Surgical Technologist Technician

ANNA CORREA

*** * ****** *** * Monrovia, Ca *****· 626-***-****

· **********@******.***

To combine my administrative, clinical and leadership knowledge and skills demonstrating my ability, strategic thinking, and passion for fostering team success to drive operational excellence and sustainable growth within the company. Through dedication to cultivating a high-performing work culture, I aim to maximize employee engagement, optimize processes, and deliver exceptional results that align with the company’s long-term objectives and values.

EXPERIENCE

OCTOBER 2022 TO CURRENT

SURGICAL TECHNOLOGIST/PURCHASING sca outpatient ambulatory surgery center/arcadia

Surgical technician with the expansion of SCA surgical specialties. Prepares operating rooms ensuring cleanliness and safety according to guidelines, assist surgeons and other operating team members by giving direct assistance anticipating surgical instruments, supplies. Patient preparation, positioning, prepping surgical sites, draping. Ensures patient are comfortable and properly positioned for the procedure. Monitoring and maintaining surgical equipment and supplies including but not limited to ordering supplies within my secondary role assisting the purchasing manager. Purchasing desk role includes, creating Po’s, imputing daily IOL’s for replenishment, ordering of surgical supplies, working closely with reps and vendors regarding new equipment, servicing supplies as well as ensuring delivery of supplies are tracked restocked. Collaborating effectively with Nurses, management, anesthesiologists, preop and recovery. Training new employees in procedures when appointed, always willing to take initiative and be assistance in ay department and utilizing my aptitude to make use of myself which has ultimately provided me with the knowledge of how our surgical center runs as a whole.

JANUARY 2021 TO COTOBER 2022

SURGICAL TECHNOLOGIST, medley, inc.

Per diem surgical technician specializing in primarily plastic cases, accepting on occasion of GI, podiatry, OBGYN and pain management cases.

DECEMBER 2019 TO MAY 2022

SURGICAL TECHNOLOGIST, physicians adventist/adventist health glendale

Part time surgical technician specializing in cosmetic procedures ranging from male to female gender transformation under the close supervision of cosmetic surgeon, urologist Registered Nurse and Dr. of Anesthesia, facial feminization, liposuction, breast augmentation, fat transfers, occasional umbilical hernia repairs, pediatric tonsillectomies, hysteroscopy, LEEP and podiatry procedures.

March 2020 through November 2020 “Front line” transportation and Lift team technician with direct exposure of the pandemic transporting patients from triage tents to specific departments of the hospital which include MRI, CAT scan, emergency, ICU, morgue. Repositioned patients every two hours within the ICU units under direction of Registered Nurse. Responsible for operating room “turn around”.

AUGUST 2014 TO DECEMBER 2019

FRONT AND BACK OFFICE/SURGICAL CONSULTANT/SURGICAL TECHNOLOGIST, athenix body sculpting institute

Greeting and admitting of patient, reviews completion of admission documents, collect payment for services and balances, insurance verifications, answered high volume calls, scheduled consultations, pre/post op visits and procedures. Chaperone during pre, and post operative follow up appointments, area award winning surgical consultant 2015 and 2016. Surgical technician specializing in cosmetic procedures as abdominoplasties, breast augmentations, liposuction, fat transfers, blepharoplasties, medial thigh lifts, brachioplasties, gynecomastia and labiaplasty.

Back-office duties includes pre and post op visits, suture removal, post op care instructions and careful documentation of visit. Order, replenish and restock surgical and office supplies. Responsible for operating room “turn around”.

MAY 2012 TO AUGUST 2014

FRONT AND BACK OFFICE ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT/SURGICAL TECHNOLOGIST, pasadena advanced surgical institute

Greeting and admitting of patient, review completion of admission documents, collects payment or services and balances, Insurance benefit verifications, answered high volume calls, work closely with medical supply reps, order supplies (office, surgical, Air Gas) chaperone in consultations, pre and post operative patient care appointments, work closely under supervision of 15 surgeons including medical director. Knowledge of EHR program utilized by facility.

Back up surgical tech assisting surgeon in procedures which include breast augmentations, liposuction, fat transfers, scar revisions, abdominoplasties, and pain management and limited podiatry procedures under direction of Surgeon, Registered Nurse, and Dr. of Anesthesia.

MAY 2011 TO MAY 2012

SURGICAL TECHNOLOGIST, chevy chase ambulatory surgical center

Gastroenterology tech assisting Registered Nurse and Doctor before and after (GI) procedures. Prepares and assists in positioning patient under direction of anesthesia and lead nurse, identifies when equipment needs replenishing and maintenance. Assists in biopsies and provides support under professional supervision during colonoscopies and endoscopic procedures.

MAY 1995 TO SEPTEMBER 2010

CUSTOMER SERVICE/SALES, chicago title company

Provides current housing market or specific property parcel documentation. Works closely with in house presidents, vice presidents, and outside escrow, mortgage, real estate agents and the county accessors office. Calculates and generates sales representatives weekly commission checks. Provides coverage where needed throughout the organization including front desk reception, mailroom, title desk and marketing department also known as “Farming’.

EDUCATION

JULY 2011

SURGICAL TECHNOLOGY, glendale career college

JUNE 2013

MEDICAL ASSISTANT, north-west college

FEBRURARY 2010

GED, glendale community college

CURRENT 2022 – 2025 EXPECTED GRADUATE DATE

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN HEALTH SCIENCES UNDERGRADUATE, grand canyon university

College of nursing and health care professions

SKILLS

Leadership Experience: Within a Banking, Title insurance, Escrow, and surgical setting role, training of employees

Team Building demonstrating the ability to build and motivate teams and fellow employees

Decision-Making: Capacity to make effective decisions, analyze information considering perspectives and make sound judgement

Communication Skills: Strong sense of knowledge and understanding both verbal and written detail oriented

Problem solving: Demonstrates the knowledge of Worldview and diversity with respectful empathetic approach

Results oriented: Meets deadlines, works closely with management, exceeding personal targets and goals, challenging personal growth

LIFESTYLE

Prior to my medical career, I had an extensive career in banking, administrative roles, escrow and title insurance with an exceptional customer service background. After the 2006 recession I made the jump to a field always in demand and again proved true during Covid where I worked front lines.

I’m member of my church, I love to spend my free time with my daughter, and we enjoy surfing and paddleboarding, I’m also currently pursuing my assignments bachelor’s degree in health sciences and expected to graduate December 2026.

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