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Delia Freitas

Okeechobee,FL

Summary

Accomplished Surgical Technologist with a proven track record at SCA, enhancing surgical efficiency and infection control. Expert in sterile technique and equipment handling, coupled with exceptional teamwork skills. Mentored new technologists, significantly reducing OR turnaround time. Certified in CPR/AED, committed to professional development and best practices in surgical technology.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Surgical Technologist

SCA
05.2011 - Current
  • Provided comprehensive support to surgeons specializing in total joint replacement, spine, and orthopedic trauma treatment.
  • Increased efficiency during surgeries by anticipating surgeon''s needs and providing timely assistance.
  • Prepared operating rooms with required instruments, ensuring efficient setup for various surgical cases.
  • Decontaminated, cleaned, assembled, packaged, sterilized, stored, and distributed reusable surgical instrumentation and equipment.
  • Maintained high infection control standards.
  • Mentored new surgical technologists, sharing expertise and fostering their growth within the profession.
  • Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities, staying current on best practices within the field.

Surgical Technologist

Okeechobee Surgery Center
07.2003 - 12.2010
  • Prepared operating rooms with required instruments, ensuring efficient setup for various surgical cases.
  • Supported smooth transitions between surgeries by promptly preparing the operating room for subsequent cases.
  • Decontaminated, cleaned, assembled, packaged, sterilized, stored, and distributed reusable surgical instrumentation and equipment.

Education

Certified Registered Central Service Technician - Med

Perdue-West Lafayette
Lafayette, LA
07-2014

Phlebotomist in Medication Tech - Medical Laboratory Science

Paramount Alternative Education Center
Ft. Pierce, FL
03-2012

Phebotomy - Medical Laboratory Science

Paramount Alternative Education Center
Ft. Pierce, FL
07-2011

Surgical Technologist -

Greater Lowell Voke
Tyngsboro, MA
05-1997

High School Diploma -

Lowell High School
Lowell, MA
06-1995

Skills

  • Surgical technologist (CST)
  • Scrub assistance
  • Sterile technique proficiency
  • Setting up and operating equipment
  • Infection control protocols
  • Aseptic techniques
  • Surgical equipment handling
  • Basic life support
  • Critical thinking
  • Electronic charting
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Certified in CPR/AED
  • Work prioritization

Languages

Portuguese
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Surgical Technologist

SCA
05.2011 - Current

Surgical Technologist

Okeechobee Surgery Center
07.2003 - 12.2010

Certified Registered Central Service Technician - Med

Perdue-West Lafayette

Phlebotomist in Medication Tech - Medical Laboratory Science

Paramount Alternative Education Center

Phebotomy - Medical Laboratory Science

Paramount Alternative Education Center

Surgical Technologist -

Greater Lowell Voke

High School Diploma -

Lowell High School

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