Sandra Avila
Georgetown,TX
Summary
Dedicated Certified Surgical Technologist with strong skills in surgical instrumentation, infection control, and patient positioning. Committed to enhancing patient safety and optimizing surgical outcomes.
Results-driven surgical technologist with over 20 years of experience in optimizing surgical environments.
Certified surgical professional prepared to enhance surgical team efficiency and patient safety. Proven ability to assist in complex procedures and maintain sterile environments. Known for strong teamwork and adaptability in fast-paced settings, with expertise in surgical instrumentation and sterile techniques.
Experienced with surgical procedures, patient care, and maintaining sterile environments. Utilizes skills in instrument sterilization and efficient communication to support surgical teams. Track record of ensuring seamless operations and patient safety during surgeries.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Surgical Technologist
St. David's Georgetown Hospital
Georgetown, TX
01.2026 - Current
- Developed streamlined processes for instrument sterilization, reducing turnaround times between surgeries.
- Engaged in continuous education initiatives to stay current with surgical technologies and techniques.
- Demonstrated adaptability when faced with emergency situations or unexpected complications during surgeries, providing prompt support to surgical teams.
- Reduced surgery time by effectively anticipating surgeon''s needs and providing timely assistance.
- Maintained high infection control standards.
- Collected, prepared and disposed of medical specimens.
- Supported colleagues by serving as a resource on surgical technology best practices, fostering a collaborative work environment.
- Created safe operating environments for invasive and non-invasive procedures.
- Enhanced patient safety by maintaining a sterile surgical environment and adhering to strict protocols.
- Assisted surgeons in complex procedures, ensuring efficient completion and minimized complications.
- Expedited surgery room turnover times by swiftly preparing operating rooms for subsequent surgeries, maximizing efficiency within the department.
- Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
- Anticipated surgeons needs and handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
Certified Surgical Technologist
Ascension Seton Williamson
Round Rock, TX
11.2022 - Current
- Collaborated with surgical team to prepare operating rooms and ensure sterile environments.
- Assisted in positioning patients and maintaining proper safety protocols during procedures.
- Managed surgical instruments, ensuring availability and proper functionality throughout operations.
- Monitored inventory levels of supplies, facilitating timely restocking to enhance efficiency.
- Implemented best practices for infection control, contributing to improved patient outcomes.
- Trained new staff on surgical procedures and equipment handling to maintain high standards of care.
- Anticipated surgeons needs and handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
- Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
- Expedited surgery room turnover times by swiftly preparing operating rooms for subsequent surgeries, maximizing efficiency within the department.
- Assisted surgeons in complex procedures, ensuring efficient completion and minimized complications.
- Enhanced patient safety by maintaining a sterile surgical environment and adhering to strict protocols.
- Created safe operating environments for invasive and non-invasive procedures.
- Supported colleagues by serving as a resource on surgical technology best practices, fostering a collaborative work environment.
- Collected, prepared and disposed of medical specimens.
- Maintained high infection control standards.
Certified Surgical Technologist
Cooper Hospital University
Camden, NJ
02.2010 - 08.2022
- Gathered and set up equipment, tools, and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
- Ensured proper handling of specimens during surgeries, aiding in accurate diagnostic results for patients.
- Contributed to reduced infection rates by diligently practicing proper sterilization techniques for instruments and equipment.
- Streamlined workflow by organizing instruments efficiently on the back table according to procedure requirements.
- Prepared instruments for terminal sterilization and reset surgical suites for next procedure.
- Introduced new staff members to training protocols regarding operating room procedures, infection control, safety standards, and overall facility policies.
- Promoted a culture of continuous improvement by actively participating in department meetings and offering constructive feedback on surgical processes.
- Improved team communication through active participation in pre-and post-operative discussions, resulting in better patient outcomes.
Certified Surgical Technologist
Abington Memorial Hospital
Abington, PA
09.2001 - 12.2011
- Evaluated procedure needs and set up equipment, tools, supplies, and instruments.
- Mentored junior staff members on proper techniques and best practices within the field of surgical technology, promoting professional growth among peers.
- Performed accurate instrument counts, preventing potential surgical complications due to retained items.
- Created unobstructive operative fields by using retractors, sponges, and suction and irrigating equipment.
- Assisted in surgical procedures by preparing instruments and equipment for labor and delivery.
- Supported obstetricians during labor by providing timely instrument availability and assistance.
- Trained new staff on surgical techniques, safety protocols, and equipment usage effectively.
- Enhanced surgeon satisfaction levels with well-prepared operating suites that featured properly arranged instruments based on specific preferences.
- Reduced risk of infection by meticulously adhering to strict sterilization protocols before, during, and after each procedure.
- Facilitated seamless handoffs between shifts, resulting in consistent care and reduced errors for patients on the unit.
Education
Certified Surgical Technitian - Tech in Surgery
Star Technical Institute
Philadelphia, PA06-2001
No Degree - Bilingual Education
Community College of Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PA08-2000
High School Diploma -
Edison Fareira H.S
Philadelphia06-1999
Skills
- Pre- and post-surgical counts
- Safe sharps disposal
- Surgical equipment operation
- Professionalism and ethics
- Pre-surgical preparation
- Setting up and operating equipment
- Patient positioning expertise
- Patient confidentiality
- OB/GYN procedures
- Specimen collection
- Direct patient care
- Workplace safety
- Wound dressing
- Indirect patient care
- Preoperative preparation
- Infection control protocols
- Transporting patients
- Wound closure techniques
- Patient assessments
- Surgical instrumentation
- Surgical counts
- Infection control practices
- Aseptic techniques
- Preparing for surgeries
- Collecting medical specimens
Certification
- CST - Certified Surgical Technologist
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
Portuguese
Full Professional
Timeline
Certified Surgical Technologist
St. David's Georgetown Hospital
01.2026 - Current
Certified Surgical Technologist
Ascension Seton Williamson
11.2022 - Current
Certified Surgical Technologist
Cooper Hospital University
02.2010 - 08.2022
Certified Surgical Technologist
Abington Memorial Hospital
09.2001 - 12.2011
Certified Surgical Technitian - Tech in Surgery
Star Technical Institute
No Degree - Bilingual Education
Community College of Philadelphia
High School Diploma -
Edison Fareira H.S