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Josh Gonzales

Yukon,OK

Summary

Seasoned Surgical Technologist with more than fifteen years of success in supporting surgeons during wide range of surgical procedures. Proficient in quickly setting up and breaking down surgical suites for assigned cases to sustain patient flows.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Surgical Technologist

Assured Nursing
Indianapolis, IN
06.2021 - 12.2023
  • Adhered to OSHA protocols when sterilizing instruments, discarding medical supplies and disposing of waste.
  • Organized and maintained unobstructed operative fields to foster immediate access to retractors and suctioning and irrigation equipment.
  • Reviewed surgical requirements and prepped operating room with appropriate tools, equipment and instruments.
  • Prepared dressings or bandages, applying or assisting with application following surgery.
  • Used hemostatic clamps, suture ligatures and electrocautery equipment to control bleeding.
  • Assisted in the application of wound dressings, casts, and other medical devices.
  • Communicated effectively with surgeons, nurses, anesthesiologists, and scrub techs while performing duties in the OR environment.
  • Provided support services such as stocking supplies in OR rooms or restocking carts between cases.
  • Provided technical assistance to surgeons, surgical nurses or anesthesiologists.
  • Maintained proper sterile field during surgical procedures.
  • Inspected instruments post-operatively for proper function or damage before returning them to stock room.
  • Assisted in positioning patients on operating table and covered them with sterile drapes.
  • Cleaned and restocked operating room, gathering and placing equipment and supplies.
  • Used retractors, sponges and suctioning and irrigating equipment to create unobstructed operating fields.
  • Held instruments and quickly handed to surgeon during procedures.
  • Provided assistance to surgeons during operations by passing instruments and other supplies.
  • Set up equipment, tools and supplies for procedures and organize instruments as directed in surgeons' preference cards.

Surgical Technologist

OU Health Science Center
Oklahoma City, OK
10.2019 - 06.2021
  • Adhered to OSHA protocols when sterilizing instruments, discarding medical supplies and disposing of waste.
  • Organized and maintained unobstructed operative fields to foster immediate access to retractors and suctioning and irrigation equipment.
  • Reviewed surgical requirements and prepped operating room with appropriate tools, equipment and instruments.
  • Prepared dressings or bandages, applying or assisting with application following surgery.
  • Assisted in the application of wound dressings, casts, and other medical devices.
  • Communicated effectively with surgeons, nurses, anesthesiologists, and scrub techs while performing duties in the OR environment.
  • Provided technical assistance to surgeons, surgical nurses or anesthesiologists.
  • Maintained proper sterile field during surgical procedures.

Surgical Technologist

HPI Community Hospital
Oklahoma City, OK
08.2017 - 10.2019
  • Gathered and took inventory of equipment to confirm adequate supplies for surgery.
  • Observed aseptic technique and infection control protocols at all times.
  • Kept inventory of supplies and ordered new items as needed.
  • Trained seven staff members on operating room procedures, infection control and safety and functionality procedures.
  • Retrieved implants from storage area prior to start of procedure.
  • Prepared and maintained sterile field for surgical procedures.

Surgical Technologist

Alliance Health Deaconess Hospital
Oklahoma City, OK
02.2015 - 08.2017
  • Organized and maintained unobstructed operative fields to foster immediate access to retractors and suctioning and irrigation equipment.
  • Assisted in the application of wound dressings, casts, and other medical devices.
  • Provided technical assistance to surgeons, surgical nurses or anesthesiologists.
  • Provided support services such as stocking supplies in OR rooms or restocking carts between cases.
  • Communicated effectively with surgeons, nurses, anesthesiologists, and scrub techs while performing duties in the OR environment.
  • Maintained proper sterile field during surgical procedures.

Surgical Technologist

Oklahoma Hand Surgery Center
Oklahoma City, OK
01.2012 - 02.2015
  • Adhered to OSHA protocols when sterilizing instruments, discarding medical supplies and disposing of waste.
  • Prepared dressings or bandages, applying or assisting with application following surgery.
  • Assisted in the application of wound dressings, casts, and other medical devices.
  • Communicated effectively with surgeons, nurses, anesthesiologists, and scrub techs while performing duties in the OR environment.
  • Provided support services such as stocking supplies in OR rooms or restocking carts between cases.
  • Completed documentation related to patient care, such as recording vital signs or documenting medications administered.
  • Inspected instruments post-operatively for proper function or damage before returning them to stock room.
  • Cleaned and restocked operating room, gathering and placing equipment and supplies.
  • Addressed patient bleeding and applied sterile dressings to close wounds.
  • Operated or monitored lights, machines or equipment to support proper operation.
  • Assisted with reductions and limb casting and administered pain injections.
  • Provided assistance to surgeons during operations by passing instruments and other supplies.
  • Organized operating room by setting up surgical trays with instruments according to surgeon preference.
  • Prepared patients for surgery by positioning on operating table and covering with sterile surgical drapes to prevent exposure.
  • Verified correct identification of patient prior to any operation or procedure.
  • Prepared day surgery and operating rooms for patients by ordering and stocking equipment and supplies.
  • Prepared and maintained sterile field for surgical procedures.
  • Reviewed patient charts for information regarding allergies or medical conditions that could affect the outcome of surgery.
  • Kept inventory of supplies and ordered new items as needed.
  • Ensured all necessary equipment was available for each procedure.
  • Performed pre-operative skin preparation on patients prior to surgery.
  • Maintained surgical areas and oversaw inventory management.
  • Recognized by management for providing exceptional customer service.
  • Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Displayed strong telephone etiquette, effectively handling difficult calls.
  • Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.

Surgical Technologist

Mercy Hospital Oklahoma City
Okla, OK
07.2008 - 01.2012
  • Adhered to OSHA protocols when sterilizing instruments, discarding medical supplies and disposing of waste.
  • Prepared dressings or bandages, applying or assisting with application following surgery.
  • Provided support services such as stocking supplies in OR rooms or restocking carts between cases.
  • Provided technical assistance to surgeons, surgical nurses or anesthesiologists.
  • Completed documentation related to patient care, such as recording vital signs or documenting medications administered.
  • Assisted in positioning patients on operating table and covered them with sterile drapes.
  • Cleaned and restocked operating room, gathering and placing equipment and supplies.
  • Addressed patient bleeding and applied sterile dressings to close wounds.
  • Used retractors, sponges and suctioning and irrigating equipment to create unobstructed operating fields.
  • Held instruments and quickly handed to surgeon during procedures.
  • Assisted with reductions and limb casting and administered pain injections.
  • Maintained reusable surgical instrumentation and equipment, including decontamination, cleaning, sterilizing, storing and distributing.
  • Provided assistance to surgeons during operations by passing instruments and other supplies.
  • Handed instruments and supplies to surgeons and surgeons' assistants.
  • Set up equipment, tools and supplies for procedures and organize instruments as directed in surgeons' preference cards.
  • Assisted surgeon with patient preparation for total joint replacement procedures.
  • Organized operating room by setting up surgical trays with instruments according to surgeon preference.
  • Prepared patients for surgery by positioning on operating table and covering with sterile surgical drapes to prevent exposure.
  • Verified correct identification of patient prior to any operation or procedure.
  • Prepared day surgery and operating rooms for patients by ordering and stocking equipment and supplies.
  • Prepared and maintained sterile field for surgical procedures.
  • Recounted surgical instruments and supplies at end of operation, eliminating chance of items left inside patient.
  • Trained 15+ staff members on operating room procedures, infection control and safety and functionality procedures.

Surgical Technologist

Comanche County Memorial Hospital
Lawton, OK
05.2008 - 06.2008
  • Adhered to OSHA protocols when sterilizing instruments, discarding medical supplies and disposing of waste.
  • Organized and maintained unobstructed operative fields to foster immediate access to retractors and suctioning and irrigation equipment.
  • Prepared dressings or bandages, applying or assisting with application following surgery.
  • Provided support services such as stocking supplies in OR rooms or restocking carts between cases.
  • Maintained proper sterile field during surgical procedures.
  • Assisted in positioning patients on operating table and covered them with sterile drapes.
  • Cleaned and restocked operating room, gathering and placing equipment and supplies.

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Surgical Technology

Great Plains Technology Center
Lawton, OK

Skills

  • Electronic Charting
  • Safely Disposing of Needles
  • Disposing of Biohazardous Waste
  • Equipment Set up and Operation
  • Passing Surgical Tools
  • HIPAA Proficiency
  • Transporting Patients
  • Aseptic Techniques
  • Specimen Collection
  • Preparing for Surgeries
  • Surgical Assistance
  • Aseptic and Sterilization Techniques
  • Workplace Safety
  • Instrument Preparation
  • Equipment Set up
  • Dressing Wounds
  • Surgical Counts

Timeline

Surgical Technologist

Assured Nursing
06.2021 - 12.2023

Surgical Technologist

OU Health Science Center
10.2019 - 06.2021

Surgical Technologist

HPI Community Hospital
08.2017 - 10.2019

Surgical Technologist

Alliance Health Deaconess Hospital
02.2015 - 08.2017

Surgical Technologist

Oklahoma Hand Surgery Center
01.2012 - 02.2015

Surgical Technologist

Mercy Hospital Oklahoma City
07.2008 - 01.2012

Surgical Technologist

Comanche County Memorial Hospital
05.2008 - 06.2008

Some College (No Degree) - Surgical Technology

Great Plains Technology Center

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