SUMMARY

SKILLS

EXPERIENCE

PAUL VILLAVICENCIO

*** *. **** **., *******, AZ 85015 H: 623-***-**** adl3yz@r.postjobfree.com Focused Surgical Technologist with 30 years of expertise in trauma and surgical settings. Knowledgeable in practices for trauma medicine,Orthopedics surgery and general surgery. Team leader in devising new programs and training employees on updated policies, protocols and new equipment. Enthusiastic to join rewarding organization focused on supporting growth and career progression. Safely disposing of needles

Equipment set up and operation

Disposing of biohazardous waste

HIPAA proficiency

Workplace safety

Aseptic and sterilization

techniques

Passing surgical tools

Transporting patients

Collecting medical specimens

Preparing for surgeries

Surgical counts

OB/GYN procedures

Administering medications

Dressing wounds

AED certification

Cultural awareness and sensitivity

09/2010 to Current Surgical Technician

Mericopa Integrated Health Systems Phoenix, AZ

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

Used hemostatic clamps, suture ligatures, and electrocautery equipment to control bleeding.

Collected and prepared tissue specimens for laboratory analysis. Facilitated invasive, non-invasive, and minimally-invasive procedures by creating safe and functional operating room environments. Handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures. Used diagnostic equipment and monitored patients during procedures using specialized machines.

Set up equipment, tools and supplies needed for procedures and organize instruments as directed in surgeons' preference cards. Counted and recorded sponges, instruments, and needles at beginning and end of surgical procedures.

Cleaned and sterilized operating rooms.

Dressed wounds with antiseptic compounds and sterile coverings to protect surgical sites and promote healing.

Rendered aid to patients experiencing life-threatening emergencies during surgical procedures.

Created and maintained sterile operating fields to minimize infection risks. Protected unobstructed views for surgical staff with use of retractors, sponges and suctioning equipment.

Helped prepare team by assisting with gowning and gloving of staff. Organized instruments and supplies to optimize surgical team efficiency. Communicated with patients after surgery to assess recovery and mitigate complications.

Actualized inventory management procedures to control medications and supplies as well as to rotate stock and remove expired medications. Executed remarkable dexterity assembling and monitoring tools to be used during surgery procedures.

Reviewed physician orders to appropriately count and dispens pre-operative and post-operative medications.

Developed effective strategies to streamline organizational performance, increase revenues and boost productivity.

Provided surgical support to help [Type] surgeon execute safe operations and procedures resulting in positive patient outcomes. Managed and maintained surgical suites by sterilizing equipment and

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06/2004 to 09/2010 Surgical Technologist CST II

Honorheaith Deer Valley PHOENIX, AZ

Facilitated invasive, non-invasive, and minimally-invasive procedures by creating safe and functional operating room environments. Effectively supported surgeons in fast-paced healthcare environments, resulting in better patient care and less pain medication post-surgery. Set up equipment, tools and supplies needed for procedures and organize instruments as directed in surgeons' preference cards. Used hemostatic clamps, suture ligatures, and electrocautery equipment to control bleeding.

Maintained reusable surgical instrumentation and equipment, including decontamination, cleaning, sterilizing, storing and distributing. Collaborated with operating room staff to cultivate efficiency and prepare for scheduled and emergency procedures.

Adhered to OSHA protocols when sterilizing instruments, discarding medical supplies and disposing of waste.

Used diagnostic equipment and monitored patients during procedures using specialized machines.

Counted and recorded sponges, instruments, and needles at beginning and end of surgical procedures.

Reviewed surgical requirements and prepped operating room with appropriate tools, equipment and instruments.

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

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

Assisted surgeon with patient preparation for total joint replacement procedures.

Trained [Number] staff members on operating room procedures, infection control and over safety and functionality procedures. Laid out all instruments, supplies and tools as directed by surgeons. Collaborated with vendors and service providers to coordinate required services and equipment.

Cleaned and sterilized surgical sites and managed supply inventory and organization.

Organized and maintained unobstructed operative fields to foster immediate access to retractors and suctioning and irrigation equipment. Sterilized medical equipment and properly handled contaminated materials.

Worked with internal departments and personnel to ensure availability of instruments and equipment.

Collected and prepared tissue specimens for laboratory analysis. Handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures. 06/1990 to 09/2001 Surgical Technologist

ST Joseph Hospital Phoenix Arizona PHOENIX, AZ

Maintained reusable surgical instrumentation and equipment, including decontamination, cleaning, sterilizing, storing and distributing. Organized equipment and ins truments in alignment with surgical protocols and surgeon preferences.

Organized and maintained unobstructed operative fields to foster immediate access to retractors and suctioning and irrigation equipment. Worked with internal departments and personnel to ensure availability of instruments and equipment.

Cleaned and sterilized surgical sites and managed supply inventory and organization.

Set up equipment, tools and supplies needed for procedures and organize instruments as directed in surgeons' preference cards. Used diagnostic equipment and monitored patients during procedures using specialized machines.

Collected and prepared tissue specimens for laboratory analysis. Assisted surgeon with patient preparation for total joint replacement procedures.

Collaborated with operating room staff to cultivate efficiency and prepare for scheduled and emergency procedures.

Handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures. Cleaned and sterilized operating rooms.

09/2001 to 06/2004 Surgical Technologist

Tempe St. Lukes PHOENIX, AZ

Sterilized medical equipment and properly handled contaminated materials.

Set up equipment, tools and supplies needed for procedures and organize instruments as directed in surgeons' preference cards. Performed various tasks, which included assisting with reductions and administering pain injections.

Cleaned and sterilized operating rooms.

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

Maintained surgical areas and oversaw inventory management. Mentored and educated team of surgical technologists, offering insight and suggestions on ways to handle [Type] issue.

Maintained reusable surgical instrumentation and equipment, including decontamination, cleaning, sterilizing, storing and distributing. EDUCATION AND TRAINING

CERTIFICATIONS

Associate of Applied Science: Nursing

Phoenix College Phoenix Arizona

Some College (No Degree): Surgical Technology

Maricopa Community Colleges - Gateway Community College Phoenix, AZ Some College (No Degree): Surgical Technologist

US Army San Antonio, TX

Certified Surgical Technologist

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

BLS - Basic Life Support

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