Seasoned professional with several years of success in supporting surgeons during wide range of surgical procedures. Proficient in quickly setting up and breaking down surgical suites for assigned cases to sustain patient flows.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Surgical Technologist
West Houston Surgicare
Houston, TX
05.2018 - 12.2022
Monitored sterilization process for surgical instruments or equipment used during procedures.
Organized operating room by setting up surgical trays with instruments according to surgeon preference.
Verified correct identification of patient prior to any operation or procedure.
Observed aseptic technique and infection control protocols at all times.
Kept inventory of supplies and ordered new items as needed.
Provided assistance to surgeons during operations by passing instruments and other supplies.
Prepared and maintained sterile field for surgical procedures.
Communicated effectively with surgeons, nurses, anesthesiologists, and scrub techs while performing duties in the OR environment.
Retrieved implants from storage area prior to start of procedure.
Provided support services such as stocking supplies in OR rooms or restocking carts between cases.
Ensured all necessary equipment was available for each procedure.
Assisted in the application of wound dressings, casts, and other medical devices.
Collaborated with vendors and service providers to coordinate required services and equipment.
Reviewed surgical requirements and prepped operating room with appropriate tools, equipment and instruments.
Set up equipment, tools and supplies for procedures and organize instruments as directed in surgeons' preference cards.
Assessed procedure requirements and procured appropriate equipment and tools.
Laid out all instruments, supplies and tools as directed by surgeons.
Organized equipment and instruments in alignment with surgical protocols and surgeon preferences.
Assisted surgeon by passing instruments and sterile supplies throughout operation.
Used hemostatic clamps, suture ligatures and electrocautery equipment to control bleeding.
Used retractors, sponges and suctioning and irrigating equipment to create unobstructed operating fields.
Surgical Technologist
TOPS Specialty Hospital
Houston, TX
02.2023 - present
Monitored sterilization process for surgical instruments or equipment used during procedures.
Organized operating room by setting up surgical trays with instruments according to surgeon preference.
Verified correct identification of patient prior to any operation or procedure.
Observed aseptic technique and infection control protocols at all times.
Provided assistance to surgeons during operations by passing instruments and other supplies.
Prepared and maintained sterile field for surgical procedures.
Communicated effectively with surgeons, nurses, anesthesiologists, and scrub techs while performing duties in the OR environment.
Provided support services such as stocking supplies in OR rooms or restocking carts between cases.
Ensured all necessary equipment was available for each procedure.
Collaborated with vendors and service providers to coordinate required services and equipment.
Set up equipment, tools and supplies for procedures and organize instruments as directed in surgeons' preference cards.
Education
Certificate For Surgical Technology - Surgical Technology
Sanford Brown College
Houston, Tx
06-2009
Skills
Aseptic and sterilization techniques
Passing surgical tools
Safely disposing of needles
Surgical Assistance
Aseptic Techniques
Equipment set up and operation
HIPAA proficiency
Disposing of biohazardous waste
Collecting medical specimens
Preparing for surgeries
Surgical counts
Administering Medications
Instrument Sterilization
Suturing wounds
Suturing
Nursing support
Dressing wounds
OB/GYN procedures
Instrument preparation
Workplace Safety
Organizational abilities
Equipment set up
Timeline
Surgical Technologist
TOPS Specialty Hospital
02.2023 - present
Surgical Technologist
West Houston Surgicare
05.2018 - 12.2022
Certificate For Surgical Technology - Surgical Technology