers of Texas El Paso
El Paso, TX07-2009
Skills
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Reliability
- Effective Communication
- Willing to learn
Timeline
Surgical Technologist
University Medical Center of El Paso
09.2025 - Current
Surgical Technologist
El Paso Children's Hospital
11.2023 - 12.2024
Surgical Technologist
The Hospitals of Providence East Campus
11.2022 - Current
Surgical Technologist
University Medical Center of El Paso
03.2020 - 11.2022
Surgical Technologist
El Paso Day Surgery
06.2018 - 03.2020
Surgical Technologist
High Desert Oral and Facial Surgery
02.2013 - 06.2018
Surgical Technologist
Del Sol Medical Center L&D
04.2012 - 02.2013
Surgical Technologist
El Paso Surgical Center West
12.2009 - 04.2012
Surgical Technologist
Vista Surgery Center
10.2009 - 12.2009
Certificate - Surgical Technology
Career Centers of Texas El Paso