Morgan Valadez
Lubbock,TX
Summary
Reliable Certified Surgical Technologist with notable experience in fast-paced ever changing surgical environments. Proficient in providing surgical assistance, managing sterilization procedures, and maintaining patient safety standards. Strengths include robust knowledge of surgical instruments, keen observational skills, and ability to work efficiently under pressure. Committed to improving operating room efficiency and patient outcomes through diligent teamwork and technical aptitude. Well versed in a wide range of surgical procedures and specialties in which I am board certified by the national board of surgical technology and surgical assisting.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Surgical Technologist
Lubbock Heart Hospital
Lubbock, Texas
01.2021 - Current
- Prepared operating room for surgical procedures, including setting up sterile field.
- Assisted surgeons during operative procedures by anticipating their needs, passing instruments, and maintaining aseptic techniques.
- Ensured that all equipment was functioning properly prior to use in the operating room.
- Monitored patients' physical condition during surgery and reported any changes to the surgeon or circulating nurse.
- Identified potential problems before they occurred by closely observing the sterile field and personnel involved in the procedure.
- Performed instrument counts before, during, and after surgeries as required by hospital policy.
- Helped maintain an organized working environment in the OR through cleaning, stocking supplies, and organizing equipment carts.
- Assisted with scrubbing in for each case as needed.
- Retrieved specimens from the OR for laboratory analysis.
- Responded quickly to changes in patient status or emergency situations.
- Provided assistance during Cardiovascular, Ortho, Ortho-Spine, Ortho MAKO, General, Open, Laparoscopic, Urology, Trauma, Emergency cases and other types of surgical procedures as needed.
Certified Surgical Technologist
Choice Care Surgery Center
Midland, Texas
05.2024 - 10.2024
- Prepared operating room for surgical procedures, including setting up sterile field.
- Assisted surgeons during operative procedures by anticipating their needs and passing instruments while maintaining aseptic technique throughout the procedures.
- Ensured that all equipment was functioning properly prior to use in the operating room.
- Provided technical assistance to surgeons, surgical nurses or anesthesiologists.
- Collaborated with operating room staff to cultivate efficiency and prepare for scheduled and emergency procedures.
- Assisted surgeon with patient preparation for total joint replacement procedures.
- Was in a preceptor role to teach new hires and less experienced techs how to be efficient in different surgical procedures
- Provided instruction on proper techniques of how to handle instrumentation to new team members
- Provided assistance during Ortho-Trauma, Ortho-MAKO, Sports medicine, Neuro-Spine, GYN, Urology, Plastics/Cosmetic, Ophthalmic, wound closure suturing techniques and other types of surgical procedures as needed.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Surgical Technology
South Plains College
Lubbock, Texas12-2020
Skills
- Aseptic and sterilization techniques
- Pre-surgical preparation
- Quality Assurance Controls
- HIPAA proficiency
- Pre- and post-surgical counts
- Infection control protocols
- Level headed and calm in Emergency Situations
- Willing to take a leadership role when needed
- Strong communication skills
- Team player
Timeline
Certified Surgical Technologist
Choice Care Surgery Center
05.2024 - 10.2024
Certified Surgical Technologist
Lubbock Heart Hospital
01.2021 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - Surgical Technology
South Plains College