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Samantha Montoya

Aurora,CO

Summary

Professional with proven track record in surgical environments, adept at facilitating successful operations and ensuring patient safety. Skilled in sterilization techniques, instrument handling, and maintaining aseptic conditions. Strong focus on teamwork and adapting to dynamic surgical needs. Known for reliability and commitment to excellence in patient care.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Surgical Technologist

UCHealth Highlands Ranch Hospital
01.2025 - Current
  • Prepared operating rooms with required instruments, ensuring efficient setup for various surgical cases.
  • Minimized infection risks by strictly adhering to aseptic techniques when handling surgical supplies and equipment.
  • Handled high-pressure situations calmly and efficiently, contributing to successful completion of critical surgeries.
  • Evaluated procedure needs and set up equipment, tools, supplies, and instruments.
  • Provided compassionate support to patients experiencing anxiety or discomfort prior to surgery, helping alleviate concerns while maintaining professionalism.

Operating Room Equipment Specialist

UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital
02.2023 - 08.2024
  • Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
  • Maintained daily workflow, coordinating with operating room staff to prepare for scheduled and emergency cases.
  • Trained staff on proper operation of equipment as well as initial troubleshooting techniques.
  • Maintained inventory of necessary expendables, parts and supplies.
  • Maintained safe work environment and adhered to privacy regulations.

Patient Transporter

UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital
06.2022 - 02.2023
    • Transported patients to testing and treatment units, operating rooms and other areas using moveable beds, wheelchairs and stretchers.
    • Maintained confidentiality of patient data and condition to safeguard health information.
    • Wiped down equipment with proper cleaning products after each patient transport to reduce instances of infection.
    • Located and picked up hospital's requisitioned supplies from designated areas to transport supplies to assigned treatment areas.
    • Cleaned, sanitized and moved hospital equipment.

Patient Transport Aide

AdventHealth
07.2021 - 06.2022
  • Provide safe, timely and accurate transport of patients, medical equipment and patient-related items to their destinations.
  • Cleaned, sanitized and moved hospital equipment.
  • Lifted or assisted others to lift patients to move them on or off beds, surgical tables or stretchers.
  • Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
  • Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Surgical Technology

Community College of Denver
Denver, CO
12-2024

High School Diploma -

Standley Lake High School
Westminster, CO
05.2017

Skills

  • Emergency Response; BLS/CPR certified
  • Organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Over 1 year Operating Room experience
  • Aseptic Techniques
  • Adaptable and Flexible
  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Active Listening and Communication
  • Relationship building

Timeline

Surgical Technologist

UCHealth Highlands Ranch Hospital
01.2025 - Current

Operating Room Equipment Specialist

UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital
02.2023 - 08.2024

Patient Transporter

UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital
06.2022 - 02.2023

Patient Transport Aide

AdventHealth
07.2021 - 06.2022

Associate of Applied Science - Surgical Technology

Community College of Denver

High School Diploma -

Standley Lake High School

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