Vadim Gurzhiy
Sacramento,CA
Summary
Accomplished Senior Surgical Technologist with extensive experience at UCDavis Medical Center, showcasing expertise in sterile technique proficiency and exceptional teamwork. Renowned for implementing advanced surgical techniques and infection control measures, significantly enhancing operating room efficiency and safety. Demonstrates a strong commitment to continuing education and professional ethics, contributing to high standards of patient care.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Surgical Technologist
UCDavis Medical Center
Sacramento, CA
07.2011 - Current
- Provides technical support to perioperative care of patients.
- Maintain safe environment and functioning equipment and instrumentation, troubleshooting complex surgical equipment.
- Assist surgeons with wide variety of complex surgeries, including video endoscopy and robotic surgery, navigational image guided systems, microscopes and laser technology.
- Working with integrated operational room technology using complex medical devices in surgery centers.
- Knowledgeable of principles and practices of asepsis techniques, instrumentation, supplies, and equipment usage and processing in assigned specialty including pediatrics and adult surgical procedures.
- Knowledge and understanding of AST, CORT, AORN, of AAMI standards and recommended practices AND guidelines
- Ensured that all equipment was properly functioning before use in order to minimize risk of injury or infection to patients.
- Instructed new personnel in safe handling of instruments and equipment used in the operating room environment.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations following established protocols.
- Maintained daily workflow, coordinating with operating room staff to prepare for scheduled and emergency cases.
- Maintained high infection control standards.
- Cleaned and maintained operating equipment to keep resources in good working condition and ready for use.
Central Sterile Processing Technician
UCDavis Medical Center
Sacramento, CA
07.2010 - 07.2011
- Assisted in the decontamination of medical instruments and equipment.
- Maintained proper documentation of sterilization processes.
- Ensured quality control by performing routine tests on sterilized items.
- Monitored expiration dates of supplies to ensure safety compliance.
- Sterilized reusable medical instruments using autoclaves and other methods.
- Responded quickly to requests from operating rooms and other departments.
- Assembled custom procedure trays as needed according to department guidelines.
- Prepared trays, instrument packs and surgical sets.
- Packaged instruments into peel pouches and properly labeled pouches.
- Inspected instruments for cleanliness, proper function and breakage by viewing instruments before assembly.
Operating Room Assistant
UCDavis Medical Center
Sacramento, CA
05.2010 - 07.2010
- Maintained a clean and safe environment in the operating room by disposing of used medical supplies properly according to hospital protocol.
- Assisted with stocking operating rooms with necessary supplies prior to surgeries.
- Performed inventory checks of OR equipment and reported any shortages or damaged items to supervisor.
- Followed infection control protocols when handling specimens, linens, instruments and other contaminated materials.
- Transported patients from pre-operative areas to OR suites safely using proper body mechanics techniques.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations following established protocols.
- Maintained operating room's inventory of products and replenished stock, when needed.
- Complied with all relevant regulations and guidelines to maintain a safe working environment at all times within the operating room setting.
- Improved patient safety by efficiently preparing operating rooms and ensuring a sterile environment.
- Participated in OR suite turnaround procedures such as cleaning and case cart management.
Volunteer
UCDavis Medical Center
Sacramento, CA
07.2009 - 07.2010
- Provided assistance to staff in the daily operations of the organization.
- Organized and maintained records.
- Care of instruments, scopes and powered surgical instruments; cleaning and processing of instruments; selection and use of packaging materials; surgical attire; traffic patterns in the surgical suites; and OR sanitation, handling infectious waste and hazardous substances.
Surgical Technologist Extern
UCDavis Medical Center
Sacramento, CA
08.2009 - 11.2009
- Prepared and maintained sterile field for surgical procedures.
- Assisted in the application of wound dressings, casts, and other medical devices.
- Provided assistance to surgeons during operations by passing instruments and other supplies.
- Ensured all necessary equipment was available for each procedure.
- Organized operating room by setting up surgical trays with instruments according to surgeon preference.
- Observed aseptic technique and infection control protocols at all times.
- Assisted in positioning patients on operating table and covered them with sterile drapes.
- Assisted surgeon by passing instruments and sterile supplies throughout operation.
- Recounted surgical instruments and supplies at end of operation, eliminating chance of items left inside patient.
- Organized equipment and instruments in alignment with surgical protocols and surgeon preferences.
- Performed surgical assistant with Orthopedics, Otolaryngology, Plastics, Vascular, Cardiac, Neurosurgery, Thoracic, Burn, Trauma, Gyn, Urology, Pediatrics, Transplant, General, MIS and Robotic, Ophthalmologic Surgery.
- Knowledgeable of medical and surgical terminology.
- Knowledgeable of principles and practices of asepsis/sterile techniques.
Education
Awards: Perfect Attendance And Academic Excellence
Knowledge of Association of Operating Room Nurses
Sacramento, CACertificates of Completion: OSHA, HIPAA And CPR.
Sacramento, CASurgical Technologist -
High-Tech Institute
Sacramento, CA06.2009
Master Of Arts - Linguistic
State University
Gomel Belarus 07.2000
Skills
Sterile Technique Proficiency
HIPAA Compliance Knowledge
Infection control measures
Critical thinking abilities
Time management expertise
Professionalism and Ethics
Advanced surgical techniques
Continuing Education Commitment
Setting up and operating equipment
Organizational abilities
Pre-surgical preparation
Equipment set up
Pre- and post-surgical counts
Aseptic Techniques
Patient preparation
Surgical Assistance
Sterile Field Preparation
Time Management
Problem-Solving
Teamwork and Collaboration
Attention to Detail
Flexible and Adaptable
Problem-solving abilities
Multitasking Abilities
Basic Life Support
Reliability
Excellent Communication
Critical Thinking
Organizational Skills
Team Collaboration
Active Listening
Adaptability and Flexibility
Certified in CPR/AED
Relationship Building
Safety Procedures
Team building
Task Prioritization
Self Motivation
Equipment Operation
Robotic Surgery Assistance
Microsurgical Techniques
Vascular Surgery Expertise
Operating Room Efficiency
Neurosurgical Procedure Knowledge
Surgical Equipment Troubleshooting
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Surgical Specimen Handling
Bariatric Surgery Knowledge
Laparoscopic Procedure Expertise
Gynecological Surgery Expertise
Pediatric Surgical Support
ENT Surgery Experience
Transplant Surgery Assistance
Adaptability in High-Stress Situations
Trauma Surgery Assistance
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Workplace Safety
Patient confidentiality
Biohazardous waste disposal
Infection control protocols
OB/GYN procedures
Effective Communication
Decision-Making
Ophthalmic Surgery Support
Expert Instrument Knowledge
Safe sharps disposal
Safety protocols expertise
Instrument Sterilization
Multitasking
Languages
German
Full Professional
Russian
Full Professional
Ukrainian
Full Professional
Timeline
Senior Surgical Technologist
UCDavis Medical Center
07.2011 - Current
Central Sterile Processing Technician
UCDavis Medical Center
07.2010 - 07.2011
Operating Room Assistant
UCDavis Medical Center
05.2010 - 07.2010
Surgical Technologist Extern
UCDavis Medical Center
08.2009 - 11.2009
Volunteer
UCDavis Medical Center
07.2009 - 07.2010
Awards: Perfect Attendance And Academic Excellence
Knowledge of Association of Operating Room Nurses
Certificates of Completion: OSHA, HIPAA And CPR.
Surgical Technologist -
High-Tech Institute
Master Of Arts - Linguistic
State University