Sandra Mendez
Kyle,TX
Summary
Skilled Surgical tech offering more than 15 years of experience and well versed in Dental surgical procedures. Adept at orienting and training technical staff and implementing policies to streamline workflow. Excited to bring expertise to growing organization offering room for advancement.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Surgical Tech
Austin Oral Surgery
03.2008 - Current
- Anticipated surgeons needs and handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
- Gathered and set up equipment, tools, and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
- Maintained sterile fields by following aseptic techniques and adhering to infection control protocols.
- Followed scrub-in procedures by gowning and gloving correctly to assist in sterile fields.
- Maintained safe working environments by adhering to safety protocols and reporting hazards.
- Prepared patients for surgery by cleaning and disinfecting surgical sites and positioning patients.
- Performed post-operative care by moving patients to recovery and monitoring condition.
Dental Assistant
Hooten Orthodontics
11.2000 - 03.2008
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
- Sterilized rooms and prepped equipment and instruments for procedures daily.
Education
High School Diploma -
Albert Sidney Johnston
Austin05.1986
High School Diploma -
Albert Sidney Johnston
Austin05.1986
Skills
- Pre- and Post-Surgical Counts
- Setting up and Operating Equipment
- Biohazardous Waste Disposal
- Patient Confidentiality
- Infection Control Protocols
- Safe Sharps Disposal
- Workplace Safety
- Inventory Counts
Certification
- RDA - Registered Dental Assistant
- Certified- Nitrous, X-rays, OSHA
Languages
Spanish
Timeline
Surgical Tech
Austin Oral Surgery
03.2008 - Current
Dental Assistant
Hooten Orthodontics
11.2000 - 03.2008
High School Diploma -
Albert Sidney Johnston
High School Diploma -
Albert Sidney Johnston
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