Zachery Mills
Sacramento,CA
Summary
Experienced Surgical Technologist with over 12 years in the operating room and involvement in 800+ diverse procedures, including ENT, Urology, and Orthopedics. Skilled in operating room setup, patient preparation, and surgical instrumentation. Maintains sterile fields and supports surgeons with precision. Committed to upholding aseptic techniques and fostering professional development.
Overview
2
2
years of post-secondary education
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Surgical Technologist
Aya Healthcare
San Diego, California
02.2026 - Current
- Prepared operating rooms for surgeries at Sutter Health Surgery Center (Stockton, California) through Aya Healthcare travel assignments, ensuring readiness for efficient procedures.
- Maintained sterile fields during orthopedic and general surgery procedures.
- Assisted surgeons by passing instruments and supplies during procedures, facilitating smooth surgical workflows.
- Used retractors, sponges, and suctioning and irrigating equipment to maintain unobstructed operating fields, enhancing visibility and efficiency during surgeries.
- Assisted in positioning patients on operating table and covered them with sterile drapes.
- Provided support services such as stocking supplies in OR rooms or restocking carts between cases.
Sr. Surgical Technologist
UC Davis Medical Center
Sacramento, California
10.2015 - 10.2025
- Maintained sterile field, ensuring safety and compliance during complex surgical cases.
- Provided assistance to surgeons during operative procedures by anticipating their needs and responding quickly with appropriate action or materials.
- Performed scrub duties, including instrumentation setup and passing instruments to the surgeon during procedures.
- Set up sterile field per established protocols, supporting aseptic techniques for optimal surgical outcomes.
- Organized and arranged sterile instruments for quick access, enhancing workflow during surgical procedures.
Surgical Technologist
Capitol City Surgery Center
Sacramento, California
10.2014 - 10.2015
- Prepared and maintained operating room for ophthalmic surgery procedures.
- Passed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
- Set up operating rooms to ensure readiness for ophthalmic procedures at Capitol City Surgery Center.
- Established sterile fields and maintained aseptic technique throughout procedures.
Operating Room Assistant
UC Davis Medical Center
Sacramento, California
10.2014 - 10.2015
- Assisted nurses and surgeons with room setup and case changes, to ensure optimal workflow during surgical procedures.
- Transported patients safely to surgical services and recovery areas.
- Cleaned and turned over rooms between procedures using infection control standards.
- Assessed care needs during procedures, delivering timely assistance to staff and enhancing patient care.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations following established protocols.
Education
Surgical Technology Program Diploma/Certificate - CAAHEP Accredited Surgical Technology Program
Carrington College California
Citrus Heights, CA 09.2011 - 01.2014
Skills
- Patient safety
- Aseptic technique
- Surgical assistance
- Team coordination
- Surgical instrumentation
- Time management
- Quick decision making
- Sterile field management
- Surgical counts
- Critical thinking
- Effective communication
- Attention to detail
Accomplishments
- (2) time winner of the Operating Room “Person of the Year” award.
- (2) “Good Catch” awards, in preventing wrong site surgical procedures.
United States Navy (K-9 Unit) 2001-2005
- Served 4 years in the United States Military with an array of experience in law enforcement.
- Skilled in analyzing, coaching and supervising.
- Boarded Air Force One to conduct security sweep with my K-9 dog.
Timeline
Surgical Technologist
Aya Healthcare
02.2026 - Current
Sr. Surgical Technologist
UC Davis Medical Center
10.2015 - 10.2025
Surgical Technologist
Capitol City Surgery Center
10.2014 - 10.2015
Operating Room Assistant
UC Davis Medical Center
10.2014 - 10.2015
Surgical Technology Program Diploma/Certificate - CAAHEP Accredited Surgical Technology Program
Carrington College California
09.2011 - 01.2014