Ismael M Gonzalez
Hollister,CA
Summary
Senior Surgical Technologist with 27 years experience assisting surgeons and anesthesiologist. Confident in understanding of surgery preparation and procedures, supplies and instruments. Able to perform under pressure and with an eye for anticipating needs of the performing surgeon.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Surgical Technologist
Kaiser
03.2008 - Current
- Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
- Maintain high infection control standards.
- Supported surgeons during cosmetic surgeries, gynecological and orthopedic procedures and general appointments.
- Gatherand set up equipment, tools, and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
- Maintain daily workflow, coordinating with operating room staff to prepare for scheduled and emergency cases.
- Evaluated procedure needs and set up equipment, tools, supplies, and instruments.
- Deliver exemplary assistance and support to surgeons during general, gynecological, orthopedic, neurological, and plastic surgery 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.
- Reduced infection risks and protected patients by maintaining sterile fields during procedures.
- Contribute to team-based problem-solving to resolve issues that arose during surgery and improve patient outcomes.
- Prepare sterile solutions to support surgical processes and helped physicians scrub in for procedures.
Senior Surgical Technologist
Hazel Hawkins Memorial Hospital
02.2001 - Current
- Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
- Maintain high infection control standards.
- Maintain daily workflow, coordinating with operating room staff to prepare for scheduled and emergency cases.
- Evaluate procedure needs and set up equipment, tools, supplies, and instruments.
- Manage operating room setup by cleaning and sterilizing instruments and surfaces, maintaining supply inventories, and organizing surgical tools.
- Introduce new staff members to training protocols regarding operating room procedures, infection control, safety standards, and overall facility policies.
- Provide comprehensive support to surgeons specializing in sports medicine, total joint replacement,and orthopedic trauma treatment.
- Workwith vendors for speedy procurement of services and equipment.
- Support surgeons during cosmetic surgeries, gynecological and orthopedic procedures and general appointments.
- Gather and set up equipment, tools, and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
- Pass instruments and supplies to surgical team members to provide surgeons with necessary tools to complete procedures.
- Prepare sterile solutions to support surgical processes and helped physicians scrub in for procedures.
- Reduce infection risks and protected patients by maintaining sterile fields during procedures.
Education
GED -
Independence High School
San Jose06.1992
Skills
- Setting up and Operating Equipment
- Specimen Collection
- Aseptic Techniques
- Safe Sharps Disposal
- Safety Protocols Expertise
- Biohazardous Waste Disposal
- Surgical Assistance
- Patient Confidentiality
- Infection Control Protocols
- Preoperative Checklists
- Workplace Safety
- Pre- and Post-Surgical Counts
- OB/GYN Procedures
Certification
BLS Certified expires 7/2025
Languages
Spanish
Limited Working
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Senior Surgical Technologist
Kaiser
03.2008 - Current
Senior Surgical Technologist
Hazel Hawkins Memorial Hospital
02.2001 - Current
GED -
Independence High School