Gloria Escorcia
Monterey
Summary
Detail-oriented Surgical Technologist with experience supporting diverse procedures in a Level II Trauma Center, including general, orthopedics, OB/GYN, neurology, podiatry, and trauma. Skilled in preparing and maintaining sterile fields, anticipating surgeons' needs, and ensuring patient safety in high-pressure environments. Recognized for adaptability, precision, and collaborative teamwork. Seeking to contribute advanced technical skills and dedication to patient care within a dynamic surgical team.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Surgical Technologist
Natividad Medical Center
Salinas
10.2022 - Current
- Prepare operating rooms for a variety of specialties, including trauma, general, orthopedics, OB/GYN, neurology, and podiatry.
- Set up sterile fields, and ensure proper handling of surgical instruments, supplies, and equipment.
- Anticipate the surgeon and team needs during procedures, ensuring efficiency and precision in high-pressure environments.
- Assist in complex trauma and emergency surgeries, maintaining composure and accuracy under critical circumstances.
- Collaborate with surgeons, nurses, and anesthesia staff to support seamless surgical procedures and optimal patient outcomes.
- Maintain strict adherence to infection control standards and operating room safety protocols.
Labor and Delivery Surgical Technologist
Natividad Medical Center
Salinas
10.2021 - 10.2022
- Assisted in preparing surgical instruments for labor and delivery procedures.
- Maintained sterile environment during surgeries to ensure patient safety.
- Maintained a sterile field by setting up instruments, passing instruments to the surgeon, and ensuring the correct tools were available for each procedure.
- Verified accuracy of counts taken at end of each case against initial count taken at start of procedure.
- Provided assistance to surgeons, nurses and other medical staff during labor and delivery procedures.
- Responded quickly to emergencies such as fetal distress or maternal hemorrhage during surgery.
Education
Certificate of Technical Studies - Surgical Technology
Silicon Valley Surgi-Tech Institute
Milpitas, CA09-2022
High School Diploma -
Barbara Goleman Senior High School
Miami, FL06-2012
Skills
- Aseptic techniques
- OR preparation
- Sterile technique proficiency
- Surgical procedures
- Basic life support
- Surgical counts
- Surgical instrumentation
- Surgical equipment handling
Certification
- Certified Surgical Technologist, NBSTSA, Certification #213409
- Basic Life Support AHA
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Certified Surgical Technologist
Natividad Medical Center
10.2022 - Current
Labor and Delivery Surgical Technologist
Natividad Medical Center
10.2021 - 10.2022
Certificate of Technical Studies - Surgical Technology
Silicon Valley Surgi-Tech Institute
High School Diploma -
Barbara Goleman Senior High School