Patient Care Surgical Technology

Location:

Lindale, TX

Posted:

July 16, 2025

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Resume:

Benji L. Brandow

***** ** ****

Lindale Tx *****

832-***-****

E-mail: *****.*******@*****.***

To Whom It May Concern:

This correspondence is to express my enthusiasm about a position within your department.

The attached resume will reflect my background in various healthcare settings along with my excellent communication skills and strong pride in teamwork. My meticulous nature, combined with my attention to detail, will ensure rapid assistance in all needs of the department and instill an intense work ethic.

My high energy personality and the ability to take initiative make me an ideal candidate for your current opening. I believe strongly in team effort and all tasks requested are to be considered part of the job requirement.

I would appreciate the opportunity to meet with you to discuss how my experience will best allow me to contribute to the success of your department as well as the hospital.

Sincerely,

Benji L. Brandow

21092 CR 4118

Lindale Tx 7577

832-***-****

E-mail: *****.*******@*****.***

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS:

Medical professional who uses experience, educational background and creativity to implement methods of cost savings through limiting the use of disposables through managerial skills, surgical expertise of equipment and human anatomy, excellent surgical technique with fine detail to surgical conscience. Specializing in the advancement and management of reusable supplies and instrumentation in laparoscopic specialty procedures, sufficiently train medical staff, residents and medical students in the use of reusable instrumentation and technical expertise with handling delicate instruments through in-services and frequent training sessions, decreasing intimidation while on the surgical field and limiting the cost of repairs

QUALIFICATIONS:

Surgical assisting with an active background in teaching as I am an independent instructor trainer with my own training business. I have extensive knowledge of specialty instrumentation in Intuitive Robotics, Laparoscopy, General, Colorectal, GYN, GYN Oncology, and urology. Other specialties are Pediatrics, Micro-specialty, ENT, and plastic surgery. Vivid skill set in open instrumentation, and operating room setup for advanced laparoscopic surgical procedures. Video assisted surgical procedure setup and application to the surgical setting. Certified in basic life support. I have acquired Sterile Processing skills with management background in Sterile processing: Steam autoclaves, STERRAD, Steris applications. Excellent Communication skills as well having open communication with Surgeons and Hospital administrators allowing for cost efficiency with the use of equipment and reusable and reposable instrumentation. I am passionate about minimizing cost for patients needing clinical support aiding in their much-needed care in the surgical arena. My work experience and clinical expertise allow me to function independently and confidently as well as my self-starting capabilities create a strong bonded work ethic that delivers exemplary patient care gained for the national standards by the AST. Combined experience is 30 yrs

EDUCATION:

5/26/25 Intuitive DaVinci clinical training San Jose California Hernia Luminary for assisting

5/ 2025 - 9/ 2027 The College of Healthcare Professions – certified Surgical Technology

2011 - 2014 The American Heart Association - BLS CPR Instructor

6 / 2000 - 4 / 2001 St. Lukes Hospital – Certified Nurse Assistant II

3 / 1998 - 6 / 2000 St. Lukes Hospital – Certified Nurse Assistant I

(CNA certificate is still current and in good standing)

Procedures performed - In order of proficiency

●General surgery - (experienced coordinator) Assist in Exploratory laparotomy, Colorectal, cholecystectomy, appendectomy and all indicated procedures as well as Bariatrics. I am also an

Advanced trainer in laparoscopy and Davinci SI and XI robotics since 2010

Achieved letter of recommendation from Intuitive training module Hernia Luminary for assisting surgeon during DaVinci XI robotics platform 5/26/25

●Gynecological – (experienced coordinator) Total abdominal hysterectomies, and General GYN

procedures with a specialty in Oncology. Advanced trainer in Laparoscopy and Davinci robotics

● Genitourinary – (experienced coordinator) Advanced trainer in Laparoscopy and Davinci SI

And XI robotics, Total and partial Nephrectomy, Prostatectomy, Ureteral reimplant,

sacrocolpopexy’s, anterior/posterior repairs, cystoscopies, ureteroscopies, green light laser.

●ENT- (experienced coordinator) bilateral myringotomy (BMG), tonsil and adenoid, septo/rhino SMR, parotidectomy, thyroidectomy, neck dissections airway management, Mastoidectomy, and Bronchoscopy and laryngoscopy/micro laryngoscopy

●Plastics - (experienced coordinator) mastectomies, lumpectomies, abdominoplasty, breast biopsies, breast augmentations, breast reconstruction, patient makeovers, and diagnostic explorations.

●GI technician- experience with colonoscopy, EGD, specimen collection, hot and cold snare biopsies, clipping, occasional tattooing, ERCP, experienced with scope Decontamination and cleaning

●L&D – C-section technologist for labor and delivery while in the operating room stock and organize C-section room and supply room to facilitate easy management of stat section

●Ophthalmology – scrubbed PHACO eye procedures with disposable preloaded lens delivery instrument and occasional eye surgeries strabismus for eye surgeon

oSkill sets to aid operating room:

Lead and assistant manager in sterile processing processes: autoclave, STERRAD and Steris applications, wrapping and peel packing specialized instrumentation and rigid containers

oGastroenterology as a technician and support staff

oMaterials management as an assistant manager and lead handler of supply control and disbursement

EMPLOYMENT:

Feb 10, 2025, to June 24,2025: Navarro regional hospital level IV trauma hospital. Coordinator, primary surgical technologist, trainer for Robotics and Laparoscopy. I served as the Robotics Coordinator for Navarro regionals robotics program for general, colorectal, Gyn, Gyn oncology, and urology services. I designed, implement and trained new CST’s, CST students, medical students and residents in use of XI DaVinci robotics platform, set up steering committee and cost effective proactive alignment utilizing my expertise, background, teaching technique and training background with excellent patient care in mind as well as ease of use with easy setup, training and orientation of new staff, current staff as well as new surgeons and or surgeons learning robotic technology with facilitation of robot functionality.

●May 28, 2025- earned letter of completion from Intuitive surgical in San Jose, California for assisting surgeon during robotic procedures for all service lines as an assist to procedural support during procedures

December 18, 2022 to Feb 3, 2025: Christus Good Shepherd Level III trauma hospital. Scrub all General, GYN, GU Urology and colorectal procedures as I am a specialist with XI Da Vinci robotics. Also scrubbed all other general, Gyn, colorectal, ENT, plastics and Urology procedures. individually assisted nurse staff in guiding proper sterile technique and handling of sterile fields and sterile items with assistance from my management, I assist surgical technology students with learning tools to aid them in the learning process as well as skill building on the sterile field and unanimously nominated as preceptor of the year 2024 by the TJC student body of surgical technology students

April 8, 2021 to December 16, 2022 MedPro staffing agency - function as a travel surgical technologist for DaVinci robotics XI, plastic surgery, general surgery, gynecological, ENT and all other indicated procedures being a self-starter as well as independent allows me to fill right in on procedures and my integrity for sterility allows for instant trust amongst clinicians during procedures. I'm given leadership even as a traveler to assist with new hire orientation, medical student, resident and PA training. I also aid the GI team as a technician in their department to aid in staffing shortages and extra help to alleviate quick turnovers of procedures and decontamination of equipment.

April 2018 to March 28, 2021, surgical technologist, Department safety manager and Joint commission officer, GI technician Greater USPI Heights surgery center – set up the operating room for surgical procedures for specialties: Robotics, laparoscopic, General, GYN, Plastics, Ortho hand, podiatry and urology, also scrub procedures, build, create and maintain surgeon specific preference cards for optimal patient outcomes during surgery. Organize and monitor and maintain sterile core and sterile processing

May 2014 to April 2018 Surgical Technologist II - Memorial Herman Katy Hospital Primary Davinci surgical tech and co-coordinator for training of new staff, first assist and new procedures for surgeons that are new to Davinci surgery or 1st procedures to the facility. Other responsibilities include cost efficiency by limited use of disposables, excessive instrumentation limited wasted material thus organizing and categorizing procedural efficiency.

●Set-up and scrub all surgical procedures specializing in Davinci Robotics surgery: General surgery, Bariatric procedures, General Colo-rectal, GYN, Urology laparoscopic surgery.

● Scrub open procedures for primarily General surgery, GYN surgery, Urology surgery with added

skills in minimal invasive orthopedic specialties, and ENT

●Maintain a high level of sterility as well as strong surgical consciousness while keeping the patient safe and delivering satisfactory treatment with the surgical team and colleagues.

● Ensuring cost savings by opening minimum disposables as well as maximizing surgical techniques

enhancing surgical recovery and patient outcomes.

November 13, 2013, to May 2014 Surgical Technologist II - Memorial Hermann Children’s Hospital Surgical technologist for pediatric surgery maintaining a high level of sterility while upholding strict surgical conscience to deliver patient care

●Setup operating room and scrub surgical procedures

●Laparoscopy, Neuro, General, Urology, Cysto’s, ENT, Plastics, OMF

●Developed electronic preference cards for use to aid in procedural efficiency and surgical set up per surgeon satisfaction

●SI Davinci for pediatric surgeon

●Maintain a high level of patient safety, and sterility

2009to 2012 On-Site Manager Surgical Technologist II - Western Reserve MedTech Services

Laparoscopy Coordinator Services manager Ben Taub General Hospital and LBJ General Hospital

●Customer service through technical expertise and sterile processing, Resistant to the use of disposable instruments provide and Customer specific reusable instruments

●sterile processing and handling, operating room technical expertise with instruments

●Troubleshot Equipment and setup endoscopic video towers

●Consult with reps for purchasing and use of equipment and supplies

●Coordinate staffing, organize and arrange surgical procedures, and interview new staff.

● Taught in classroom setting, created training sessions and one on one clinics for all surgical staff

● Compiled damage reports and analysis on instrumentation for customer, Specialized in cost

reduction and efficiency in procedures

●Scrub and set up sterile field for operative procedures

●Managed 7 service specialists, and 2 assistant managers

2010to Present Laparoscopy and techniques consulting - seek out and consult interested parties (i.e.) medical students, residents, fellows, new surgical technologists, surgical technology students looking to improve surgical skill set in minimally invasive surgical procedures by critiquing and expanding on laparoscopic technique such as instrumentation, camera operation and technical minded imagination thus improving surgical outcomes and patient experience in the high regarded fast paced technologically advanced industry of minimally invasive surgery such as laparoscopy and robotics.

●Open forum teaching environment

●One on one specialty, hands on training and fatigue tactics

●Benefits of reusable versus disposables, cost reduction from opening what’s needed and limited disposable usage while utilizing technique with reusable instrumentation

●Open dialogue for cost savings, procedural efficiency, effective training through confidence and evidence-based practices through the association of surgical technology and own experiences on sterile field

●Ability to train in classroom, clinical O.R. or office settings

2006 to 2009 On-Site Manager / Surgical Technologist - American Endoscopy Services - Maintained billing, inventory, par levels, and case management, Managed time and staff members, oversaw all minimally invasive surgical procedures in the operating room including SI Davinci surgery, resolved staff concerns and maintained surgeon satisfaction in the conversion of disposables to specialty reusable instrumentation as a cost-efficient move.

●Assisted clinical and non-clinical staff members with methods of cost savings through waste control

●Upheld the policy and procedures to the model of which American Endoscopy set forth, Remote employee to various other AES accounts around the country and managing case support

● O.R. setup of laparoscopic procedures, instrument handling and primary care and maintenance

● Assist staff members with cost savings methods using minimal disposable instrumentation

● Care and handling of all laparoscopes, cameras and light cord assembly as well as maintaining their

sterility and storage

●Consult with reps for purchasing and use of equipment and supplies

●Coordinate staffing, organize and arrange surgical procedures, and interview new staff.

●Proficient in advanced specialty procedures

●Scrub and set up sterile field for operative procedures

2002 to 2006 Laparoscopic Camera Assistant / Surgical Technologist - Memorial Hermann TMC

●Scrub and set up a sterile field for operative procedures. Operated laparoscopic camera during advanced procedures and assist surgeon primarily for the bariatric services

●Set up O.R. in preparation for all minimally invasive procedures, Robotic SI Davinci surgery,

Assisted with patient care before, during and after procedure

●Specialized training in Intuitive SI Robotic surgery, scrub, set up as well as instrumentation.

● Cleaned and sterilized all laparoscopic and specialty intuitive instrumentation.

● Certified and

recertified all staff members in CPR

●Received hands on training from Surgeons

●Held a responsible role in sterile processing running sterilizers, steam autoclaves, Sterrad, ETO, transport sterile items to and from the sterile cores

●Specialized training in sterile processing for the following instruments: Laparoscopy, Intuitive Robotics, General, pediatrics, ENT, Maxi-facial, Micro-specialties, Arthroscopy and General open instrumentation: C.V. GYN, G.U.

References

Name: Carson Firestone

Company: Navarro Regional hospital

Affiliation: O.R. Director

Number: 804-***-****

Name: Frank Pedrerra

Company: MedPro staffing

Affiliation: staffing coordinator

Number: 954-***-****

Name: Dr. Terry Scarborough

Company: TLC surgical partners

Affiliation: Owner / General Surgeon