Certified Certified Surgical Technologist

Reyna A. Ibarra

San Diego, CA ***************@*******.*** 619-***-****

Certified Surgical Technologist BLS Certified Bilingual (English/Spanish) Professional Summary

Certified and highly motivated Surgical Technologist with extensive clinical experience in a variety of surgical specialties including general, gynecology, robotics, ophthalmology, plastic surgery, urology and orthopedics. Skilled in preparing surgical suites, maintaining sterile environments, assisting with surgical procedures, and performing room turnover. Adept in infection control, patient preparation, instrument handling, and safety compliance. Seeking to contribute to a collaborative surgical team in an entry-level full-time role at an ambulatory surgery center.

Skills

• OR Suite & Equipment Preparation

• Sterile Field Maintenance & Instrument Handling

• Patient Preparation, Transport, and Positioning

• Infection Control & Aseptic Technique

• Safety & Emergency Procedure Compliance

• Specimen & Medication Handling

• EMR Documentation & OR Turnover

• Excellent Communication & Bilingual (Spanish)

• Strong Attention to Detail & Time Management

• Flexible to Work Variable Shifts and On-Call

Experience

Surgical Technologist Externship - March 2024 - November 2024 Various Locations:

Queen of the Valley Hospital, American Eye Associates, Liposuction Centers of San Diego

• Assisted with patient prep, positioning, room turnover, and transport.

• Participated in surgical time-outs and infection control practices.

• Maintained and prepared surgical equipment monitored sterile field and logged patient data.

• Prepared surgical suites and maintained sterile fields according to infection control standards.

• Functioned as surgical scrub for over 160 procedures; ensured proper count of instruments/sponges. Labeled specimens and adhered to medication handling protocols.

cCARE California Cancer Associates, Fresno, CA - Oct 2019 - Mar 2020 Medical Assistant / Rx Support

• Managed preauthorization, processed oral chemotherapy prescriptions, and supported clinical documentation.

Saint Agnes Medical Center, Fresno, CA - Oct 2018 - Feb 2019 Medical Assistant / Office Support Float

• Performed back-office duties including patient check-in, vitals, and EMR entries across 12 facilities.

Genesis Healthcare Partners, San Diego, CA - Nov 2011 - Aug 2016 Medical Assistant / Office Float Pool

• Supported urology and radiation oncology clinics, responsible for rooming, vitals, authorizations, and sterile instrument handling.

• Provided Spanish interpretation for clinical assessments. Certifications

Certified Surgical Technologist (CST)

National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting - December 2024 Basic Life Support (BLS)

American Heart Association - June 2025

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) - April 2004

Education

Associate of Science in Surgical Technology - North-West College, San Diego, CA - Dec 2024 Certified Medical Assistant - Maric College - Apr 2004 High School Diploma/GED - June 1998

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