MATTHEW ACASIO
Antioch,CA
Summary
NBSTSA-certified Surgical Technologist with an Associate of Applied Science and 500+ clinical hours in gynecology, ENT, orthopedics, and general surgery. Supports safe, efficient operating rooms through sterile field setup, surgical counts, back table management, specimen handling, and inventory control that keeps supplies ready.
Overview
1
1
Certification
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Surgical Technologist Clinical Rotation
Kaiser Permanente
Antioch, CA
06.2026 - 09.2026
- Performed first-scrub duties across multiple surgical specialties, including gynecology (GYN), ear, nose, and throat (ENT), orthopedics, and general surgery.
- Established and maintained sterile fields, ensuring adherence to aseptic technique and infection prevention practices.
- Set up and organized back table during surgical procedures, ensuring instrument availability and procedural readiness.
- Assisted surgeons and other surgical personnel with gowning and gloving while maintaining sterile technique.
- Performed surgical counts in accordance with established protocols to promote patient safety and prevent retained surgical items.
- Identified, organized, and managed surgical instruments and supplies according to the needs of each procedure.
- Obtained hands-on experience with general surgical cases using da Vinci robotic surgical system, contributing to advanced surgical techniques.
- Collaborated with surgical team members to streamline operating room workflows and enhance safety protocols.
- Completed over 500 clinical hours in various surgical settings
- Handled surgical specimens according to procedural requirements and established handling practices.
OR Supply Chain Technician
Kaiser Permanente
Antioch, CA
04.2021 - Current
- Managed surgical supply inventory to support procedural readiness and keep essential supplies available.
- Checked inventory accuracy, resolved discrepancies, and kept supply tracking reliable.
- Maintained stock levels of medical supplies and equipment to meet department needs.
- Worked with nursing staff and clinical personnel to improve communication and simplify surgical workflows.
- Supported supply operations within a hospital setting to keep resources available.
- Helped train team members on inventory procedures and daily workflow tasks.
Distribution Technician
Alta Bates Hospital
Berkeley, CA
03.2016 - 01.2020
- Coordinated medical supply distribution, enhancing support for patient care and daily hospital operations.
- Responded to supply requests from nursing and medical staff in a timely manner.
- Used the Lawson inventory system and handheld devices to process pick lists, update records, and monitor stock levels.
- Maintained inventory and PAR levels for nursing and ancillary departments, ensuring availability of essential supplies.
- Applied first-in, first-out inventory practices to maintain proper stock rotation.
- Conducted inventory audits, identified discrepancies, and helped maintain accurate supply records.
- Organized supply carts and storage areas to optimize access to essential medical supplies.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Surgical Technology
Silicon Valley Surgi-Tech Institute
Fremont, CA09-2026
High School Diploma - General Studies
Liberty High School
Brentwood, CA06-2012
Skills
- First-Scrub Surgical Experience
- Sterile field management
- Surgical counts management
- Instrument identification
- Gowning and Gloving Assistance
- Specimen Handling
- Infection prevention
- Surgical specialties
- Da Vinci Robotic Surgery Exposure
- Operating room turnover
- Lawson Inventory Management System
- Epic Electronic Health Record (EHR)
- Teamwork and communication
Certification
- Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) — National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA)
- Basic Life Support (BLS) — American Red Cross
Timeline
Surgical Technologist Clinical Rotation
Kaiser Permanente
06.2026 - 09.2026
OR Supply Chain Technician
Kaiser Permanente
04.2021 - Current
Distribution Technician
Alta Bates Hospital
03.2016 - 01.2020
Associate of Applied Science - Surgical Technology
Silicon Valley Surgi-Tech Institute
High School Diploma - General Studies
Liberty High School