Stacey Garcia
Wahiawa,HI
Summary
Professional Surgical Technologist with high standard of care and results-oriented approach. Extensive experience in supporting cardiovascular as well as complex obstetrics surgeries and maintaining sterile operating environments. Known for effective collaboration and flexibility in dynamic surgical settings, with strong skills in instrumentation and patient preparation.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
OB Technician
Castle Medical Center-Kailua
01.2024 - Current
- Contributed to efficient hospital operations by stocking supplies and preparing surgical instruments for obstetrical procedures.
- Maintained accurate medical records to ensure proper documentation of patient history and treatment plans.
- Assisted physicians with cesarean sections, ensuring optimal outcomes for both mother and child.
- Maintained accurate patient charts and medical records.
- Educated patients about procedures, answered questions, and provided comforting words to control anxiety and enhance procedure results.
- Gathered, charted, and analyzed patient history data and discussed key points with clinicians.
- Facilitated smooth admission process for patients by collecting personal information, verifying insurance details, and explaining consent forms.
- Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
CVOR Surgical Technologist
Aya Healthcare - Flagstaff Medical Center
06.2022 - 06.2023
- Contributed to the overall success of the surgical team by consistently adhering to established protocols, guidelines, and best practices within the CVOR setting.
- Strengthened relationships between interdisciplinary teams involved in patient care by effectively communicating and coordinating tasks during CVOR procedures.
- Mentored junior Surgical Technologists in best practices within the CVOR setting, enhancing overall team performance.
- Prevented complications during surgery by closely monitoring patient vital signs and alerting medical staff if any irregularities were detected.
- Provided exceptional support to surgeons during complex CVOR procedures, ensuring smooth operations.
CVOR Surgical Technologist
Aya Healthcare - Cedars Sanai Medical Center
05.2022 - 05.2022
- Contributed to successful surgeries by anticipating surgeon needs and promptly providing required instruments or supplies.
- Increased efficiency within the department by assisting with scheduling surgeries based on available resources and personnel.
- Streamlined instrument sterilization process, reducing turnaround time between surgeries while maintaining high standards of cleanliness.
- Handled and processed surgical specimens according to established policy and procedure.
- Assumed my role while hospital went on strike, I was able to abide by all policies and procedures as usual during a high tension time for the facility and its employees.
PRIVATE Plastic Surgery Tech
Mosharrafa Plastic Surgery
10.2020 - 05.2022
- Scrubbed a variety of complex plastic surgical procedures including facelifts. endobrow, full body liposuction, full body lifts and fat transfers.
- Recorded biologicals and test results.
- Wrapped trays, instrument packs and sets.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Implemented updated operating preference cards for the surgery center and adjusted use to increase productivity and longevity.
- Prepared instruments for terminal sterilization and reset surgical suites for next procedure.
- Operated, adjusted, and monitored diagnostic equipment and other machines used during procedures.
CVOR Surgical Technologist
Chandler Regional Medical Center
02.2018 - 03.2021
- Delivered exemplary assistance and support to surgeons during complex surgical procedures such as open-heart bypass surgery on and off-pump, thoracic chest cases, minimally invasive chest surgery with the DaVinci robot SI.
- Assisted the surgeon with procedures when needed Demonstrated safe and responsible use of equipment, maintained infection control and safety measures with every single patient contact.
- Evaluated emergency situations and started appropriate nursing interventions.
- Maintained positive relationships and communication with team members.
CVOR/TRANSPLANT Surgical Technologist
St Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center
09.2014 - 10.2018
- Liaised between general surgery department and operating room teams, ensuring availability of requisite instruments and equipment, including loaned and specialty devices.
- Cross trained in organ profusion and organ procurement, specifically lung transplantation.
- Assist the procuring surgeon in perfusion, recovery and storage processes of donated lungs while adhering to UNOS standards and protocol.
- Collected, prepared, and disposed of medical specimens.
- Worked closely with new staff members to provide training on operating room procedures, infection control, safety standards and overall facility policies.
- Maintained specialty equipment, implant and instrumentation inventories.
CVOR Surgical Technologist - PRN
Honor Health Deer Valley Medical Center
03.2013 - 09.2014
- On call for cardiac surgery knowledge of on pump/bypass procedures Assists the surgeon with cannulation Prepares operating rooms Maintain and restock supplies according to par levels Maintain sterile environment.
- Cleaned, restocked and set up surgical suites.
- Handled numerous sanitization tasks for surgical sites by cleaning and sterilizing, maintaining supply inventories and organizing items effectively.
- Evaluated procedure needs and set up equipment, tools, supplies and instruments.
Surgical Technician
Honor health John C. Lincoln Hospital and Medical Center
04.2009 - 10.2012
- Set up and maintained a sterile field for the surgical procedure.
- Assisted the surgeon during the operation such as passing instruments and anticipated what may be needed during the surgical procedure.
- Prepared and applied surgical dressings in a sterile fashion.
- Prepared case carts, stocked supplies, and assembled trays in the sterile processing department.
- Scrubbed a variety of general surgery, oncology cases, neuro cases with ortho spine surgeons as well as neuro surgeons
- Cleaned, restocked and set up surgical suites.
Surgical Technician
Maricopa Medical Center
12.2006 - 03.2012
- Worked as both evening and day shift technician.
- Hired on directly following externship Easily adapted to new types of procedures as well as equipment used.
- Wide range of surgical specialties including the Arizona Burn Center as well as a Lever 1 trauma center.
- Put away supplies, prepared next day cases, and terminally cleaned each room every night.
Education
Certificate of Surgical technology -
Lamson college
Tempe, AzHigh School Diploma / GED -
Estrella Mountain Community College
Avondale, AzSkills
- Detail-oriented
- Leadership
- Critical thinking
- Adaptability
- Pre-surgical preparation
- Strong work ethic
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
OB Technician
Castle Medical Center-Kailua
01.2024 - Current
CVOR Surgical Technologist
Aya Healthcare - Flagstaff Medical Center
06.2022 - 06.2023
CVOR Surgical Technologist
Aya Healthcare - Cedars Sanai Medical Center
05.2022 - 05.2022
PRIVATE Plastic Surgery Tech
Mosharrafa Plastic Surgery
10.2020 - 05.2022
CVOR Surgical Technologist
Chandler Regional Medical Center
02.2018 - 03.2021
CVOR/TRANSPLANT Surgical Technologist
St Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center
09.2014 - 10.2018
CVOR Surgical Technologist - PRN
Honor Health Deer Valley Medical Center
03.2013 - 09.2014
Surgical Technician
Honor health John C. Lincoln Hospital and Medical Center
04.2009 - 10.2012
Surgical Technician
Maricopa Medical Center
12.2006 - 03.2012
Certificate of Surgical technology -
Lamson college
High School Diploma / GED -
Estrella Mountain Community College
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