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Norbel Rivera

Orlando

Summary


Certified Surgical Technician with strong background in surgical procedures and patient care. Known for exceptional teamwork and adaptability in high-pressure environments, ensuring smooth operations and optimal outcomes. Expertise in sterilization techniques, instrument handling, and maintaining sterile fields. Proven ability to collaborate effectively with surgical teams and respond to changing needs swiftly.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Certified Surgical Technician

Health Central Hospital
08.2012 - Current
  • Set up, maintain sterile field following aseptic technique; pull instrumentation, supplies according to preference card
  • Glove/gown surgical team; assist with patient transfer, drape patient for procedure; assist with postoperative patient care
  • Anticipate surgeon's needs passing instruments and supplies; proper handling of specimens
  • Troubleshoot/ensure functionality of OR equipment; contribute to cost containment; assist with room turnover
  • Sterile Processing Department: assemble instrument trays, packaged items for processing, stock sterilized instrument trays
  • Fluent Spanish speaker; highly computer/technically literate

Clinical Experience

Health Central / Central Florida Regional
10.2011 - 03.2012
  • Completed 160 cases, 525 hours on the surgical floor

Field Service Technician

Wal-Mart Stores Inc.
06.2006 - 04.2010
  • Installed new equipment and explained operation and routine maintenance protocols to customers.
  • Reviewed technical documentation to complete equipment maintenance and repair.
  • Operated hand tools and power equipment according to company safety procedures.
  • Followed safety procedures to avoid injuries in field.
  • Responded quickly to emergency maintenance requests for timely on-call support.
  • Maintained a high level of professionalism in all interactions with clients, consistently receiving positive feedback for exceptional service.

Education

Associate of Science Degree - Surgical Technology

Herzing University
Winter Park, FL
03.2012

Skills

  • Assist with preoperative, intraoperative and postoperative patient care
  • Set up and maintain sterile field
  • Anticipate surgeon's needs
  • Pass instruments and supplies
  • Proper handling of specimens
  • Troubleshoot OR equipment
  • Ensure functionality of OR equipment
  • Contribute to cost containment
  • Assist with room turnover
  • Assemble instrument trays
  • Package items for processing
  • Stock sterilized instrument trays
  • Motivational skills
  • Workplace safety
  • Team communication
  • Team collaboration
  • Wound dressing
  • Pre- and post-surgical counts
  • Sterile technique

Personal Information

Title: CST

Certification

  • Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association.
  • Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) - National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA).

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Certified Surgical Technician

Health Central Hospital
08.2012 - Current

Clinical Experience

Health Central / Central Florida Regional
10.2011 - 03.2012

Field Service Technician

Wal-Mart Stores Inc.
06.2006 - 04.2010

Associate of Science Degree - Surgical Technology

Herzing University

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