Linda M. De Marco
Livermore
Summary
Certified Surgical Technician with extensive experience at Kaiser Permanente, specializing in instrument management and sterile environment maintenance. Demonstrated ability to anticipate surgeons' needs, ensuring patient safety and contributing to successful surgical outcomes. Strong attention to detail and effective collaboration enhance surgical team performance.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Surgical Technician (CST)
Kaiser Permanente
Dublin
12.2006 - 04.2025
- Managed instruments, supplies, and equipment to maintain sterile field during surgeries.
- Followed safety policies and procedures related to handling hazardous materials such as sharps containers.
- Responded quickly to any changes in patient's condition or needs during surgery.
- Ensured that all necessary items were available at the start of each procedure.
- Anticipated surgeons' needs by efficiently passing instruments and providing sterile items.
- Ensured quality patient care through vigilant maintenance of sterile environment.
- Maintained safety in operating room and confirmed proper functioning of equipment.
- Assisted surgeons by holding retractors and instruments while managing suction at operative site.
- Applied sterile dressings and performed inventory of supplies, ordering as necessary.
- Executed additional duties as directed, supporting overall surgical team effectiveness.
Surgical Technician
Craig Cressman, MD F.A.C.S.
San Jose
03.2006 - 05.2006
- Managed instruments, supplies, and equipment during surgical procedures while maintaining sterile field.
- Demonstrated thorough understanding of procedures and anticipated surgeons' needs efficiently.
- Monitored quality patient care throughout operative procedures and upheld sterile conditions.
- Ensured safety of operating room environment and functionality of all equipment.
- Assisted surgeon by holding retractors, instruments, sponges, and cutting suture material.
- Applied sterile dressings to patients post-procedure to promote healing.
- Conducted inventory of supplies and placed orders as needed to maintain readiness.
- Performed additional duties as assigned to support surgical team.
Surgical Technician
Alameda County Medical Center
Oakland
02.2005 - 03.2006
- Maintained sterile field by managing instruments, supplies, and equipment during surgical procedures.
Demonstrated in-depth understanding of procedures to effectively anticipate surgeons' needs.
Passed instruments and provided sterile items efficiently to support surgical teams.
Ensured quality patient care through vigilance in upholding sterile conditions.
Upheld a safe operating room environment while verifying proper equipment functionality.
Assisted surgeons by holding retractors, instruments, and suctioning operative sites.
Applied sterile dressings and conducted necessary supply inventories, placing orders as needed.
Bryman College
Hayward
03.2004 - 02.2005
- Training and certification in Surgical Technology
Secretary/Administration Assistant
Kaiser Permanente
Oakland
08.1991 - 11.1997
- Maintained comprehensive employee records, including time cards, attendance, and performance evaluations.
- Monitored and prepared budget reports to ensure accurate financial tracking.
- Managed MSDS departmental manual upkeep and facilitated bio-hazardous waste disposal.
- Coordinated conference room scheduling and audiovisual equipment arrangements.
- Ordered supplies and issued purchase orders to vendors efficiently.
- Executed all typing tasks with attention to detail.
- Demonstrated full knowledge of Kaiser’s policies, procedures, and OSHA standards.
- Handled phone inquiries, managed mail, and organized filing systems.
Education
Certification of Surgical Technology - Surgical Technology
Bryman College
CA02-2005
Skills
- ENT
- General
- OB/GYN
- Ophthalmology
- Orthopedics
- Plastic
- Podiatry
- Robotic
- Vascular
- Instrument management
- Sterile technique
- Patient monitoring
- Safety compliance
- Surgical assistance
- Inventory management
- Pre- and post-surgical counts
- Attention to detail
- Team collaboration
Certification
- NBSTSA Certified Surgical Technologist Certificate #124820 02/02/27
- BLS, CPR, AED 01/31/27
Timeline
Certified Surgical Technician (CST)
Kaiser Permanente
12.2006 - 04.2025
Surgical Technician
Craig Cressman, MD F.A.C.S.
03.2006 - 05.2006
Surgical Technician
Alameda County Medical Center
02.2005 - 03.2006
Bryman College
03.2004 - 02.2005
Secretary/Administration Assistant
Kaiser Permanente
08.1991 - 11.1997
Certification of Surgical Technology - Surgical Technology
Bryman College