LESLIE ISLAS
Fort Worth,TX
Summary
A current student at the Tarrant County College Surgical Technology Program, seeking an entry-level surgical technologist position. With a comprehensive understanding of various surgical specialties, including Orthopedics, General, Otolaryngology, Obstetrics & Gynecology, Plastics, and Neurology, completed at Arlington Memorial Hospital and Cook Children's. Possess strong interpersonal skills and a passion for patient care, which I have demonstrated throughout my time at Cook Children's, ensuring safety and maximizing efficiency. Eager to contribute my knowledge and skills in collaboration with the team.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Server
Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen
Fort Worth, Texas
04.2025 - Current
- Greeted customers, providing quick and exceptional service to enhance overall dining experience.
- Trained 6 new staff members on POS systems and FOH/BOH duties, enabling efficient management of 5+ table section with minimal errors.
- Managed food and drink deliveries, ensuring timely service to guests.
Medical Assistant & Scrub Tech
Epic Pain and Orthopedics
Fort Worth, Texas
08.2023 - 01.2025
- Maintained sterility protocols by meticulously assembling and organizing sterile trays for various medical procedures, ensuring optimal patient safety and infection control measures
- Assisted with the input of patient medical history, prepared patient charts, maintained accuracy and completeness of all entries, an average of 20-30 patients seen
- Provided translation support for physicians during patient examinations and procedures, improving patient communication and experience.
- Managed 100+ phone calls and emails from various offices to coordinate patient care effectively.
Ophthalmologist Receptionist & Technician
Alan D. Row M.D.
Lubbock, Texas
07.2022 - 07.2023
- Greeted patients, validated payment methods, and confirmed medical aid coverage to facilitate efficient check-in process
- Verified patient information, interviewed patients, recorded medical history, and confirmed purpose of visit to support accurate diagnosis and treatment
- Conducted preliminary diagnostic testing on patients and performed sub-specialty tests
- Answered 60+ phone calls daily, scheduled appointments, and faxed paperwork to ensure smooth operations
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Surgical Technology
Tarrant County College
Fort Worth, Texas05.2026
Bachelor of Science - Human Development and Family Science
Texas Tech University
Lubbock, Texas05.2023
High School Diploma -
Texas Academy of Biomedical Sciences
Fort Worth, Texas05.2020
Associate of Science -
Tarrant County College
Fort Worth, Texas12.2019
Skills
- Joint procedure assistance
- Robotic procedure assistance
- Arthroscopic procedure assistance
- Implant setup
- Power tool use
- Sterile technique enforcement
- Contamination risk intervention
- Sterile field management
- Procedural flow recognition
- Efficient instrument delivery
- Surgical specimen handling
- Surgical specimen labeling
- Chain-custody compliance
- Rapid OR room turnovers
Certification
Basic Life Support
Organizational Involvement
- Student Member, Association of Surgical Technologist
- Pre-Physician Assistant Student Organization (PASO), Outside Activities Coordinator
- Phi-Upsilon Omicron
- Tarrant County Medical Reserve Corps
Timeline
Server
Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen
04.2025 - Current
Medical Assistant & Scrub Tech
Epic Pain and Orthopedics
08.2023 - 01.2025
Ophthalmologist Receptionist & Technician
Alan D. Row M.D.
07.2022 - 07.2023
Associate of Applied Science - Surgical Technology
Tarrant County College
Bachelor of Science - Human Development and Family Science
Texas Tech University
High School Diploma -
Texas Academy of Biomedical Sciences
Associate of Science -
Tarrant County College