Marilyn Alvarez
Katy
Summary
Focused Certified Surgical Technologist Experienced in general surgery, urology, gynecology, Robotic, ophthalmology, podiatry, laparoscopic, ENT surgery. Motivated to join a rewarding organization that supports teamwork and career growth.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Surgical Technologist
Gramercy Surgery Center
07.2024 - Current
- Anticipated surgeons needs and handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
- Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
- Demonstrated adaptability when faced with emergency situations or unexpected complications during surgeries, providing prompt support to surgical teams.
- Expedited surgery room turnover times by swiftly preparing operating rooms for subsequent surgeries, maximizing efficiency within the department.
Certified Surgical Technologist
Oakwood Surgery Center
05.2022 - 07.2024
- Used retractors, sponges and suctioning and irrigating
- Able to collect tissue and label specimens for laboratory analysis
- Handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures
- Counted and recorded sponges, instruments, and needles at the beginning and end of surgical procedures
- Used hemostatic clamps, suture ligatures, and electrocautery equipment to control bleeding
- Using preference cards to set up procedures and organized instruments according to the surgical procedure
- Reviewed surgical requirements and prepped operating room with appropriate tools and equipment and instruments
- Supported Surgeons in a fast-paced health care environment
- Cleaned and sterilized operating rooms
- Cleaned and sterilized instruments
- Setting up sterile back table and mayo stand with instruments, supplies, equipment, and medications, solutions needed for the procedure
- Able to assist the surgeon with draping the patient for surgical procedure
- Participated in the surgical site and patient verification during timeout
- Gathered supplies and starrily opened instruments for surgical procedure
Bus Driver
Austin Independent School District
01.2013 - 01.2022
- Maintained a Class - B driver's License
- Transports 90 students of elementary, middle, and high school students
- Administers safety vehicle inspections before and after every route
- Log and report incidents involving behavioral and safety violations by students
- Maintained a cleaned sanitized bus for the safety and health of the students
Education
Associate of Science - Certified Surgical Technologist
Austin community College
01.2022
Skills
- Pre- and post-surgical counts
- Safe sharps disposal
- Professionalism and ethics
- Surgical equipment operation
- Sterile technique mastery
- Setting up and operating equipment
- Specimen collection
Timeline
Certified Surgical Technologist
Gramercy Surgery Center
07.2024 - Current
Certified Surgical Technologist
Oakwood Surgery Center
05.2022 - 07.2024
Bus Driver
Austin Independent School District
01.2013 - 01.2022
Associate of Science - Certified Surgical Technologist
Austin community College
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