Araceli Gomez
El Paso, Texas ****4
915-***-****, abkvl4@r.postjobfree.com
SUMMARY
. Completed and received BS Biological Sciences in 3.5 years, and
with a 3.5 GPA.
. Bilingual, English/Spanish surgical technician and first assist
with 3 years experience in the operating room. Specialize in
General Surgery, with an emphasis and expertise in laparoscopic
surgery.
. Exceptional anticipation and focus while participating in the
surgical procedures to minimize distractions and loss of time
for the surgeons during procedures. Most times, this results in
significant reduction in anticipated surgery times.
. Honorable Discharge for successful completion of USAF four year
enlistment term in October 2006. Separated at the rank of E4.
ACHIEVEMENTS
Selected to work in a General Surgery Clinic as a first assist
. Organizational skills and maturity resulted in assignment as the
assistant manager of central sterile supply which supported the
medical needs of the Academy and associated military community.
. Recognized as an excellent operating room technician by many
surgeons in General Surgery and Orthopedics.
. As a result of my strong motivation, excellent attitude and high
scores, was offered a special assignment to the Air Force
Academy. Because of the high profile of the medical operations
at this prestigious Air Force facility, assignment there is only
by invitation for individuals who excel in training, and rarely
to someone straight out of technical training.
. Surgical team efficiency contributed to reducing operating time
in laparoscopic gastric bands by as much as 50 percent.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
United States Air Force Nov 2002 to Oct
2006
United States Air Force Academy, Colorado Springs, CO (May 2003
to Oct 2006)
OPERATING ROOM TECHNICIAN (Jun 06 to Oct 06)
. Performed scrub duties in GYN, General Surgery, Orthopedics, Podiatry,
ENT
. Prepared case carts for the following day
. Participated in an average of 58 surgical cases per month
Central Sterile Supply (Jan 06 to Jun 06)
Assistant Supply Manager
. Process, store, and distribute sterile supplies for the operating
room, clinics, and wards
. Inventoried over 200 instrument sets, and over 1,000 individual
instruments
. Trained three technicians in vital instrumentation
sterilization/assembly
. Responsible for maintenance and performance of two steam and two
Sterrad sterilizers
. Held accountable for zero positive biological loads
Operating Room First Assist (Nov 04 to Jan 06)
. Assigned to two general surgeons (breast cancer patients, obesity)
. Delivered clinical care in the General Surgery clinic to include
patient exams, minor procedures and scheduling
. Assisted in colonoscopy and EGD procedures weekly
. Expertise in open and laparoscopic gastric bypasses, and
laparoscopic gastric banding surgeries
. First assisted in over 100 surgical cases
Operating Room Technician (May 03 to Nov 04)
. Perform scrub duties for General Surgery, Orthopedics, Podiatry,
and ENT
. Maintain a steady work flow as a "float" technician
. Overall, participated in an average of 52 surgical cases per month
EDUCATION
. Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences, University of Texas El
Paso, May 2010. Successfully completed with 3.5 GPA in 3.5 years.
. Certified in Surgical Services Apprentice
Air Force Community College, Sheppard AFB, TX, Jan 2003 - May 2003
GPA: 4.0