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SURGICAL TECHNICIAN
Professional Summary

Organized, driven surgical technician offering a 12-year background of military experience, and three-years in the private sector in ambulatory and hospital settings. Well versed in a wide range of surgical procedures and implementation tools and technologies. Committed to maintaining highest standards of health and safety. Proven leadership and adept in mentoring team members to streamline workflow and achieve patient outcome goals.

Skills
  • Leadership
  • Time Management
  • Administrative
  • Customer Service
  • Troubleshooting
  • High level of autonomy
  • Safety Oriented
  • CPR Certified
Work History
Surgical Technician, 09/2020 to Current
Otay Lakes Surgery Center – San Diego, CA
  • Provided scrubbing surgical assistance and support to surgeons during general, gynecology, genitourinary, orthopedic, otolaryngology, pain management and plastic surgery procedures.
  • Managed operating room setup by cleaning and sterilizing instruments and surfaces, maintaining supply inventories and organizing surgical tools.
  • Introduced new staff members to training protocols regarding operating room procedures, infection control, safety standards and overall facility policies.
  • Developed training initiatives and rewrote preference cards in a methodical and efficient manner, resulting in the most untrained perioperative nurse and surgical tech to perform, setup, and successfully finish a basic Orthopedic, ENT, General, Plastic, and Pain Clinic cases without supervision.
  • Decontaminated, cleaned, assembled, packaged, sterilized, stored and distributed reusable surgical instrumentation and equipment.
  • Worked closely with new staff members to provide training on operating room procedures, infection control, safety standards and overall facility policies.
Surgical Technician, 12/2018 to 09/2020
Arthroscopic & Laser Surgery Center – San Diego, CA
  • Reviewing daily assignments and ascertain types of surgeon-specific preferences and type of anesthesia.
  • Planning care based on the contemplated procedure, the standard of practice, admission, assessment and surgeon preferences.
  • Complying with required standards for patient positioning, skin preparation, counting-side site, verification, and other departmental policies and procedures.
  • Communicating pertinent information during the procedure and during personnel changes, including the status of the surgical procedure.
  • Ensuring that all pertinent equipment and instruments are available and sterilized prior to bringing the patient in the OR.
  • Assists team members to place and position patient on and off the operative table.
  • Performs various surgical procedures in Plastics, Podiatry, Orthopedics, Hand, and Foot & Ankle.
  • Prepares instruments for terminal sterilization and reset surgical suites for next procedure.
  • Manages own professional development by rotating through other specialties to maintain proficiency.
  • Provides training to new personnel regarding duties pertaining to the Operative suite, Sterile processing department, and policies of the medical facility.
  • Prepares the operative suite by setting up instrumentation and equipment prior to next day surgical procedures with minimal case delays to improve room readiness.
Surgical Technologist, 01/2015 to 09/2017
Naval Hospital Camp Pendleton – San Diego, California
  • Supported surgeons during general, gynecological, orthopedic, otolaryngology, neurological and plastic surgery procedures.
  • Provided comprehensive support to surgeons specializing in sports medicine, total joint replacement, spine and orthopedic trauma treatment.
  • Trained staff on operating room policies and procedures, infection control standards and safety protocols.
  • Assisted vendors and service providers on the timely procurement of needed services and equipment.
  • Worked closely with new staff members to provide training on operating room procedures, infection control, safety standards and overall facility policies.
  • Coordinated the acquisition of surgical services and specialized equipment.
  • Conducted environmental maintenance and facilitated inventory management.
  • Worked with Clinical Coordinator to maintain daily workflow, coordinating with operating room staff to prepare for scheduled and emergency cases.
  • Developed training initiatives for new equipment and procedures to maintain the highest patient care standards.
  • Participated with and monitors process of building accurate and timely assembling of case carts for emergent/urgent and elective cases
  • Handled numerous sanitization tasks for surgical sites by cleaning and sterilizing, maintaining supply inventories and organizing items effectively.
  • Operated automated processing equipment such as instrument washers, sterilizers, biological incubators, heat sealers and other commonly used automated, non-automated and electronic equipment in sterile processing
  • Sterilized instruments and equipment for specific procedures and arranged for surgeons.
Surgical Technologist, 03/2009 to 12/2014
Naval Medical Center Of San Diego – San Diego, California
  • As operative unit supervisor for a 18 room operative suite, managed manpower and personnel distribution to optimize capabilities while providing healthcare to 4,856 beneficiaries.
  • Assisted with instruction, supervision, and evaluation of students, military personnel, nurses and other staff members assigned duties relating to surgery.
  • Introduced new staff members to training protocols regarding operating room procedures, infection control, safety standards and overall facility and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) policies.
  • Provided comprehensive support to surgeons specializing in sports medicine, total joint replacement, spine and orthopedic trauma treatment. Also aided in general, gynecological, orthopedic, otolaryngology, neurological and plastic surgery procedures.
  • Observed and provided S1 and S2 assistance in approximately 500 plus cases.
  • Hand picked to deploy to Afghanistan and serve in an Forward Surgical Team (FST) with a team of 20 military health care providers to provide surgical intervention to render nontransportable patients sufficiently stable to allow for medical evacuation to a combat support hospital.
  • Worked as a member of the sterile processing team as well as performing daily checks and monitoring of sterilization equipment.
  • Decontaminated, cleaned, assembled, packaged, sterilized, stored and distributed reusable surgical instrumentation and equipment.
  • Reports any malfunctioning of equipment for repair and any safety hazards. Ensures proper handling of any hazardous materials.
  • Experience working with Arthrex, Synthes, Smith & Nephew, Stryker and Zimmer systems and equipment.
  • Possess ability to accurately and calmly perform tasks under pressure and works as an integral component of the surgical team.
  • Accepts responsibility for problem solving and able to implement solution at the point of service.
Hospital Corpsman, 05/2006 to 08/2008
Naval Medical Center Of San Diego – San Diego, CA


  • Provided emergency medical care, including conducting physical exams and interviews to gain medical history and relevant health data.
  • Interviewed patients to obtain medical information and measure their vitals signs, weight, and height using SOAP note format and ALTHA computer system.
  • Protected and review records for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with HIPAA regulations.  
  • Advised and educated patients regarding diet, hygiene and effective disease prevention methods. Monitored patients' condition and progress and re-evaluated treatments as necessary.
  • Executed comprehensive eight week preceptor training program to orientate new trainees by applying expertise in intensive care to critically ill  patients and evaluating personnel-readiness.
  • Maintained operational organization by ensuring equipment functionality, inventory levels and employee medical training.
  • Administered medical care of 200 patients monthly in a 23 ward bed suite in an acute care environment for a range of conditions and basic health concerns including immunization, medications and blood draws
  • Performed general office duties, such as answering telephones, taking dictation, or supplies when inventory is low. 
Education
High School Diploma: 2003
Phillip And Sala Burton Academic High School - San Francisco, CA
Hospital Corpsman Basic, 2006
Hospital Corps School - Great Lakes, IL
Surgical Technologist, 2009
Naval School Of Health Science - San Diego, CA
San Diego City College - San Diego, CA
San Diego Mesa College - San Diego, CA
Accomplishments
  • Built strong relationships with surgeons and learned their set up preferences, routinely updating their physician reference to streamline surgeries.
  • Ensured and enforced medical office compliance with HIPAA, OSHA regulations for maximum quality and control.
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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • Otay Lakes Surgery Center
  • Arthroscopic & Laser Surgery Center
  • Naval Hospital Camp Pendleton
  • Naval Medical Center Of San Diego

School Attended

  • Phillip And Sala Burton Academic High School
  • Hospital Corps School
  • Naval School Of Health Science
  • San Diego City College
  • San Diego Mesa College

Job Titles Held:

  • Surgical Technician
  • Surgical Technologist
  • Hospital Corpsman

Degrees

  • High School Diploma : 2003
    Hospital Corpsman Basic , 2006
    Surgical Technologist , 2009

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