MARISOL VILLARREAL
HARLINGEN,TX
Summary
Certified Surgical Technologist with hands-on experience in operating room setup, sterile technique, and instrument counting. Focused on patient positioning, infection control, and supporting safe, efficient surgical procedures.
Overview
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Languages
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Certification
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Certified Surgical Technologist
Valley Baptist Medical Center
HARLINGEN, TX
01.2026 - Current
- Prepared operating room with sterile instruments and supplies, ensuring readiness for surgical procedures at Valley Baptist Medical Center.
- Passed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures at Valley Baptist Medical Center.
- Maintained a sterile field using infection control standards in Valley Baptist operating rooms.
- Conducted thorough counts of sponges, sharps, and instruments before and after surgeries to ensure patient safety and compliance.
- Assisted with patient preparation, positioning, and draping for surgical procedures.
- Anticipated surgeons' needs and passed instruments during operative procedures, enhancing workflow efficiency.
- Maintained aseptic technique throughout the procedure.
- Set up operating room for surgical procedures, including sterile field preparation.
- Completed instrument counts before, during, and after surgeries per hospital policy.
- Worked with nurses and surgeons to support safe surgical workflow.
- Organized surgical trays and restocked supplies for upcoming cases.
- Checked functionality of medical equipment before surgical procedures. before use in operating room.
- Observed the sterile field and personnel closely to identify potential problems early.
- Followed department policies for infection control practice.
- Participated in continuing education activities to enhance skills. in continuing education activities related to job duties.
- Provided guidance to new team members on proper instrument handling techniques.
- Recounted surgical instruments and supplies at the end of operation to help prevent retained items.
- Maintained a proper sterile field during surgical procedures.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - SURGICAL TECHNOLOGY
Texas State Technical College
HARLINGEN, TX12-2025
Skills
- Operating room setup
- Surgical instrumentation
- Instrument counting
- Aseptic technique
- Infection control
- Patient preparation
- Patient positioning
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
English
Full Professional
Certification
- BLS-BASIC LIFE SUPPORT
Timeline
Certified Surgical Technologist
Valley Baptist Medical Center
01.2026 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - SURGICAL TECHNOLOGY
Texas State Technical College