Linda Hun
La Palma
Summary
Certified Surgical Technician with strong background in surgical procedures and patient care. Known for exceptional teamwork and adaptability in high-pressure environments, ensuring smooth operations and optimal outcomes. Expertise in sterilization techniques, instrument handling, and maintaining sterile fields. Proven ability to collaborate effectively with surgical teams and respond to changing needs swiftly.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Surgical Technician
Reproductive Partners
02.2022 - Current
- IVF, embryo transfer and retrieval, TESE, D&C, Hysterectomy
- Prepare operating rooms for surgery
- Sterilize instruments, equipment and make sure that there are adequate supplies
- Help surgeons during surgery by passing them instruments and other sterile supplies.
- Turn over room and set up for following surgery
Shift Supervisor
CVS Pharmacy
10.2019 - 09.2025
- Supervise on-duty employees and establish priorities
- Supervised daily activities of team, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.
- Streamlined operational processes to enhance productivity and reduce downtime.
- Coordinated inventory management, optimizing stock levels to meet production demands.
- Implemented training programs for new hires, improving onboarding efficiency and team performance.
Sterile Processing Technician
Torrance Memorial Medical Center
03.2012 - 07.2012
- Perform and participates in decontamination
- Cleaning, assorting, assembling, packaging, scanning, sterilization
- Storage and distribution of reusable surgical instrumentation and equipment
- Performs other duties as assigned or required
Assistant Manager
Styles for Less
03.2004 - 07.2006
- Ensuring compliance with company standards in all areas of operation
- Overall responsibility for directing the daily operations of a store
- Maintenance and repair
- Inventory management, team management, recruiting and retention of team members
- Ensuring that the highest quality of customer services is provided
Visual Assistant Manager
Reference Clothing Co.
11.2002 - 08.2004
- Provide an effective and efficient store operation
- Merchandise handling and replenishment processes and all aspects of visual presentation within the store
- Organized stockroom and serves as Leader on Duty (LOD) to provide sales floor and store operations supervision as required
- Providing our customers with an optimal shopping experience is our #1 priority
- Ensure overall customer satisfaction
Hostess
Royal Steak and Seafood House
07.2000 - 10.2002
- Greet guests and patrons personally and on the telephone
- Offer appropriate seating arrangements
- Maintain clean and organized tables and work area
- Set up dining rooms and make reservation arrangements
Education
Associates in Occupational Science - Surgical Technology
American Career College
Anaheim, CASkills
- Certified surgical technologist
- Anticipate surgeon's needs
- Operating room safety
- Team collaboration
- Setting up and operating equipment
- Patient confidentiality
- Safe sharps disposal
- Biohazardous waste disposal
- Pre-surgical preparation
- Preoperative preparation
- Equipment set up
- Sterile technique
- Pre- and post-surgical counts
- Patient care
- Workplace safety
- Team communication
Certification
- Certified Surgical Technologist (CST), # 192236, 09-09-2027
- AHA BLS for healthcare providers Ex. 09-01-2027
Timeline
Surgical Technician
Reproductive Partners
02.2022 - Current
Shift Supervisor
CVS Pharmacy
10.2019 - 09.2025
Sterile Processing Technician
Torrance Memorial Medical Center
03.2012 - 07.2012
Assistant Manager
Styles for Less
03.2004 - 07.2006
Visual Assistant Manager
Reference Clothing Co.
11.2002 - 08.2004
Hostess
Royal Steak and Seafood House
07.2000 - 10.2002
Associates in Occupational Science - Surgical Technology
American Career College
Internship
San Gabriel Valley Medical Center, 438 Las Tunas Drive, San Gabriel, CA, 2011-03-01, 2011-08-31, Completed 800 hours, 300 cases. Sterile Processing Department: decontamination, working with sterilizer, autoclaves, ultrasonic cleaner, washer -sterilizer, organizing and preparation of instrument trays. General surgery, Gynecology, Orthopedic, ENT, GU, Neurological, Ophthalmic, Peripheral Vascular, Plastic Surgery, OB/GYN, Geriatric and Pediatrics. Pulling cases, operating room preparation (Pre-op, intra-op, and post-op), operating room set-up, maintaining optimal sterility throughout surgery.
Personal Information
Title: Certified Surgical Technologist