CARLA MCEWEN
North Muskegon,MI
Summary
Certified Surgical Technologist with over 13 years experience. I have worked in many surgical environments from surgery centers to level 1 trauma hospitals. I have worked locally and have also traveled as a CST to various locations including Miami FL, Buffalo NY, Honolulu HI, and Boston MA. I also have experience in sterile processing.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Travel CST
Massachusetts General Hospital Level 1 Trauma Hospital
08.2025 - 11.2025
- Contributed to timely trauma surgeries in a high-pressure, level 1 trauma hospital environment.
- Scrubbed for diverse specialties including plastics, general, orthopedic, gynecology, and spine surgeries.
- Worked with advanced DaVinci robotic systems to enhance surgical precision and outcomes.
- Gained experience in pediatric and burn cases, ensuring comprehensive care for all patients.
- Assisted in maintaining sterile environments across 90 operating rooms to prevent infections.
- Collaborated closely with surgical teams to optimize procedural efficiency and patient safety.
- Participated in training sessions to stay updated on surgical best practices and innovations.
Local CST
Trinity Health Hospital Level II
05.2025 - 08.2025
- Enhanced surgical outcomes by scrubbing across diverse specialties, excluding cardiovascular operating room (CVOR).
- Supported orthopedic, ENT, plastic, urology, vascular, and gynecology operations through expert scrubbing practices.
- Contributed to DaVinci robotic surgery by ensuring sterile environments and assisting surgical teams effectively.
- Facilitated ortho/neuro spine and general surgery procedures, enhancing procedural efficiency and patient safety.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams, providing critical support during complex neurology surgeries.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of surgical protocols and technologies across various specialties.
- Assisted in training new staff on scrubbing techniques and best practices in the operating room.
Travel CST
Southtowns Surgery Center
01.2025 - 04.2025
- Fast paced, 4 operating rooms, surgical center. I scrubbed ortho, hand, podiatry, total joints, arthroscopic procedures (shoulder, knee, hip, ankle, hand), ACLs, general, plastics.
Local Travel
Trinity Health
10.2024 - 12.2024
- Skills= see above Local hospital.
Travel CST
Buffalo General Hospital
05.2024 - 07.2024
- I scrubbed, Ortho, plastics, urology, DaVinci Robotic, ortho/neuro spine, general, vascular, and gynecology specialties.
Travel CST
Kapiolani Women's and Children's Hospital
09.2023 - 03.2024
- I scrubbed plastics, pediatric urology, pediatric general, Davinci robotic, gynecology, ortho, spine, endoscopy, any trauma speciality.
Travel CST
Millord Fillmore Suburban Hospital
- Ensured thorough scrubbing of surgical instruments across multiple specialties for optimal performance.
- Maintained high standards in scrubbing for orthopedic, urology, and plastic surgery procedures.
- Supported DaVinci Robotic surgeries by meticulously preparing instruments for complex operations.
- Facilitated effective surgical procedures for ortho/neuro spine, general, and vascular specialties.
- Contributed to successful outcomes in neurology and gynecology surgeries through precise instrument handling.
- Collaborated with surgical teams to streamline operations and enhance procedural efficiency.
- Adhered strictly to sterilization protocols to ensure patient safety and compliance with health regulations.
Travel CST
South Baptist Hospital
11.2021 - 06.2022
- I scrubbed ortho, plastics, general, vascular, arthroscopic procedures, spine, urology specialties.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Surgical Technology And Sterile Processing
Baker College
Muskegon Michigan06-2013
Skills
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Flexible and adaptable
- Excellent communication
- Critical thinking
- Calm under pressure
- Organization and time management
- Decision-making
- Problem resolution
- Verbal communication
- Organizational skills
Certification
- Surgical Technology, NBSTSA, Expires 2/11/2027
- BLS/American Heart Association Expires 2/2026
Timeline
Travel CST
Massachusetts General Hospital Level 1 Trauma Hospital
08.2025 - 11.2025
Local CST
Trinity Health Hospital Level II
05.2025 - 08.2025
Travel CST
Southtowns Surgery Center
01.2025 - 04.2025
Local Travel
Trinity Health
10.2024 - 12.2024
Travel CST
Buffalo General Hospital
05.2024 - 07.2024
Travel CST
Kapiolani Women's and Children's Hospital
09.2023 - 03.2024
Travel CST
South Baptist Hospital
11.2021 - 06.2022
Travel CST
Millord Fillmore Suburban Hospital
Associate of Applied Science - Surgical Technology And Sterile Processing
Baker College