Timmy Quach
Houston
Summary
Highly motivated professional seeking a full-time Surgical Technologist position, leveraging solid knowledge and skills to provide exceptional healthcare support to patients in the operating room. Proficient in surgical procedures and well-versed in operating room protocols, consistently maintaining a sterile environment through expert utilization of aseptic techniques and meticulous instrument preparation. Possesses a strong understanding of patient safety, surgical equipment, and procedural efficiency, having successfully assisted in various surgical procedures with precision and reliability. Recognized for collaborative abilities, effectively working with team members to ensure optimal patient outcomes. Adaptable to dynamic surgical environments and skilled in the handling of surgical instruments, with a strong foundation in sterile processing and infection control. Experienced in decontamination, sterilization, and equipment/instrument maintenance.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cashier, Accounting Analyst
Triple TQ Corporation
01.2019 - 05.2022
- Analyzed net profit and net loss of business income per month.
- Aided the chef upon completing the customer’s order request.
- Tasked with responding to phone calls, taking inventory of products, and organizing financial paperwork.
Nursing Student
Memorial Hermann
08.2021 - 12.2021
- Memorial Hermann: Texas Medical Center (Internal Medicine)
- Followed and assisted the registered nurse by performing routine vital signs, patient hygiene, and transitioning in the hospital setting.
- Learned to assess patients, monitor labs, and administering medications.
- Collaborated with other registered nurses and physicians on the floor while doing morning and afternoon rounds.
- Learned how to hand off SBAR reports to the next shift, as well as receive SBAR reports from the previous shifts.
- Encouraged patient comfort with a positive attitude by doing regular check-ins on the patients and assisting with patient’s needs.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Supported nursing staff by performing routine tasks such as taking vitals, administering medications, and documenting patient information.
- Conducted thorough head-to-toe assessments on assigned patients during each shift, identifying any abnormalities that required further attention from healthcare providers.
- Reported abnormal findings or changes in physical, mental, and emotional conditions to RN.
- Utilized critical thinking skills when assessing patients'' needs, enabling timely identification of potential concerns requiring intervention from nursing staff or physicians.
Nursing Student
UTMB Health
05.2022 - 08.2022
- UTMB Health: Clear Lake (Perioperative Care/ OR/ PACU)
- Followed and assisted the registered nurse by asking perioperative questions regarding the patient.
- Assisted the registered nurse with assessing the patient's overall state prior to surgery.
- Assisted the registered nurse and other team members with preparing the patient for their scheduled surgery.
- Learned from the registered nurse how to help set up the operating room with the other team members for upcoming surgeries.
- Observed the surgeries in the operating room as well as the room's sterile environment while staying within the allowed sterile zone.
- Assisted the registered nurse in patient transportation and achieving patient comfort for post-anesthesia care.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Supported nursing staff by performing routine tasks such as taking vitals, administering medications, and documenting patient information.
- Conducted thorough head-to-toe assessments on assigned patients during each shift, identifying any abnormalities that required further attention from healthcare providers.
- Worked alongside experienced nursing professionals to learn new procedures.
- Reported abnormal findings or changes in physical, mental, and emotional conditions to RN.
Games Attendant
Main Event
11.2022 - 01.2023
- Uphold cleanliness and safety standards.
- Welcoming and engaging with all Guests.
- Monitoring activities such as Laser Tag to ensure area functioned properly, clean, and safe.
- Assisting guests with questions regarding point redemption
- Performing minor repairs to games and laser tag vests.
- Performing opening, mid-day or closing duties.
- Reported concerns, broken machines, and out-of-order games to supervisor.
- Answered guest questions to provide fun game experience.
- Supported special events within the gaming facility, such as birthday parties or group outings, facilitating memorable experiences for all attendees.
- Promoted a fun and engaging atmosphere by interacting with guests in an energetic and enthusiastic manner.
Cashier
Chipotle
02.2023 - 08.2024
- Uphold lobby & counter area cleanliness and safety standards.
- Restock items as needed for counter area.
- Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
- Performing opening, mid-day or closing duties.
- Taking orders and processing payments.
- Promote products and menu items.
- Issue receipts and refunds as necessary.
- Provide accurate and efficient customer service.
- Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
- Maintained a balanced cash drawer, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
- Counted money in cash drawers at beginning and end of shifts to maintain accuracy.
Surgical Technology Student
Houston Methodist
01.2024 - 04.2024
- Houston Methodist: Willowbrook (Surgical Department)
- Introduced into sterile processing first and helped staff in wrapping trays, instrument packs, sets, and pulling case carts for surgical staff to use.
- Assisted the staff in preparing the operating room and opening sterile supplies and instruments.
- Supported surgical teams effectively by preparing instrument trays according to procedure requirements.
- Performing in the First Scrub and Second Scrub role, as well as assisting in room turnovers.
- Enhanced patient safety by ensuring proper sterilization and packaging of medical equipment.
- Decontaminated surgical instruments to remove bacteria and other contaminants before sterilization.
- Assessed instruments, equipment, and containers to promote cleanliness and proper functioning.
- Verified and maintained proper documents and records for sterilization.
- Corrected instrument sets according to current standards and established count sheets and instrument tracking systems.
- Maintaining a sterile environment throughout each case and accurately performing surgical counts.
- Assist the surgeon with retraction, suctioning, camera holding, passing instruments, cutting sutures, and keeping organization of the sterile field.
- Assisted the operating room nurse and surgical technologist preceptor with patient transfer both onto and from the bed and applying the necessary measures to keep the patient safe and comfortable.
- Gained active skills and knowledge while completing over 30 surgical specialty cases, such as peripheral vascular and general, OB/GYN, and ENT cases.
- Demonstrated commitment to professional growth by seeking feedback from supervisors and incorporating constructive criticism into practice improvements.
- Participated in morning inservice education to stay current on best practices in surgical technology, elevating the standard of care provided to patients.
Surgical Technology Student
Memorial Hermann
06.2024 - 08.2024
- Memorial Hermann- Memorial City (Surgical Department)
- Assisted the staff in preparing the operating room and opening sterile supplies and instruments.
- Performing in the First Scrub and Second Scrub role, as well as assisting in room turnovers.
- Maintaining a sterile environment throughout each case and accurately performing surgical counts.
- Assist the surgeon with retraction, suctioning, camera holding, passing instruments, cutting sutures, and keeping organization of the sterile field.
- Assisted the operating room nurse and surgical technologist preceptor with patient transfer both onto and from the bed and applying the necessary measures to keep the patient safe and comfortable.
- Gained active skills and knowledge while completing over 60 surgical specialty cases, such as orthopedic, genitourinary, and general cases.
- Performed diligently and efficiently with staff from outpatient OR, the Main OR, and the Orthopedic Tower.
- Demonstrated commitment to professional growth by seeking feedback from supervisors and incorporating constructive criticism into practice improvements.
Surgical Technology Student
HCA
08.2024 - 12.2024
- HCA: North Cypress (Surgical Department)
- Assisted the staff in preparing the operating room and opening sterile supplies and instruments.
- Performing in the First Scrub and Second Scrub role, as well as assisting in room turnovers.
- Maintaining a sterile environment throughout each case and accurately performing surgical counts.
- Assist the surgeon with retraction, suctioning, camera holding, passing instruments, cutting sutures, and keeping organization of the sterile field.
- Assisted the operating room nurse and surgical technologist preceptor with patient transfer both onto and from the bed and applying the necessary measures to keep the patient safe and comfortable.
- Gained active skills and knowledge while completing over 50 surgical specialty cases, such as peripheral vascular and robotic general cases.
- Demonstrated commitment to professional growth by seeking feedback from supervisors and incorporating constructive criticism into practice improvements.
Surgical Technology Student
Houston Methodist
01.2025 - Current
- Houston Methodist: West (Surgical Department)
- Assisted the staff in preparing the operating room and opening sterile supplies and instruments.
- Performing in the First Scrub and Second Scrub role, as well as assisting in room turnovers.
- Maintaining a sterile environment throughout each case and accurately performing surgical counts.
- Assisted the surgeon with retraction, suctioning, camera holding, passing instruments, cutting sutures, and keeping organization of the sterile field.
- Assisted the operating room nurse and surgical technologist preceptor with patient transfer both onto and from the bed and applying the necessary measures to keep the patient safe and comfortable.
- Gained active skills and knowledge in specific surgical specialties while completing the rest of the school program's case requirements for graduation; such as OB/GYN, Orthopedic, ENT, and robotic general cases.
- Demonstrated commitment to professional growth by seeking feedback from supervisors and incorporating constructive criticism into practice improvements.
- Participated in morning inservice education to stay current on best practices in surgical technology, elevating the standard of care provided to patients.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Surgical Technology
Lone Star College
Houston, Texas05-2025
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Texas Medical Branch
Galveston, Texas05-2022
Skills
- Detail-Oriented
- Critical thinking
- Problem-Solving
- Adaptability
- Bilingual
- Time Management
- Dependability
- Empathy
- Anatomy and physiology
- Communication and teamwork
- Attentiveness
- Active Listening
- Monitoring
- Operating room etiquette
- Sterile technique mastery
- Professionalism and ethics
- Documentation and record keeping
- Surgical equipment handling
- Continuous learning attitude
- Sterilization techniques
- Decontaminating surgical instruments
Certification
- American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) – American Heart Association
Languages
Vietnamese
Native language
English
Proficient
C2
Timeline
Surgical Technology Student
Houston Methodist
01.2025 - Current
Surgical Technology Student
HCA
08.2024 - 12.2024
Surgical Technology Student
Memorial Hermann
06.2024 - 08.2024
Surgical Technology Student
Houston Methodist
01.2024 - 04.2024
Cashier
Chipotle
02.2023 - 08.2024
Games Attendant
Main Event
11.2022 - 01.2023
Nursing Student
UTMB Health
05.2022 - 08.2022
Nursing Student
Memorial Hermann
08.2021 - 12.2021
Cashier, Accounting Analyst
Triple TQ Corporation
01.2019 - 05.2022
- American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) – American Heart Association
Associate of Applied Science - Surgical Technology
Lone Star College
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Texas Medical Branch
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