Joanne Callejo
Cypress,TX
Summary
Highly skilled Certified Surgical Technologist with extensive experience in intra-operative assistance and sterile field management, demonstrated during tenures at prestigious institutions like Texas Children's Hospital. Adept at equipment operation and precepting new hires, I've significantly enhanced surgical efficiency and safety. My proactive approach and ability to anticipate surgeon needs have been pivotal in delivering high-quality patient care.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Surgical Technologist
Texas Children's Hospital- The Woodlands
The Woodlands, TX
11.2021 - Current
- Anticipated surgeons needs and handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
- Setup operating and surgery rooms daily 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.
- Operated, adjusted, and monitored diagnostic equipment and other machines used during procedures.
- Delivered exemplary assistance and support to surgeons during multiple services.
- Introduced new staff members to training protocols regarding operating room procedures, infection control, safety standards, and overall facility policies.
Adjunct Faculty Clinical Instructor
Lone Star College System
Tomball, TX
01.2019 - Current
- Conducted clinical simulations and provided feedback for each individual student.
- Instructed and coached students to help overcome academic issues and personal challenges.
- Provided educational lectures and facilitated discussions on weekly basis.
- Provided immediate and constructive feedback to students individually and as group.
- Supervised students when scrubbed in surgical procedures to maintain patient safety.
Certified Surgical Technologist-III
Woman's Hospital Of Texas
Houston
12.2018 - 01.2022
- Worked as full time weekend CST.
- Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures as well as prepare rooms for the following week.
- Delivered exemplary assistance and support to surgeons during general, gynecological, orthopedic, plastic, and NICU bedside surgery procedures.
- Gathered and set up equipment, tools, and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
Certified Surgical Technologist
Texas Children's Hospital, West Campus
Katy, TX
06.2012 - 01.2019
- 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.
- Prepared instruments for terminal sterilization and reset surgical suites for next procedure.
- Evaluated procedure needs and set up equipment, tools, supplies, and instruments.
- Delivered exemplary assistance and support to surgeons during general, urology, ENT, orthopedic, Opthalmology, and plastic surgery procedures.
Certified Surgical Technologist
UT MD Anderson Cancer Center
Houston
11.2009 - 06.2012
- Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
- Evaluated procedure needs and set up equipment, tools, supplies, and instruments.
- Delivered exemplary assistance and support to surgeons during Head and Neck, Plastic reconstructive, Opthalmology, and general surgery procedures.
Education
Associate of Science - Science Education
Lone Star College System
Spring, TX05.2018
Certification - Surgical Technology
Lone Star College System
Spring, TX12.2008
Skills
- Intra-Operative Assistance
- Equipment Operation
- Educational Materials
- General, Urology, Orthopedic/ Sports Medicine, Spine, Opthalmology, ENT, Dental, Plastics and Gynecological Surgery
- Basic Life Support
- Sterile Field Management
- Instrument Preparation
- Preceptor for new hires
Timeline
Certified Surgical Technologist
Texas Children's Hospital- The Woodlands
11.2021 - Current
Adjunct Faculty Clinical Instructor
Lone Star College System
01.2019 - Current
Certified Surgical Technologist-III
Woman's Hospital Of Texas
12.2018 - 01.2022
Certified Surgical Technologist
Texas Children's Hospital, West Campus
06.2012 - 01.2019
Certified Surgical Technologist
UT MD Anderson Cancer Center
11.2009 - 06.2012
Associate of Science - Science Education
Lone Star College System
Certification - Surgical Technology
Lone Star College System
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