Emely Reyes-Martinez
Northridge
Summary
Certified Surgical Technologist with 2+ years in acute care and outpatient settings. Expertise in preparing operating rooms, maintaining sterile protocols, and anticipating surgical team needs. Bilingual in Spanish, enhancing communication with diverse patient populations.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Surgical Technologist
Valley Vascular Associates
Van Nuys
10.2024 - Current
- Prepared operating rooms for surgical procedures by verifying availability of instruments, equipment, and sterile supplies
- Maintain strict sterile field protocols, ensuring compliance with infection control and patient safety standards
- Anticipate surgeon needs during procedures, providing instruments and supplies efficiently
- Collaborate with surgeons, nurses, and anesthesia staff to support optimal patient outcomes
- Trained and mentored new staff on surgical techniques and OR protocols, enhancing team capability and readiness
- Managed OR inventory to ensure timely availability of necessary supplies and equipment for surgical procedures
- Operate and maintain radiology equipment in accordance with safety regulations
Surgical Technologist Intern
Providence Cedars-Sinai Tarzana Medical Center
Tarzana
04.2024 - 09.2024
- Assisted surgical teams in a high-volume acute care hospital operating room
- Organized and sterilized surgical instruments and equipment for general and vascular procedures, ensuring readiness for diverse surgical specialties
- Maintained sterile field and adhered to strict infection control protocols
- Supported surgical teams intraoperatively, facilitating effective communication and workflow among surgeons, nurses, and anesthesia providers
- Prepared and positioned patients for surgery according to sterile techniques and safety standards
- Administered patient care across the lifespan, adhering to safety and clinical guidelines to promote optimal surgical outcomes
Medical Assistant
Health Transformation MD
West Hills
06.2022 - 10.2024
- Administered injections and performed clinical procedures, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and enhancing patient care
- Conducted laboratory testing, including urinalysis and blood work, supporting accurate diagnosis under physician supervision
- Managed patient scheduling, records, referrals, and insurance authorizations, streamlining patient flow and improving service delivery
Education
Associate of Science - Surgical Technology
Concorde Career College
North Hollywood, CA12-2024
Skills
- Instrument sterilization
- Sterile field maintenance
- Operating room preparation
- Setting up and operating equipment
- Staff training and mentoring
- Team collaboration
Certification
- Tech in Surgery - Certified (NCCT)
- Basic Life Support (BLS), American Heart Association
- Fire Life Safety Certified
- Medical Assistant Certification
Timeline
Surgical Technologist
Valley Vascular Associates
10.2024 - Current
Surgical Technologist Intern
Providence Cedars-Sinai Tarzana Medical Center
04.2024 - 09.2024
Medical Assistant
Health Transformation MD
06.2022 - 10.2024
Associate of Science - Surgical Technology
Concorde Career College