Joel Travis Catanzano

• Led surgical team for plastic procedures by coordinating instrument availability and assisting with technical needs.
• Anticipated surgeons' needs, providing instruments and supplies during procedures to enhance surgical efficiency.
• Set up equipment, tools, and supplies, arranging instruments per surgeons' preferences to ensure seamless operations.
• Created safe operating environments for invasive and non-invasive procedures.
• Pursued opportunities to develop expertise in robotic techniques and larger spine surgical procedures, contributing to advanced surgical capabilities.

• Supported surgeons in fast-paced healthcare environments, contributing to improved patient outcomes and reduced pain medication post-surgery.
• Reviewed surgical requirements and prepped operating room with appropriate tools, equipment and instruments.
• Collaborated with operating room staff to enhance efficiency in preparation for scheduled and emergency procedures.
• Adapted to changes in fast-paced healthcare environments to ensure seamless surgical operations.
• Acquired knowledge in orthopedic, spine, gynecological, urological, and general surgical practices.

• Set up equipment, tools, and supplies, arranging instruments per surgeons' preferences to ensure readiness for procedures.
• Effectively supported surgeons in fast-paced healthcare environment, resulting in better patient care.
• Prepared day surgery and operating rooms by managing inventory and stocking necessary equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
• Trained staff on operating room policies and procedures, infection control standards and safety protocols.
• Conducted environmental maintenance and managed inventory, assessing patient needs, prioritizing treatment, and assisting physicians with non-invasive procedures.

• Provided scrubbing surgical assistance and support to surgeons during general, gynecology, bariatrics, orthopedic, neurosurgery and plastic surgery procedures.
• Executed sanitization tasks for surgical sites by cleaning, sterilizing, maintaining inventory, and organizing supplies.
• Led PM shift, prepared supplies and equipment for next day by ensuring all rooms were pulled and ready.
• Adapted schedule to support the team during busy days, including early morning shifts and shift changes.

Naval Hospital Pensacola/ 2009-2014

• Head surgical tech, Direct Supervisor of 5 junior corpsmen
• Deployed with a Forward Surgical Team to Afghanistan in 2011. First assisted in 274 trauma cases which included two mass casualty situations.
• Maintained surgical instruments and revamped set list for multiple surgeons, enhancing operational readiness and efficiency.
• GYN Service Head- Managed and maintained an annual budget of 250k, ordering specialized surgical gear and consumables utilized by four surgeons that delivered unmatched care to 198 beneficiaries.

Provided support during over 500 childbirth deliveries at the hospital

Naval School of Health Science/ 01/2009 - 07/2009

• Naval Hospital Naples Italy/ 2006-2008