Catherine Addae, CST
Arlington,Texas
Summary
Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) with over 200 completed surgical cases in ophthalmology and general surgery settings. Strong foundation in sterile technique, instrumentation management, and comprehensive intraoperative support. Recognized for efficiency, anticipation of surgeon needs, and maintaining composure in fast-paced operating room environments. Committed to patient safety, surgical excellence, and delivering precise, collaborative assistance that supports optimal surgical outcomes.
Overview
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Work History
CST / Surgical Technologist Intern
Baptist Medical Center
Dallas, TX
- Participated in 50+ general surgery cases, meeting required clinical objectives
- Assisted with sterile setup and intraoperative support for abdominal and laparoscopic procedures
- Managed instrumentation, supplies, and procedural readiness
- Collaborated with surgical team to promote smooth operative workflow
CST / Surgical Technologist Intern
Ophthalmology Surgery Center of Dallas
Dallas, TX
- Completed 150+ ophthalmic surgical cases, fulfilling all clinical competency requirements
- Maintained sterile field during cataract, glaucoma, and retinal procedures
- Prepared and organized microsurgical instrumentation and ophthalmic equipment
- Supported efficient case flow and operating room turnover
Skills
- Sterile ans Aseptic technique
- Cross-specialty intraoperative support
- Surgical counts and patient safety
- Infection control and OSHA/AORN compliance
- Operating room preparation and turnover efficiency
- Anticipation of surgeon needs
- Team collaboration in high-acuity environments
- Microsurgical instrumentation handling
Certification
- Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) – NBSTSA #100293610 (2026- 2028)
- BLS CPR – American Heart Association (2025–2027)
Timeline
CST / Surgical Technologist Intern
Baptist Medical Center
CST / Surgical Technologist Intern
Ophthalmology Surgery Center of Dallas