HOUSTON SUAREZ
Longview,TX
Summary
Meticulous surgical technologist bringing practiced experience assisting with diverse operating room functions. Anticipates and addresses surgeon's needs from operating room setup and sterilization to draping patient and passing instruments during surgery. Models medical teamwork and physical stamina.
Newly acquired skills in plastic surgery along with diverse experience of robotic cases.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Surgical Technologist
Christus Good Shepherd Medical Center
Longview, TX
07.2025 - Current
- Worked with vendors for speedy procurement of services and equipment.
- Sterilized instruments and disposed of medical supplies and waste following OSHA guidelines.
- Prepared instruments for terminal sterilization and reset surgical suites for next procedure.
- Created unobstructive operative fields by using retractors, sponges, and suction and irrigating equipment.
- Created safe operating environments for invasive and non-invasive procedures.
- Delivered exemplary assistance and support to surgeons during general, gynecological, orthopedic, neurological, and plastic surgery procedures.
- Introduced new staff members to training protocols regarding operating room procedures, infection control, safety standards, and overall facility policies.
- Maintained daily workflow, coordinating with operating room staff to prepare for scheduled and emergency cases.
Certified Surgical Technologist
Health Trust Staffing
Henderson, Nevada
10.2023 - 04.2024
- Followed safety guidelines when transporting patients from one area to another inside the facility.
- Set up trays with necessary surgical instruments according to established protocols.
- Ensured that all equipment was functioning properly prior to use in the operating room.
Certified Surgical Technologist
St Mark's Hospital
Salt Lake City, UT
09.2022 - 03.2024
- Set up equipment, tools and supplies for procedures and organize instruments as directed in surgeons' preference cards.
- Used retractors, sponges and suctioning and irrigating equipment to create unobstructed operating fields.
- Assisted surgeon by passing instruments and sterile supplies throughout operation.
- Reviewed surgical requirements and prepped operating room with appropriate tools, equipment and instruments.
- Recounted surgical instruments and supplies at end of operation, eliminating chance of items left inside patient.
- Maintained proper sterile field during surgical procedures.
- Counted sponges, needles and instruments before and after operation.
- Cleaned and restocked operating room, gathering and placing equipment and supplies.
- Prepared patients for surgery by positioning on operating table and covering with sterile surgical drapes to prevent exposure.
- Prepared dressings or bandages, applying or assisting with application following surgery.
Certified Surgical Technologist
Titan Medical
Omaha, NE
09.2022 - 10.2023
- Worked with vendors for speedy procurement of services and equipment.
- Sterilized instruments and disposed of medical supplies and waste following OSHA guidelines.
- Prepared instruments for terminal sterilization and reset surgical suites for next procedure.
- Created unobstructive operative fields by using retractors, sponges, and suction and irrigating equipment.
- Created safe operating environments for invasive and non-invasive procedures.
- Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
- Anticipated surgeons needs and handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
- Provided comprehensive support to surgeons specializing in sports medicine, total joint replacement, spine, and orthopedic trauma treatment.
- Maintained high infection control standards.
- Supported surgeons during cosmetic surgeries, gynecological and orthopedic procedures and general appointments.
- Maintained daily workflow, coordinating with operating room staff to prepare for scheduled and emergency cases.
- Introduced new staff members to training protocols regarding operating room procedures, infection control, safety standards, and overall facility policies.
- Delivered exemplary assistance and support to surgeons during general, gynecological, orthopedic, neurological, and plastic surgery procedures.
Certified Surgical Technologist
Christus Good Shepherd Medical Center
Longview, TX
05.2021 - 09.2022
- Worked with vendors for speedy procurement of services and equipment.
- Sterilized instruments and disposed of medical supplies and waste following OSHA guidelines.
- Prepared instruments for terminal sterilization and reset surgical suites for next procedure.
- Created unobstructive operative fields by using retractors, sponges, and suction and irrigating equipment.
- Created safe operating environments for invasive and non-invasive procedures.
- Delivered exemplary assistance and support to surgeons during general, gynecological, orthopedic, neurological, and plastic surgery procedures.
- Introduced new staff members to training protocols regarding operating room procedures, infection control, safety standards, and overall facility policies.
- Maintained daily workflow, coordinating with operating room staff to prepare for scheduled and emergency cases.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The University of Texas At Tyler
Longview, TX06-2027
Associate of Applied Science - Surgical Technology
Tyler Junior College
Tyler06.2021
Skills
- Positive Attitude
- Dependable and Reliable
- Communicates well with others
- Patient Confidentiality
- Specimen Collection
- Direct Patient Care
- HIPAA Proficiency
- Surgical Team Assistance
- Pre- and Post-Surgical Counts
- Pre-Surgical Preparation
- Plastic Surgery
- Aseptic and Sterilization Techniques
Certification
Certified Surgical Technologist BLS Certified
Timeline
Certified Surgical Technologist
Christus Good Shepherd Medical Center
07.2025 - Current
Certified Surgical Technologist
Health Trust Staffing
10.2023 - 04.2024
Certified Surgical Technologist
St Mark's Hospital
09.2022 - 03.2024
Certified Surgical Technologist
Titan Medical
09.2022 - 10.2023
Certified Surgical Technologist
Christus Good Shepherd Medical Center
05.2021 - 09.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The University of Texas At Tyler
Associate of Applied Science - Surgical Technology
Tyler Junior College