Richard Mariano
'Ewa Beach
Summary
Experienced Surgical Technologist specializing in patient preparation and sterile environments. Skilled in optimizing surgical workflows and training staff on best practices, contributing to improved patient outcomes and reduced turnaround times.
Experienced with surgical tools and techniques, ensuring precise and efficient assistance during procedures. Utilizes sterile processing and preparation to maintain safe surgical environment. Track record of effective communication with surgical teams and patient care.
Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
Surgical Technologist
TAMC
Honolulu, HI
08.2021 - Current
- Collaborated with surgical teams to ensure sterile environments and proper instrument setup.
- Assisted in the preparation and transportation of patients for surgical procedures.
- Maintained inventory of surgical supplies, ensuring availability for various operations.
- Demonstrated proficiency in operating sterilization equipment and adhering to safety protocols.
- Trained new staff on best practices for surgical assistance and equipment handling.
- Streamlined instrument cleaning processes, enhancing turnaround times for surgeries.
- Provided immediate support during surgeries, anticipating surgeon needs and optimizing workflow.
- Maintained high infection control standards.
- Prepared operating rooms with required instruments, ensuring efficient setup for various surgical cases.
- Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
- Minimized infection risks by strictly adhering to aseptic techniques when handling surgical supplies and equipment.
Surgical Technologist
Kaiser Hospital
Honolulu, HI
03.2003 - 07.2021
- Monitored patient vitals during surgeries to support anesthesiologists and surgeons.
- Handled high-pressure situations calmly and efficiently, contributing to successful completion of critical surgeries.
- Assisted surgeons in complex procedures for optimal patient outcomes and reduced recovery time.
- Evaluated procedure needs and set up equipment, tools, supplies, and instruments.
- Supported smooth transitions between surgeries by promptly preparing the operating room for subsequent cases.
- Increased efficiency during surgeries by anticipating surgeon''s needs and providing timely assistance.
- Demonstrated exceptional adaptability when faced with unexpected challenges or changes during surgery, responding quickly without compromising patient safety or procedural success.
- Maintained high infection control standards.
- Provided immediate support during surgeries, anticipating surgeon needs and optimizing workflow.
- Streamlined instrument cleaning processes, enhancing turnaround times for surgeries.
- Trained new staff on best practices for surgical assistance and equipment handling.
- Demonstrated proficiency in operating sterilization equipment and adhering to safety protocols.
- Maintained inventory of surgical supplies, ensuring availability for various operations.
- Assisted in the preparation and transportation of patients for surgical procedures.
Surgical Technologist
Pali Momi Medical Center
‘Aiea, HI
07.1990 - 03.2003
- Mentored new surgical technologists, sharing expertise and fostering their growth within the profession.
- Ensured proper care of surgical instruments through meticulous cleaning, sterilization, and maintenance processes.
- Maintained daily workflow, coordinating with operating room staff to prepare for scheduled and emergency cases.
- Enhanced patient safety by maintaining a sterile surgical environment and adhering to strict protocols.
- Introduced new staff members to training protocols regarding operating room procedures, infection control, safety standards, and overall facility policies.
- Managed operating room setup by cleaning and sterilizing instruments and surfaces, maintaining supply inventories, and organizing surgical tools.
- Maintained specialty equipment, implant, and instrumentation inventories.
- Collaborated effectively with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care before, during, and after surgery.
- Played a key role in reducing OR turnaround time by implementing process improvements for equipment preparation and room cleanup procedures.
- Performed inventory management duties for the operating room supplies, ensuring adequate stock levels at all times.
- Contributed to successful operations by assembling and organizing surgical equipment with precision.
- Provided comprehensive support to surgeons specializing in sports medicine, total joint replacement, spine, and orthopedic trauma treatment.
- Decontaminated, cleaned, assembled, packaged, sterilized, stored, and distributed reusable surgical instrumentation and equipment.
- Operated, adjusted, and monitored diagnostic equipment and other machines used during procedures.
- Worked with vendors for speedy procurement of services and equipment.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities, staying current on best practices within the field of surgical technology.
- Delivered exemplary assistance and support to surgeons during general, gynecological, orthopedic, neurological, and plastic surgery procedures.
- Supported surgeons during cosmetic surgeries, gynecological and orthopedic procedures and general appointments.
- Received recognition for excellent performance in assisting with emergency surgeries, resulting in positive patient outcomes.
- Assisted in the development of updated policies and procedures for the surgical department, resulting in improved safety measures and overall efficiency.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Improved surgical precision, assisting surgeons with application of sutures and dressings post-operation.
- Sterilized instruments and equipment for specific procedures and arranged for surgeons.
- Gathered and set up equipment, tools, and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
Education
WAIPAHU
Waipahu, HI06-1986
Skills
- Aseptic techniques
- Critical thinking
- Sterile technique proficiency
- Setting up and operating equipment
- Equipment set up
- Basic life support
- Pre- and post-surgical counts
- Safe sharps disposal
- Infection control protocols
- Patient preparation
- Leadership qualities
- Workplace safety
- Wound dressing
- OB/GYN procedures
- Specimen collection
- Biohazardous waste disposal
- Pre-surgical preparation
- Patient confidentiality
- Wound closure techniques
- Transporting patients
- Patient transportation
- Medication administration
- Preoperative checklists
- Surgical equipment handling
- Organizational growth
- Patient safety
- Physical stamina
- Safety protocols
- Surgical procedures
- Operating room procedures
Timeline
Surgical Technologist
TAMC
08.2021 - Current
Surgical Technologist
Kaiser Hospital
03.2003 - 07.2021
Surgical Technologist
Pali Momi Medical Center
07.1990 - 03.2003
WAIPAHU