Surgical Coordinator for Cardiac/Vascular team - BANNER UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER - Phoenix, Az
(2022-08)
Coordinated with SPD, Supply Chain, surgeons, and OR leadership to ensure equipment readiness and seamless workflow.
- Collaborated with surgical teams to ensure readiness for procedures.
- Managed preference cards to ensure surgical teams had accurate supply lists.
- Went over case cart, specialty supplies and implant and graft inventory.
- Preceptor
Surgical Technologist - PHOENIX CHILDRENS HOSPITAL - Phoenix, Az
(2021-11 - 2022-05)
- Assisted surgeons during operations by efficiently passing instruments and sutures to support procedural flow.
- Collaborated with Eye Coordinator to ensure seamless case management and optimal surgical outcomes.
Surgical Tech - SCOTTSDALE OSBORN HOSPITAL - Scottsdale, USA
(2019-10 - 2021-09)
I scrubbed a variety of cases to include General, Ortho, Spine, Neuro, Cysto, Vascular, Ent, Ophthalmology, and plastics.
- Prepared surgical instruments and equipment for various procedures.
- Provided necessary tools to surgeons during operations to facilitate efficient procedures.
- Assisted in opening and organizing surgical supplies in the field to prepare for procedures.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to ensure optimal patient care.
- Trained new technicians on best practices and safety protocols to enhance team competency.
Surgical Tech - FLAGSTAFF MEDICAL CENTER - Flagstaff, USA
(2018-09 - 2019-10)
- Supported surgeons across diverse surgical specialties, ensuring efficient and effective procedures.
- Collaborated with circulator to streamline surgical tasks, enhancing workflow during operations.
- Prepared surgical instruments and equipment for various procedures.
- Provided critical tools and instruments to surgeons, facilitating smooth execution of surgical procedures.
Surgical Technologist - ARIZONA HEART HOSPITAL - Phoenix, USA
(2017-09 - 2018-08)
- Prepared surgical instruments and equipment for cardiovascular procedures.
- Assisted surgeons during operations by passing instruments and sutures.
- Manage case preparation, including stocking and inventory, while providing relief for other surgical technologists.
Surgical Technologist - SCOTTSDALE EYE SURGERY CENTER - Scottsdale, USA
(2012-01 - 2017-10)
- Assisted surgeons during operations by efficiently passing instruments and sutures to enhance surgical workflow.
- Maintained sterile field, ensuring patient safety and strict adherence to infection control protocols.
- Set up equipment, tools, and supplies for procedures, organizing instruments according to surgeons' preference cards to optimize surgical readiness.
- Operated sterilization equipment for surgical tools and supplies.
- Scrubbed retina, cataract, glaucoma, plastic, and corneal transplant surgeries, ensuring sterile conditions and supporting surgical teams.
- Assisted with data entry and supply ordering to maintain inventory and support surgical operations.
Surgical Technologist - PHOENIX EYE SURGERY CENTER - Phoenix, Arizona
(2010-11 - 2012-01)
- Assisted surgeons during operations by efficiently passing instruments and sutures to enhance surgical workflow.
- Maintained sterile field to ensure patient safety and infection control.
- Prepared surgical instruments and equipment for Ophthalmology procedures.
- Managed supply levels by stocking OR rooms and restocking carts between cases to maintain operational readiness.
- Coordinated with vendors and service providers to ensure timely availability of necessary services and equipment.
Surgical Technologist - SPECTRA EYE INSTITUTE - Sun City, Arizona
(2006-07 - 2010-11)
- Assisted surgeons during operations by passing instruments and sutures, contributing to timely and successful outcomes.
- Maintained sterile field to ensure patient safety and infection control.
- Ensured availability of all necessary equipment for each procedure to facilitate seamless operations.
- Prepared surgical instruments and equipment for eye procedures to support efficient surgical workflows.
- Educated new staff on proper techniques and hospital protocols.
Surgical Technologist - ARIZONA OPHTHALMIC OUTPATIENT SURGERY - Phoenix, AZ
(2005-06 - 2006-07)
- Assisted surgeons during operations by efficiently passing instruments and sutures, contributing to smooth workflow.
- Maintained sterile field during procedures to uphold patient safety and prevent infection.
- Ensured cleanliness and sterility of instruments for cataract and glaucoma procedures.
- Prepared surgical instruments and equipment for eye procedures, ensuring readiness and adherence to safety protocols.
