Proven Surgical Technologist with a solid track record at Kaiser Permanente, demonstrating exceptional skills in operating room safety and team communication. Excelled in creating efficient, sterile environments and optimizing patient care through effective collaboration. Known for reducing OR turnaround times significantly, showcasing a blend of technical proficiency and interpersonal abilities.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Surgical Technician
Kaiser Permanente
05.2017 - Current
Established a reputation for reliability, punctuality, and dedication to providing the highest level of surgical support in all situations.
Created safe operating environments for invasive and non-invasive procedures.
Gathered and set up equipment, tools, and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
Maintained sterile fields by following aseptic techniques and adhering to infection control protocols.
scrubs general, GYN, Ortho, Pediatrics, plastics, ENT, vascular, and eyes
Surgical Technologist
Sutter Health
03.2015 - 04.2018
Prepared operating rooms with required instruments, ensuring efficient setup for various surgical cases.
Collaborated effectively with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care before, during, and after surgery.
Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
Maintained daily workflow, coordinating with operating room staff to prepare for scheduled and emergency cases.
Minimized infection risks by strictly adhering to aseptic techniques when handling surgical supplies and equipment.
scrubs general, GYN, Ortho, Pediatrics, plastics, and vascular
Surgical Technologist
Utah State University Eastern
08.2012 - 02.2015
Prepared operating rooms with required instruments, ensuring efficient setup for various surgical cases.
Collaborated effectively with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care before, during, and after surgery.
Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
Minimized infection risks by strictly adhering to aseptic techniques when handling surgical supplies and equipment.
Gathered and set up equipment, tools, and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
Handled high-pressure situations calmly and efficiently, contributing to successful completion of critical surgeries.
scrubs general, GYN, Ortho, Pediatrics, plastics, ENT, vascular, and ortho spine
Surgical Technologist
Jordan Valley Medical Center
04.2012 - 09.2013
Prepared operating rooms with required instruments, ensuring efficient setup for various surgical cases.
Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
Minimized infection risks by strictly adhering to aseptic techniques when handling surgical supplies and equipment.
Gathered and set up equipment, tools, and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
Delivered exemplary assistance and support to surgeons during general, gynecological, orthopedic, and plastic surgery procedures.
Handled high-pressure situations calmly and efficiently, contributing to successful completion of critical surgeries.
Played a key role in reducing OR turnaround time by implementing process improvements for equipment preparation and room cleanup procedures.
Surgical Technologist
Stanford Hospital
12.2008 - 11.2011
Prepared operating rooms with required instruments, ensuring efficient setup for various surgical cases.
Collaborated effectively with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care before, during, and after surgery.
Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
Minimized infection risks by strictly adhering to aseptic techniques when handling surgical supplies and equipment.
Gathered and set up equipment, tools, and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
scrubs general, GYN, Ortho, plastics, ENT, and eyes
Increased efficiency during surgeries by anticipating surgeon''s needs and providing timely assistance.
Surgical Technologist
Tahoe Forest Hospital
12.2007 - 03.2008
Prepared operating rooms with required instruments, ensuring efficient setup for various surgical cases.
Collaborated effectively with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care before, during, and after surgery.
Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
Minimized infection risks by strictly adhering to aseptic techniques when handling surgical supplies and equipment.
Gathered and set up equipment, tools, and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
scrubs general, GYN, and Ortho
Surgical Technologist
Aesthetic Images
06.2007 - 10.2007
Prepared operating rooms with required instruments, ensuring efficient setup for various surgical cases.
Collaborated effectively with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care before, during, and after surgery.
Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
Performed inventory management duties for the operating room supplies, ensuring adequate stock levels at all times.
Minimized infection risks by strictly adhering to aseptic techniques when handling surgical supplies and equipment.
Gathered and set up equipment, tools, and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
Positioned patients and set up drapes to create comfortable surgical environment for patients.
Decontaminated, cleaned, assembled, packaged, sterilized, stored, and distributed reusable surgical instrumentation and equipment.
Managed operating room setup by cleaning and sterilizing instruments and surfaces, maintaining supply inventories, and organizing surgical tools.
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