Marlon Colton
Kuna
Summary
Highly skilled and motivated surgical technologist excited to bring 5 year background to growing organization. Knowledgeable in all aspects of surgery, including setting up operating rooms, preparing patients and assisting surgeons. Committed to maintaining highest standards of health and safety to help provide the highest standard of care.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Surgical Technologist
US Army
04.2024 - Current
- Set up, Scrubbed into, and first assisted in General surgery, Orthopedic, OB/GYN, and Endoscopic procedures.
- Worked as NCOIC(manager) Managing the Operating Room with over 13 Surgical techs while still assisting in surgical procedures and working in SPD and endoscopy high level disinfection.
- Maintained specialty equipment, implant, and instrumentation inventories.
- Served as Satellite accumulation point manager.
- Introduced new staff members to training protocols regarding operating room procedures, infection control, safety standards, and overall facility policies.
- Gathered and set up equipment, tools, and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
Lead Orthopedic Surgical Technologist
US Army
08.2020 - 03.2024
- Worked as NCOIC (manager) of Operating room and SPD over 11 total surgical techs.
- Set up and scrubbed into Ortho, ENT, GYN, Endoscopy, and General Surgery cases While also working in all departments of SPD including high level disinfection.
- Assumed and maintained responsibility of all equipment in the OR adding up to $4.5 million dollars.
- Worked closely with 3 Orthopedic surgeons ensuring all requested items were available for upcoming procedures.
- Maintained daily workflow, coordinating with operating room staff to prepare for scheduled and emergency cases.
- Trained new soldiers in all OR and SPD policies and procedures
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Health Sciences
American Military University
08-2024
Skills
- Retracting/First assisting
- Basic life support
- Sterile field management
- Aseptic techniques
- Sterile processing support
- Inventory management
- Surgical assistance
- Equipment set up and operation
- Intra-operative assistance
- Passing surgical tools
- Preparing for surgeries
- HIPAA proficiency
Outdoor activities
Dirt biking, Street motorcycling, camping, and hunting are all hobbies I enjoy.
Timeline
Surgical Technologist
US Army
04.2024 - Current
Lead Orthopedic Surgical Technologist
US Army
08.2020 - 03.2024
Associate of Applied Science - Health Sciences
American Military University