Ruth Ordorica

562-***-**** • ad1ozo@r.postjobfree.com • Whittier, CA 90601

Motivated surgical Tech adept at handling instruments, supplies and equipment for minimally invasive to invasive procedures. Well versed in all operating room activities with a commitment to upholding the highest standard of sterile technique during procedures. Excited to bring 3 year background to growing organization.

Summary

Skills • Surgical counts

• Preparing for surgeries

• Dressing wounds

• Disposing of biohazardous waste

• OB/GYN procedures

• Equipment set up and operation

• Safely disposing of needles

• Aseptic and sterilization techniques

• Collecting medical specimens

• Passing surgical tools

• Workplace safety

• Organization

• Training & development

• Communication

• Problem resolution

• HIPAA proficiency

03/2022 - 03/2023

Travel Surgical Technologist, KPG Healthcare/ MemorialCare Hospital, El Segundo, CA

12/2019 - 09/2021

Surgical Technologist, Norwalk Community Hospital, Norwalk, CA Experience

Set up equipment, tools and supplies for procedures and organize instruments as directed in surgeons' preference cards.

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Used retractors, sponges and suctioning and irrigating equipment to create unobstructed operating fields.

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• Maintained proper sterile field during surgical procedures.

• Counted sponges, needles and instruments before and after operation.

• Handed instruments and supplies to surgeons and surgeons' assistants.

• Held instruments and quickly handed to surgeon during procedures.

• Assisted surgeon by passing instruments and sterile supplies throughout operation. Recounted surgical instruments and supplies at end of operation, eliminating chance of items left inside patient.

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• Prepared dressings or bandages, applying or assisting with application following surgery.

• Prepared, cared for and disposed of tissue specimens taken for laboratory analysis. Trained 6 staff members on operating room procedures, infection control and safety and functionality procedures.

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• Assisted surgeon by passing instruments and sterile supplies throughout operation. Set up equipment, tools and supplies for procedures and organize instruments as directed in surgeons' preference cards.

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Used retractors, sponges and suctioning and irrigating equipment to create unobstructed operating fields.

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Prepared day surgery and operating rooms for patients by ordering and stocking equipment and supplies.

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12/2010 - 05/2018

Claims Referral Processor II, LIBERTY Dental Plan, Irvine, CA Collaborated with vendors and service providers to coordinate required services and equipment.

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• Handed instruments and supplies to surgeons and surgeons' assistants.

• Prepared dressings or bandages, applying or assisting with application following surgery.

• Washed and sterilized equipment using germicides and sterilizers.

• Addressed patient bleeding and applied sterile dressings to close wounds. Supported efficient handling of complex claims and followed up on open, denied or suspended claims to complete required line items.

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• Processed 100 claims daily and expertly handled as many as 100 files with impeccable quality.

• Verified claim data correctness in preparation for processing. Processed claims according to established quality and production standards and made corrections and adjustments to solve problems.

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Addressed customer inquiries to provide information and explanations on coverage and terms, expediting claims.

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• Reviewed history records to determine benefit eligibility for services.

• Checked documentation for appropriate coding, catching errors and making revisions.

• Retained strong dental terminology understanding in effort to better comprehend procedures. 04/2019

Diploma, Surgical Technology

Northwest College, West Covina, CA

06/1995

Certificate, Dental Assisting

Cerritos College, Norwalk, CA

Education And

Training

Activities And

Honors

• Member, Association Surgical Technology (2019 - present)

• Class Valedictorian

Certifications • Board certified by National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA)

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