Kazimieras Anuzis
Oak Park,IL
Summary
Dynamic Surgical Technologist with extensive experience at Narutowicz Hospital, recognized for enhancing operational efficiency and patient safety through meticulous instrument sterilization and effective teamwork. Proven ability to thrive in high-pressure environments while demonstrating critical thinking and leadership skills, contributing to successful surgical outcomes and improved patient experiences.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Surgical Technologist
Narutowicz Hospital
Krakow, WI
01.2022 - 04.2025
- Assisted in preparing surgical instruments and sterile supplies for various procedures.
- Collaborated with surgical teams to ensure efficient workflow during operations.
- Maintained strict adherence to infection control protocols throughout surgical processes.
- Monitored and documented patient vital signs during surgeries, ensuring accuracy.
- Facilitated effective communication between surgeons, nurses, and anesthesiologists in the operating room.
- Trained new staff on proper sterilization techniques and equipment handling procedures.
- Implemented process improvements that enhanced operational efficiency and safety measures.
- Evaluated equipment performance, identifying areas for maintenance or upgrades to support surgical needs.
- Maintained high infection control standards.
- Prepared operating rooms with required instruments, ensuring efficient setup for various surgical cases.
- Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
- Minimized infection risks by strictly adhering to aseptic techniques when handling surgical supplies and equipment.
- Handled high-pressure situations calmly and efficiently, contributing to successful completion of critical surgeries.
- Assisted surgeons in complex procedures for optimal patient outcomes and reduced recovery time.
- Evaluated procedure needs and set up equipment, tools, supplies, and instruments.
- Supported smooth transitions between surgeries by promptly preparing the operating room for subsequent cases.
- Increased efficiency during surgeries by anticipating surgeon''s needs and providing timely assistance.
- Demonstrated exceptional adaptability when faced with unexpected challenges or changes during surgery, responding quickly without compromising patient safety or procedural success.
- Mentored new surgical technologists, sharing expertise and fostering their growth within the profession.
- Ensured proper care of surgical instruments through meticulous cleaning, sterilization, and maintenance processes.
- Maintained daily workflow, coordinating with operating room staff to prepare for scheduled and emergency cases.
- Enhanced patient safety by maintaining a sterile surgical environment and adhering to strict protocols.
- Provided compassionate support to patients experiencing anxiety or discomfort prior to surgery, helping alleviate concerns while maintaining professionalism.
- Introduced new staff members to training protocols regarding operating room procedures, infection control, safety standards, and overall facility policies.
- Managed operating room setup by cleaning and sterilizing instruments and surfaces, maintaining supply inventories, and organizing surgical tools.
- Maintained specialty equipment, implant, and instrumentation inventories.
- Collaborated effectively with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care before, during, and after surgery.
- Played a key role in reducing OR turnaround time by implementing process improvements for equipment preparation and room cleanup procedures.
- Performed inventory management duties for the operating room supplies, ensuring adequate stock levels at all times.
- Contributed to successful operations by assembling and organizing surgical equipment with precision.
- Provided comprehensive support to surgeons specializing in sports medicine, total joint replacement, spine, and orthopedic trauma treatment.
- Decontaminated, cleaned, assembled, packaged, sterilized, stored, and distributed reusable surgical instrumentation and equipment.
- Operated, adjusted, and monitored diagnostic equipment and other machines used during procedures.
- Worked with vendors for speedy procurement of services and equipment.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities, staying current on best practices within the field of surgical technology.
- Delivered exemplary assistance and support to surgeons during general, gynecological, orthopedic, neurological, and plastic surgery procedures.
- Supported surgeons during cosmetic surgeries, gynecological and orthopedic procedures and general appointments.
- Received recognition for excellent performance in assisting with emergency surgeries, resulting in positive patient outcomes.
- Assisted in the development of updated policies and procedures for the surgical department, resulting in improved safety measures and overall efficiency.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Ensured optimal patient care, closely monitoring patient vitals and conditions during surgery for immediate response.
- Supported patient recovery, providing post-operative care instructions and follow-up support to patients and families.
- Optimized resource utilization, managing surgical inventory to prevent shortages and overstocking.
- Assisted in complex surgical procedures, providing critical support for successful patient outcomes.
- Improved patient outcomes with precise handling and passing of surgical instruments during procedures.
- Enhanced team preparedness, conducting equipment checks before surgeries to ensure functionality and availability.
- Improved surgical precision, assisting surgeons with application of sutures and dressings post-operation.
- Improved surgical team coordination, participating in briefings and debriefings to ensure clarity of roles and expectations.
- Ensured sterility of operating rooms and surgical instruments, significantly reducing risk of post-operative infections.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of surgical technology and techniques, ensuring best practices were applied in all procedures.
- Contributed to team knowledge, sharing insights from recent advancements in surgical technology during team meetings.
- Facilitated smooth operation of surgical procedures, preparing operating rooms with necessary equipment and supplies.
- Contributed to positive patient experiences by offering empathetic support and clear communication before and after surgery.
- Reduced surgery times with efficient preparation of operating rooms and expedient assistance during surgeries.
- Streamlined surgical processes, organizing instruments and supplies for easy accessibility during procedures.
- Increased operational efficiency, sterilizing and organizing tools according to surgical team requirements.
- Enhanced team efficiency by maintaining meticulous inventory of surgical supplies and equipment.
- Facilitated successful surgeries, preparing patients for surgery through washing, shaving, and disinfecting incision sites.
- Enhanced patient safety, conducting pre-operative and post-operative checks to ensure compliance with healthcare standards.
- Supported surgical innovation by assisting in implementation of new surgical technology and methods.
- Passed instruments and supplies to surgical team members to provide surgeons with necessary tools to complete procedures.
- Gathered and set up equipment, tools, and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
- Reduced infection risks and protected patients by maintaining sterile fields during procedures.
- Positioned patients and set up drapes to create comfortable surgical environment for patients.
- Handled and prepared specimens for laboratory analysis to provide surgeons with relevant information.
- Prepared sterile solutions to support surgical processes and helped physicians scrub in for procedures.
- Cleaned and maintained operating equipment to keep resources in good working condition and ready for use.
- Completed continuing education units, staying up to date on surgical technology and meeting organizational requirements.
- Contributed to team-based problem-solving to resolve issues that arose during surgery and improve patient outcomes.
- Transported patients to and from surgeries to promote timely operating room turnover.
- Provided wound care post-operatively to promote healing and reduce risk of infections.
- Sterilized instruments and equipment for specific procedures and arranged for surgeons.
- Projected best-in-class care standards by achieving training initiatives for new surgical team members and aligning Type procedures for optimal efficiency.
- Selected and purchased equipment for surgical procedures.
- Maintained records to document patient medical history and surgical procedure notes.
- Educated patients on expected side effects and discomfort levels post-surgery.
Surgical Technologist
Ophthalmology Clinic
Krakow Witkowice
01.2022 - 02.2023
- Assisted in preparing surgical instruments and sterile supplies for various procedures.
- Collaborated with surgical teams to ensure efficient workflow during operations.
- Maintained strict adherence to infection control protocols throughout surgical processes.
- Monitored and documented patient vital signs during surgeries, ensuring accuracy.
- Facilitated effective communication between surgeons, nurses, and anesthesiologists in the operating room.
- Trained new staff on proper sterilization techniques and equipment handling procedures.
- Implemented process improvements that enhanced operational efficiency and safety measures.
- Evaluated equipment performance, identifying areas for maintenance or upgrades to support surgical needs.
- Maintained high infection control standards.
- Prepared operating rooms with required instruments, ensuring efficient setup for various surgical cases.
- Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
- Minimized infection risks by strictly adhering to aseptic techniques when handling surgical supplies and equipment.
- Handled high-pressure situations calmly and efficiently, contributing to successful completion of critical surgeries.
- Assisted surgeons in complex procedures for optimal patient outcomes and reduced recovery time.
- Evaluated procedure needs and set up equipment, tools, supplies, and instruments.
- Supported smooth transitions between surgeries by promptly preparing the operating room for subsequent cases.
- Increased efficiency during surgeries by anticipating surgeon''s needs and providing timely assistance.
- Demonstrated exceptional adaptability when faced with unexpected challenges or changes during surgery, responding quickly without compromising patient safety or procedural success.
- Mentored new surgical technologists, sharing expertise and fostering their growth within the profession.
- Ensured proper care of surgical instruments through meticulous cleaning, sterilization, and maintenance processes.
- Maintained daily workflow, coordinating with operating room staff to prepare for scheduled and emergency cases.
- Enhanced patient safety by maintaining a sterile surgical environment and adhering to strict protocols.
- Provided compassionate support to patients experiencing anxiety or discomfort prior to surgery, helping alleviate concerns while maintaining professionalism.
- Introduced new staff members to training protocols regarding operating room procedures, infection control, safety standards, and overall facility policies.
- Managed operating room setup by cleaning and sterilizing instruments and surfaces, maintaining supply inventories, and organizing surgical tools.
- Maintained specialty equipment, implant, and instrumentation inventories.
- Collaborated effectively with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care before, during, and after surgery.
- Played a key role in reducing OR turnaround time by implementing process improvements for equipment preparation and room cleanup procedures.
- Performed inventory management duties for the operating room supplies, ensuring adequate stock levels at all times.
- Contributed to successful operations by assembling and organizing surgical equipment with precision.
- Provided comprehensive support to surgeons specializing in sports medicine, total joint replacement, spine, and orthopedic trauma treatment.
- Decontaminated, cleaned, assembled, packaged, sterilized, stored, and distributed reusable surgical instrumentation and equipment.
- Worked with vendors for speedy procurement of services and equipment.
- Operated, adjusted, and monitored diagnostic equipment and other machines used during procedures.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities, staying current on best practices within the field of surgical technology.
- Delivered exemplary assistance and support to surgeons during general, gynecological, orthopedic, neurological, and plastic surgery procedures.
- Supported surgeons during cosmetic surgeries, gynecological and orthopedic procedures and general appointments.
- Received recognition for excellent performance in assisting with emergency surgeries, resulting in positive patient outcomes.
- Assisted in the development of updated policies and procedures for the surgical department, resulting in improved safety measures and overall efficiency.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Ensured optimal patient care, closely monitoring patient vitals and conditions during surgery for immediate response.
- Supported patient recovery, providing post-operative care instructions and follow-up support to patients and families.
- Optimized resource utilization, managing surgical inventory to prevent shortages and overstocking.
- Assisted in complex surgical procedures, providing critical support for successful patient outcomes.
- Improved patient outcomes with precise handling and passing of surgical instruments during procedures.
- Enhanced team preparedness, conducting equipment checks before surgeries to ensure functionality and availability.
- Improved surgical precision, assisting surgeons with application of sutures and dressings post-operation.
- Improved surgical team coordination, participating in briefings and debriefings to ensure clarity of roles and expectations.
- Ensured sterility of operating rooms and surgical instruments, significantly reducing risk of post-operative infections.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of surgical technology and techniques, ensuring best practices were applied in all procedures.
- Contributed to team knowledge, sharing insights from recent advancements in surgical technology during team meetings.
- Facilitated smooth operation of surgical procedures, preparing operating rooms with necessary equipment and supplies.
- Contributed to positive patient experiences by offering empathetic support and clear communication before and after surgery.
- Reduced surgery times with efficient preparation of operating rooms and expedient assistance during surgeries.
- Streamlined surgical processes, organizing instruments and supplies for easy accessibility during procedures.
- Increased operational efficiency, sterilizing and organizing tools according to surgical team requirements.
- Enhanced team efficiency by maintaining meticulous inventory of surgical supplies and equipment.
- Facilitated successful surgeries, preparing patients for surgery through washing, shaving, and disinfecting incision sites.
- Enhanced patient safety, conducting pre-operative and post-operative checks to ensure compliance with healthcare standards.
- Supported surgical innovation by assisting in implementation of new surgical technology and methods.
- Passed instruments and supplies to surgical team members to provide surgeons with necessary tools to complete procedures.
- Gathered and set up equipment, tools, and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
- Reduced infection risks and protected patients by maintaining sterile fields during procedures.
- Positioned patients and set up drapes to create comfortable surgical environment for patients.
- Handled and prepared specimens for laboratory analysis to provide surgeons with relevant information.
- Prepared sterile solutions to support surgical processes and helped physicians scrub in for procedures.
- Cleaned and maintained operating equipment to keep resources in good working condition and ready for use.
- Completed continuing education units, staying up to date on surgical technology and meeting organizational requirements.
- Contributed to team-based problem-solving to resolve issues that arose during surgery and improve patient outcomes.
- Transported patients to and from surgeries to promote timely operating room turnover.
- Provided wound care post-operatively to promote healing and reduce risk of infections.
- Sterilized instruments and equipment for specific procedures and arranged for surgeons.
- Projected best-in-class care standards by achieving training initiatives for new surgical team members and aligning Type procedures for optimal efficiency.
- Selected and purchased equipment for surgical procedures.
- Educated patients on expected side effects and discomfort levels post-surgery.
- Maintained records to document patient medical history and surgical procedure notes.
Education
Basic Life Support For Healthcare Providers -
National CPR Foundation
01.2025
CPR And First-Aid Certification
National CPR Foundation
01.2025
Certified Nurse Assistant
Polish American Association
Chicago, IL03.2015
Massage Therapist Course
Estelle Medical School
Skokie, IL05.2010
Skills
Aseptic techniques
Critical thinking
Sterile technique proficiency
Setting up and operating equipment
Surgical assistance
Equipment set up
Instrument sterilization
Basic life support
Pre- and post-surgical counts
Safe sharps disposal
Patient preparation
Infection control protocols
Leadership qualities
Workplace safety
Wound dressing
OB/GYN procedures
Specimen collection
Biohazardous waste disposal
Pre-surgical preparation
Patient confidentiality
Wound closure techniques
Transporting patients
Supply management
Preoperative preparation
Safety protocols expertise
Suturing
Patient positioning expertise
Patient transportation
Preoperative checklists
Medication administration
Administering medications
Electronic charting
Hospital Pre-screenings
Surgical equipment handling
Organizational growth
Patient safety
Vital sign monitoring
Safety protocols
Physical stamina
Inventory management
Equipment management
Surgical procedures
Anatomy
Staff education
OR preparation
Equipment set up and operation
Surgical gowning
HIPAA proficiency
Operating room procedures
Preparing for surgeries
Surgical site preparation
Safely disposing of needles
Surgical counts
Surgical instrumentation
Suturing wounds
Sterile field management
Dressing wounds
Scrub assistance
Collecting medical specimens
Sterile processing support
Postoperative care
Instrument preparation
Nursing support
Biological specimen collection
Aseptic and sterilization techniques
Intra-operative assistance
Disposing of biohazardous waste
Electronic medical records management
Passing surgical tools
Teamwork and collaboration
Sterile field preparation
Attention to detail
Flexible and adaptable
Patient positioning
Equipment sterilization
Equipment operation
Team building
Multitasking Abilities
Infection control
Surgical technologist (CST)
Restocking inventory
Certified surgical technologist (CST)
Wound dressing techniques
Surgical technologist
Arthroscopic joint surgery
Certified in CPR/AED
Specimen preparation
Multitasking
Heartsaver first aid CPR AED (first aid CPR AED)
Equipment troubleshooting
Surgical technologist (TS-c)
Time management
CPR/AED
Excellent communication
Safety procedures
Relationship building
Work prioritization
Heartsaver CPR AED (CPR AED)
Proper specimen disposal
Patient needs assessment
Certification
BKS, CPR CNA,
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Polish
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Professional Working
Portuguese
Elementary
Russian
Limited Working
Timeline
Surgical Technologist
Narutowicz Hospital
01.2022 - 04.2025
Surgical Technologist
Ophthalmology Clinic
01.2022 - 02.2023
Basic Life Support For Healthcare Providers -
National CPR Foundation
CPR And First-Aid Certification
National CPR Foundation
Certified Nurse Assistant
Polish American Association
Massage Therapist Course
Estelle Medical School