Marian Mendez
Fort Mohave
Summary
Dynamic Certified Surgical Technologist with extensive experience at Valley View Medical Center, excelling in surgical instrumentation and sterile field management. Proven ability to anticipate surgeon needs and ensure safety compliance, contributing to successful patient outcomes. Strong team collaboration and problem-solving skills enhance operational efficiency in high-pressure environments.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Surgical Technologist
Valley View Medical Center
Fort Mohave
01.2022 - Current
- General Surgery: laparoscopic and open cases
- Orthopedics: Total joints, familiar with zimmer
- Otorhinolaryngology: skin graphs, Tonsillectomy, Myringotomy’s, TRAN flaps
- Genuintary: Cysto, TURPS, TURBTS, Stones, Vasectomy’s, podiatry, Vascular, and endoscopy procedures.
- Prepare and organize the operating room equipment, instruments, and supplies as required for various surgical procedures.
- Anticipate surgeon needs
- Take care of specimens, prepare, check, and monitor medications, and assist with dressings.
- Set up a sterile field and maintain the sterility
- Follow relevant safety guidelines
- Participate in stocking and restocking supplies
- Inspect instrumentation for sterility
- Provide surgeons and patients with necessary instruments, supplies, and equipment
Certified Surgical Technologist
Western Arizona Regional Medical Center
Bullhead City
01.2020 - 01.2022
- Prepare and organize the operating room equipment, instruments, and supplies as required for various surgical procedures.
- Anticipate surgeon needs
- Take care of specimens, prepare, check, and monitor medications, and assist with dressings.
- Set up a sterile field and maintain the sterility
- Follow relevant safety guidelines
- Participate in stocking and restocking supplies
- Inspect instrumentation for sterility
- Provide surgeons and patients with necessary instruments, supplies, and equipment
Surgical Technologist Scrub Student
Western Arizona Reginal Medical Center
Bullhead City
01.2019 - 01.2020
- 8 months of clinical rotations with over 600 hours in the operating room.
- I have knowledge in General Surgery, Orthopedics, otorhinolaryngology, genuintary, podiatry, Vascular, and endoscopy procedures.
- Prepare and organize the operating room equipment, instruments, and supplies as required for various surgical procedures.
- Anticipate surgeon needs
- Take care of specimens, prepare, check, and monitor medications, and assist with dressings.
- Set up a sterile environment and maintain the sterile field
- Follow relevant safety and guidelines
- Participate in stocking and restocking supplies
- Inspect, replace, and sterilize medical instruments
- Provide surgeons with necessary instruments, supplies, and equipment
Education
Associates in Applied Science - Surgical Technology program graduate
Mohave Community College
01.2020
Associates of General education -
Mohave Community College
01.2018
Skills
- Surgical instrumentation
- Operating room preparation
- Sterile field management
- Specimen handling
- Safety compliance
- Equipment restocking
- Team collaboration
- Problem solving
- Patient care
- Emergency response
- Pre-operative care
- Equipment operation
Timeline
Certified Surgical Technologist
Valley View Medical Center
01.2022 - Current
Certified Surgical Technologist
Western Arizona Regional Medical Center
01.2020 - 01.2022
Surgical Technologist Scrub Student
Western Arizona Reginal Medical Center
01.2019 - 01.2020
Associates in Applied Science - Surgical Technology program graduate
Mohave Community College
Associates of General education -
Mohave Community College