Christina Marques is seeking a position as a Surgical Technician. She has a certificate in Surgical Technology from the American Institute of Medical Sciences & Education and an Associate's degree in Science from Union County College. Her qualifications include assembling and passing surgical instruments, assisting and communicating with patients during surgery. She has experience setting up cases and assisting with procedures at Summit Medical Group and Union Surgery Center. Her additional skills involve sanitation, sterilization, knowledge of medical terminology, and assisting physicians.
1. CHRISTINA MARQUES
104 Luttgen Place, Apartment 1, Linden, New Jersey 07036 (732) 939-2400
cmarques2787@gmail.com
Objective
To obtain a position as a Surgical Technician at a well-established hospital or surgery center where my educa-
tion, skills, and dedication prove to be an asset to its surgical team.
Qualifications
• Ability to assemble, handle and pass surgical instruments to physician
• Trained in assisting, caring for and communicating with patients during surgery
Additional Skills
• Sanitation, disinfection, inspection, assembly and sterilization of supplies and instruments
• Knowledge of HIPAA, Medical Laws & Ethics, Patient Care, Patient Assessment & QA
• Knowledge of Medical Terminology, Anatomy & Physiology
• Knowledge of patient records management system
• Assisting surgeons and anesthesiologist physicians
• Infection Control, Basic Case Preparation & OSHA
• Pharmacology
• Surgical Procedure & Preoperative Phase
Education & Certifications; Clinical Experience
Education
American Institute of Medical Sciences & Education - Piscataway, New Jersey
• Surgical Technologist, certificate earned February 2015
• Graduated second in class
• Accredited school by CESS-MSA & recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and CHEA
• Course study included: Medical Terminology, Anatomy & Physiology, Microbiology & Venipuncture,
Anethesia physics & Equipment, Introduction to Surgical Technology, Introduction to Surgical Instru-
ments, Pharmacology in Surgical Technology, Basic Case Preparation and Patient care, Patient Assess
ment and QA, Surgical Procedures, Sanitation, disinfections, inspection, assembly, and sterilization of
supplies and instruments
Union County College, Cranford, New Jersey
• Associate of Science, degree earned January 2014
Certifications
CPR Certification, American Heart Association, effective May 2015 - May 2017
Tech In Surgery, Certified (NCCT), effective April 2015 - April 2016
Clinical Experience
Summit Medical Group Ambulatory Surgery Center - Berkeley Heights, New Jersey
January 2015 - February 2015
• Set-up cases for General, Orthopedics, and Plastic/Reconstructive surgeries
2. • Supply gowns to the members of the surgical team
• Assist with scrubbing and surgical procedures in general surgeries, orthopedics, and plastic/reconstructive
Union Surgery Center - Union, New Jersey
September 2014 - January 2015
• Central Processing cleaning and sterilization of instruments
• Clean and maintain equipment in the operating room
• Anticipating needs of surgeons and providing proper equipment during surgical procedures
• Scrubbed for ENT, Podiatry, and Pain Management procedures
Employment History
Wine Central - Warren, New Jersey
Assistant Floor Manager (2007-2013; 2015 - present)
• Managed staff schedules and attendance
• Responsible for inventory, deliveries and all payments related to merchandise
• Direct customer relations and expertise in assisting customers with wine selection
Lil Peoples Playhouse Childcare - Long Hill, New Jersey
Teachers' Assistant (2005-2008)
• Responsible for direct care of children in toddlers' room
Foreign Languages
Spanish and Portuguese