Juan Salazar
Certified Surgical Technician
Baldwin Park,CA
Summary
Focused CST well versed in wide range of surgical procedures, from opthalmology to ortho spine. Adept in quickly preparing surgical suites per procedure and surgeon instructions. Expertise in sterile and aseptic techniques. Certified by National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Surgical Technologist
Huntington Hospital
Pasadena, CA
06.2023 - Current
- Prepared operating room for surgical procedures, including setting up sterile field.
- Assisted surgeons during operative procedures by anticipating their needs and passing instruments.
- Maintained aseptic technique throughout the procedure.
- Ensured that all equipment was functioning properly prior to use in the operating room.
- Identified potential problems before they occurred by closely observing the sterile field and personnel involved in the procedure.
- Performed instrument counts before, during, and after surgeries as required by hospital policy.
- Assisted with scrubbing in for each case as needed.
- Performed various duties such as applying dressings to incisions sites postoperatively.
- Provided assistance during hysterectomies, orthopedic repairs, wound closure suturing techniques and other types of surgical procedures as needed.
- Organized equipment and instruments in alignment with surgical protocols and surgeon preferences.
- Assisted in trauma surgeries when needed as Huntington Hospital is a Trauma 2 center.
Lead Surgical Technician: Urology
90210 Surgery Medical Center
Beverly Hills, CA
02.2015 - 06.2023
- As lead in these specified fields I was charged in training new techs in the different surgical procedures as well as keeping inventory par levels and mainting Surgical instruments in working condition
- Assist physicians and surgical team with patient preoperative preparation including positioning and transferring patients using proper safety measures
- Prepare sterile instrument table and maintain a proper sterile field during surgical procedures in accordance with health and safety industry standards
- Pass instruments, fluids, implants and supplies to surgeons and surgeon assistants, hold retractors and perform related tasks as directed
- Monitor and assess operating room conditions during operations and take appropriate actions
- Observe patient vital signs
- Conduct accurate counts of sponges, needles, instruments and equipment before and after surgical operations
- Gather and inspect instruments and equipment needed for surgery
- Ensure that cases are pulled with precision and accuracy
- Perform post-operative clean-up and restock activities
- Adhere to OSHA protocols when sterilizing instruments, discarding medical supplies and disposing of waste.
Surgical Technician
Speciality Surgical Center
Beverly Hills, CA
08.2011 - 01.2015
- Acquired specialized training in an array of ophthalmological procedures that included cataract removal with intraocular lens implants, glaucoma implants and procedures from bearveldts to istents
- Assisted in prepping and draping of surgical sites.
- Prepared operating room with necessary instruments and supplies for procedures.
- Provided support to surgeons during procedures by passing instruments and other materials.
- Sterilized equipment before and after each procedure according to cms standards.
- Also was tasked with maintenance and sterilization of instruments.
- Maintained a clean, organized work environment throughout the day.
- Maintained accurate records of all surgical instrument counts before and after each procedure.
- Ensured that all specimens were collected properly according to hospital protocol.
- Kept track of expiration dates on sterile items used in surgeries.
- Disposed of contaminated materials following standard infection control policies.
- Assisted in transporting patients from operating rooms to recovery areas post-operation.
- Maintained proper sterile field during surgical procedures.
- Prepared dressings or bandages, applying or assisting with application following surgery.
Education
Surgical Technology -
Premier Career College
06.2010
Skills
- Bilingual
- Active Listening
- Critical Thinking
- Cross Team Collaboration
- Detailed Oriented
- Effective Communications
- Innovative Problem Solving
- Leadership
- Organization and Prioritization
- Patient Centric
- Time Management
- Surgical Counts
- Aseptic and Sterilization Techniques
- Equipment Set up and Operation
- Preparing for Surgeries
- OB/GYN Procedures
- HIPAA Proficiency
- Workplace Safety
Additional Information
Available Upon Request
Affiliations
- Den Leader for cub scout troop #724
Certification
- Certified Surgical Tech. by NBSTSA #123969
- BLS certified by the American Heart Association
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Certified Surgical Technologist
Huntington Hospital
06.2023 - Current
Lead Surgical Technician: Urology
90210 Surgery Medical Center
02.2015 - 06.2023
Surgical Technician
Speciality Surgical Center
08.2011 - 01.2015
Surgical Technology -
Premier Career College