Iris Diaz
Summary
Meticulous Surgical Tech excited to bring 12-year background to growing organization. Knowledgeable in all aspects of surgery, including setting up operating rooms, preparing patients and assisting surgeons. Committed to maintaining highest standards of health and safety.
Meticulous Surgical tech 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. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level surgical tech position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Surgical Technologist
Beverly Hills Physicians
08.2012 - Current
- Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
- Maintained high infection control standards.
- Delivered exemplary assistance and support to surgeons during plastic surgery and bariatric procedures.
- Passed instruments and supplies to surgical team members to provide surgeons with necessary tools to complete procedures.
- Positioned patients and set up drapes to create comfortable surgical environment for patients.
- Contributed to team-based problem-solving to resolve issues that arose during surgery and improve patient outcomes.
- Maintained records to document patient medical history and surgical procedure notes.
- Evaluated procedure needs and set up equipment, tools, supplies, and instruments.
- Maintained daily workflow, coordinating with operating room staff to prepare for scheduled and emergency cases.
- Sterilized instruments and disposed of medical supplies and waste following OSHA guidelines.
- Managed operating room setup by cleaning and sterilizing instruments and surfaces, maintaining supply inventories, and organizing surgical tools.
- Introduced new staff members to training protocols regarding operating room procedures, infection control, safety standards, and overall facility policies.
Receptionist/Loan Processor
1st Realty Funding Inc.
03.2003 - 04.2008
- Greeted incoming visitors and customers professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
- Confirmed appointments, communicated with clients, and updated client records.
- Kept reception area clean and neat to give visitors positive first impression.
- Answered phone promptly and directed incoming calls to correct offices.
- Maintained confidentiality of information regarding clients and company.
- Answered central telephone system and directed calls accordingly.
- Provided clerical support to company employees by copying, faxing, and filing documents.
- Welcomed customers with friendly greeting, answered general questions, gathered nature of visit and directed to specific offices.
- Operated multi-line telephone system to answer and direct high volume of calls.
- Assisted internal staff with clerical and administrative needs to maximize efficiency and team productivity.
- Set up and completed loan submission packages.
- Prepared documents for underwriting by verifying client income, credit reports, and other information.
- Reviewed loan files for completeness, identified missing documentation, and generated condition lists for applicants.
- Developed and maintained relationships with customers and loan officers to establish smooth loan process.
- Utilized loan origination software to process and track loan applications.
- Handled any conditions sent from underwriting departments.
- Assisted loan officers with origination and closing processes to fastrack procedures and promote teamwork.
- Analyzed credit reports to determine eligibility of applicants and capacity for loan products.
- Facilitated communication with loan applicants, underwriters and loan officers to optimize process and maintain updated information.
- Collaborated with loan officers to develop strategies for managing loan application processing.
- Provided quick turnaround times to maintain fast-past schedule.
Medical Assistant Student Intern
Dr. Mohamed
03.2003 - 06.2003
- Obtained and documented patient medical history, vital signs and current complaints at intake.
- Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
- Completed EKGs and other tests based on patient presentation in office.
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
- Prepared lab specimens for diagnostic evaluation.
- Explained procedures to patients to reduce anxieties and increase patient cooperation.
- Taught patients about medications, procedures, and care plan instructions.
- Updated inventory, expiration and vaccine logs to maintain current tracking documentation.
- Measured patient pulse oximetry.
- Supported duties for diagnostic and technical treatment procedures, such as setting up and operating special medical equipment and apparatus.
- Collaborated with medical and administrative personnel to maintain patient-focused, engaging and compassionate environment.
Education
High School Diploma -
Mountain View High School
El Monte, CASurgical Technology Certificate
Premiere Career College
Baldwin Park, CASkills
- Surgical Owning
- Irrigation Management
- Collecting Medical Specimens
- Equipment and Instrument Sterilization
- Safe Needle Disposal
- Inventory Restocking
- Medication Side Effect Knowledge
- Sterile Processing Support
- Infection Control Protocols
- Patient Preparation
- Position Patients
- Instrument Preparation
- Pre- and Post-Surgical Counts
- Sterile Field Management
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
Surgical Technologist
Beverly Hills Physicians
08.2012 - Current
Receptionist/Loan Processor
1st Realty Funding Inc.
03.2003 - 04.2008
Medical Assistant Student Intern
Dr. Mohamed
03.2003 - 06.2003
High School Diploma -
Mountain View High School
Surgical Technology Certificate
Premiere Career College
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