Stacey Castro
Young Harris,United States
Summary
Meticulous Certified Surgical Technologist excited to bring 22-year background to growing organization. Knowledgeable in all aspects of surgery, including setting up operating rooms, preparing patients and assisting surgeons. Well versed in Spine, Ortho, Totals, Plastics, and more. Committed to maintaining highest standards of health and safety.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Surgical Technologist
Post Surgery Center
Irvine, CA
10.2019 - Current
- Certified
- Spine, Ortho, Plastics, Pain Management, Podiatry
- Coordinated with the Clinical Administrator to open the center from scratch. Passed AAAHC, AAAASF and Medicare
- In charge of ordering all supplies for the surgery center
- Created Preference cards
- In charge of contacting all venders for all cases and price negotiation
- Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
- Maintained high infection control standards.
- Maintained daily workflow, coordinating with operating room staff to prepare for scheduled and emergency cases.
- Evaluated procedure needs and set up equipment, tools, supplies, and instruments.
Lead Surgical Technologist
Starpoint Surgery Center
Newport Beach, CA
07.2015 - 10.2019
- Spine, General, Plastics, Ortho, Podiatry, Pain Management
- Supply Ordering
- Inventory management
- Preference card management
- SPD Manager
Lead Surgical Technologist
HOAG Hospital
Newport Beach, CA
06.2006 - 02.2014
- Eyes, Ortho, Plastics, GYN, Urology, General, ENT
Traveling Certified Surgical Technologist
HCA University Hospital
Tamarac, FL
07.2005 - 06.2006
- Total Joints, Ortho, General, Urology, Neuro, Vascular
Certified Surgical Technologist
USC Medical Center
Los Angeles, CA
02.2003 - 07.2005
- Ortho, Urology, General, ENT, Eyes, Plastics, Vascular
Certified Surgical Technologist
Harbor UCLA County Hospital
Los Angeles, CA
04.2002 - 02.2003
- Ortho, Neurology, General, Trauma, Vascular
Aviation Ordnance Technician
United States Navy, Unit
Moffett Field CA
04.1989 - 07.1993
Education
Surgical Technician Certificate - Surgical Technology
Glendale Career College
Glendale, CA12.2001
Skills
- Total Joint Replacements
- Bleeding Control
- Equipment Safety
- Supply Management
- Daily Workflows
- Sterile Processing
- Inventory Organizing
- Equipment and Instrument Sterilization
- Supply Room Organization
- Equipment Operation
- Inventory Management Procedures
Certification
- CST - Certified Surgical Technologist
- Certified Life Safety Specialist
Timeline
Lead Surgical Technologist
Post Surgery Center
10.2019 - Current
Lead Surgical Technologist
Starpoint Surgery Center
07.2015 - 10.2019
Lead Surgical Technologist
HOAG Hospital
06.2006 - 02.2014
Traveling Certified Surgical Technologist
HCA University Hospital
07.2005 - 06.2006
Certified Surgical Technologist
USC Medical Center
02.2003 - 07.2005
Certified Surgical Technologist
Harbor UCLA County Hospital
04.2002 - 02.2003
Aviation Ordnance Technician
United States Navy, Unit
04.1989 - 07.1993
Surgical Technician Certificate - Surgical Technology
Glendale Career College