Jose Tello
Wausau,WI
Summary
Knowledgeable surgical technologist with solid background in surgical field, ensuring operational readiness and efficient support during procedures. Proven track record of maintaining sterile environments and assisting in complex surgeries. Demonstrated ability in surgical instrumentation handling and patient safety protocols.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Surgical Technician
Bone and Joint Surgery Center
07.2023 - 10.2025
- Assisted in preparing and maintaining sterile surgical environments for diverse procedures.
- Collaborated with surgical teams to ensure efficient workflow during operations.
- Monitored and managed surgical instruments, ensuring availability and cleanliness.
- Educated and trained new staff on sterilization techniques and safety protocols.
- Maximized resource utilization within the department by efficiently managing supply requests according to budgetary constraints.
Lead Surgical Technologist
Texas Orthopedic Hospital
12.2013 - 04.2023
- Assisted the Director of Surgical Services by preparing and anticipating the instrument and procedural needs of Total Joint and Sports Med procedures.
- Completed continuing education units, staying up to date on surgical technology and meeting organizational requirements.
- Decontaminated, cleaned, assembled, packaged, sterilized, stored, and distributed reusable surgical instrumentation and equipment.
- Supervised surgical team to ensure adherence to safety protocols and sterile techniques.
- Assisted in developing streamlined processes that improved surgical turnaround times.
Team Leader
United States Army
07.2007 - 11.2011
- My position during this time required me to utilize planning, organizational, and interpersonal skills to work as a member of a team, as well as independently. This job also required me to utilize critical thinking, communication and organizational skills while reacting quickly under pressure.
- Facilitated after-action reviews, incorporating lessons learned into future mission planning and execution strategies.
- Fostered collaboration among units, improving communication and strategic planning outcomes.
Education
Certified Surgical Technologist -
Fortis Institute
02.2013
Diploma - undefined
Douglas Mac Arthur High School
05.2007
Skills
- Patient transfer, positioning, and draping
- Experience using Mako and Velys robots
- Setup, maintain and breakdown of sterile field
- Instrument decontamination, processing and sterilization
- Training and education
- Workflow optimization
- Surgical equipment assembly and operation
Certification
- CST - Certified Surgical Technologist
Timeline
Certified Surgical Technician
Bone and Joint Surgery Center
07.2023 - 10.2025
Lead Surgical Technologist
Texas Orthopedic Hospital
12.2013 - 04.2023
Team Leader
United States Army
07.2007 - 11.2011
Diploma - undefined
Douglas Mac Arthur High School
Certified Surgical Technologist -
Fortis Institute