Mark Simons
Henderson,Nevada
Summary
Certified Surgical Technician with 8+ years of experience supporting surgeons in a variety of surgical procedures. Expertise in efficiently setting up and breaking down surgical suites to maintain patient flow.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Surgical Technologist
Valley Hospital
Las Vegas, NV
12.2023 - Current
- Expanded skillset by successfully performing ALIF, PLIF, and DLIF surgeries for Neuro and Ortho Spine cases.
- Achieved proficiency in mid-level Orthopedic Surgeries, specifically IM nails and ORIFS.
- Cleansed and disinfected operating rooms after procedures were completed.
Government Civilian Certified Surgical Technician
David Grant Medical Center
Travis AFB, CA
09.2021 - 08.2023
- Lead Surgical Technician for Thoracic and Vascular team.
- Trained 15 staff members on operating room procedures, infection control and safety and functionality procedures.
- Washed and sterilized equipment using germicides and sterilizers.
- Adhered to OSHA protocols when sterilizing instruments, discarding medical supplies and disposing of waste.
- Provided technical assistance to surgeons, surgical nurses or anesthesiologists.
Surgical Technician
U.S. Air Force
Travis AFB, CA
01.2014 - 01.2021
- Subject expert for Thoracic, Vascular and Endovascular Surgery over a 2- year period resulting in no unnecessary patient complications
- Supervised a Logistical Cardiovascular Surgery Account, responsible for planning, ordering, and inventory of all surgical materials valued in excess of $3,000,000
- Responsible for the training of 5 less experienced team members in vascular and endovascular surgery techniques in the Cardiovascular Operating Room
- Entrusted to cover over 5,000 surgery call hours across dramatically varying time tables in a 5-year period
- Performed a sum of 2000 Surgeries in a broad spectrum of operative conditions over a 7-year period
- Deployed Apr 2019-Oct 2019 developing my skills in Trauma Surgeries including Gunshots, Exploratory Laparotomies, and emergency Craniotomies, and Craniotomies Proficient in General Surgery, Plastics, OBGYN, and minor Neurosurgery
- Assisted in prepping and draping of surgical sites.
- Prepared operating room with necessary instruments and supplies for procedures.
- Provided support to surgeons during procedures by passing instruments and other materials.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Pre-nursing
University of Nevada - Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NVUS Air Force Surgical Services Phase 2 Training -
US Air Force Surgical Services Phase 1 Training -
US Air Force Basic Training -
Agawam High School Diploma -
Skills
- Secret Clearance
- Communication
- Logistician
- Leadership
- Resilient
- Adaptable
Certification
- TS-C NCCT Certification since 2018
- BLS expires Dec 2024
Timeline
Certified Surgical Technologist
Valley Hospital
12.2023 - Current
Government Civilian Certified Surgical Technician
David Grant Medical Center
09.2021 - 08.2023
Surgical Technician
U.S. Air Force
01.2014 - 01.2021
Bachelor of Science - Pre-nursing
University of Nevada - Las Vegas