Alexis Santos
Boston
Summary
Experienced with orthopedic care and patient support, focusing on surgical assistance and post-operative management. Utilizes orthopedic equipment and sterile techniques to ensure patient safety and comfort. Knowledge of team collaboration and adaptability, which are crucial for meeting dynamic healthcare needs.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Orthopedic Technician
Tufts Medical Center
Boston, MA
11.2025 - Current
- Applied and removed casts, splints, and braces under physician supervision, enhancing patient comfort.
- Educated patients on post-operative care protocols, improving adherence to treatment plans.
- Implemented inventory management practices for orthopedic supplies, reducing waste and improving availability of materials.
- Measured and fit crutches and canes and instructed patients on proper crutch and cane walking.
- Set up orthopedic fracture tables for casting procedures and applied variety of plaster and fiberglass casting, splints, braces, soft goods and skin and skeletal traction.
- Prevented complications by closely monitoring patients'' conditions after surgery or injury, reporting any changes or concerns to supervising physician immediately.
- Assisted orthopedic surgeons during procedures, ensuring instruments were readily available and sterile.
- Managed wound care for patients with various types of injuries, promoting healing and preventing infection.
Operating Room Aide
Tufts Medical Center
Boston, MA
09.2023 - 11.2025
- 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, instrument carts and equipment before and during surgical procedures.
- Participated in OR suite turnaround procedures such as cleaning and case cart management.
- Opened and distributed sterile supplies during medical procedures.
- Participated in ongoing education opportunities such as attending conferences and workshops, staying up-to-date on best practices in the field.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
Team Member
Whole Food Market
Boston, MA
04.2021 - 09.2023
- Kept work areas clean, organized, and safe to promote efficiency and team safety.
- Learned all required tasks quickly to maximize performance.
- Worked scheduled shifts and remained available to work during coworker absences, holidays, and busy periods.
- Trained new team members by relaying information on company procedures and safety requirements.
- Gained recognition for delivering excellent customer service through active listening, empathetic communication, and timely resolution of concerns.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences
Fisher College
Boston, MA05-2027
High School Diploma -
Brighton High School
Brighton, MA06-2021
Skills
- Patient care
- Medical terminology
- Safety protocols
- Critical thinking
- Customer service
- Operating room etiquette
- Wound care
- Suture removal
- Aseptic techniques
- Post operative care
Certification
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Orthopedic Technician
Tufts Medical Center
11.2025 - Current
Operating Room Aide
Tufts Medical Center
09.2023 - 11.2025
Team Member
Whole Food Market
04.2021 - 09.2023
High School Diploma -
Brighton High School
Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences
Fisher College