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Click here or scroll down to respond to this candidateResumeDavid A. Cotroneo, CST / CSFAStreet Address
Human ResourcesSurgical Technologist / First Assist RecruiterSan Antonio, TXI am responding to your advertisement that I saw on your company website for the surgical technologist / First Assist position in San Antonio, TX. I was impressed by your centers reputation and am excited about all the procedures performed at your facility.I graduated from Texas State Technical College, earning an Associates degree in Applied Sciences in the program of Surgical Technology. I graduated from Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting with a certificate of Surgical First Assisting. I am searching for an environment in which I can further enhance my surgical skills.I have been employed by various hospitals in the state of Texas and have called San Antonio, TX home for five years.I have my certification as a CST and CSFA through NBSTSA.After reviewing your facility, I believe I am the one youre looking for. I possess the skill set and enthusiasm that will make your team grow even stronger. I appreciate your consideration and look forward to hearing from you soon.Sincerely,David A. Cotroneo, CST/CSFA1David A. Cotroneo, CST / CSFA18039 Maui Sands San Antonio, TX 78255 / PHONE NUMBER AVAILABLE EMAIL AVAILABLEObjectiveTo obtain a allied health position at a dynamic and progressive medical center that provides comprehensive surgical services to the community and region.Character ProfileThrives under pressure while maintaining efficiency and technique; hard worker; energetic; team player; flexible; possesses critical thinking skills; ability to anticipate the surgical teams needs quickly; problem solver; and reliable.Professional Summary:I am a professionally trained Surgical Technologist / Surgical First Assist with experience ensuring high standards of culturally competent care for wide variety of patients with diverse needs.Skills Profile:Pre-operative preparation skills include: securing/arranging equipment; obtaining necessary images; reviewing patients H & P; create sterile field; open sterile supplies; organizes sterile field; performs necessary counts; sterile skin preparation and patient positioning.Intra-operative procedural skills include: draping; passes instruments and supplies; maintains organized Mayo stand and back table; maintains sterility throughout the procedure; properly cares for specimen; performs closing counts; wound closure techniques; applies sterile dressings.Post-operative procedural skills include break down of sterile field; properly disposes of all sharps; prepares instruments for decontamination; disposes of all one-use items; turns over room.2Skill HighlightsMedical terminologyOR experienceEars/Nose/Throat experienceSterilization techniquesVascular careSpecimen collection/processingUrologyAseptic TechniqueStrong medical ethicPerioperative patient careFoley catheter insertion/removalClinical ExperienceBody mechanicsLaparoscopic proceduresOB/GYN experienceLaceration repairPre- and post-surgical carePatient positioningWound cleaning/careInfection control standards.Wound closureMinor surgery assistanceSurgical ExperienceoSurgical experience in the first scrub role in the following specialties (Adult and Pediatric) include but are not limited to:General: Robotic, Laparoscopic and open procedures including bariatric, bowel resections, exploratory laparotomies, cholecystectomies, appendectomies, various hernia repairs, Nissen fundoplication, colostomy creations, port a catheter creations, tracheostomies, etc.ENT: Bilateral Myringotomy Tubes, Adenoidectomies, Tonsillectomies, Turbinate reductions, Direct Laryngoscopies, Thyroidectomies, Tympanoplasties, Cochlear implants, MastoidectomiesOrthopedics: Experience with Arthrex, Smith and Nephew, Stryker, Synthes, Zimmer, Depuy and DJO systems. Closed Reductions and ORIFs of multiple extremities with plates and screw, Intra-Medullar nail sets, Kirschner Wires and Steinmann Pins. Sports Medicine procedures including Total and Mako Uni-Compartmental Knee Arthroplasties. Total and Hemi Hip and Shoulder Arthroplasties, Arthroscopic knee and Shoulder scopes with meniscus repairs, debridement, ACL, PCL, SLAP, rotator cuff repairs.3Surgical Experience Continued. Foot and Ankle and Hand: Sub-Talar Arthrodesis, digit and Ray amputations, tendon repairs, hammertoe corrections, digit fixations, fusions, total ankle arthroplasty. Carpal Tunnel Syndrome open and arthroscopic repairs. Bi- Malleolar, Tri- Malleolar FX repairs, Distal Radius repairs. Wrist and Ankle arthroscopies.Neurological: Lumbar, Cervical and Thoracic vertebrae fusions, discectomies, and laminectomies both posterior and anterior approaches. Thoracotomy assisted cervical fusions. Craniotomies, sub-Dural hematoma evacuations, Cranioplasties, Tumor resections, lobectomies, tumor biopsies, VP shuntsGYN: LAVH, TAH, TVH, Salpingectomies, Oophorectomies, Tubal ligations, Suction D&Cs, Anterior and Posterior repairs, Myomectomies, TVTs.Peripheral Vascular: AV fistula creations, graft insertions, Carotid Endarterectomy, Femoral Popliteal Bypass, Femoral Femoral Bypass, Basilic vein transpositions. Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm repair. Angiography procedures with balloon stints, De-clot procedures.Plastic: Panniculectomy, Breast oncology procedures including unilateral and bilateral mastectomies, Flap reconstruction, Deep Interior Epigastric Perforator procedures. Cleft lip and palate repairs, fat graftsUrology: TURPS, TURBTS, Stent placement, ESWL, Ureteroscopy, Green Laser lithotripsy, Green Laser Prostatectomy, Laparoscopic and Open Nephrectomies, Hydrocele repair, Hypospadias repairs, Pyelorotomy procedures, Circumcisions, Penis prosthesis procedures, kidney transplants,Pediatric: Circumcisions, exploratory laparotomies, closed reductions with percutaneous pinning, epispadias, hypospadias, urachal abnormalitiesRobotic DaVinci XI: Robotic Specialties include: General, Gynecological, Urological4Work ExperienceOctober 2021 to present Certified Surgical TechnologistCertified Surgical First AssistChristus Santa Rosa Medical Center2827 Babcock RdSan Antonio, TX 78229(210) 705-6390 / Supervisor Layla NajarianMarch 2020 to July, 2021 Certified Surgical TechnologistCertified Surgical First AssistMethodist Stone Oak Hospital1139 E. Sonterra BlvdSan Antonio, TX 78258(210) 638-2000 / Supervisor Casey SimonsJanuary 2016 to March 2020 Certified Surgical TechnologistMethodist Ambulatory Surgery Center9150 Huebner Rd, San Antonio, TX 78240Location Closed5Work Experience ContinuedJuly 2014 to January 2016 Certified Surgical TechnologistDriscoll Childrens Hospital3533 S. Alameda Street, Corpus Christi, TX 78411(361) 694-4368 / Supervisor Andrae JohnsonFebruary 2014 to July 2014: Certified Surgical TechnologistDoctors Regional Hospital (CCMC)3315 Alameda Street, Corpus Christi, TX 78411(361) 761 1510 / Supervisor Lynn BelNovember 2013 to December, 2013: Certified Surgical TechnologistUT Southwestern Hospital / Zale Lipshy5151 Harry Hines, Dallas, TX 75390(214) 407-5100 / Supervisor Scott PattersonFebruary 2013 to September 2013: Certified Surgical TechnologistTexas Health Presbyterian Hospital Denton3000 North I 35, Denton, TX 76201(940) 898-7204 / Supervisor Zane Davidson6Work Experience ContinuedAugust 2012 to January 2013: Certified Surgical TechnologistRio Grande Regional Hospital101 E. Ridge RD, McAllen, TX 78503(956) 632-6000 / Supervisor Jim Chase7EducationMeridian Institute of Surgical AssistingNashville, TNGraduation date: February 28, 2021Surgical First Assist ProgramTexas State Technical CollegeHarlingen, TXGraduation date: August 12, 2012Associates Degree in applied sciences / Surgical TechnologyAwards: Deans List, Academic Honor roll 2010 2012, TSTC Professionalism awardUnited States Navy Aviation Electronic Apprenticeship TrainingMillington, TNGraduation date: August 1988University of North TexasDenton, TX45 semester hours of college earned 1985-1987Trinity Christian AcademyAddison, TXHigh School Diploma Graduation date: May,19858CertificationsoCertified Surgical First Assist (CSFA) earned through the National Board of Surgical Technology & Surgical Assisting.Certification Number: 201671 / Certification Type: CSFA Expires 3/22/2023oCertified Surgical Technologist (CST) earned through National Board of Surgical Technology & Surgical Assisting.oCertification Number: 201671 / Certification Type: CST Expires 3/22/2023oAmerican Red Cross Basic Life Saving Certification: Expires September 2023MembershipsMember of the Association of Surgical AssistantsMember of the Association of Surgical Technologist9References1)Mayo Galindo, M.D. 2) Craig R. Glauser, M.D.8300 Floyd Curl 1139 E. Sonterra Blvd Ste 4013rd Floor Desk C San Antonio, TX 78258San Antonio, TX 78229 Work: PHONE NUMBER AVAILABLEWork: PHONE NUMBER AVAILABLE3)Nikolas Gerkin, M.D. 4) Wayne A. Lee, M.D.1139 E. Sonterra Blvd Ste 401 7700 Floyd Curl DrSan Antonio, TX 78258W San Antonio, TX 78229Work: PHONE NUMBER AVAILABLE Work: PHONE NUMBER AVAILABLE5) David W. Person, M.D. 6) Kunj Desai, M.D.The Hand Center of San Antonio21 Spurs Lane #310San Antonio, TX 78240Work: PHONE NUMBER AVAILABLE10 |
