Nicholas Cruz
San Antonio,TX
Summary
Veteran Surgical Technologist offering 15 years' experience in ambulatory surgical centers and hospital settings. Well-versed in sports medicine, total joint replacements, spine, distal extremities, bariatrics, vascular and plastic surgery. 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
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Surgical Technologist
Foundation Surgical Hospital
San Antonio, TX
05.2020 - Current
- Anticipated surgeons needs and handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
- 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.
- Collected, prepared, and disposed of medical specimens.
- Performed and documented pre-surgery and post-surgery sponge, instrument, and needle count.
- Prepared instruments for terminal sterilization and reset surgical suites for next procedure.
- Decontaminated, cleaned, assembled, packaged, sterilized, stored and distributed reusable surgical instrumentation and equipment.
- Coordinated acquisition of surgical services and specialized equipment.
- Inventoried supplies for shoulder, knee and hip replacements.
- Evaluated procedure needs and purchased equipment and tools for procedures.
Certified Surgical Technologist
Saint Davids Medical Center
Austin, TX
05.2018 - 08.2019
Certified Surgical Technologist
TSAOG
San Antonio, TX
03.2016 - 05.2018
Certified Surgical Technologist
Montefiore Medical Center, Wakefield Campus
The Bronx, NY
06.2014 - 04.2016
Certified Surgical Technologist
Surgicare, USPI
The Bronx, NY
04.2011 - 05.2014
Operating Room Technician
United States Army
Honolulu, HI
07.2007 - 11.2009
Sterile Processing Technician
United States Army
Honolulu, HI
03.2006 - 06.2008
- Assessed instruments, equipment and containers to promote cleanliness and proper functioning.
- Wrapped trays, instrument packs and sets.
- Verified and maintained proper documents and records for sterilization.
- Identified parameters and sterilization method required for each item to be sterilized.
- Inspected sterile package integrity prior to distribution.
- Corrected instrument sets according to current standards and established count sheets and instrument tracking systems.
- Recorded biologicals and test results.
- Ordered and restocked supplies for decontamination and surgical areas.
- Picked instruments and supplies for surgeries.
- Documented patient charges for use of supplies and procedure trays.
Education
Operating Room Specialist Course 301-91D10 - Surgical Technology
Academy of Health Sciences U.S Army Diploma
Largo, MD07.2006
High School Diploma -
Samuel Clemens High School
Schertz, TX06.2005
Skills
- Infection control protocols
- Biohazardous waste disposal
- Pre-surgical preparation
- Pre- and post-surgical counts
- Setting up and operating equipment
- Customer Communication
- Attention to Detail
- Knowledge of Product Features
- Problem Solving
Certification
- CST - Certified Surgical Technologist
Timeline
Certified Surgical Technologist
Foundation Surgical Hospital
05.2020 - Current
Certified Surgical Technologist
Saint Davids Medical Center
05.2018 - 08.2019
Certified Surgical Technologist
TSAOG
03.2016 - 05.2018
Certified Surgical Technologist
Montefiore Medical Center, Wakefield Campus
06.2014 - 04.2016
Certified Surgical Technologist
Surgicare, USPI
04.2011 - 05.2014
Operating Room Technician
United States Army
07.2007 - 11.2009
Sterile Processing Technician
United States Army
03.2006 - 06.2008
Operating Room Specialist Course 301-91D10 - Surgical Technology
Academy of Health Sciences U.S Army Diploma
High School Diploma -
Samuel Clemens High School