Julia Garcia
San Diego
Summary
Detail-oriented Sr. Surgical Technologist skilled in enhancing surgical workflow efficiency, maintaining sterile environments, and collaborating effectively with diverse surgical teams.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Sr. Surgical Technologist
UCSD
08.2024 - Current
- Assisted surgical teams in preparing operating rooms and ensuring sterile environments
- Managed surgical instruments and supplies, maintaining organization and readiness for procedures
- Collaborated with nurses and surgeons to anticipate needs during surgeries, enhancing workflow efficiency
- Monitored patient conditions during surgeries, reporting any changes to the surgical team promptly
Surgical Technologist
Loma Linda Medical Center
01.2021 - 07.2024
- Provides high level of care by assisting with surgical procedures, practices principles of surgical asepsis, identifies breaks in the sterile field and ensures that appropriate action is taken
- Anticipates needs of the surgical team and promotes efficient flow of the operative procedure, serves as a resource for specialty areas and functions effectively in multiple areas
- Follows policies, protocols, techniques, and guidelines, utilizes interpersonal skills to maximize excellence in customer service, safe patient care and professionalism
- Contributes to a work environment of caring and cooperation among a culturally diverse workforce and patient population. Performs other duties as needed
Surgical Technologist
Riverside Outpatient Surgery Center
09.2021 - 12.2021
- Assisted surgeon as scrub technician according to prescribed standards
- Maintained correct count of sponges, instruments, and needles with the circulating nurse and reported correctness or discrepancies according to department policy
- Maintained aseptic technique at all times
- Assisted in handling specimen, application of dressings and in moving of patients as directed
Education
Surgical Technologist - Surgical Technologist
American College of Healthcare And Technology
Riverside, CA09-2019
Skills
Ability to work in a high volume environment under stressful situations requiring quick actions and adaptability to rapid change and response
Robotic, Thoracic, Vascular, Transplant, General, Trauma, Oncology, Urology, Gynecology, Otorhinolaryngology, Oral/ Maxillofacial, Plastic/ Reconstructive, Endoscopy, Neuro, and Spine surgeries
Timeline
Sr. Surgical Technologist
UCSD
08.2024 - Current
Surgical Technologist
Riverside Outpatient Surgery Center
09.2021 - 12.2021
Surgical Technologist
Loma Linda Medical Center
01.2021 - 07.2024
Surgical Technologist - Surgical Technologist
American College of Healthcare And Technology