TAURIS S. SMITH

*** ***** *****, *********, ** **687 Mobile: 707-***-**** E-mail: adprvt@r.postjobfree.com OBJECTIVE

To be a member of a surgical team where providing the best patient services during perioperative care is of chief importance while continuing to expand and enhance my skills as a surgical technologist in a challenging environment.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Surgical Technician May 2019 – Present

Trinity Surgery Center – San Jose, CA

• Scrubbed in neurosurgery (spine), orthopedic, and pain management cases.

• Performed all required duties in the Sterile Processing Department. Surgical Technician January 2019 – April 2019

Premier Surgery Center – Concord, CA

• Scrubbed in general, gynecological, orthopedic, ophthalmic, vascular, plastics, hand, and ENT cases.

• Prepared and set up operating room prior to surgery

• Ensured maintenance and organization of surgical supplies and instruments Surgical Technician Extern

Kaiser Permanente South Sacramento Medical Center – Sacramento, CA July 2018 – November 2018

• Scrubbed in general, neurosurgery, gynecological, orthopedic, and ENT cases.

• Prepared and set up operating room prior to surgery

• Ensured maintenance and organization of surgical supplies and instruments Surgery Maintenance Tech April 2015 – May 2018

Surgery Center of Alta Bates Summit Medical Center – Oakland, CA

• Maintain the surgical environment in a clean and orderly manner.

• Perform daily operating room cleaning, disinfecting and infection control using principle steps.

• Assist the Material Management team with the unpacking and storage of supplies.

• Pull cases for surgery procedure

• Set-up surgery equipment prior to surgery procedures

• Transport patients from O.R. bed to Gurney bed

CERTIFICATIONS

Certificate of Completion in Surgical Technology November 2018 Contra Costa Medical Career College – Antioch, CA

Certificate of Completion in Basic Life Support (BLS) Current The American Heart Association – Antioch, CA

SKILLS

Strict Surgical Conscience Proper Aseptic Technique Ability to Adapt to New Procedures Anticipation of Surgeons Needs Recognize Patient’s Needs Recognize Needs of Surgical Team Work Well in High Stress Environments Work Well Within a Team Strong Communication Skills TAURIS S. SMITH

849 Boone Drive, Brentwood, CA 95687 Mobile: 707-***-**** E-mail: adprvt@r.postjobfree.com REFERENCES

Allan Horn, M.D.

Anesthesiologist

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Brad Zwhahlen, M.D.

Orthopedic Surgeon

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Maria Ruiz, CST

Director of Surgical Technology

Contra Costa Medical Career College

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