Surgical Technologist Presbyterian Hospital
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David A. Cotroneo, CST / CSFA
Human Resources
Surgical Technologist / First Assist Recruiter
San Antonio, TX
I am responding to your advertisement that I saw on your company website for the surgical technologist / First Assist position in San Antonio, TX. I was impressed by your center’s reputation and am excited about all the procedures performed at your facility.
I graduated from Texas State Technical College, earning an Associate’s degree in Applied Sciences in the program of Surgical Technology. I graduated from Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting with a certificate of Surgical First Assisting. I am searching for an environment in which I can further enhance my surgical skills.
I have been employed by various hospitals in the state of Texas and have called San Antonio, TX home for five years.
I have my certification as a CST and CSFA through NBSTSA.
After reviewing your facility, I believe I am the one you’re looking for. I possess the skill set and enthusiasm that will make your team grow even stronger. I appreciate your consideration and look forward to hearing from you soon.
Sincerely,
David A. Cotroneo, CST/CSFA
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David A. Cotroneo, CST / CSFA
18039 Maui Sands San Antonio, TX 78255 / 214-***-**** *************@*****.***
Objective
To obtain a allied health position at a dynamic and progressive medical center that provides comprehensive surgical services to the community and region.
Character Profile
Thrives under pressure while maintaining efficiency and technique; hard worker; energetic; team player; flexible; possesses critical thinking skills; ability to anticipate the surgical teams’ needs quickly; problem solver; and reliable.
Professional Summary:
I am a professionally trained Surgical Technologist / Surgical First Assist with experience ensuring high standards of culturally competent care for wide variety of patients with diverse needs.
Skills Profile:
Pre-operative preparation skills include: securing/arranging equipment; obtaining necessary images; reviewing patient’s H & P; create sterile field; open sterile supplies; organizes sterile field; performs necessary counts; sterile skin preparation and patient positioning.
Intra-operative procedural skills include: draping; passes instruments and supplies; maintains organized Mayo stand and back table; maintains sterility throughout the procedure; properly cares for specimen; performs closing counts; wound closure techniques; applies sterile dressings.
Post-operative procedural skills include break down of sterile field; properly disposes of all sharps; prepares instruments for decontamination; disposes of all one-use items; turns over room.
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Skill Highlights
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Medical terminology
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OR experience
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Ears/Nose/Throat experience
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Sterilization techniques
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Vascular care
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Specimen collection/processing
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Urology
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Aseptic Technique
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Strong medical ethic
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Perioperative patient care
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Foley catheter insertion/removal
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Clinical Experience
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Body mechanics
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Laparoscopic procedures
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OB/GYN experience
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Laceration repair
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Pre- and post-surgical care
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Patient positioning
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Wound cleaning/care
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Infection control standards
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Wound closure
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Minor surgery assistance
Surgical Experience
oSurgical experience in the first scrub role in the following specialties (Adult and Pediatric) include but are not limited to:
General: Robotic, Laparoscopic and open procedures including bariatric, bowel resections, exploratory laparotomies, cholecystectomies, appendectomies, various hernia repairs, Nissen fundoplication, colostomy creations, port a catheter creations, tracheostomies, etc.
ENT: Bilateral Myringotomy Tubes, Adenoidectomies, Tonsillectomies, Turbinate reductions, Direct Laryngoscopies, Thyroidectomies, Tympanoplasties, Cochlear implants, Mastoidectomies
Orthopedics: Experience with Arthrex, Smith and Nephew, Stryker, Synthes, Zimmer, Depuy and DJO systems. Closed Reductions and ORIFs of multiple extremities with plates and screw, Intra-Medullar nail sets, Kirschner Wires and Steinmann Pins. Sports Medicine procedures including Total and Mako Uni-Compartmental Knee Arthroplasties. Total and Hemi Hip and Shoulder Arthroplasties, Arthroscopic knee and Shoulder scopes with meniscus repairs, debridement, ACL, PCL, SLAP, rotator cuff repairs.
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Surgical Experience Continued
. Foot and Ankle and Hand: Sub-Talar Arthrodesis, digit and Ray amputations, tendon repairs, hammertoe corrections, digit fixations, fusions, total ankle arthroplasty. Carpal Tunnel Syndrome open and arthroscopic repairs. Bi- Malleolar, Tri- Malleolar FX repairs, Distal Radius repairs. Wrist and Ankle arthroscopies.
Neurological: Lumbar, Cervical and Thoracic vertebrae fusions, discectomies, and laminectomies both posterior and anterior approaches. Thoracotomy assisted cervical fusions. Craniotomies, sub-Dural hematoma evacuations, Cranioplasties, Tumor resections, lobectomies, tumor biopsies, VP shunts
GYN: LAVH, TAH, TVH, Salpingectomies, Oophorectomies, Tubal ligations, Suction D&Cs, Anterior and Posterior repairs, Myomectomies, TVTs.
Peripheral Vascular: AV fistula creations, graft insertions, Carotid Endarterectomy, Femoral Popliteal Bypass, Femoral – Femoral Bypass, Basilic vein transpositions. Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm repair. Angiography procedures with balloon stints, De-clot procedures.
Plastic: Panniculectomy, Breast oncology procedures including unilateral and bilateral mastectomies, Flap reconstruction, Deep Interior Epigastric Perforator procedures. Cleft lip and palate repairs, fat grafts
Urology: TURPS, TURBTS, Stent placement, ESWL, Ureteroscopy, Green Laser lithotripsy, Green Laser Prostatectomy, Laparoscopic and Open Nephrectomies, Hydrocele repair, Hypospadias repairs, Pyelorotomy procedures, Circumcisions, Penis prosthesis procedures, kidney transplants,
Pediatric: Circumcisions, exploratory laparotomies, closed reductions with percutaneous pinning, epispadias, hypospadias, urachal abnormalities
Robotic DaVinci XI: Robotic Specialties include: General, Gynecological, Urological
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Work Experience
October 2021 to present Certified Surgical Technologist
Certified Surgical First Assist
Christus Santa Rosa Medical Center
2827 Babcock Rd
San Antonio, TX 78229
210-***-**** / Supervisor Layla Najarian
March 2020 to July, 2021 Certified Surgical Technologist
Certified Surgical First Assist
Methodist Stone Oak Hospital
1139 E. Sonterra Blvd
San Antonio, TX 78258
210-***-**** / Supervisor Casey Simons
January 2016 to March 2020 Certified Surgical Technologist
Methodist Ambulatory Surgery Center
9150 Huebner Rd, San Antonio, TX 78240
Location Closed
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Work Experience Continued
July 2014 to January 2016 Certified Surgical Technologist
Driscoll Children’s Hospital
3533 S. Alameda Street, Corpus Christi, TX 78411
361-***-**** / Supervisor Andrae Johnson
February 2014 to July 2014: Certified Surgical Technologist
Doctor’s Regional Hospital (CCMC)
3315 Alameda Street, Corpus Christi, TX 78411
(361) 761 – 1510 / Supervisor Lynn Bel
November 2013 to December, 2013: Certified Surgical Technologist
UT Southwestern Hospital / Zale Lipshy
5151 Harry Hines, Dallas, TX 75390
214-***-**** / Supervisor Scott Patterson
February 2013 to September 2013: Certified Surgical Technologist
Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Denton
3000 North I – 35, Denton, TX 76201
940-***-**** / Supervisor Zane Davidson
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Work Experience Continued
August 2012 to January 2013: Certified Surgical Technologist
Rio Grande Regional Hospital
101 E. Ridge RD, McAllen, TX 78503
956-***-**** / Supervisor Jim Chase
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Education
Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting
Nashville, TN
Graduation date: February 28, 2021
Surgical First Assist Program
Texas State Technical College
Harlingen, TX
Graduation date: August 12, 2012
Associates Degree in applied sciences / Surgical Technology
Awards: Dean’s List, Academic Honor roll 2010 – 2012, TSTC Professionalism award
United States Navy Aviation Electronic Apprenticeship Training
Millington, TN
Graduation date: August 1988
University of North Texas
Denton, TX
45 semester hours of college earned 1985-1987
Trinity Christian Academy
Addison, TX
High School Diploma Graduation date: May,1985
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Certifications
oCertified Surgical First Assist (CSFA) earned through the National Board of Surgical Technology & Surgical Assisting.
Certification Number: 201671 / Certification Type: CSFA Expires 3/22/2023
oCertified Surgical Technologist (CST) earned through National Board of Surgical Technology & Surgical Assisting.
oCertification Number: 201671 / Certification Type: CST Expires 3/22/2023
oAmerican Red Cross Basic Life Saving Certification: Expires September 2023
Memberships
Member of the Association of Surgical Assistants
Member of the Association of Surgical Technologist
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References
1)Mayo Galindo, M.D. 2) Craig R. Glauser, M.D.
8300 Floyd Curl 1139 E. Sonterra Blvd Ste 401
3rd Floor Desk C San Antonio, TX 78258
San Antonio, TX 78229 Work: (210) 874 - 3359
Work: 210-***-****
3)Nikolas Gerkin, M.D. 4) Wayne A. Lee, M.D.
1139 E. Sonterra Blvd Ste 401 7700 Floyd Curl Dr
San Antonio, TX 78258W San Antonio, TX 78229
Work: 210-***-**** Work: (210) 575 – 4000
5) David W. Person, M.D. 6) Kunj Desai, M.D.
The Hand Center of San Antonio
21 Spurs Lane #310
San Antonio, TX 78240
Work: 210-***-****
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