Adan Vasquez
Lancaster
Summary
Surgical Technologist with hands on experience in over 100 surgical cases across Queen of the Valley, Fountain Valley, and Foothill Presbyterian. Skilled in sterile technique, instrument preparation, and supporting surgeons to ensure efficient, safe procedures. Known for remaining calm under pressure and working closely with OR teams to maintain precision and flow. Ready to immediately support patient care and strengthen surgical team performance.
Overview
1
1
Certification
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Surgical Technologist Intern
Emanate Health – Queen of the Valley Hospital
- 01.2025
- Prepared and organized full operating rooms using surgeon preference cards to ensure accurate setup and efficient, on time surgical starts
- Maintained strict sterile technique throughout procedures while anticipating surgeon and RN needs to support smooth OR flow
- Passed instruments and assisted with surgical counts while staying fully engaged in procedure progression and safety standards
- Completed room turnover to maintain surgical readiness and support efficient case flow.
- Supported patient safety and comfort through consistent professionalism, focus, and attention to detail in high pressure environments
Surgical Technologist Intern
Fountain Valley Regional Hospital
- 01.2025
- Set up back tables and Mayo stands with correct instruments to ensure complete readiness for surgical procedures
- Assisted in laparoscopic and specialty surgeries by maintaining sterile field integrity and verifying equipment availability
- Supported surgical teams by responding quickly to intraoperative needs, improving efficiency and reducing delays
- Followed strict infection control and sterile processing protocols to ensure patient safety and compliance standards
- Adapted quickly to surgeon preferences and case variations to maintain smooth workflow during procedures
Surgical Technologist Intern
Foothill Presbyterian Hospital
- 01.2025
- Assisted across multiple surgical specialties including Orthopedic, Neuro, Urology, Gynecology, and General Surgery
- Anticipated surgical team needs to help reduce delays and support efficient procedure flow
- Supported full case progression including draping, instrument readiness, and post-operative breakdown
- Maintained sterile field integrity while contributing to safe, organized, and efficient OR environments
- Strengthened teamwork and communication to support consistent patient safety and procedural success
Sales Associate
Dick’s Sporting Goods
01.2018 - 01.2022
- Provided fast paced customer service focused on efficiency, and communication
- Trained new employees on procedures, product knowledge, and service expectations
- Managed multiple customer needs efficiently while maintaining accuracy and professionalism
- Built strong teamwork, communication, and time management skills while consistently delivering efficient service in a fastpaced retail environment
Education
Associate of Science - Surgical Technology
North-West College
West Covina, CA12-2025
Skills
- Sterile Field Maintenance
- Aseptic / Sterile Technique
- Back Table & Mayo Stand Setup
- Surgical Case Preparation
- Instrument Passing & Retrieval
- Surgical Counts Assistance
- Laparoscopic Case Setup
- Robotic Procedure Preparation
- Draping & Room Turnover
- Case Cart Picking
- Pre-Op / Intra-Op / Post-Op Support
- Patient Transport
- Anatomy & Medical Terminology
- Team Collaboration in Fast Paced OR Settings
- BLS Certified
Certification
CST Certification Number 100287543
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Sales Associate
Dick’s Sporting Goods
01.2018 - 01.2022
Surgical Technologist Intern
Foothill Presbyterian Hospital
- 01.2025
Surgical Technologist Intern
Fountain Valley Regional Hospital
- 01.2025
Surgical Technologist Intern
Emanate Health – Queen of the Valley Hospital
- 01.2025
Associate of Science - Surgical Technology
North-West College