Shannon Vigil
PUEBLO,CO
Summary
Experienced Surgical Technologist with expertise in operating room procedures, patient preparation, and sterilization techniques. Maintained sterile fields and effectively supported surgeons, enhancing operational efficiency and patient safety. Committed to professional growth and adaptability in high-pressure environments.
Overview
1
1
Certification
3
3
years of post-secondary education
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Surgical Technologist
UC Health Parkview Medical Center
PUEBLO, CO
06.2021 - Current
- Assisted surgeons during operations by anticipating their needs.
- Maintained sterile environments to ensure patient safety and compliance.
- Prepared and maintained sterile field for surgical procedures.
- Sterilized and managed surgical equipment between procedures.
- Set up equipment, tools, and supplies for procedures and organized instruments according to surgeons' preference cards.
- Assisted surgeon by passing instruments and sterile supplies throughout operation.
- Ensured all necessary equipment was available for each procedure.
- Recounted surgical instruments and supplies at end of operation, eliminating chance of items left inside patient.
- Ensured operating rooms were free of contaminants after each procedure.
- Collaborated with surgical teams to ensure efficient workflow.
- Communicated effectively with surgeons, nurses, anesthesiologists, and scrub techs while performing duties in the OR environment.
- Educated new staff on best practices and protocols in the OR.
Phlebotomist
Parkview Medical Centre
PUEBLO, CO
01.2014 - 06.2021
- Collected blood samples using venipuncture and capillary techniques.
- Performed venipuncture and other blood collection procedures according to established standards.
- Collected specimens from pediatric, adult, geriatric, and special needs patients.
- Verified patient information prior to specimen collection.
- Maintained accurate patient records and documentation of procedures.
- Trained new staff on phlebotomy techniques and best practices.
- Maintained a clean, safe, and organized work environment.
- Prepared specimens for laboratory testing and analysis.
- Adhered to HIPAA guidelines regarding patient privacy.
- Located veins suitable for puncture to draw blood using sterilized needles, vials and other equipment.
Education
Surgical Assistant- Certified - Surgical Assisting Training
Ace Surgical Assisting
Denver, CO 03.2025 - 08.2026
Surgical Technology
Pueblo Community College
Pueblo, CO 08.2019 - 05.2021
South High School
PUEBLO, COCertifica - Surgical Assistant
Ace Surgical Assisting
Denver, COSurgical Assistant - Certified - A Rival Assistant Training
Ace Surgical Assistance
Skills
- Surgical procedures
- Surgical instrument preparation
- Passing surgical tools
- Intra-operative assistance
- Surgical counts
- Pre- and post-surgical counts
- Aseptic techniques
- Sterile environment maintenance
- Patient safety protocols
- Suturing wounds
- Wound dressing
- Setting up and operating equipment
- Patient positioning
- Transporting patients
- Specimen collection
- Phlebotomy techniques
- Basic life support
- HIPAA proficiency
- Safe sharps disposal
- Critical thinking
- Team collaboration
- Effective communication
- Staff training
- Workplace safety
- Human anatomy
- Pre-surgical preparation
- Surgical assistance
Certification
- Surgical technologist
- Surgical assistant
Timeline
Surgical Assistant- Certified - Surgical Assisting Training
Ace Surgical Assisting
03.2025 - 08.2026
Surgical Technologist
UC Health Parkview Medical Center
06.2021 - Current
Surgical Technology
Pueblo Community College
08.2019 - 05.2021
Phlebotomist
Parkview Medical Centre
01.2014 - 06.2021
South High School
Certifica - Surgical Assistant
Ace Surgical Assisting
Surgical Assistant - Certified - A Rival Assistant Training
Ace Surgical Assistance