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Karmen Avedian

Summary

Looking to offer excellent surgical skills in an environment where superior communication and motivational abilities would be beneficial and the ability to work well independently and as a contributor to the team success would be valued.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Surgical Technologist

Dignity Health Medical
10.2019 - Current
  • Monitored and maintained sterile field throughout surgeries, adhering to infection control protocols.
  • Prepared sterile solutions to support surgical processes and helped physicians scrub in for procedures.
  • Assisted surgical team during procedures, ensuring sterile environment and proper instrument availability.
  • Passed instruments and supplies to surgical team members to provide surgeons with necessary tools to complete procedures.
  • Provided comprehensive support to surgeons specializing in sports medicine, total joint replacement, spine, and orthopedic trauma treatment.
  • Procedures; Neuro (Crani, Spine,) , Urology, Robotics, OBG-YN, Arthroscopic, Vascular, Ortho,

Surgical Technologist

Beverly Hills Ambulatory Surgery Center
07.2019 - 09.2019
  • Provided comprehensive support to surgeons specializing in sports medicine, total joint replacement, spine, and orthopedic trauma treatment.
  • Positioned patients and set up drapes to create comfortable surgical environment for patients.
  • Assisted in the following procedures; Arthroscopic Cases (knee), Pain Management, Ligation's
  • Cleaned and maintained operating equipment to keep resources in good working condition and ready for use.

Surgical Technologist

Silver Lake Medical Center
08.2013 - 01.2019
  • Collaborated with surgical teams to ensure efficient workflow and patient safety during operations.
  • Prepared instruments for terminal sterilization and reset surgical suites for next procedure.
  • Procedures: Spine, General , Total Joints , Urology , Eyes (cataracts)

Education

Certified with The National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting - Surgical Technology Program

CBD College
Los Angeles, CA
01.2013

Skills

  • Preparing the operation room for procedures
  • Knowledge of assembly and function of surgical instruments and equipment
  • Setting up and operating equipment
  • Relationship building
  • Work prioritization
  • Certified in CPR/AED
  • Flexible and adaptable

Timeline

Surgical Technologist

Dignity Health Medical
10.2019 - Current

Surgical Technologist

Beverly Hills Ambulatory Surgery Center
07.2019 - 09.2019

Surgical Technologist

Silver Lake Medical Center
08.2013 - 01.2019

Certified with The National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting - Surgical Technology Program

CBD College