Stephanie Vargas
Whittier,CA
Summary
Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) with experience in vascular and hospital surgical settings, including general surgery, orthopedics, plastics, OBGYN, robotic surgery, and ENT. Skilled in sterile technique, surgical instrumentation, room preparation, and assisting surgical teams. Dedicated to patient safety and quality care, while seeking to expand my surgical knowledge and experience across diverse hospital specialties.
Overview
1
1
Certification
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Surgical Technologist
Vascular Care Specialists of Los Angeles
Arcadia, California
06.2025 - Current
- Perform skin preparation and surgical site prepping according to procedure requirements and infection prevention protocols.
- Assist with angiograms and venograms. preparing the sterile field, instruments, supplies and procedural equipment.
- Assist with radiofrequency ablation (RFA) procedures and other minimally invasive vascular interventions.
- Assist with procedures involving AV fistulas, including fistulograms, thrombectomies, and vascular access interventions.
- Anticipate the needs of vascular surgeons throughout procedures and maintain effective communication with the surgical team.
- Assist with patient positioning, preparation, and transfer while maintaining patient privacy, dignity, and safety.
- Manage surgical and procedural inventory, ensuring necessary instruments, supplies, and equipment are available and properly stocked for daily vascular procedures.
Surgical Technologist
Torrance Memorial Medical Center
Torrance
12.2024 - 05.2025
- 5 months of experience in implementing knowledge and skills in general surgery, orthopedics, plastics-reconstructive, OBGYN, robotic surgery, and ENT.
- Experience in sterile processing department (SPD), accomplishing decontamination and assembly.
- Prepared surgical instruments and equipment for various procedures.
- Assisted surgeons during operations by providing necessary tools promptly.
- Maintained sterile environment in operating rooms throughout procedures.
Server
Ojos Locos Sports Bar
Downey, US
10.2023 - 12.2024
- Serve guests efficiently, enhancing customer satisfaction and loyalty.
- Handle high-volume service with precision, ensuring timely order delivery.
- Resolve customer concerns swiftly, maintaining a positive dining experience.
- Utilize menu knowledge to assist guests, boosting sales and satisfaction.
Warehouse
Angelus Direct
01.2023 - 10.2023
- Managed daily shipping operations, ensuring timely delivery and accurate order fulfillment.
- Collaborated with the team to streamline inventory management, improving stock accuracy.
- Implemented safety protocols, contributing to a safer work environment.
Phlebotomist
LADMC
05.2023 - 06.2023
- Provided empathetic phlebotomy services to diverse patient population, including psychiatric and geriatric patients, ensuring comfort and trust during procedures
Education
SURGICAL TECHNOLOGY -
American Career College-Anaheim
Anaheim05-2025
MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY & ANATOMY -
ABC Adult School
Cerritos06-2023
PHLEBOTOMY -
Regan Career Institute
El Monte05-2023
Skills
- OR Preparation and Setup
- Sterile field management
- Robotic Surgery
- Instrument sterilization
- Vascular Procedures
- Patient safety
- Skin Preparation
- Surgical Counts
- Patient Positioning and Transfer
- Inventory and Supply Management
Certification
- CST Certificate
- BLS Provider
- HIPAA Certificate
Languages
- English
- Spanish
Timeline
Surgical Technologist
Vascular Care Specialists of Los Angeles
06.2025 - Current
Surgical Technologist
Torrance Memorial Medical Center
12.2024 - 05.2025
Server
Ojos Locos Sports Bar
10.2023 - 12.2024
Phlebotomist
LADMC
05.2023 - 06.2023
Warehouse
Angelus Direct
01.2023 - 10.2023
SURGICAL TECHNOLOGY -
American Career College-Anaheim
MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY & ANATOMY -
ABC Adult School
PHLEBOTOMY -
Regan Career Institute