ASTRID SALAZAR
Tucson
Summary
Detail-oriented Surgical Technologist with four years of experience at level one trauma facilities. Ensures aseptic technique in diverse surgical specialties, while collaborating effectively across multidisciplinary teams. Demonstrates strong critical-thinking skills in high stress environments, exemplifies leadership and teamwork, committed to patient safety and providing high-quality perioperative care.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Surgical Technologist
Banner - University Medical Center Tucson
Tucson
09.2023 - Current
Surgical Technologist
Banner Desert Medical Center
10.2021 - 06.2023
Cold plate operator
Maya's Ice Cream Rolls
2019 - 2020
Education
Basic Life Support -
American Heart Association
12.2025
Associate of Science - Surgical Technology
Carrington College
11.2021
High School Diploma -
Sunnyside High School
05.2020
Skills
- Aseptic technique, ensuring sterility of field/surgical instrumentation
- First scrub and/or assist in multiple surgical specialties including, but not limited to: orthopedics, neurology, OB/GYN, ENT, urology, plastics, podiatry, general, and robotic surgery
- Precept on-boarding staff and/or students
- Multidisciplinary team collaboration to promote optimal patient outcomes and operative efficiency
- Equipment management and trouble-shooting
- HIPAA proficiency and promoting patient safety
- proper medication handling
- specimen collection/handling
- Strong Communication & Professionalism Skills
- Disposing of biohazardous waste
- Infection control
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
English
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Surgical Technologist
Banner - University Medical Center Tucson
09.2023 - Current
Surgical Technologist
Banner Desert Medical Center
10.2021 - 06.2023
Cold plate operator
Maya's Ice Cream Rolls
2019 - 2020
Basic Life Support -
American Heart Association
Associate of Science - Surgical Technology
Carrington College
High School Diploma -
Sunnyside High School