Proven Surgical Technologist with extensive experience in hospitals and ambulatory surgery centers . With critical thinking and bilingual communication abilities. Excelled in sterile technique proficiency and surgical assistance, significantly enhancing patient safety and reducing surgery times.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Surgical Technologist
Herndon Surgery Center
02.2019 - 05.2024
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.
Anticipated surgeons needs and handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
Demonstrated adaptability when faced with emergency situations or unexpected complications during surgeries, providing prompt support to surgical teams.
Performed accurate instrument counts, preventing potential surgical complications due to retained items.
Keep operation rooms well stocked with all kinds of supplies required for surgical procedures.
Decontaminated, cleaned, assembled, packaged, sterilized, stored, and distributed reusable surgical instrumentation and equipment.
Clean surgical suits
Surgical procedures I scrubbed for:
GI procedures
Colonoscopy / EGD
General surgeries
Pain procedures
Cardio vascular
Pacemaker insertion
small ortho procedures
Surgical Technologist
North Point Surgery Center
04.2014 - 01.2018
Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
Demonstrated adaptability when faced with emergency situations or unexpected complications during surgeries, providing prompt support to surgical teams.
Gathered and set up equipment, tools, and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
Assist and passed instruments to surgeon
Sterilized instruments and equipment for specific procedures and arranged for surgeons.
Cleaned and maintained operating equipment to keep resources in good working condition and ready for use.
Clean Operation suits after procedures.
Keep surgical OR's stocked with all kinds of supplies required for surgical procedures.
Surgeries I assisted with:
Ortho
Eye
General surgery
Dental procedures
Dermatology
Pain procedures.
Surgical Technologist
Sharp Memorial Hospital/ Trauma Center
07.2006 - 02.2014
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.
Demonstrated adaptability when faced with emergency situations or unexpected complications during surgeries, providing prompt support to surgical teams.
Expedited surgery room turnover times by swiftly preparing operating rooms for subsequent surgeries, maximizing efficiency within the department.
Assisted surgeons in complex procedures, ensuring efficient completion and minimized complications.
Enhanced patient safety by maintaining a sterile surgical environment and adhering to strict protocols.
Ensured proper handling of specimens during surgeries, aiding in accurate diagnostic results for patients.
Contributed to reduced infection rates by diligently practicing proper sterilization techniques for instruments and equipment.
Used sutures, staples, clips and other tools to close wounds.
Supported colleagues by serving as a resource on surgical technology best practices, fostering a collaborative work environment.
Introduced new staff members to training protocols regarding operating room procedures, infection control, safety standards, and overall facility policies.
Improved team communication through active participation in pre-and post-operative discussions, resulting in better patient outcomes.
Assisted surgeons during cosmetic surgeries, gynecological and orthopedic procedures and general surgery, spine, vascular, eye surgeries Also trauma surgeries, dialysis accesses procedures and Urology surgeries.
Surgical Technologist
Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian
04.2003 - 03.2006
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.
Demonstrated adaptability when faced with emergency situations or unexpected complications during surgeries, providing prompt support to surgical teams.
Reduced surgery time by effectively anticipating surgeon''s needs and providing timely assistance.
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.
Mentored junior staff members on proper techniques and best practices within the field of surgical technology, promoting professional growth among peers.
Contributed to reduced infection rates by diligently practicing proper sterilization techniques for instruments and equipment.
Collaborated closely with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient care throughout the entire perioperative process.
Assisted with various surgical procedures such as: General surgeries, spine, orthopedic procedures. Also Robotic surgeries like :
Gyn, and urology procedures.
Education
Associate of Arts - Lenguage Trasnslation
School of Idioms
Glendale, CA
03.2002
Associate of Science - Surgical Technology
Glendale College
Glendale, CA
07.1999
Skills
Ability to work hard and fast
Good communication skill
Critical thinking
I am bilingual, red write and speak both Idioms
Sterile technique proficiency
Surgical assistace
I have assisted in pre and post op patient care
Painting
I have been painting since I was six years old. I am an expert in acrylic and oil painting
I also enjoy teaching drawing and or painting.
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
Surgical Technologist
Herndon Surgery Center
02.2019 - 05.2024
Surgical Technologist
North Point Surgery Center
04.2014 - 01.2018
Surgical Technologist
Sharp Memorial Hospital/ Trauma Center
07.2006 - 02.2014
Surgical Technologist
Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian
04.2003 - 03.2006
Associate of Arts - Lenguage Trasnslation
School of Idioms
Associate of Science - Surgical Technology
Glendale College
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