Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
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Sandra  Cortes

Sandra Cortes

Miami Beach

Summary

Meticulous Surgical Technologist excited to bring 19 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.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Surgical Technologist 3

University of Miami Health System
Miami
11.2025 - Current
  • Assisted in surgical procedures by preparing instruments and sterile supplies.
  • Maintained sterile environment by following infection control protocols and guidelines.
  • Collaborated with surgical team to ensure efficient workflow during procedures.
  • Educated new staff on proper sterilization techniques and equipment usage.
  • Assisted in positioning patients on operating table and covered them with sterile drapes.

SPD Surgical Tech 3

University of Miami Health System
03.2025 - 10.2025
  • Sterilized equipment and instruments using autoclaves and chemical solutions effectively.
  • Educated new staff on best practices for maintaining sterile environments in ORs.
  • Organized surgical trays according to specific procedure requirements and protocols.

Surgical Technologist

HCA Florida Mercy Hospital
01.2024 - 02.2025
  • 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.
  • Assisted surgeons in complex procedures for optimal patient outcomes and reduced recovery time.
  • Delivered exemplary assistance and support to surgeons during general, gynecological, orthopedic, neurological, vascular, urology and robotic surgery procedures.

Surgical Technologist

Coral Gables Hospital
04.2023 - 06.2024
  • 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 general, gynecological, urology, vascular, orthopedic, neurological, and robotic surgery procedures.
  • Evaluated procedure needs and set up equipment, tools, supplies, and instruments.

Technical Advisor in Surgery

Johnson & Johnson - Arthrex - Zimmer - Synthes
01.2008 - 10.2020

Assist the surgeon in placing osteosynthetic material according to the patient's need.

Sterile Processing Supervisor

Centro Medico Imbanaco
03.2016 - 01.2018
  • Planning coordination and execution of each of the service processes achieving 93% effectiveness in the performance of the scheduled surgeries.
  • Support for the head of operating rooms when required. Daily planning of the surgery schedule for 23 rooms in different specialties including organ transplantation and rescue.
  • Active member of the monitoring and epidemiology committee. Active member of the interdisciplinary group in charge of the accreditation of the Join commission and hard quality seal.
  • Monthly reports on the performance and effectiveness of the service.
  • Personnel management.
  • Realization of personal shifts of the service.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Surgical Technology

Universidad Santiago De Cali
Santiago De Cali - Colombia
07.2001 - 01/2007

Surgical Technician - National Certification

American Allied Health

Skills

  • Organizational leadership
  • Knowledge of different surgical specialties
  • Experience in personnel management
  • Easy adaptation
  • Recursion and efficiency
  • Teamwork
  • Learning provision
  • Infection Control Protocols
  • Setting up and Operating Equipment
  • Safe Sharps Disposal

Certification

  • Sterrad 100NX Training
  • Update of indicators
  • BLS
  • Tactical Emergency Casualty care K9 TECC
  • Tactical Emergency Casualty Care - TECC International diploma in tactical and operational medicine
  • Tactical Combat Casualty Care - TCCC

Languages

  • Spanish
  • English

Timeline

Surgical Technologist 3

University of Miami Health System
11.2025 - Current

SPD Surgical Tech 3

University of Miami Health System
03.2025 - 10.2025

Surgical Technologist

HCA Florida Mercy Hospital
01.2024 - 02.2025

Surgical Technologist

Coral Gables Hospital
04.2023 - 06.2024

Sterile Processing Supervisor

Centro Medico Imbanaco
03.2016 - 01.2018

Technical Advisor in Surgery

Johnson & Johnson - Arthrex - Zimmer - Synthes
01.2008 - 10.2020

Bachelor of Science - Surgical Technology

Universidad Santiago De Cali
07.2001 - 01/2007

Surgical Technician - National Certification

American Allied Health
Sandra Cortes