Zoila Pineda
Corpus Christi,TX
Summary
To obtain a surgical technologist position at a dynamic and progressive medical center that provides comprehensive surgical services to the community and region. Dedicated and detail-oriented Surgical Technologist seeking to leverage theoretical knowledge and hands-on clinical experience to contribute effectively as a Surgical Technologist.
Eager to apply acquired skills in surgical procedures, sterile techniques, and patient care in a dynamic healthcare setting. Thrives under pressure while maintaining efficiency and technique, hard worker, energetic, team player, flexible, possesses critical thinking skills, ability to anticipate the surgical teams’ needs quickly, problem-solver, and reliable.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Surgical Technologist
Corpus Christi Medical Center - Doctor's Regional
Corpus Christi, TX
2025 - Current
- Facilitated preparation and sterilization of surgical instruments for diverse medical procedures.
- Facilitated collaboration with surgical team to enhance patient care during operations.
- Oversaw and ensured maintenance of sterile field during surgical procedures.
- Organized and equipped operating rooms by efficiently setting up necessary tools and supplies.
- Oversaw maintenance of surgical environments, ensuring rigorous cleanliness and compliance with safety protocols.
- Assisted in performing surgical procedures across various specialties including general surgery, neurosurgery, urology, cystoscopy, plastic surgery, podiatry, and some ENT procedures.
Phone representative/ scheduler
South Texas Dermatology
Corpus Christi, TX
08.2021 - 05.2024
- Routed calls and correspondence to appropriate medical staff
- Updated patient information in databases and confidentiality requirements.
- Adjusted appointments according to priority and tracked appointment durations.
- Followed up with patients and confirmed appointments.
- Coordinated appointments with customers and staff members according to availability.
- Assisted patients with canceling and rescheduling appointments and communicating with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.
- Adhered to HIPAA requirements to safeguard patient confidentiality.
Education
Associate of Science - surgical technology
Del Mar College
Corpus Christi, TX05.2025
High School Diploma - undefined
W. B Ray High School
Corpus Christi, TX06.2009
Skills
- Active listening
- Time management
- Team building
- Working collaboratively
- Computer skills
- Knowledge of surgical procedures and protocols
- Proficient in maintaining sterile fields and handling surgical instruments
- Strong attention to detail and ability to work well under pressure
- Leadership
- Excellent communication skills
- People skills
- Customer Support
- Inbound and Outbound Calling
- Pre- and post-surgical counts
- Safe sharps disposal
- Surgical equipment operation
- Professionalism and ethics
Certification
- CST - Certified Surgical Technologist
- BLS
Languages
Spanish
Character Profile
Eager to apply acquired skills in surgical procedures, sterile techniques, and patient care in a dynamic healthcare setting. Thrives under pressure while maintaining efficiency and technique, hard worker, energetic, team player, flexible, possesses critical thinking skills, ability to anticipate the surgical teams’ needs quickly, problem-solver, and reliable.
Surgical Skills
securing/arranging equipment, create sterile field, open sterile supplies, organizes sterile field, performs necessary counts, sterile skin prep, draping, passes instruments/supplies, maintains organized Mayo stand/back table, maintains sterility throughout the procedure, properly cares for specimen, performs closing counts, applies sterile dressings, break down of sterile field, properly disposes of all sharps, prepares instruments for decontamination, disposes of all one-use items, turns over room
Surgical Experience
Completed the surgical technology program at Del Mar., Endoscopy Unit, General, Ophthalmology, OB/GYN, Completed 150+ surgical procedures in the first scrub role, General, ENT, Orthopedics, OB/GYN, Peripheral vascular, Neurology, Genitourinary, Ophthalmology.
Experience as a certified surgical technologist doing cases in general surgery, neurology, urology, some
Plastics, podiatry, ortho surgery , and ENT.
Timeline
Phone representative/ scheduler
South Texas Dermatology
08.2021 - 05.2024
High School Diploma - undefined
W. B Ray High School
Certified Surgical Technologist
Corpus Christi Medical Center - Doctor's Regional
2025 - Current
Associate of Science - surgical technology
Del Mar College