Meticulous CVCST excited to bring 16-year background to growing organization. Knowledgeable in all aspects of surgery, including setting up operating rooms, preparing patients and assisting surgeons. Committed to maintaining highest standards of health and safety. Total surgical career of 29 years in the OR setting.
Skills
BLS Certified
Certified Surgical Tech
Flexible and Adaptable
Self-Motivated
Multitasking Abilities
Analytical and Critical Thinking
PPE Compliance
Planning and Coordination
Organization and Time Management
Attention to Detail
Teamwork and Collaboration
Dependable and Responsible
Decision-Making
Work History
12/2022 to Current
Certified Surgical TechnologistGrady Health System – , , Las Cruces, NM
Anticipated surgeons needs and handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
Gathered and set up equipment, instruments and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
Created safe operating environments for invasive and non-invasive procedures.
Collected, prepared, and disposed of medical specimens.
Prepared instruments for terminal sterilization and reset surgical suites for next procedure.
Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
Maintained high infection control standards.
Delivered exemplary assistance and support to surgeons during general, urology, podiatry, and orthopedic surgery procedures.
12/2015 to Current
CVCST (Team Lead)Pacific Medical Centers – , , Las Cruces, NM
Worked for Dr. Charles Dow, Dr. Tony Hamilton and Dr. Carlos Corral
Carried out day to day duties accurately and efficiently.
Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
Maintained high infection control standards.
Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
Liaised between Surgeon, Surgical PA's, operating room teams to assure availability of requested instruments and equipment.
Evaluated procedure needs and set up equipment, tools, supplies and instruments.
Worked with vendors for speedy procurement of services and equipment.
Works extremely well under stressful situations
08/2007 to 12/2015
Cardiovascular Surgical TechnologistUNM Hospital – , , Las Cruces, NM
Worked for Dr. Charles Dow, Dr. Tony Hamilton, Dr Carlos Corral and Dr. Gerald Weinstein
Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
Carried out day to day duties accurately and efficiently.
Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
Anticipated usual and unexpected events during surgical procedure and responded appropriately.
Handled and processed surgical specimens according to established policy and procedure.
Prepared operating room for surgical procedures.
Kept equipment functioning properly and safely.
Followed standards of operating room care and aseptic techniques.
Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
Maintained high infection control standards.
Evaluated procedure needs and set up equipment, tools, supplies and instruments.
Developed training initiatives on new equipment and procedures to promote highest patient care standards.
Maintained specialty equipment, implant and instrumentation inventories.
06/2006 to 06/2007
Surgical Technician TravelerMountian View Regional Medical Center – , , Albuquerque, NM
Anticipated surgeons needs and handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
Gathered and set up equipment, tools and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
Created safe operating environments for invasive and non-invasive procedures.
Prepared instruments for terminal sterilization and reset surgical suites for next procedure.
07/2002 to 05/2006
Surgical TechnicianCompany Name – , , Las Cruces, NM
Performed the first Orthopedic Surgery at MVRMC with Dr Sweetser in August 2002
Anticipated surgeons needs and handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
Gathered and set up equipment, tools and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
Created safe operating environments for invasive and non-invasive procedures.
Prepared instruments for terminal sterilization and reset surgical suites for next procedure.
Performed and documented pre-surgery and post-surgery sponge, instrument, and needle count.
Used sutures, staples, clips and other tools to close wounds.
Created unobstructive operative fields by using retractors, sponges, and suction and irrigating equipment.
Operated, adjusted, and monitored diagnostic equipment and other machines used during procedures.
Controlled bleeding during procedures by applying hemostatic clamps, suture ligatures, and electrocautery equipment.
Introduced new staff members to training protocols regarding operating room procedures, infection control, safety standards and overall facility policies.
Provided scrubbing surgical assistance and support to surgeons during general, gynecology, genitourinary, orthopedic, neurosurgery and plastic surgery procedures.
Managed operating room setup by cleaning and sterilizing instruments and surfaces, maintaining supply inventories and organizing surgical tools.
Handled numerous sanitization tasks for surgical sites by cleaning and sterilizing, maintaining supply inventories and organizing items effectively.
Sterilized instruments and disposed of medical supplies and waste following OSHA guidelines.
Maintained documentation of post-operative instrument reconciliations and protocols for quality care.
Worked with vendors for speedy procurement of services and equipment.
Selected and purchased equipment for surgical procedures.
Projected best-in-class care standards by achieving training initiatives for new surgical team members and aligning Orthopedic procedures for optimal efficiency.
Education
Expected in 12/1995 to to
Diploma: Surgical Technology The Bryman School - Phoenix - Phoenix, AZ, GPA:
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