Ryan Pendleton
Lexington,SC
Summary
I'm a Navy-trained Certified Surgical Technologist with over 8 years of experience in neuro, orthopedic, cardiac, and endovascular surgeries. I've built strong expertise working closely with surgeons and cardiologists in complex cases, and I'm eager to bring that background into the medical device industry to drive innovation and improve patient care.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Cardiovascular Surgical Technologist
Lexington Medical Center
West Columbia, South Carolina
01.2023 - Current
- Assisted surgeons and cardiologists in open-heart and endovascular procedures in the cath lab and hybrid OR, maintaining sterile fields, managing instruments and implants, and providing direct procedural support.
Surgical Technologist
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center
Lakeway, Texas
11.2021 - 11.2022
- Served as first assistant and scrub in complex cranial and spine neurosurgery, maintaining strict sterile technique. Coordinated OR team, managed vendor trays, and ensured efficient instrumentation for high-acuity cases.
Surgical Technologist
U.S Navy (Balboa Hospital)
San Diego, CA
09.2017 - 09.2021
- First assisted surgeons and interventionalists in complex open vascular and endovascular procedures within the hybrid operating room and catheterization laboratory, upholding rigorous sterile technique, managing advanced instrumentation and implants, and delivering precise procedural support.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Finance
South New Hampshire University
New Hampshire, OH08-2027
Some College (No Degree) - Surgical Technology
Medical Education And Training Campus
San AntonioAccomplishments
- Awarded the Humanitarian Service Medal in January 2021.
- NMRTC Department of Surgical Services Customer Service Representative of the year 2020 for outstanding performance and team contributions.
- Awarded "Most Outstanding Clinical Preceptor" from August 2019 to August 2020.
Timeline
Cardiovascular Surgical Technologist
Lexington Medical Center
01.2023 - Current
Surgical Technologist
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center
11.2021 - 11.2022
Surgical Technologist
U.S Navy (Balboa Hospital)
09.2017 - 09.2021
Some College (No Degree) - Surgical Technology
Medical Education And Training Campus
Bachelor of Science - Finance
South New Hampshire University