Susana Munoz
Avondale,AZ
Summary
Dedicated and detailed oriented Bilingual Surgical Technician with many years of medical background, committed to maintaining highest standards of health and safety. Collaborative and team-oriented with healthcare staff to effectively contribute to patient needs
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Student Surgical Technician
Valleywise Community Health Center
11.2023 - Current
- Sterilized instruments and equipment for specific procedures and arranged for surgeons.
- Positioned patients and set up drapes to create comfortable surgical environment for patients.
- Gathered and set up equipment, tools, and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
- Reduced infection risks and protected patients by maintaining sterile fields during procedures.
- Established a reputation for reliability, punctuality, and dedication to providing the highest level of surgical support in all situations.
- Prepared patients for surgery by cleaning and disinfecting surgical sites and positioning patients.
- Enhanced surgical efficiency through expert handling and passing of instruments to the surgeon in a timely manner.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
Adverse Childhood Experience Coordinator
Mountain Park Health Center
08.2020 - 08.2022
- Coordinated with families and clinic for their mental, physical and emotional health needs
- Aimed to ensure that families have the resources, knowledge, and support they need to provide for their child’s healthy development, education and general well-being.
- Promoted collaboration across sectors, including health and mental health, so that children start school physically and emotionally healthy and receive timely, appropriate services.
- Developed from ground up a database schema to efficiently store and retrieve patient information
- Coordinated with AZ ACEs consortium and Mrs. Angela Ducey to better mental health clinics in the state of Arizona.
Medical Assistant
Mountain Park Health Center
03.2014 - 08.2020
- Facilitated seamless patient care with thorough and accurate documentation of medical histories, vital signs, and medications.
- Verified patient insurance coverage and collected required co-payments.
- Maintained strict adherence to infection control protocols by following proper sterilization techniques for medical equipment.
- Prepared lab specimens for diagnostic evaluation.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Aided in accurate diagnoses by performing laboratory tests and preparing specimens for analysis.
- Supported duties for diagnostic and technical treatment procedures, such as setting up and operating special medical equipment and apparatus.
- Built strong relationships with patients through effective communication skills that foster trust in the clinic''s commitment to quality care.
- Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
- Enhanced clinic efficiency by assisting physicians with routine procedures and diagnostic tests.
- Completed EKGs and other tests based on patient presentation in office.
Information Technology Specialist
US Air Force
04.2006 - 04.2014
- Deployed effective cybersecurity measures including firewalls, antivirus software, intrusion detection systems and periodic vulnerability assessments to protect company''s digital assets.
- Diagnosed and resolved hardware and software issues.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Surgical Technology
Pima Community College
Phoenix, AZ04.2024
Certification - Medical Assistant
Everest College
Phoenix, AZ01.2015
High School Diploma -
Warren High School
Downey, CA06.2004
Skills
- Bilingual
- Organizational Standards
- Written and Verbal Communication
- Equipment Operation
- Basic Life Support
- Surgical Technologist (CST)
- Multitasking Ability
- Strong critical thinking and problem solving skills
Affiliations
- AZ ACEs consortium
- Saint Marys Food Bank
- Eva foundation
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Student Surgical Technician
Valleywise Community Health Center
11.2023 - Current
Adverse Childhood Experience Coordinator
Mountain Park Health Center
08.2020 - 08.2022
Medical Assistant
Mountain Park Health Center
03.2014 - 08.2020
Information Technology Specialist
US Air Force
04.2006 - 04.2014
Associate of Applied Science - Surgical Technology
Pima Community College
Certification - Medical Assistant
Everest College
High School Diploma -
Warren High School
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