James Wilcox
Wittmann,AZ
Summary
Meticulous Surgical technologist excited to bring 35-year background to a growing organization. Knowledgeable in all aspects of surgery, including setting up operating rooms, preparing patients, and assisting surgeons. I am committed to maintaining the highest standards of health and safety. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills—ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Surgical Technologist II
Banner Boswell Medical Center
Sun City, AZ
04.2023 - Current
- Delivered exemplary assistance and support to surgeons during general, gynecological, orthopedic, neurological, and plastic surgery procedures.
- Handled high-pressure situations calmly and efficiently, contributing to successful completion of critical surgeries.
- Played a key role in reducing OR turnaround time by implementing process improvements for equipment preparation and room cleanup procedures.
- Managed operating room setup by cleaning and sterilizing instruments and surfaces, maintaining supply inventories, and organizing surgical tools.
- Cleaned and maintained operating equipment to keep resources in good working condition and ready for use.
- Collaborated effectively with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care before, during, and after surgery.
- Reduced infection risks and protected patients by maintaining sterile fields during procedures.
- Completed continuing education units, staying up to date on surgical technology and meeting organizational requirements.
- Performed inventory management duties for the operating room supplies, ensuring adequate stock levels at all times.
- Mentored new surgical technologists, sharing expertise and fostering their growth within the profession.
- Handled and prepared specimens for laboratory analysis to provide surgeons with relevant information.
- Created and maintained unobstructed operative fields using diverse range of tools.
- Minimized infection risks by strictly adhering to aseptic techniques when handling surgical supplies and equipment.
- Passed instruments and supplies to surgical team members to provide surgeons with necessary tools to complete procedures.
- Assisted surgeons in complex procedures for optimal patient outcomes and reduced recovery time.
- Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
- Gathered and set up equipment, tools, and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
- Evaluated procedure needs and set up equipment, tools, supplies, and instruments.
- Maintained high infection control standards.
Surgical Technologist II
Honor Health Deer Valley Hospital
Phoenix, AZ
03.2020 - 04.2023
- Delivered exemplary assistance and support to surgeons during general, gynecological, orthopedic, neurological, and plastic surgery procedures.
- Handled high-pressure situations calmly and efficiently, contributing to successful completion of critical surgeries.
- Played a key role in reducing OR turnaround time by implementing process improvements for equipment preparation and room cleanup procedures.
- Managed operating room setup by cleaning and sterilizing instruments and surfaces, maintaining supply inventories, and organizing surgical tools.
- 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.
- Provided comprehensive support to surgeons specializing in sports medicine, total joint replacement, spine, and orthopedic trauma treatment.
- Positioned patients and set up drapes to create comfortable surgical environment for patients.
- Completed continuing education units, staying up to date on surgical technology and meeting organizational requirements.
- Performed inventory management duties for the operating room supplies, ensuring adequate stock levels at all times.
- Mentored new surgical technologists, sharing expertise and fostering their growth within the profession.
- Handled and prepared specimens for laboratory analysis to provide surgeons with relevant information.
- Created and maintained unobstructed operative fields using diverse range of tools.
- Minimized infection risks by strictly adhering to aseptic techniques when handling surgical supplies and equipment.
- Passed instruments and supplies to surgical team members to provide surgeons with necessary tools to complete procedures.
- Assisted surgeons in complex procedures for optimal patient outcomes and reduced recovery time.
- Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
- Prepared sterile solutions to support surgical processes and helped physicians scrub in for procedures.
- Maintained daily workflow, coordinating with operating room staff to prepare for scheduled and emergency cases.
- Enhanced patient safety by maintaining a sterile surgical environment and adhering to strict protocols.
- Gathered and set up equipment, tools, and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
- Maintained specialty equipment, implant, and instrumentation inventories.
- Evaluated procedure needs and set up equipment, tools, supplies, and instruments.
- Assisted in the development of updated policies and procedures for the surgical department, resulting in improved safety measures and overall efficiency.
- Supported smooth transitions between surgeries by promptly preparing the operating room for subsequent cases.
- Maintained high infection control standards.
- Contributed to team-based problem-solving to resolve issues that arose during surgery and improve patient outcomes.
- Introduced new staff members to training protocols regarding operating room procedures, infection control, safety standards, and overall facility policies.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities, staying current on best practices within the field of surgical technology.
- Worked with vendors for speedy procurement of services and equipment.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
Surgical Technologist II
Banner Thunderbird Medical Center
Glendale, AZ
02.2017 - 03.2020
- Delivered exemplary assistance and support to surgeons during general, gynecological, orthopedic, neurological, and plastic surgery procedures.
- Handled high-pressure situations calmly and efficiently, contributing to successful completion of critical surgeries.
- Played a key role in reducing OR turnaround time by implementing process improvements for equipment preparation and room cleanup procedures.
- Demonstrated exceptional adaptability when faced with unexpected challenges or changes during surgery, responding quickly without compromising patient safety or procedural success.
- Provided comprehensive support to surgeons specializing in sports medicine, total joint replacement, spine, and orthopedic trauma treatment.
- Reduced infection risks and protected patients by maintaining sterile fields during procedures.
- Completed continuing education units, staying up to date on surgical technology and meeting organizational requirements.
- Performed inventory management duties for the operating room supplies, ensuring adequate stock levels at all times.
- Mentored new surgical technologists, sharing expertise and fostering their growth within the profession.
- Passed instruments and supplies to surgical team members to provide surgeons with necessary tools to complete procedures.
- Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
- Enhanced patient safety by maintaining a sterile surgical environment and adhering to strict protocols.
- Gathered and set up equipment, tools, and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
- Decontaminated, cleaned, assembled, packaged, sterilized, stored, and distributed reusable surgical instrumentation and equipment.
- Supported smooth transitions between surgeries by promptly preparing the operating room for subsequent cases.
- Maintained high infection control standards.
Title OneMath Para Professional
Nadaburg Unified School District No. 81
Wittmann, AZ
11.2016 - 11.2017
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Delivered services to customer locations within specific timeframes.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Proven ability to develop and implement creative solutions to complex problems.
Surgical Technologist
Dignity Health St Joseph's Medical Center
Phoenix, AZ
04.2008 - 03.2016
- Ensured proper care of surgical instruments through meticulous cleaning, sterilization, and maintenance processes.
- 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.
- Completed continuing education units, staying up to date on surgical technology and meeting organizational requirements.
- Collaborated effectively with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care before, during, and after surgery.
- Created and maintained unobstructed operative fields using diverse range of tools.
- Selected and purchased equipment for surgical procedures.
- Gathered and set up equipment, tools, and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
- Evaluated procedure needs and set up equipment, tools, supplies, and instruments.
- Handled and prepared specimens for laboratory analysis to provide surgeons with relevant information.
- Passed instruments and supplies to surgical team members to provide surgeons with necessary tools to complete procedures.
- Operated, adjusted, and monitored diagnostic equipment and other machines used during procedures.
- Mentored new surgical technologists, sharing expertise and fostering their growth within the profession.
- Assisted surgeons in complex procedures for optimal patient outcomes and reduced recovery time.
- Worked with vendors for speedy procurement of services and equipment.
- Received recognition for excellent performance in assisting with emergency surgeries, resulting in positive patient outcomes.
- Prepared operating rooms with required instruments, ensuring efficient setup for various surgical cases.
- Contributed to successful operations by assembling and organizing surgical equipment with precision.
Surgical Technologist
John C Lincoln Hospital
Phoenix, AZ
05.2006 - 03.2008
- Delivered exemplary assistance and support to surgeons during general, gynecological, orthopedic, neurological, and plastic surgery procedures.
- Completed continuing education units, staying up to date on surgical technology and meeting organizational requirements.
- Introduced new staff members to training protocols regarding operating room procedures, infection control, safety standards, and overall facility policies.
- Reduced infection risks and protected patients by maintaining sterile fields during procedures.
- Collaborated effectively with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care before, during, and after surgery.
- Projected best-in-class care standards by achieving training initiatives for new surgical team members and aligning Trauma procedures for optimal efficiency.
- Created and maintained unobstructed operative fields using diverse range of tools.
- Selected and purchased equipment for surgical procedures.
- Gathered and set up equipment, tools, and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
- Evaluated procedure needs and set up equipment, tools, supplies, and instruments.
- Passed instruments and supplies to surgical team members to provide surgeons with necessary tools to complete procedures.
- Operated, adjusted, and monitored diagnostic equipment and other machines used during procedures.
- Mentored new surgical technologists, sharing expertise and fostering their growth within the profession.
Surgical Technologist
Del E Webb Hospital
Sun City West, AZ
03.2004 - 05.2007
- Completed continuing education units, staying up to date on surgical technology and meeting organizational requirements.
- Reduced infection risks and protected patients by maintaining sterile fields during procedures.
- Collaborated effectively with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care before, during, and after surgery.
- Sterilized instruments and disposed of medical supplies and waste following OSHA guidelines.
- Created and maintained unobstructed operative fields using diverse range of tools.
- Communicated effectively with patients and families about pre-operative preparations and post-operative care instructions.
- Maintained specialty equipment, implant, and instrumentation inventories.
- Selected and purchased equipment for surgical procedures.
- Gathered and set up equipment, tools, and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
- Evaluated procedure needs and set up equipment, tools, supplies, and instruments.
- Passed instruments and supplies to surgical team members to provide surgeons with necessary tools to complete procedures.
- Operated, adjusted, and monitored diagnostic equipment and other machines used during procedures.
- Contributed to team-based problem-solving to resolve issues that arose during surgery and improve patient outcomes.
- Demonstrated exceptional adaptability when faced with unexpected challenges or changes during surgery, responding quickly without compromising patient safety or procedural success.
- Played a key role in reducing OR turnaround time by implementing process improvements for equipment preparation and room cleanup procedures.
- Handled high-pressure situations calmly and efficiently, contributing to successful completion of critical surgeries.
- Increased efficiency during surgeries by anticipating surgeon''s needs and providing timely assistance.
- Assisted surgeons in complex procedures for optimal patient outcomes and reduced recovery time.
- Cleaned and maintained operating equipment to keep resources in good working condition and ready for use.
- Worked with vendors for speedy procurement of services and equipment.
- Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
- Prepared sterile solutions to support surgical processes and helped physicians scrub in for procedures.
- Contributed to successful operations by assembling and organizing surgical equipment with precision.
- Supported smooth transitions between surgeries by promptly preparing the operating room for subsequent cases.
- Minimized infection risks by strictly adhering to aseptic techniques when handling surgical supplies and equipment.
- Maintained high infection control standards.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
Surgical Technologist
University Medical Center Of Southern Nevada
Las Vegas, NV
06.1996 - 03.2004
- Evaluated procedure needs and set up equipment, tools, supplies, and instruments.
- Collaborated closely with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient care throughout the entire perioperative process.
- Created safe operating environments for invasive and non-invasive procedures.
- Ensured proper handling of specimens during surgeries, aiding in accurate diagnostic results for patients.
- Improved team communication through active participation in pre-and post-operative discussions, resulting in better patient outcomes.
- Streamlined workflow by organizing instruments efficiently on the back table according to procedure requirements.
- Expanded knowledge of surgical procedures through continuous professional development, staying current with industry advancements.
- Passed instruments and supplies to surgical team members to provide surgeons with necessary tools to complete procedures.
- Reduced infection risks and protected patients by maintaining sterile fields during procedures.
- Prepared instruments for terminal sterilization and reset surgical suites for next procedure.
- Introduced new staff members to training protocols regarding operating room procedures, infection control, safety standards, and overall facility policies.
- Supported surgeons during cosmetic surgeries, gynecological and orthopedic procedures and general appointments.
- Collected, prepared and disposed of medical specimens.
- Assisted surgeons in complex procedures, ensuring efficient completion and minimized complications.
- Expedited surgery room turnover times by swiftly preparing operating rooms for subsequent surgeries, maximizing efficiency within the department.
- Demonstrated adaptability when faced with emergency situations or unexpected complications during surgeries, providing prompt support to surgical teams.
- Optimized inventory management processes by routinely assessing supplies levels and promptly ordering necessary items for successful surgeries.
- Worked with vendors for speedy procurement of services and equipment.
- Contributed to reduced infection rates by diligently practicing proper sterilization techniques for instruments and equipment.
- Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
- Controlled bleeding during procedures by applying hemostatic clamps, suture ligatures and electrocautery equipment.
- Promoted a culture of continuous improvement by actively participating in department meetings and offering constructive feedback on surgical processes.
- Provided comprehensive support to surgeons specializing in sports medicine, total joint replacement, spine, and orthopedic trauma treatment.
- Delivered exemplary assistance and support to surgeons during general, gynecological, orthopedic, neurological, and plastic surgery procedures.
- Gathered and set up equipment, tools, and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
- Used sutures, staples, clips and other tools to close wounds.
- Mentored junior staff members on proper techniques and best practices within the field of surgical technology, promoting professional growth among peers.
- Anticipated surgeons needs and handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
- Cleaned and maintained operating equipment to keep resources in good working condition and ready for use.
- Operated, adjusted, and monitored diagnostic equipment and other machines used during procedures.
- Reduced surgery time by effectively anticipating surgeon''s needs and providing timely assistance.
- Completed continuing education units, staying up to date on surgical technology and meeting organizational requirements.
- Maintained high infection control standards.
Surgical Technologist
Sunrise Hospital Medical Center Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NV
06.1994 - 06.1996
- Evaluated procedure needs and set up equipment, tools, supplies, and instruments.
- Ensured proper handling of specimens during surgeries, aiding in accurate diagnostic results for patients.
- Passed instruments and supplies to surgical team members to provide surgeons with necessary tools to complete procedures.
- Reduced infection risks and protected patients by maintaining sterile fields during procedures.
- Collected, prepared and disposed of medical specimens.
- Expedited surgery room turnover times by swiftly preparing operating rooms for subsequent surgeries, maximizing efficiency within the department.
- Demonstrated adaptability when faced with emergency situations or unexpected complications during surgeries, providing prompt support to surgical teams.
- Worked with vendors for speedy procurement of services and equipment.
- Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
- Gathered and set up equipment, tools, and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
- Cleaned and maintained operating equipment to keep resources in good working condition and ready for use.
- Operated, adjusted, and monitored diagnostic equipment and other machines used during procedures.
Education
No Degree - Surgical Technology
Glendale Career College
Glendale, CA04.1992
Skills
- Electronic Charting
- Anatomy Understanding
- Surgical Technologist (CST)
- Basic Life Support
- Infection control protocols
- Equipment Troubleshooting
- Sterile Technique Proficiency
- Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED (First Aid CPR AED)
- Surgical Procedure Familiarity
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Attention to Detail
- Surgical Assistance
- Safety protocols expertise
- Biohazardous waste disposal
- Wound Closure Techniques
- Equipment Operation
- Arthroscopic joint surgery
- Setting up and operating equipment
- Relationship Building
- Workplace Safety
- Infection Control
- Patient transportation
- Critical Thinking
- Instrument Sterilization
- Patient Positioning
- Patient confidentiality
- Surgical Instrument Knowledge
- Safe sharps disposal
- Oxygen Supply Apparatus
- Work Prioritization
- Sterile Field Preparation
- Ordering Supplies
- Safety Procedures
- Aseptic Techniques
- Equipment set up
- Specimen Collection
- Patient positioning expertise
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Supply Management
- Assessing Vital Signs
- Pre- and post-surgical counts
- Wound Dressing Techniques
- Wound Dressing
- Pre-surgical preparation
- Documentation And Reporting
- Organizational abilities
- Equipment Sterilization
- Conflict Resolution
- Multitasking Abilities
- Team building
- Good Telephone Etiquette
- Problem-Solving
- Organization and Time Management
- Excellent Communication
- Restocking Inventory
- Specimen Preparation
- Patient preparation
Timeline
Surgical Technologist II
Banner Boswell Medical Center
04.2023 - Current
Surgical Technologist II
Honor Health Deer Valley Hospital
03.2020 - 04.2023
Surgical Technologist II
Banner Thunderbird Medical Center
02.2017 - 03.2020
Title OneMath Para Professional
Nadaburg Unified School District No. 81
11.2016 - 11.2017
Surgical Technologist
Dignity Health St Joseph's Medical Center
04.2008 - 03.2016
Surgical Technologist
John C Lincoln Hospital
05.2006 - 03.2008
Surgical Technologist
Del E Webb Hospital
03.2004 - 05.2007
Surgical Technologist
University Medical Center Of Southern Nevada
06.1996 - 03.2004
Surgical Technologist
Sunrise Hospital Medical Center Las Vegas
06.1994 - 06.1996
No Degree - Surgical Technology
Glendale Career College