Raja Iqbal
Boston,USA
Summary
Dynamic Surgical Technologist with extensive experience in Level 1 Trauma Facilities able to work fluently in many Surgical services, excelling in surgical instrumentation and operating room preparation. Proven ability to maintain high standards of sterilization and compliance while effectively collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. Recognized for exceptional attention to detail and critical thinking in fast-paced environments, ensuring optimal patient outcomes.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Surgical Technologist, Operating Room
Strong Memorial Hospital
Rochester, NY
04.2025 - Current
- Prepared the operating room for upcoming procedures by utilizing proper cleaning techniques and returning equipment to designated areas.
- Communicated with other departments to obtain items required (x-ray, SPD, Pathology, Nursing units, etc)
- Reporting pertinent information regarding patient care to relief personnel.
- Anticipating the needs of equipment and instrumentation to surgeon during an operation utilizing physician preference card.
- Complete required needle, sponge and instrument counts following hospital policy/procedure.
- Maintained working knowledge of assembly and functionality of surgical equipment and instrumentation.
- Assist in preparing the operating room for procedure, obtaining needed instruments and supplies.
Surgical Technologist, Operating Room
Cayuga Medical Center at Ithaca
Ithaca, NY
01.2025 - 04.2025
- Prepared the operating room for upcoming procedures by utilizing proper cleaning techniques and returning equipment to designated areas.
- Communicated with other departments to obtain items required (x-ray, SPD, Pathology, Nursing units, etc)
- Reporting pertinent information regarding patient care to relief personnel.
- Anticipating the needs of equipment and instrumentation to surgeon during an operation utilizing physician preference card.
- Complete required needle, sponge and instrument counts following hospital policy/procedure.
- Maintained working knowledge of assembly and functionality of surgical equipment and instrumentation.
- Assist in preparing the operating room for procedure, obtaining needed instruments and supplies.
Surgical Technologist, Operating Room
Strong Memorial Hospital
Rochester, NY
06.2024 - 01.2025
- Prepared the operating room for upcoming procedures by utilizing proper cleaning techniques and returning equipment to designated areas.
- Communicated with other departments to obtain items required (x-ray, SPD, Pathology, Nursing units, etc)
- Reporting pertinent information regarding patient care to relief personnel.
- Anticipating the needs of equipment and instrumentation to surgeon during an operation utilizing physician preference card.
- Complete required needle, sponge and instrument counts following hospital policy/procedure.
- Maintained working knowledge of assembly and functionality of surgical equipment and instrumentation.
- Assist in preparing the operating room for procedure, obtaining needed instruments and supplies.
Surgical Technologist, Operating Room
Morristown Medical Center
Morristown, NJ
08.2021 - 06.2024
- Prepared the operating room for upcoming procedures by utilizing proper cleaning techniques and returning equipment to designated areas.
- Communicated with other departments to obtain items required (x-ray, SPD, Pathology, Nursing units, etc)
- Reporting pertinent information regarding patient care to relief personnel.
- Anticipating the needs of equipment and instrumentation to surgeon during an operation utilizing physician preference card.
- Complete required needle, sponge and instrument counts following hospital policy/procedure.
- Maintained working knowledge of assembly and functionality of surgical equipment and instrumentation.
- Assist in preparing the operating room for procedure, obtaining needed instruments and supplies.
Patient Care Technician, Neuro/stroke Care
Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Somerset
Somerville, NJ
02.2020 - 09.2021
- Works to ensure patient safety, privacy, and dignity through maintaining proper patient hygiene, monitoring vital signs, and hourly rounds.
- Maintains patient hygiene by providing bed baths, oral care, etc.
- Works to assess patient health in close collaboration with nurses.
- Assesses patient vital signs, blood glucose checks, and provides with both routine and stat EKGs; information is then documented properly in the electronic medical record.
Education
Other - Surgical Technology
Institute of Medical Sciences and Education
Piscataway, New Jersey05.2021
Associate of Science - Biochemistry
Los Angeles City College
Los Angeles, CA06-2020
Skills
- Surgical instrumentation
- Operating room preparation
- Instrument counting
- Sterilization techniques
- Equipment maintenance
- Interdepartmental communication
- Health and safety compliance
- Anatomy knowledge
- Critical thinking
- Time management
- Team collaboration
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving
- Stress management
- Aseptic techniques
Certification
- Certified Surgical Technologist, NBSTSA, 04/28/27
- Basic Life Support, American Heart Association, 06/30/25
Covid Vaccination Status
Yes, I am fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as defined by the CDC.
Languages
English
Primary Specialty
Surgical Technologist
Bio
Dedicated Certified Surgical Technologist with 3 years of experience providing care to patients as a traveling surgical technologist in several different surgical specialties. Looking to travel and gain new experiences while building new professional relationships.
Timeline
Surgical Technologist, Operating Room
Strong Memorial Hospital
04.2025 - Current
Surgical Technologist, Operating Room
Cayuga Medical Center at Ithaca
01.2025 - 04.2025
Surgical Technologist, Operating Room
Strong Memorial Hospital
06.2024 - 01.2025
Surgical Technologist, Operating Room
Morristown Medical Center
08.2021 - 06.2024
Patient Care Technician, Neuro/stroke Care
Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Somerset
02.2020 - 09.2021
Other - Surgical Technology
Institute of Medical Sciences and Education
Associate of Science - Biochemistry
Los Angeles City College
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