To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Surgical Technologist
Children's Ambulatory Center/Abra Health
10.2020 - Current
Cleaned and maintained operating equipment to keep resources in good working condition and ready for use.
Assisted surgeons in complex procedures for optimal patient outcomes and reduced recovery time.
Ensured proper care of surgical instruments through meticulous cleaning, sterilization, and maintenance processes.
Reduced infection risks and protected patients by maintaining sterile fields during procedures.
Maintained specialty equipment, implant, and instrumentation inventories.
Handled high-pressure situations calmly and efficiently, contributing to successful completion of critical surgeries.
Liaised with other healthcare professionals to develop comprehensive patient care plans and provide highest quality of care.
Collaborated closely with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and nursing staff for efficient surgical planning and execution.
Collated pre-operative lab and imaging results to facilitate surgery planning.
Arranged pre-operative and post-operative appointments for surgical patients.
Created customized care plans, working with hospital staff and families to assess and meet individual needs.
Assisted in the training and development of new staff members, fostering a culture of teamwork and collaboration.
Oriented and trained new staff on proper procedures and policies.
Translating in all areas when needed (Spanish)
Surgical Technologist
Surgicare Of Mahwah/ Children's Ambulatory Center
02.2009 - 10.2020
Evaluated procedure needs and set up equipment, tools, supplies, and instruments.
Handled high-pressure situations calmly and efficiently, contributing to successful completion of critical surgeries.
Managed operating room setup by cleaning and sterilizing instruments and surfaces, maintaining supply inventories, and organizing surgical tools.
Collaborated effectively with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care before, during, and after surgery.
Transported patients to and from surgeries to promote timely operating room turnover.
Demonstrated exceptional adaptability when faced with unexpected challenges or changes during surgery, responding quickly without compromising patient safety or procedural success.
Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
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.
Reduced infection risks and protected patients by maintaining sterile fields during procedures.
Oriented and trained new staff on proper procedures and policies.
Translated for patients in Spanish
Central Sterile Processing Technician
Mountainside Hospital
02.2008 - 12.2008
Maintained accurate records of sterilization processes, equipment maintenance, and quality assurance checks for audit purposes.
Operated, adjusted, and monitored diagnostic equipment and other machines used during procedures.
Reduced the risk of infection in patients by maintaining a clean and organized central sterile processing area.
Picked instruments and supplies for surgeries.
Enhanced department efficiency by implementing effective sterilization processes for surgical instruments and equipment.
Operated specialized equipment using steam, gas and chemical methods to sterilize equipment.
Evaluated medical equipment and recommended upgrades when necessary.
Corrected instrument sets according to current standards and established count sheets and instrument tracking systems.
Decontaminated surgical instruments to remove bacteria and other contaminants before sterilization.
Medical Assistant
Aldona Skripkus Pediatrics
09.1999 - 05.2008
Coordinated patient referrals to specialists or other healthcare providers as needed for comprehensive care management plans.
Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
Conducted monthly and quarterly inventory of supplies using facility cost reporting records.
Helped improve patient outcomes by educating and advising on relevant treatments and care.
Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.
Oriented and trained new staff on proper procedures and policies.
Taught patients about medications, procedures, and care plan instructions.
Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
Translating in all areas when needed (Spanish)
Education
Diploma - Surgical Technology
Dover Business College - Clifton
Clifton, NJ
12.2007
Skills
First Aid/CPR
Computer Skills
Time Management
Good Telephone Etiquette
Customer Service
Excellent Communication
Teamwork and Collaboration
Pre-surgical preparation
Patient Needs Assessment
Surgical Technologist
Patient Care Advocate
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Portuguese
Full Professional
Timeline
Surgical Technologist
Children's Ambulatory Center/Abra Health
10.2020 - Current
Surgical Technologist
Surgicare Of Mahwah/ Children's Ambulatory Center
02.2009 - 10.2020
Central Sterile Processing Technician
Mountainside Hospital
02.2008 - 12.2008
Medical Assistant
Aldona Skripkus Pediatrics
09.1999 - 05.2008
Diploma - Surgical Technology
Dover Business College - Clifton
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