Beth Ann Beach
Wyandotte
Summary
Focused professional well versed in wide range of surgical procedures. Adept in quickly preparing surgical suites per procedure and surgeon instructions.
Seasoned professional with several years of success in supporting surgeons during wide range of surgical procedures. Proficient in quickly setting up and breaking down surgical suites for assigned cases to sustain patient flows.
Focused surgical technologist with several years of expertise in and settings. Knowledgeable in practices for medicine, surgery and focused orthopedic surgery. Team leader in devising new programs and training employees on updated policies, protocols and new equipment. Enthusiastic to join rewarding organization focused on supporting growth and career progression.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
Work History
Surgical Technologist
John D Dingell Veterans Medical Center
Detroit
08.2011 - 12.2025
- Sterilized surgical instruments and maintained sterile fields during procedures.
- Assisted surgeons by passing instruments and anticipating needs during operations.
- Prepared operating rooms with necessary supplies and equipment for surgeries.
- Monitored patient safety and comfort before, during, and after procedures.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to ensure efficient workflow during surgeries.
- Educated new staff on best practices for surgical techniques and protocols.
- Communicated effectively with surgeons, nurses, anesthesiologists, and scrub techs while performing duties in the OR environment.
- Assisted in positioning patients on operating table and covered them with sterile drapes.
- Set up equipment, tools, and supplies for procedures and organize instruments as directed in surgeons' preference cards.
Surgical Technologist
Oakwood Hospital
Taylor
12.2007 - 08.2011
- Assisted surgeons by preparing and maintaining sterile instruments during procedures.
- Managed surgical trays to ensure proper organization and accessibility of tools.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to ensure patient safety during surgeries.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Surgical Technology
Wayne County Community College
Detroit, MI 08.2005 - 12.2006
Skills
- Sterilization techniques
- Surgical assistance
- Patient monitoring
- Operating room preparation
- Instrument organization
- Collaborative teamwork
- Efficient workflow management
- Clinical best practices
- Patient safety protocols
- Attention to detail
- Pre-surgical preparation
- Patient safety
- Basic life support
- Pre- and post-surgical counts
- Surgical procedures
- Critical thinking
- Aseptic and sterilization techniques
- Sterile field management
- Excellent communication skills
- Calm and focused in stressful situations
Timeline
Surgical Technologist
John D Dingell Veterans Medical Center
08.2011 - 12.2025
Surgical Technologist
Oakwood Hospital
12.2007 - 08.2011
Associate of Applied Science - Surgical Technology
Wayne County Community College
08.2005 - 12.2006