Steven Grisales
Experienced and accomplished Surgical Technologist with extensive clinical expertise looking to provide an excellent, safe, and efficient surgical experience in an entry level surgical technology position.
914 Gleason Parkway
Cape Coral, FL 33914
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EXPERIENCE
Gulf Coast Medical Center Endoscopy Technician/ Surgical Technologist
December 2015 – Present
Responsible for preparing the surgical suite prior to surgery and verify the necessary supplies and tools
Provide equipment to surgeon while anticipating the needs along with the physician’s preference during surgical procedures
Maintain highest standard of sterile technique perioperatively
Assist surgeons in a variety of specialties, including neurology, ENT, OB/GYN, orthopedic, vascular, general, and plastic surgery
Monitor sponge, needle, and instrument counts perioperatively
Locate contaminated instruments and place them in proper cart system to avoid spread of infection
Coordinate with X-ray, pathology, and SPD departments to acquire necessary reports and equipment
Clean and maintain equipment in the surgical suite
Supply gowns and appropriate gloves to the surgical team
Responsible for adjusting lights and other machinery in the operating room
Position, drape, and transport patients perioperatively while under the direct supervision of a registered nurse
Prepare and handle specimens according to operating room policies
Help turn-over room, restock, and set up for the following cases
Gulf Coast Medical Center Patient Transportation
January 2013 - December 2015
Belk Sales Associate
July 2012 - January 2013
EDUCATION
Cape Coral Technical College Surgical Technology
January 2015 - December 2015
●Program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs
University of South Florida
August 2011 - May 2012
Cape Coral High School High School Diploma
September 2007 - June 2011
●Top 10 percentile
●Summa Cum Lade
LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS
●American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Providers
●Certified Surgical Technologist
●NBSTSA #163708
Clinical Rotation Experience
Cape Coral Hospital, Lee Memorial Hospital
June 2015 - December 2015
Over 700 Clinical Hours
●General Surgery
● Diagnostic Endoscopy
●Cardiothoracic
●Genitourinary
●Labor and Delivery
●Neurosurgery
●OB/GYN
●Oral/Maxillofacial
●Orthopedic
●Otorhinolaryngology
●Peripheral Vascular
●Plastics/Reconstructive
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Association of Surgical Technologists
Excellent References available upon request
SKILLS
●Performing in the role of Surgical Scrub Tech
●Extensive knowledge of surgical instrumentation and surgical procedures
●Assembling supplies and equipment needed for surgical procedures
●Preparing sterile instrument table
●Maintaining aseptic technique and actively monitoring situations which could lead to breaches in aseptic technique
●Positioning patient according to type of surgery
●Patient Evaluation/Intervention
●Professional Bedside Manner
●Patient-Focused Care
●Multi-tasking
●Safety-oriented
●Mobility Assistance aptitude
●Qualified in Patient Transport
●Adept Learner
●Strong Interpersonal and Communication Skills
LANGUAGES
Spanish