Karina Salgado Gonzalez
Sun Valley,NV
Summary
Board certified Surgical Technologist offering about three years of experience in the Operating room and direct patient care. Accomplished in building strong relationships with surgeons and other team members to improve daily routine . Eager to bring my background in aseptic technique, peri-operative operating room knowledge and patient care to this new position. excited to learn all of the new skills and knowledge that this job will bring.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Surgical Technician
Saint Mary’s
Reno, NV
02.2020 - Current
Certified Surgical Technologist/ Preceptor
Renown Same Day Surgery
Reno, NV
01.2019 - Current
- Volunteered personal instruction and training to surgical tech students through job shadowing and professional development.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and labeled for pathology during surgery.
- Main specialties General, Plastics, ENT, GYN
- Created safe operating environments for invasive and non-invasive procedures.
- Gathered and set up equipment, tools and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
Certified Surgical Technologist
Renown Main OR
Reno, NV
08.2018 - Current
- Created safe operating environments for invasive and non-invasive procedures.
- Prepared instruments for terminal sterilization and reset surgical suites for next procedure.
- Gathered and set up equipment, tools and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
- Collected, prepared, and disposed of medical specimens.
- Anticipated surgeons needs and handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
- Worked with vendors for speedy procurement of services and equipment.
- Introduced new staff members to training protocols regarding operating room procedures, infection control, safety standards and overall facility policies.
- Provided scrubbing surgical assistance and support to surgeons during general, gynecology, genitourinary, orthopedic, neurosurgery and plastic surgery procedures.
Education
Associate of Science - Surgical Technology
College of Southern Nevada
Las Vegas, NV2018
High School Diploma - undefined
Truckee Meadows High School
Truckee, CA2016
Skills
- Experienced in GYN, ENT, Neuro, Ortho, Vascular, General, and Plastics
- Organized worker
- Case management
- Specimen collection
- Infection control and aseptic procedures
- Setting up and operating equipment
- CPR
- Spanish speaking
Accomplishments
- BLS /CPR certified
- CST certified
Timeline
Surgical Technician
Saint Mary’s
02.2020 - Current
Certified Surgical Technologist/ Preceptor
Renown Same Day Surgery
01.2019 - Current
Certified Surgical Technologist
Renown Main OR
08.2018 - Current
Associate of Science - Surgical Technology
College of Southern Nevada
High School Diploma - undefined
Truckee Meadows High School
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