Robert Rojas
Springfield,OR
Summary
Driven Surgical Technologist offering 4 1/2 years' experience in ambulatory settings. Well-versed in cataract, cornea, retina and glaucoma surgery procedures. Eager to take next career step with growing organization offering opportunities for professional development and advancement. Knowledgeable in all aspects of surgery, including setting up operating rooms, preparing patients and assisting surgeons. Committed to maintaining highest standards of health and safety.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Surgical Technologist
Oregon Eye Surgery Center
10.2019 - Current
- Maintained high infection control standards.
- Prepared operating rooms with required instruments, ensuring efficient setup for various surgical cases.
- Performed inventory management duties for the operating room supplies, ensuring adequate stock levels at all times.
- Introduced new staff members to training protocols regarding operating room procedures, infection control, safety standards, and overall facility policies.
- Mentored new surgical technologists, sharing expertise and fostering their growth within the profession.
- Assisted daily or weekly in cataract, cornea, retina and glaucoma surgery procedures
Surgical Technologist
Oregon Specialists Surgery Center
08.2018 - 10.2018
- Experience in neurological and pain management
- Duties included: Case picking, room set-up, organization of the sterile field, assist team members entering the sterile field perform appropriate counts, apply sterile dressings, break down sterile field, assist with cleaning room, adhere to sterile technique.
Surgical Technologist
McKenzie Willamette Hospital
09.2017 - 01.2018
- Experience in general, GYN, ENT, and orthopedics
Corpsman
US Navy
07.2004 - 07.2012
- Learned sterile technique and importance of sterility
- Rendered emergency medical treatment and administered immunization programs.
- Streamlined patient flow by effectively triaging emergency cases and prioritizing treatment needs.
- Promoted a safe environment by adhering to infection control protocols, reducing the risk of hospital-acquired infections significantly.
- Contributed to medical evacuations and transport of patients to other medical facilities.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Foreign Languages And Literatures
University of Oregon
Eugene, Oregon06.2015
Skills
- Aseptic Techniques
- Sterile Technique Proficiency
- Surgical Instrument Knowledge
- Setting up and operating equipment
Certification
- CST - Certified Surgical Technologist
- AST # 217547 ( 8/28/23 - 8/28/25)
Timeline
Surgical Technologist
Oregon Eye Surgery Center
10.2019 - Current
Surgical Technologist
Oregon Specialists Surgery Center
08.2018 - 10.2018
Surgical Technologist
McKenzie Willamette Hospital
09.2017 - 01.2018
Corpsman
US Navy
07.2004 - 07.2012
Bachelor of Arts - Foreign Languages And Literatures
University of Oregon
- CST - Certified Surgical Technologist
- AST # 217547 ( 8/28/23 - 8/28/25)
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