JOSE A.

RIVERA
13700 JUDSON RD LOT 63. SAN ANTONIO TEXAS, 78233
Cell: (502) 378-2683 ​⬥​ jose.a.rivera9515@gmail.com

Professional Summary:​ United States Veteran with extensive knowledge of surgical instrumentation and
operating room procedures. Possesses excellent preparation, listening, and communication skills.
Passionate about providing quality care and support in the healthcare industry. Trained in maintaining the
cleanliness and safety of a surgical room and its equipment and tools. Experience with direct patient care.

Core Competencies​:
● Sound experience in preparing operation room for various kinds of procedures, arranging surgical
instruments, and sanitizing post-surgery
● Expertise in assisting surgeons during the surgery, and taking post-surgery care of patients
● Proficient in giving information on patient status to circulating nurse, and alerting surgeons
during unanticipated situations
● Proficient with medical health care and medical terminology
● Highly skillful at data compilation and extraction methods
● Ability to communicate politely and courteously
● Proven ability at displaying professional behavior and corporate etiquettes

Operating Room Prep Patient Assessment/Interview Critical Thinker

Handle/Sterilize Surgical Data Entry Written/Verbal Communication
Equipment Case Management/Review Detail Oriented
Maintain/Re-Stock Inventory Patient Transport Coordinated
Customer Focused Medical Terminology Team Player
Patient Prep HIPAA/Patient Confidentiality
Maintain Sterile Microsoft Office
Environments Active Listener

Surgical Technologist

● Implemented better sterilization practices, which enhanced the effectiveness and service ability of
all instrumentation.
● Maintained accountability of all instrumentation and medical equipment needed for surgery.
● Worked closely with doctors to ensure all OR supplies were ordered and in stock at all times.
● Worked closely with other nations to provide surgical capabilities to U.S. armed forces, coalition
forces, and Iraqi forces.
● Prepared operating rooms and instrumentation in advance of planned surgeries.
● Assist healthcare practitioners and other personnel during procedures.
● Responded to surgeon requests for instruments during procedures.
● Maintained sterile operative fields and followed all policies and procedures.
● Trained 14 personnel to enhance their medical skills and abilities in the OR, which improved
patient flow throughout the hospital.

Customer Service
 ● Developed plans of action to better enhance safety for both patients and the operating room
personnel, which resulted in no injuries.
● Participated in split operations to provide medical coverage to Special Forces personnel.
● Assist healthcare practitioners and other personnel during procedures.
● Positioned patients for treatment and examinations per physician or nurse's direction.

Inventory Control

● Maintained inventory of medical supplies and equipment ensuring all were sterile and operating
properly.
● Maintained 100% accountability and serviceability of $2M worth of operating room equipment.
● Inventoried, ordered and stocked supplies to ensure constant availability for staff.

Employment History

Surgical Technologist United States Army - ​Fort Knox, Kentucky 04/2013 - 01/2017
Surgical Technologist United States Army​ - Fort Hood, Texas 01/2017 - 05/2019

Education & Training

● Equal Opportunity Training (April 2019)
● Sexual Harassment Assault Response Prevention Training (April 2019)
● BLS Certificate (January 2019)
● Emergency Trauma Training - Ryder Trauma Training Center (April 2015)
● Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Neurological Training Course (May 2014)
● Advanced Individual Training in Surgical Technology (November 2013)

Sanitation
Equipment and Instrument Maintenance
Invasive Therapeutic Procedures
Patient Monitoring
Wound Dressing
Emergency Response
Sterile Techniques Maintenance
Infection Prevention
Patient Safety
Surgical Equipment Inventory
Patient Positioning
Excellent clerical and administrative skills
Medical record management
Supply management
Detail-oriented
Superior written and verbal communication
Time management
Inventory control

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