Maria Valdez De Saucedo
Phoenix,AZ
Summary
Highly self motivated Surgical Technician bringing over 12 years' experience to growing organization. Proficient in various surgical procedures. Skilled in all elements of operating room setup, with a commitment to upholding the highest standard of sterile technique during procedures. Attention to detail, inventory management and preparing patients for procedures. Looking forward to joining rewarding organization focused on supporting growth and career progression.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Surgical Technologist
Kaiser Permanente Medical Center
Oakland, CA
02.2021 - 12.2023
- Reviewed surgical requirements and prepped operating room with appropriate tools, equipment and instruments.
- Handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
- Counted and recorded sponges, instruments, and needles at beginning and end of surgical procedures.
- Used retractors, sponges and suctioning and irrigating equipment to create unobstructed operating fields.
- Collected and prepared tissue specimens for laboratory analysis.
- Used hemostatic clamps, suture ligatures, and electrocautery equipment to control bleeding.
- Performed various tasks, which included assisting with reductions and administering pain injections.
- Mentored and educated team of surgical technologists, offering insight and suggestions.
- Cleaned and sterilized surgical sites and managed supply inventory and organization.
- Maintained surgical areas and oversaw inventory management.
Surgical Technologist
Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford
Palo Alto, CA
01.2018 - 12.2019
- Collaborated with operating room staff to cultivate efficiency and prepare for scheduled and emergency procedures.
- 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.
- Handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures. While maintaining sterile technique
- Used retractors, sponges and suctioning and irrigating equipment to create unobstructed operating fields.
- Used hemostatic clamps, suture ligatures, and electrocautery equipment to control bleeding.
- Effectively supported surgeons in fast-paced healthcare environments, resulting in better patient care and less pain medication post-surgery.
- Trained new hire staff members on operating room procedures, infection control and over safety and functionality procedures.
- Restocked and prepped operating room and labor rooms with appropriate tools, equipment and instruments.
- Maintained reusable surgical instrumentation and equipment, including cleaning and sending them for sterilizing processing.
- Adhered to OSHA protocols when discarding medical supplies and disposing of waste.
- Adhered to infection control standards and reported any hazards.
- Organized and maintained unobstructed operative fields to foster immediate access to retractors and suctioning and irrigation equipment.
- Worked with internal departments and personnel to ensure availability of instruments and equipment.
- Assist medical team when transporting patients to and from other departments within Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford.
Surgical Technologist
Maricopa Integrated Health System
Phoenix, AZ
01.2007 - 03.2017
- Collaborated with operating room staff to cultivate efficiency and prepare for scheduled and emergency procedures.
- Prepared labor and delivery rooms and operating rooms for patients by ordering and stocking equipment and supplies.
- Laid out all instruments, supplies and equipment as directed by surgeons.
- Assisted surgeon by passing instruments and supplies during procedures while maintaining sterile technique.
- Used hemostatic clamps, suture ligatures, and electrocautery equipment to control bleeding.
- Used retractors, sponges and suctioning and irrigating equipment to create unobstructed operating fields.
- Collected and prepared tissue specimens for laboratory analysis.
- Cleaned and sterilized operating rooms.
- Sterilized medical equipment and properly handled contaminated materials.
- Deliver all reusable surgical instruments to central sterile for sterilization and reprocessing.
- Assist RN with laboring patients in labor and delivery rooms.
- Transfer patients to post partum.
- Oversaw inventory of specialty equipment and instrumentation inventories.
Education
Associate of Science - Surgical Technology
The Bryman School - Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ05.2006
LVN Certificate - Vocational Nursing
Los Angeles School District/ Garfield High School
Los Angeles, CA08.1983
Skills
Self motivated, organized, team leader, great communication skills
Timeline
Surgical Technologist
Kaiser Permanente Medical Center
02.2021 - 12.2023
Surgical Technologist
Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford
01.2018 - 12.2019
Surgical Technologist
Maricopa Integrated Health System
01.2007 - 03.2017
Associate of Science - Surgical Technology
The Bryman School - Phoenix
LVN Certificate - Vocational Nursing
Los Angeles School District/ Garfield High School
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