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Maureen Ortega

Maureen Ortega

Surgical Tech
Garden Grove,CA

Summary

Board-certified Job Title offering more than Number years of expertise in Area of expertise surgical procedures. Accomplished in building strong relationships with surgeons and other team members. Eager to bring talent and leadership to growing surgical team. Meticulous Job Title excited to bring Number-year background to growing organization. Knowledgeable in all aspects of surgery, including setting up operating rooms, preparing patients and assisting surgeons. Committed to maintaining highest standards of health and safety. Meticulous Job Title bringing practiced experience assisting with diverse operating room functions. Anticipates and addresses surgeon's needs from operating room setup and sterilization to draping patient and passing instruments during surgery. Models medical teamwork and physical stamina. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level Job Title position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Skilled Job Title offering more than Number years of experience and well versed in Type surgical procedures. Adept at orienting and training technical staff and implementing policies to streamline workflow. Excited to bring expertise to growing organization offering room for advancement. Eagle-eyed Job Title offering Number years of experience and success in working as an integral member of the surgical team. Highly knowledgeable in wide range of procedures. Hold current CPR and Basic Life Support certifications. Driven Surgical Technologist offering Number years' experience in ambulatory and hospital settings. Well-versed in sports medicine, total joint replacement, general surgery and plastic surgery procedures. Proven leader and instrumental in developing new total joint replacement programs and educating staff on new policies, procedures and equipment. Eager to take next career step with growing organization offering opportunities for professional development and advancement.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
15
15
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Certifications
2
2
Language

Work History

Surgical Technician

Califonia Medical Physicians And Surgeons Group
Huntington Beach , CA
05.2022 - Current
  • Collected, prepared and disposed of medical specimens.
  • Anticipated surgeons needs and handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
  • Used sutures, staples, clips and other tools to close wounds.
  • Created unobstructive operative fields by using retractors, sponges, and suction and irrigating equipment.
  • Gathered and set up equipment, tools, and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
  • Created safe operating environments for invasive and non-invasive procedures.
  • Prepared instruments for terminal sterilization and reset surgical suites for next procedure.
  • Prepared patients for surgery by cleaning and disinfecting surgical sites and positioning patients.
  • Monitored patient vital signs to alert surgeons to any changes.
  • Kept accurate records of surgeries to maintain patient confidentiality.
  • Performed post-operative care by moving patients to recovery and monitoring condition.
  • Completed continued education units yearly to stay up to date on surgical technology and meet organizational requirements.
  • Maintained safe working environments by adhering to safety protocols and reporting hazards.
  • Maintained sterile fields by following aseptic techniques and adhering to infection control protocols.
  • Followed scrub-in procedures by gowning and gloving correctly to assist in sterile fields.
  • Sterilized instruments and equipment for specific procedures and arranged for surgeons.
  • Maintained records to document patient medical history and surgical procedure notes.
  • Transported patients to and from surgeries to promote timely operating room turnover.
  • Cleaned and maintained operating equipment to keep resources in good working condition and ready for use.
  • Educated patients on expected side effects and discomfort levels post-surgery.
  • Passed instruments and supplies to surgical team members to provide surgeons with necessary tools to complete procedures.
  • Contributed to team-based problem-solving to resolve issues that arose during surgery and improve patient outcomes.
  • Handled and prepared specimens for laboratory analysis to provide surgeons with relevant information.
  • Provided wound care post-operatively to promote healing and reduce risk of infections.
  • Prepared sterile solutions to support surgical processes and helped physicians scrub in for procedures.
  • Completed continuing education units, staying up to date on surgical technology and meeting organizational requirements.
  • Positioned patients and set up drapes to create comfortable surgical environment for patients.
  • Worked with vendors for speedy procurement of services and equipment.
  • Selected and purchased equipment for surgical procedures.
  • Introduced new staff members to training protocols regarding operating room procedures, infection control, safety standards, and overall facility policies.
  • Projected best-in-class care standards by achieving training initiatives for new surgical team members and aligning Type procedures for optimal efficiency.
  • Reduced infection risks and protected patients by maintaining sterile fields during procedures.
  • Sterilized instruments and disposed of medical supplies and waste following OSHA guidelines.
  • Managed operating room setup by cleaning and sterilizing instruments and surfaces, maintaining supply inventories, and organizing surgical tools.

Surgical Technologist

European Outpatient Surgical Center
Fountain Valley, CA
05.2022 - Current
  • Selected and purchased equipment for surgical procedures.
  • Maintained records to document patient medical history and surgical procedure notes.
  • Completed Number total joint replacement procedures per month.
  • Maintained daily workflow, coordinating with operating room staff to prepare for scheduled and emergency cases.
  • Worked with vendors for speedy procurement of services and equipment.
  • Maintained specialty equipment, implant, and instrumentation inventories.
  • Delivered exemplary assistance and support to surgeons during general, gynecological, orthopedic, neurological, and plastic surgery procedures.
  • Maintained high infection control standards.
  • Introduced new staff members to training protocols regarding operating room procedures, infection control, safety standards, and overall facility policies.
  • Provided comprehensive support to surgeons specializing in sports medicine, total joint replacement, spine, and orthopedic trauma treatment.
  • Evaluated procedure needs and set up equipment, tools, supplies, and instruments.
  • Operated, adjusted, and monitored diagnostic equipment and other machines used during procedures.
  • Managed operating room setup by cleaning and sterilizing instruments and surfaces, maintaining supply inventories, and organizing surgical tools.
  • Created and maintained unobstructed operative fields using diverse range of tools.
  • Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
  • Decontaminated, cleaned, assembled, packaged, sterilized, stored, and distributed reusable surgical instrumentation and equipment.
  • Sterilized instruments and disposed of medical supplies and waste following OSHA guidelines.
  • Supported surgeons during cosmetic surgeries, gynecological and orthopedic procedures and general appointments.
  • Sterilized instruments and equipment for specific procedures and arranged for surgeons.
  • Gathered and set up equipment, tools, and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
  • Cleaned and maintained operating equipment to keep resources in good working condition and ready for use.
  • Passed instruments and supplies to surgical team members to provide surgeons with necessary tools to complete procedures.
  • Contributed to team-based problem-solving to resolve issues that arose during surgery and improve patient outcomes.
  • Handled and prepared specimens for laboratory analysis to provide surgeons with relevant information.
  • Projected best-in-class care standards by achieving training initiatives for new surgical team members and aligning Type procedures for optimal efficiency.
  • Completed continuing education units, staying up to date on surgical technology and meeting organizational requirements.
  • Transported patients to and from surgeries to promote timely operating room turnover.
  • Positioned patients and set up drapes to create comfortable surgical environment for patients.
  • Educated patients on expected side effects and discomfort levels post-surgery.
  • Provided wound care post-operatively to promote healing and reduce risk of infections.
  • Reduced infection risks and protected patients by maintaining sterile fields during procedures.
  • Prepared sterile solutions to support surgical processes and helped physicians scrub in for procedures.

Surgical Assistant

Ines Marin Plastic Surgery Medical Spa & Consultin
Huntington Park, CA
04.2022 - Current
  • Applied antiseptics and sterile dressings to cover surgical locations and boost healing.
  • Kept views unobstructed by retracting, sponging, and suctioning surgical sites.
  • Gowned and gloved staff to help team prepare for surgeries.
  • Paid close attention to operating procedures for adherence to established surgical techniques.
  • Protected patients from infection by setting up and managing sterile operating fields.
  • Minimized surgical bleeding with skilled ligation and clamping of blood vessels.
  • Arranged supplies and instrumentation to meet needs of individual surgeons and enhance team efficiency.
  • Verified identity of patient or operative site.
  • Assisted with transfer of patients from recovery room to operating room, providing care and support.
  • Provided preoperative and postoperative education to patients and families to manage recovery.
  • Monitored patient vital signs, reporting changes to surgeon for further investigation.
  • Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Ran errands and provided general office support in a professional environment.
  • Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
  • Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
  • Demonstrated leadership skills in managing projects from concept to completion.
  • Delivered services to customer locations within specific timeframes.
  • Demonstrated creativity and resourcefulness through the development of innovative solutions.
  • Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.

Caregiver

Rescare Homecare
Garden Grove , Ca
08.2014 - Current
  • Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
  • Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
  • Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
  • Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
  • Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
  • Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
  • Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
  • Changed dressings, bandages, and binders to maintain proper healing and sanitary measures.
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
  • Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
  • Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
  • Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
  • Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
  • Maintained entire family's schedule and organized events.
  • Scheduled daily and weekly care hours for client caseload.
  • Recorded patients' pulse, blood pressure and respirations (TPRs) to assess and document important health information.
  • Provided staff coaching, mentoring, and consultation to enhance performance and professional development.
  • Entrusted to handle confidential and sensitive situations in professional matter.
  • Handled incoming mail, bills and invoices and completed appropriate actions.
  • Identified needs and coordinated plans for travel and out-of-town functions.
  • Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
  • Implemented physical therapy to support patient improvement in muscle tone, range of motion and injury recovery.
  • Guided patients to restroom to support bladder and bowel relief requirements.
  • Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
  • Maintained strong connections within caregiver community to gain continuous knowledge.
  • Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
  • Liaised with key accounts to deliver targeted administrative household support.
  • Recorded status and duties completed in logbooks for management.
  • Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
  • Replaced bandages, dressings and binders to care for wounds and encourage healing.
  • Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
  • Completed regular check-ins and progress report for each client.
  • Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.
  • Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
  • Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
  • Transported clients to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency.

Education

Associate Of Applied Arts - Fashion Design

Santa Ana College
Santa Ana, CA
05.2000 - 06.2013

Surgical Technologist - Mechanical Engineering Technology

North-West College - Glendale
Glendale, CA
05.2016 - 08.2018

Skills

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Accomplishments

  • Assisted in over many procedures during 2017.
  • Built strong relationships with surgeons and learned set up preferences to streamline surgeries.
  • Troubleshot and repaired various equipment, contributing to $$ annual cost savings related to equipment repair.
  • Decreased specimen labeling errors 100% by recommending and introducing revamped procedures.
  • Improved operating room efficiency 100% by reorganizing inventory system.
  • Completed over all request hours in Surgical area of specialization.
  • Introduced strict infection control protocols, reducing post-surgical complications 100%.
  • Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
  • Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
  • Achieved result through effectively helping with task.
  • Achieved result by introducing Software for many tasks.
  • Achieved Result by completing Task with accuracy and efficiency.
  • Documented and resolved Issue which led to Results.
  • Collaborated with team of Number in the development of Project name.
  • Supervised team of Number staff members.
  • Assisted in over Number procedures during Year.
  • Troubleshot and repaired various equipment, contributing to $Number annual cost savings related to equipment repair.
  • Decreased specimen labeling errors Number% by recommending and introducing revamped procedures.
  • Improved operating room efficiency Number% by reorganizing inventory system.
  • Completed over Number hours in Surgical area of specialization.
  • Introduced strict infection control protocols, reducing post-surgical complications Number%.
  • Achieved Result through effectively helping with Task.

Achieved Result by introducing Software for Type tasks.

Certification

CST - Certified Surgical Technologist

Interests

Surgical assisted And Nurse medical school

Timeline

Caregiver ] Training - 2023

12-2022

Certified [caregiver], [rest-care 2022

12-2022

Passing medication

11-2022

Surgical Technician

Califonia Medical Physicians And Surgeons Group
05.2022 - Current

Surgical Technologist

European Outpatient Surgical Center
05.2022 - Current

Surgical Assistant

Ines Marin Plastic Surgery Medical Spa & Consultin
04.2022 - Current

CST - Certified Surgical Technologist

08-2017

Surgical Technologist - Mechanical Engineering Technology

North-West College - Glendale
05.2016 - 08.2018

Caregiver

Rescare Homecare
08.2014 - Current

Associate Of Applied Arts - Fashion Design

Santa Ana College
05.2000 - 06.2013
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