Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles Medical
Center | Los Angeles, CA
Certified Surgical Technologist
10/2020 - Current
- Set up equipment, tools and supplies for procedures and organize instruments as directed in surgeons' preference cards (most surgical specialties).
- Assisted surgeon by passing instruments and sterile supplies throughout operation.
- Counted sponges, needles and instruments before and after operation.
- Collaborated with vendors and service providers to coordinate required services and equipment.
- Prepared day surgery and operating rooms for patients by ordering and stocking equipment and supplies.
- Trained new staff members on operating room procedures, infection control and safety and functionality procedures.
Banner University Medical Center Tucson |
Tucson, AZ
Certified Surgical Technologist
01/2017 - 10/2020
- Assist surgeon during general operative and invasive procedures.
Procedures including but not limited to ortho, spine, bariatric, and MIS
(minimally invasive surgeries).
- Ensure operating suite is adequately prepared for procedure.
- Monitor PAR levels of all surgical instruments and supplies.
- May clean and sterilize all surgical instruments.
- Participate in departmental staff meetings and performance improvement activities.
