Heather Zaleta
Gastonia
Summary
Operating Room Specialist with strong expertise in surgical procedures, equipment management, and patient care. Known for effective team collaboration and adaptability in high-pressure environments. Skilled in maintaining sterile field, assisting surgeons, and ensuring patient safety. Reliable and flexible, consistently achieving desired outcomes.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Operating Room Technician
United States Army Reserve
07.2015 - 07.2018
- Maintained equipment and supplies, confirming sufficient inventory levels prior to procedures.
- Adhered to universal precautions, applying aseptic techniques to operating room equipment and personnel.
- Assisted in transporting patients, case carts, and equipment before and during surgical procedures.
- Participated in OR suite turnaround procedures such as cleaning and case cart management.
Operating Room Technician
United States Army
07.2009 - 07.2015
- Delivered direct care to patients under supervision of charge nurse.
- Maintained functional knowledge of operational procedures to anticipate needs of surgeons.
- Opened and distributed sterile supplies during medical procedures.
- Confirmed presence of required medical equipment prior to scheduled appointments.
- Participated in OR quality initiatives, providing constructive feedback to enhance future performance.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Pre Dental Hygiene
Central Piedmont Community College
Charlotte, NC08-2025
Skills
- Surgical equipment handling
- Case cart management
- Patient transport
- Patient positioning
- Sterile technique
- Preoperative preparation
- Team communication
- Specimen transport
- Workplace safety
- Patient confidentiality
Certification
- Certified Office Pro - April 2024
- Soldier Family Readiness Group Management Training - August 2021
- Family Readiness Group Foundations Training - March 2019
- Family Readiness Group Informal Funds Training - March 2019
Timeline
Operating Room Technician
United States Army Reserve
07.2015 - 07.2018
Operating Room Technician
United States Army
07.2009 - 07.2015
Associate of Applied Science - Pre Dental Hygiene
Central Piedmont Community College
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