Lourdes Ramirez
Atlanta,GA
Summary
Meticulous Surgical Technologist excited to bring 6-year background to growing organization. Knowledgeable in all aspects of Cataract, Oculoplasty, Glaucoma, and cornea Transplant surgery, including setting up operating rooms, preparing patients and assisting surgeons. Committed to maintaining highest standards of health and safety. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level Surgical Tech position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Surgical Technologist
Dream Team Medical Staffing
10.2023 - Current
- Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
- Maintained high infection control standards.
- Delivered exemplary assistance and support to surgeons during general, gynecological, orthopedic, neurological, and plastic surgery procedures.
- Evaluated procedure needs and set up equipment, tools, supplies, and instruments.
- Sterilized instruments and disposed of medical supplies and waste following OSHA guidelines.
- Maintained daily workflow, coordinating with operating room staff to prepare for scheduled and emergency cases.
- Managed operating room setup by cleaning and sterilizing instruments and surfaces, maintaining supply inventories, and organizing surgical tools.
- Worked with vendors for speedy procurement of services and equipment.
- Introduced new staff members to training protocols regarding operating room procedures, infection control, safety standards, and overall facility policies.
- Maintained specialty equipment, implant, and instrumentation inventories.
- Decontaminated, cleaned, assembled, packaged, sterilized, stored, and distributed reusable surgical instrumentation and equipment.
- Enhanced patient safety by maintaining a sterile surgical environment and adhering to strict protocols.
- Increased efficiency during surgeries by anticipating surgeon''s needs and providing timely assistance.
- Handled high-pressure situations calmly and efficiently, contributing to successful completion of critical surgeries.
- Sterilized instruments and equipment for specific procedures and arranged for surgeons.
- Selected and purchased equipment for surgical procedures.
- Cleaned and maintained operating equipment to keep resources in good working condition and ready for use.
Surgical Technologist
Clayton Cataract And Laser Surgery Center
02.2018 - 08.2023
- Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
- Maintained high infection control standards.
- Performed inventory management duties for the operating room supplies, ensuring adequate stock levels at all times.
- Communicated effectively with patients and families about pre-operative preparations and post-operative care instructions.
- Evaluated procedure needs and set up equipment, tools, supplies, and instruments.
- Sterilized instruments and disposed of medical supplies and waste following OSHA guidelines.
- Managed operating room setup by cleaning and sterilizing instruments and surfaces, maintaining supply inventories, and organizing surgical tools.
- Worked with vendors for speedy procurement of services and equipment.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Surgical Technology
North Of Georgia Nursing Academy
Flowery Branch, GA06.2017
High School Diploma -
Spring Creek High School
Seven Springs, NC05.2009
Skills
- Team Lead
- Specimen Collection
- Infection Control Protocols
- Aseptic Techniques
- Setting up and Operating Equipment
- Patient Confidentiality
- Pre-Surgical Preparation
- Surgical Assistance
- Safe Sharps Disposal
- Transporting Patients
- Safety Protocols Expertise
- Biohazardous Waste Disposal
- Pre- and Post-Surgical Counts
- Suturing
- Workplace Safety
- Equipment Set up
- Supply Management
- Patient Preparation
- Instrument Sterilization
- Medication Administration
- Surgical instrument knowledge
- Ethical conduct
- Patient education
- Problem solving
- Leadership qualities
- Organizational abilities
- Anatomy understanding
- Continuous learning
- Medical terminology
- Conflict resolution
- Infection control
- Team collaboration
- Attention to detail
- Critical thinking
- Time management
- Decision making
- Equipment maintenance
- Sterile technique proficiency
- Assessing Vital Signs
- Specimen Preparation
- Patient Positioning
- Sterile Field Preparation
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Equipment Operation
- Equipment Sterilization
- Ordering Supplies
- Surgical Technologist
- Basic Life Support
- Certified in CPR/AED
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Surgical Technologist
Dream Team Medical Staffing
10.2023 - Current
Surgical Technologist
Clayton Cataract And Laser Surgery Center
02.2018 - 08.2023
Associate of Applied Science - Surgical Technology
North Of Georgia Nursing Academy
High School Diploma -
Spring Creek High School
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