Maria Demarco
Northridge,CA
Summary
Dynamic Surgical Technologist with proven expertise at Olive View Medical Center, excelling in aseptic techniques and critical thinking. Recognized for minimizing infection risks and ensuring seamless surgical transitions. Adept at instrument sterilization and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes in high-pressure environments. Committed to maintaining the highest standards of infection control.
Overview
2022
2022
years of professional experience
Work History
Surgical Technologist
Olive View Medical Center
- Maintained high infection control standards.
- Prepared operating rooms with required instruments, ensuring efficient setup for various surgical cases.
- Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
- Minimized infection risks by strictly adhering to aseptic techniques when handling surgical supplies and equipment.
- Handled high-pressure situations calmly and efficiently, contributing to successful completion of critical surgeries.
- Supported smooth transitions between surgeries by promptly preparing the operating room for subsequent cases.
- Demonstrated exceptional adaptability when faced with unexpected challenges or changes during surgery, responding quickly without compromising patient safety or procedural success.
- Ensured proper care of surgical instruments through meticulous cleaning, sterilization, and maintenance processes.
- Collaborated effectively with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care before, during, and after surgery.
Surgical Technologist
Ventura County Medical Center
11.2020 - 05.2021
- Increased efficiency during surgeries by anticipating surgeon''s needs and providing timely assistance.
- Maintained specialty equipment, implant, and instrumentation inventories.
- Delivered exemplary assistance and support to surgeons during general, gynecological, orthopedic, neurological, and plastic surgery procedures.
- Assisted in the development of updated policies and procedures for the surgical department, resulting in improved safety measures and overall efficiency.
Education
Certificate - Surgical Procedures
CBD College
Los Angeles, CA06.2018
Certificate Of Technical Studies - Medical Assistance
ICDC College
Van Nuys, CA05.2013
Skills
- Aseptic techniques
- Critical thinking
- Sterile technique proficiency
- Setting up and operating equipment
- Surgical assistance
- Instrument sterilization
- Pre- and post-surgical counts
- Safe sharps disposal
- Infection control protocols
- Workplace safety
- Specimen collection
- Preoperative preparation
Timeline
Surgical Technologist
Ventura County Medical Center
11.2020 - 05.2021
Surgical Technologist
Olive View Medical Center
Certificate - Surgical Procedures
CBD College
Certificate Of Technical Studies - Medical Assistance
ICDC College
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