Constance Zavala
Canton
Summary
Dedicated Surgical Technologist with extensive experience in Ambulatory Surgery Centers. Expertise in aseptic techniques, instrument management, and optimizing surgical workflows. Proven ability to enhance operational efficiency through strategic planning and team collaboration, ensuring sterile environments and superior patient outcomes.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Surgical Technologist
Center for Health Ambulatory Surgery Center LLC
02.2024 - Current
- Enhanced operational efficiency by managing instrument inventory for surgeries.
- Streamlined patient preparation processes, significantly reducing wait times before surgery.
- Educated new staff on safe sterilization techniques and equipment handling practices.
- Ensured organization and accuracy through diligent instrument counts during surgical operations.
- Assisted surgical teams in maintaining sterile environments for optimal procedure conditions.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to improve overall surgical workflow and efficiency.
Surgical Technologist Student
OSF Health Care Open Heart Team
01.2023 - 02.2024
- Enhanced surgical workflows by positioning patients and draping sterile fields.
- Gained clinical expertise in both adult and pediatric cardiovascular surgeries.
- Minimized post-operative infection risks by consistently applying aseptic techniques.
- Streamlined procedures by efficiently preparing surgical instruments and equipment.
- Facilitated effective communication with surgical teams during operations to boost efficiency.
- Monitored and managed surgical supply inventory for timely replenishment.
Education
Associate of Science - Surgical Technology
Illinois Central College
East Peoria, IL12-2023
Skills
- Aseptic techniques
- Critical thinking
- Sterile technique proficiency
- Setting up and operating equipment
- Surgical assistance
- Equipment set up
- Basic life support
Timeline
Surgical Technologist
Center for Health Ambulatory Surgery Center LLC
02.2024 - Current
Surgical Technologist Student
OSF Health Care Open Heart Team
01.2023 - 02.2024
Associate of Science - Surgical Technology
Illinois Central College