Monica Castillo
Lakewood
Summary
Accomplished Surgical Technologist with a proven track record at Children's Hospital of Orange County, adept in multiple surgical specialties. Recognized for excellence in training peers and enhancing surgical efficiency across multiple specialties. Maintains professional relationships and excels in fast-paced environments, embodying both technical proficiency and exceptional mentorship abilities.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Surgical Technologist
Children's Hospital of Orange County
12.2012 - Current
- Deliver exemplary assistance and support to surgeons during several specialties such as, general, gynecological, orthopedic, neurological, urology, thoracic, robotics and plastic surgery procedures.
- Evaluate procedure needs and set up equipment, tools, supplies, and instruments.
- Introduce new staff members to training protocols regarding operating room procedures, infection control, safety standards, and overall facility policies.
- Operate, adjust, and monitor diagnostic equipment and other machines used during procedures.
Surgical Technologist
Providence Mission Hospital
08.2006 - 12.2012
- Surgical Technologist for a busy level one trauma center. Skilled care in preparing, scrubbing, and assisting in operating suites for various specialty procedures. Ranging from general, vascular, thoracic, ENT, Urology, gynecology, plastics, neurological, orthopedics, robotics, and trauma.
- Maintained daily workflow, coordinating with operating room staff to prepare for scheduled and emergency cases.
- In my second year of employment I became the designated preceptor for all students from CNI College of Orange.
GI Instrument Technician
Mission Endoscopy Surgical Center
05.2010 - 05.2011
- Set up procedure room with supplies and scopes for various gastroenterology procedures such as colonoscopy and esophagogastroduodenoscopy.
- Assisted patients with positioning of procedures, inputting patient information into system for proper visual documentation, and assist doctor during procedures.
- Prepared, washed, and processed scopes for all procedures through out the day.
Education
Surical Technology
American Career College
CA06-2006
Skills
- Aseptic and sterilization techniques
- Setting up and operating equipment
- Basic life support
- Resource for peers
- Preceptor for new associates and students
- Competent in various surgical specialties
- Maintain a respectful and professional relationship with peers and leaders
Timeline
Surgical Technologist
Children's Hospital of Orange County
12.2012 - Current
GI Instrument Technician
Mission Endoscopy Surgical Center
05.2010 - 05.2011
Surgical Technologist
Providence Mission Hospital
08.2006 - 12.2012
Surical Technology
American Career College
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