LEIDY VASQUEZ
BROOKLYN,NY
Summary
Motivated and detail-oriented certified surgical technologist with experience in high-volume practices. Demonstrates strong skills in sterile technique, surgical instrumentation, and supporting operating room teams. Committed to patient safety, efficiency, and professional collaboration.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Surgical Technologist
Mount Sinai Hospital
New York, NY
09.2025 - Current
- Contributed to successful surgical outcomes by preparing instruments and equipment for various procedures.
- Promoted safety and hygiene by maintaining sterile techniques and aseptic environments throughout surgeries.
- Enhanced surgical efficiency by anticipating and fulfilling surgeons' needs for instruments and supplies.
Surgical Technologist Extern
Mount Sinai Hospital – Perioperative Services
New York, NY
05.2025 - 08.2025
- Participates in surgical procedures across general, GYN, ENT, Plastics, and more.
- Prepares the operating room by setting up sterile fields, surgical instruments and equipment.
- Maintains strict sterile technique and collaborates with surgical teams to ensure efficiency and safety.
- Performs surgical count, receiving and hand-off of specimens.
Offsite Senior Medical Assistant
Mount Sinai West - Department of Surgery
New York, NY
02.2024 - 05.2025
- Regularly recorded patient vital signs for 40-70 patients daily.
- Documented health information via EPIC electronic health record.
- Performed and facilitated specimen collection.
- Performed wound care as directed by the physician.
- Assisted in coordinating all office-based procedures.
- Assisted surgeons with office-based procedures as directed.
- Assisted in management and ordering of most medical/surgical inventory.
Senior Clinical Medical Assistant
Fox Vein and Vascular
New York, NY
08.2020 - 02.2024
- Regularly recorded patient vital signs.
- Documented care provided in the patient's electronic and paper chart.
- Removed staples, drains, and sutures from patient surgery sites.
- Performed wound care as directed by the physician.
- Acted as a circulator during intra-operative periods as needed during office-based procedures.
Education
A.O.S - Surgical Technology
Mandl School, The College of Allied Health
New York, NY08.2025
Certified Medical Assistant - undefined
Allen School of Health Sciences
New York, NY06.2020
Skills
- Proficient in sterile technique and aseptic procedures
- Skilled in surgical instrumentation and equipment handling
- Experienced in preoperative setup and intraoperative assistance
- Strong knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and surgical procedures
- Team-oriented with excellent communication and adaptability skills
- FIRST AID/CPR certified by the American Heart Association
- OSHA/HIPAA compliant
- NBSTSA certified
Timeline
Certified Surgical Technologist
Mount Sinai Hospital
09.2025 - Current
Surgical Technologist Extern
Mount Sinai Hospital – Perioperative Services
05.2025 - 08.2025
Offsite Senior Medical Assistant
Mount Sinai West - Department of Surgery
02.2024 - 05.2025
Senior Clinical Medical Assistant
Fox Vein and Vascular
08.2020 - 02.2024
A.O.S - Surgical Technology
Mandl School, The College of Allied Health
Certified Medical Assistant - undefined
Allen School of Health Sciences