MARCELLA QUIROZ
Edmond,OK
Summary
Surgical Technician with 26 years of success in supporting surgeons during wide range of surgical procedures.
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
26
26
years of professional experience
2003
2003
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Surgical Technologist IV
Mercy Hospital
OKC, OK
04.2025 - Current
- Prepared surgical instruments and equipment for orthopedic procedures.
- Assisted surgeons during spinal surgeries by anticipating needs.
- Ensured sterile environments by cleaning and maintaining surgical areas.
Surgical Technologist III
Oklahoma Spine Hospital
Oklahoma City, OK
07.2024 - Current
- Prepared surgical instruments and equipment for orthopedic procedures.
- Assisted surgeons during spinal surgeries by anticipating needs.
- Ensured sterile environments by cleaning and maintaining surgical areas.
Surgical Technologist III
OU Medical Center
OKC/EDMOND, OK
04.2000 - 07.2023
- Prepared day surgery and operating rooms for patients by ordering and stocking equipment and supplies.
- Set up equipment, tools and supplies needed for procedures and organize instruments as directed in surgeons' preference cards.
- Counted and recorded sponges, instruments, and needles at beginning and end of surgical procedures.
- Effectively supported surgeons in fast-paced healthcare environments, resulting in better patient care and less pain medication post-surgery.
Inventory Control Analyst
OUMC EDMOND
EDMOND, OK
12.2020 - 08.2021
- Assisted with the creation and improvement of company inventory management standards.
- Reviewed work and purchase order documentation against verified numbers and resolved discrepancies.
- Collaborated with department staff to maintain optimal inventory levels and control loss.
- Assessed current inventories and brought in supplies to keep stock within optimal levels for expected demands.
- Controlled inventory to eliminate expenses and ensure optimal stock.
OR MATERIALS MANAGER
OUMC EDMOND
EDMOND, OK
03.2011 - 12.2020
- Liaison between Supply Chain and Operating Room. Work closely with staff and physicians to coordinate getting supplies/grafts needed for surgery cases.
- Process bill only/bill and replace invoices
- Manage consignment inventory
- Manage one OR Supply Chain Tech and one ORICC to make sure preference cards are correct, up to date and cases are pulled with accuracy.
- Responsible for keeping tract and handling recall notices for supplies affected.
- Ordering and keeping tract of expiration dates of grafts/inventory of freezer in OR.
- Back up for ORICC and OR Supply Chain tech when they are on vacation.
- Maintain supplies in Workday, by making sure new items are added to the correct pars, with up-to-date locations.
- Responsible for submitting new item adds via VIRA process.
- Assisted with the creation and improvement of company inventory management standards.
- Reviewed work and purchase order documentation against verified numbers and resolved discrepancies.
- Collaborated with department staff to maintain optimal inventory levels and control loss.
ORICC
OUMC EDMOND
EDMOND, OK
10.2009 - 03.2011
- Responsible for creating and maintaining preference cards
- Worked closely with OR techs and nurses to make sure preference cards were accurate.
- Maintained Meditech inventory dictionary.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - General Studies
Oklahoma City Community College
Oklahoma City, OK 04.2008 - 04.2010
Surgical Technology
Metro Technology Centers - Springlake
Oklahoma City, OKSkills
- Quality assurance standards
- Resourcefulness
- Inventory coordination
- Logistics coordination
- Problem resolution
- Communication
- Planning and coordination
- Organization
- Inventory management
- Customer service
- Critical thinking skills
- Aseptic and Sterilization Techniques
- Collecting Medical Specimens
- Disposing of Biohazardous Waste
- Transporting Patients
- Passing Surgical Tools
- HIPAA Proficiency
- Equipment Set up and Operation
- Calm Under Pressure
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Patient Positioning
- Wound Dressing Techniques
- Sterile Field Preparation
- Equipment Operation
- Assisting Surgical Team
- Attention to Detail
- Surgical Counts
Timeline
Surgical Technologist IV
Mercy Hospital
04.2025 - Current
Surgical Technologist III
Oklahoma Spine Hospital
07.2024 - Current
Inventory Control Analyst
OUMC EDMOND
12.2020 - 08.2021
OR MATERIALS MANAGER
OUMC EDMOND
03.2011 - 12.2020
ORICC
OUMC EDMOND
10.2009 - 03.2011
Associate of Applied Science - General Studies
Oklahoma City Community College
04.2008 - 04.2010
Surgical Technologist III
OU Medical Center
04.2000 - 07.2023
Surgical Technology
Metro Technology Centers - Springlake