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Aspen MedicalCertified Surgical Technologist
Jun. 2025Role II U.S. Military Hospital, Haiti- Deployed as the sole surgical assist in a Role II military hospital, supporting all aspects of surgical care in an austere, high-readiness environment in Port-au-Prince, Haiti.
- Lead OR setup and breakdown for trauma and emergency cases, ensure surgical instrumentation is sterilized and field-ready, and maintain strict adherence to infection control protocols. - Collaborate with medical and military teams from around the world to stay mission-ready 24/7. Also responsible for training personnel on sterile technique and surgical prep in a resource-limited setting.
iSurg of SpringSterile Processing Manager / Surgical assist
Aug. 2024 - Dec. 2024Spring, Texas, United StatesSelected during the launch of a new ophthalmic surgery center for my dual expertise in sterile processing and surgical technology. Building on formal sterile processing education and national-level industry contributions, I designed and established a fully compliant, efficient sterile processing department from the ground up. Once operational, I transitioned into a primary surgical assisting role to further support the center’s patient care goals.
Maverick Staffing IncCertified Surgical Technologist III - PRN
May. 2023Houston, Texas, United States- Cover last-minute shifts in Houston-area facilities, integrating into new teams and workflows to ensure efficient surgical support.
- Provide skilled assistance across specialties, adapting quickly to diverse environments and protocols for seamless patient care.
US Nursing Certified Surgical Technologist III
Mar. 2021United States- Provide surgical support nationwide during critical staffing needs, ensuring seamless patient care.
- Rapidly complete onboarding and adapt to new facilities, teams, and surgical specialties with minimal notice.
- Integrate efficiently into diverse surgical environments, maintaining professionalism under time-sensitive conditions.
PARK TEN SURGICAL CENTER, LLCCertified Surgical Technologist III - PRN
Mar. 2021 - Jan. 2025Houston, Texas, United States- Provide skilled surgical assistance in Orthopedics, ENT, Ophthalmology, and Podiatry procedures.
- Thrive in a fast-paced environment, ensuring efficiency and precision during surgical cases.
- Maintain visualization of the surgical site, ensure proper instrumentation, and anticipate team needs for each procedure.
PARK TEN SURGICAL CENTER, LLCSurgical Tech - PRN
Mar. 2021 - Jan. 2025Houston, Texas, United StatesI scrubed ENT, Ortho, Podiatry, & Eyes at this facility.
Memorial Hermann Health SystemCertified Surgical Technologist III - PRN
Dec. 2019Houston, Texas, United States- Facilitate physician and staff training at the Surgical Innovation and Robotics Institute (SIRI), collaborating with Intuitive and other medical device companies to organize and oversee labs utilizing porcine and cadaver tissue.
- Manage lab logistics, including tissue procurement, equipment setup, and ensuring seamless execution of training sessions.
- Provide surgical support at Memorial Hermann Northeast, assisting in General, GYN, Urology, Vascular, Orthopedic, Robotics, and Podiatry procedures with precision and adaptability.
Memorial Hermann Health SystemCertified Surgical Technologist - PRN
Dec. 2019Houston, Texas, United StatesI pick up shifts at Memorial Hermann locations all over Houston and scrub any specialty I am needed in. I also work at SIRI (Surgical Innovation & Robotics Institute) facilitating physician training and cadaver labs.
My Houston SurgeonsSurgical Assistant / OR Manager / Supply Manager / Sterile Processing Tech
May. 2018 - Dec. 2020Houston, Texas- Assisted seven physicians as a Surgical First Assist, suturing all layers of tissue across various surgical sites along with standard assisting responsibilities.
- Managed contracts with vendors, maintained medical equipment, and scheduled biomed appointments to ensure operational efficiency.
- Sterilized instruments, coordinated surgical schedules, and handled delivery and pickup of surgical instrumentation to meet physician needs.
- Maintained OR inventory, ordered supplies, and ensured compliance with AAAASF standards by writing policies and overseeing credentials.
- Onboarded new physicians, created preference cards, ordered instrumentation, and developed custom surgical instrument sets.
- Conducted in-services for colleagues, enhancing team knowledge and contributing to practice improvements.
Memorial Houston Surgical CenterSurgical Assistant
Mar. 2017 - May. 2018Houston, Texas Area- Provided surgical assistance in Reconstructive and Cosmetic Plastics, General Surgery, Robotics, ENT, and Pain Management procedures.
- Ensured sterile technique, anticipated surgical team needs, and maintained equipment readiness to support seamless operations.
Aureus Medical GroupTraveling Certified Surgical Tech
Mar. 2016 - Apr. 2017Texas- Completed multiple 3-month contracts in diverse cities, providing specialized surgical support primarily with Neuro, but also with Vascular, Thoracic, Plastics, General, Ortho and OB GYN.
- Served as a First Assist in Labor & Delivery, performing suturing and supporting physicians during obstetric surgeries at a dedicated birthing center in Forth Worth.
Ben Taub General HospitalCertified Surgical Technologist
Jul. 2012 - Apr. 2017Houston, Texas Area- Provided surgical support in Trauma, Neuro, ENT, Reconstructive Plastics, OMF, Orthopedics, Vascular, Ophthalmology, and GYN procedures at a Level I county hospital.
- Served as a preceptor, training surgical technologists, nurses, and medical students in surgical techniques and protocols.
- Maintained a sterile field, anticipated surgical team needs, and contributed to high-quality patient care in a fast-paced trauma environment.
Western Reserve Medtech ServicesEndoscope Specialist
Feb. 2010 - Jul. 2012Houston, Texas Area
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