Selena Vela
Krum,TX
Summary
Skilled Surgical Tech offering more than 14 years of experience and well versed in general, bariatric, robotics, urology, gynecology, gastro-intestinal, and orthopedic surgical procedures. Success in working as an integral member of the surgical team. Hold current Basic Life Support certification. As well as a member of AST and NBSTSA.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Surgical Technologist III
HCA Alliance ASH
05.2025 - Current
- Prepared surgical instruments and equipment, ensuring proper functionality and sterility.
- Assisted surgeons during procedures, anticipating needs and providing necessary support.
- Maintained a sterile environment by adhering to infection control protocols.
- Collaborated with surgical teams to improve workflow efficiency and patient care standards.
- Provided training for new staff on surgical protocols and best practices.
- Implemented process improvements that enhanced operational effectiveness in the operating room.
Surgical Technologist III
Wise Health System / HCA Decatur
08.2011 - 05.2025
- Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
- Maintained high infection control standards.
- Evaluated procedure needs and set up equipment, tools, supplies and instruments.
- Managed operating room setup by cleaning and sterilizing instruments and surfaces, maintaining supply inventories and organizing surgical tools.
- Delivered exemplary assistance and support to surgeons during general, gynecological, orthopedic, bariatrics, podiatry, robotic and urology.
Customer Service Representative
United Copper Industries
06.2004 - 11.2010
- Provided primary customer support to internal and external customers.
- Responded to customer requests for products, services and company information.
- Processed customer adjustments to maintain financial accounts.
- Updated account information to maintain customer records.
- Entered orders into SAP computer database system.
- Managed timely and effective replacement of damaged or missing products.
Education
Certification - Surgical Technology
North Central Texas College
Corinth, TX08.2011
Skills
- Pre-Surgical Preparation
- Surgical Equipment
- Patient Confidentiality
- Sterile Field Preparation
- Passing Surgical Tools
- HIPAA Proficiency
- Disposing of Biohazardous Waste
- Wound Dressing Techniques
- Safe Needle Disposal
- Assisting Surgical Team
- General Surgery
Timeline
Surgical Technologist III
HCA Alliance ASH
05.2025 - Current
Surgical Technologist III
Wise Health System / HCA Decatur
08.2011 - 05.2025
Customer Service Representative
United Copper Industries
06.2004 - 11.2010
Certification - Surgical Technology
North Central Texas College