TIODORO ROJAS
Midlothian
Summary
Adaptable and compassionate with keen eye for detail and positive demeanor. Developed skills in high-demand surgical environment, focusing on precision, patient care, and teamwork. Transitioning to new field with expertise in sterile techniques and critical thinking. Ready to leverage these abilities to contribute effectively in new role to ensure optimal surgical outcomes.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Surgical Technologist
TH Mansfield Hospital
08.2022 - Current
- Prepared operating rooms with required instruments, ensuring efficient setup for various surgical cases.
- Collaborated effectively with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care before, during, and after surgery.
- Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
- Minimized infection risks by strictly adhering to aseptic techniques when handling surgical supplies and equipment.
- Gathered and set up equipment, tools, and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
- Handled and prepared specimens for laboratory analysis to provide surgeons with relevant information.
- Provided comprehensive support to surgeons specializing in sports medicine, total joint replacement (traditional & Mako), orthopedic procedures, general surgeries (open, laparoscopic, robotic), gynecology (open, laparoscopic, robotic), bariatric procedures (laparoscopic and robotic), podiatry procedures and cysto procedures.
- Facilitated getting a vascular program started.
- Maintained high infection control standards.
CVT Technologist
UT Southwestern Clements University Hospital
10.2016 - 08.2022
- Primarily responsible for first scrubbing and first assisting minimally invasive valve replacement procedures.
- First scrubbing Coronary artery bypass procedures, heart and lung transplants, endo-vascular, ecmo, and lvad procedures.
- Covered call for transplant team and heart team.
- Minimized infection risks by strictly adhering to aseptic techniques when handling surgical supplies and equipment.
- Demonstrated exceptional adaptability when faced with unexpected challenges or changes during surgery, responding quickly without compromising patient safety or procedural success.
CVOR Lead Surgical Technologist
Methodist Mansfield Medical Center
04.2009 - 10.2016
- Responsible for maintaining cardiovascular and thoracic specialties
- First scrubbed and first assist on and off pump Cabg, valve replacement, pacemaker/AICD implantation, video assisted thorascopic surgeries.
- Precepted junior technologists, to be able to identify and assist in emergent and scheduled cardiothoracic surgeries as well as sharing expertise and promoting professional development within the team.
- Covered call for heart team and general team.
- Maintained high infection control standards.
- Streamlined operating room efficiency by organizing surgical instruments and equipment for easy access during procedures.
- Improved surgical outcomes by providing skilled assistance to surgeons during complex procedures.
Operating Room Surgical Tech
Garden Park Medical Center
05.2008 - 12.2008
- Responsible for first scrubbing, first assisting and circulating general orthopedic procedures including total joint replacements.
- Facilitated and participated in organizational goal of 15 min total joint room turnovers.
- Covered call
- Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
- Minimized infection risks by strictly adhering to aseptic techniques when handling surgical supplies and equipment.
- Passed instruments and supplies to surgical team members to provide surgeons with necessary tools to complete procedures.
Traveling CVOR Surgical Tech
Rn Demand
01.2008 - 03.2008
- First scrubbed and first assist for on and off pump cardiovascular procedures.
- Gathered and set up equipment, tools, and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
- Covered call
- Provided assist to general surgery specialties when needed.
- Handled high-pressure situations calmly and efficiently, contributing to successful completion of critical surgeries.
- Maintained high infection control standards.
Traveling CVOR Surgical Tech
Advance Placement Travel
07.2007 - 01.2008
- First scrubbed and first assisted cardithoracic surgeries on and off pump.
- Prepared for surgical cases for moderate volume same day and next day needs.
- Provided assistance for general surgery, orthopedic and gynecology when needed.
- Covered call.
- Handled high-pressure situations calmly and efficiently, contributing to successful completion of critical surgeries.
- Maintained high infection control standards.
Lead OR Surgical Tech
Abilene Regional Medical Center
11.2004 - 07.2007
- Primarily responsible for all orthopedic, neurology, and cardiovascular procedures.
- Monitored and stocked inventory and supply needs.
- Collaborated with product reps for any new product trials.
- Covered call for all specialties.
Education
Associate of Applied Science -
Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting
Nashville, TN04-2026
Certification - Surgical First Assist
Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting
Nashville, TN10-2024
Certificate - Surgical Technologist
Cisco Junior College
Abilene, TX05-2005
Skills
- Aseptic techniques
- Critical thinking
- Sterile technique proficiency
- Setting up and operating equipment
- Surgical assistance
- Basic life support
- Patient preparation
- Pre-surgical preparation
- Wound closure techniques
- Suturing
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Attention to detail
Timeline
Surgical Technologist
TH Mansfield Hospital
08.2022 - Current
CVT Technologist
UT Southwestern Clements University Hospital
10.2016 - 08.2022
CVOR Lead Surgical Technologist
Methodist Mansfield Medical Center
04.2009 - 10.2016
Operating Room Surgical Tech
Garden Park Medical Center
05.2008 - 12.2008
Traveling CVOR Surgical Tech
Rn Demand
01.2008 - 03.2008
Traveling CVOR Surgical Tech
Advance Placement Travel
07.2007 - 01.2008
Lead OR Surgical Tech
Abilene Regional Medical Center
11.2004 - 07.2007
Associate of Applied Science -
Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting
Certification - Surgical First Assist
Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting
Certificate - Surgical Technologist
Cisco Junior College
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