Martin Salinas
Corpus Christi,TX
Summary
Dynamic surgical assistant with extensive experience at Universal Surgical Assistants, leading teams to enhance procedural efficiency and patient care. Proficient in surgical instrumentation and infection control protocols, I excel in fostering teamwork and continuous learning, ensuring optimal outcomes in high-pressure environments. Committed to maintaining the highest standards of professionalism and patient comfort.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Surgical Assistant
Precision Surgical Assistants
09.2025 - Current
- Assisted surgical teams by preparing instruments and ensuring sterile environments.
- Supported patient positioning and comfort during procedures to enhance operational efficiency.
- Learned to operate surgical tools and equipment under supervision for optimal performance.
- Maintained inventory of surgical supplies, ensuring availability for procedures.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to streamline workflow in operating rooms.
- Observed and adhered to safety protocols, fostering a safe surgical environment.
- Adapted quickly to dynamic surgical settings, improving overall team responsiveness.
- Participated in training sessions to enhance knowledge of surgical practices and protocols.
- Provided compassionate care to patients throughout their surgical experience, easing anxiety and ensuring comfort.
First Surgical Assistant
Allied Surgical Assistants
Corpus Christi, TX
05.2022 - 07.2025
- Assisted in surgical procedures by preparing instruments and maintaining sterile environments.
- Collaborated with surgical teams to ensure efficient workflow and timely patient care.
- Utilized advanced surgical tools and technologies to support complex operations.
- Observed and documented surgical processes to enhance learning and improve performance.
Lead Surgical Assistant
Universal Surgical Assistants
Corpus Christi, TX
06.2020 - 07.2022
- Led surgical teams in preparation and execution of procedures, ensuring adherence to safety protocols.
- Trained and mentored junior surgical assistants, fostering skill development and teamwork.
- Streamlined instrument inventory management, enhancing efficiency during surgical operations.
- Collaborated with surgeons to optimize procedural workflows, improving overall surgical outcomes.
Education
Associate of Science - Surgical Assisting
Madisonville Community College
Madisonville, KY08.2015
Skills
- Teamwork and cooperation
- Setting up and operating equipment
- Suturing
- Surgical equipment handling
- Pre-surgical preparation
- Operating room etiquette
- Sterile technique proficiency
- Safe sharps disposal
- Wound dressing
- Professionalism and ethics
- Wound closure techniques
- Medication administration
- Tissue handling techniques
- Infection control protocols
- Patient positioning expertise
- Preoperative checklists
- OB/GYN procedures
- Continuous learning attitude
- Suture selection mastery
- Medical terminology
- Surgical instrumentation
- Critical thinking
- Patient identification
Timeline
Surgical Assistant
Precision Surgical Assistants
09.2025 - Current
First Surgical Assistant
Allied Surgical Assistants
05.2022 - 07.2025
Lead Surgical Assistant
Universal Surgical Assistants
06.2020 - 07.2022
Associate of Science - Surgical Assisting
Madisonville Community College