Motivated professional with expertise in handling instruments, supplies, and equipment for non-invasive to minimally invasive procedures. Proficient in all operating room activities, ensuring adherence to the highest standard of sterile technique. Excited to contribute several years of experience to a growing organization.
Work History
Phlebotomist
Aya Healthcare
San Diego, California
Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients.
Organized daily work based on collection priority.
Used personal protective equipment correctly to protect coworkers and patients.
Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies.
Conducted venipuncture and other CT procedures.
Assembled tourniquets, needles, and blood collection devices to prepare work trays.
Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
Packaged and shipped specimens to central lab daily.
Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection.
Participated in continuing education programs to stay up to date on new technologies and procedures.
Established and maintained positive working relationships with patients, staff and clinical personnel to build trust and camaraderie.
Addressed questions and concerns to educate patients on collection process and procedures.
Reviewed and processed requisitions for laboratory tests.
Adhered to HIPAA standards and maintained patient confidentiality in all interactions.
Surgical Technologist Student
Rady's Children's Hospital
San Diego, CA
08.2024 - 11.2024
Assisted in prepping and draping of surgical sites.
Prepared operating room with necessary instruments and supplies for procedures.
Performed patient care duties such as taking vital signs, positioning patients, and preparing them for surgery.
Provided support to surgeons during procedures by passing instruments and other materials.
Sterilized equipment before and after each procedure according to hospital standards.
Maintained a clean, organized work environment throughout the day.
Administered medications as ordered by physician or surgeon prior to surgery.
Maintained accurate records of all surgical instrument counts before and after each procedure.
Monitored patient's condition during surgery and reported any changes to medical staff members immediately.
Assisted in post-operative wound care including changing dressings, cleaning incision sites, and administering antibiotics when needed.
Ensured that all specimens were collected properly according to hospital protocol.
Kept track of expiration dates on sterile items used in surgeries.
Reviewed patient charts prior to operations to ensure accuracy of information provided by physicians or nurses.
Communicated effectively with team members regarding patient needs during operation times.
Participated in continuing education courses related to surgical technology practices.
Demonstrated knowledge of proper safety protocols when handling sharps or hazardous materials.
Operated machines such as suction devices, cautery devices, power drills., as directed by physician or surgeon.
Assisted in transporting patients from operating rooms to recovery areas post-operation.
Disposed of contaminated materials following standard infection control policies.
Followed established guidelines for use of protective clothing while performing tasks within the operating room setting.
Set up equipment, tools and supplies for procedures and organize instruments as directed in surgeons' preference cards.
Used retractors, sponges and suctioning and irrigating equipment to create unobstructed operating fields.
Used hemostatic clamps, suture ligatures and electrocautery equipment to control bleeding.
Maintained proper sterile field during surgical procedures.
Prepared patients for surgery by positioning on operating table and covering with sterile surgical drapes to prevent exposure.
Handed instruments and supplies to surgeons and surgeons' assistants.
Adhered to OSHA protocols when sterilizing instruments, discarding medical supplies and disposing of waste.
Operated or monitored lights, machines or equipment to support proper operation.
Assisted surgeon with patient preparation for total joint replacement procedures.
Scrubbed arms and hands and assisted surgical team with scrubbing, masks and surgical clothing.
Collaborated with operating room staff to cultivate efficiency and prepare for scheduled and emergency procedures.
Phlebotomist
Sharp Grossmont Hospital
San Diego, California
Assisted in training and onboarding new phlebotomists.
Participated in quality assurance and competency assessment initiatives.
Collected blood samples in accordance with laboratory protocols and regulations.
Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients.
Validated blood and specimen collection orders, alerting nurses, or physicians of discrepancies between order and nursing station logs.
Organized daily work based on collection priority.
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