Lilian GARCIA
Woodbridge,VA
Summary
Skilled Surgical Technologist specializing in patient safety and surgical instrument management. Coordinates effectively in high-pressure operating rooms, ensuring optimal sterilization and instrument readiness. Enhances team collaboration to support successful surgical outcomes.
Overview
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Certification
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Interim Surgical Technologist Lead
Mount Vernon Hospital
Alexandria, VA
04.2026 - Current
- Facilitated effective communication with surgeons, coordinators, nurses, and scrub techs to ensure accurate information flow.
- Trained new staff on best practices for surgical support and safety protocols.
- Set up equipment, tools, and supplies for procedures and organized instruments based on Surgeons Preference Cards.
- Revised Preference Cards to reflect surgeons' specifications. according to Surgeons' needs.
- Coordinated with operating room staff to enhance preparation for scheduled and emergency procedures.
- Collaborates with Vendors and Service providers such as Neuromonitoring, Cell Saver to coordinate required services and equipment.
Surgical Technologist
INOVA MOUNT VERNON HOSPITAL
Alexandria, Virginia
08.2001 - 04.2026
- Prepared operating room and ensured sterile conditions to support surgeon during surgical procedures.
- Passed instruments and sterile supplies to surgeon throughout operation to facilitate workflow.
- Managed surgical instruments and equipment, ensuring efficient access during procedures.
- Prepared and maintained sterile field for surgical procedures.
- Assisted in positioning patients on operating table and covered them with sterile drapes.
- Followed established protocols for infection control and equipment sterilization processes.
- Verified correct identification of patient prior to any operation or procedure.
- Sterilized medical equipment and properly handled contaminated materials.
- Adhered to OSHA protocols when sterilizing instruments, discarding medical supplies and disposing of waste.
- Recounted surgical instruments and supplies at end of operation, eliminating chance of items left inside patient.
Surgical Technologist
Harborside Surgery Center
Oxon Hill, Maryland
01.2019 - 06.2022
- Managed surgical instruments during operations to enhance support for surgical team.
- Sterilized surgical equipment using autoclaves and disinfectants effectively.
- Cleansed and disinfected surgical areas, ensuring infection prevention and patient safety. operating rooms after procedures were completed.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to ensure smooth patient transitions before and after surgery.
- Monitored inventory levels of surgical supplies, ensuring availability for upcoming procedures.
- Stocked surgical supplies in OR rooms and restocked carts between cases to maintain readiness for procedures.
Education
Certificate of Technical Studies - Surgical Technology Certificate
Northern Virginia Community College
Annandale, VA05-2001
Skills
- Instrument management
- Sterilization procedures
- Equipment setup
- Operating room coordination
- Safety protocols
- Safety verification
- Inventory management
- Sterile technique proficiency
- Attention to detail
- Team collaboration
- Communication effectiveness
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Certification
- Active National Surgical Technologist Certification
- Registered with Virginia Board of Medicine as a Surgical Technologist
Timeline
Interim Surgical Technologist Lead
Mount Vernon Hospital
04.2026 - Current
Surgical Technologist
Harborside Surgery Center
01.2019 - 06.2022
Surgical Technologist
INOVA MOUNT VERNON HOSPITAL
08.2001 - 04.2026
Certificate of Technical Studies - Surgical Technology Certificate
Northern Virginia Community College