Christina Kahlbom
Chadds Ford,PA
Summary
Objective: To obtain a challenging position as a Surgical Technologist at a reputable
hospital where I can utilize my professional skills. Immensely talented Surgical
Technologist with extensive experience in assisting surgeons, setting up operating rooms,
and equipment.
Summary of Qualifications:
• 10 years experience as a surgical a technologist.
• In depth knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat
human injuries, diseases, and deformities.
• Unique ability to give full attention to what other people are saying, taking time
to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting
at inappropriate times.
• Great ability to coordinate with doctors, physicians and licensed nurses.
• Remarkable skill to handle surgical instruments and assemble surgical tools prior
operation.
• Exceptional hand eye coordination to pass instruments to physicians.
• Updated know how of surgical equipment and instruments.
• Adept at performing in fast paced environments and assisting in critical operations.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Surgical Technologist
Chester County Hospital
01.2015 - 12.2017
- Prepares and anticipates additional instrumentation, equipment and supplies for usage during the procedure.
- Anticipates the needs of the surgeon by passing instruments and supplies to the surgeon during procedure.
- Measures and passes medications, hemostatic agents and irrigation solutions utilized during the surgical procedure.
- Holds retractors or instruments as directed by the surgeon.
- Sponges or suctions the operative site.
- Applies electrocautery to clamps on bleeders.
- Cuts suture material as directed by the surgeon.
- Coordinates the camera or changes out robotic arms/instruments during endoscopic surgery as directed by the surgeon.
- Maintains highest standard of sterile technique during the procedure.
- Performs additional counts as necessary.
- Prepares sterile dressings and/or immobilization devices.
Surgical Technologist
Jennersville Regional Hospital
, PA
10.2007 - 02.2017
- Responsible for preparing the operating room prior to the operation and verify the
necessary supplies and tools
• Provide equipment to surgeons anticipating the need and physicians' preference during operation procedures
• Locate the contaminated instruments and place them in proper cart system to avoid spread of infection
• Coordinate with the X-ray, pathology and SPD departments to acquire necessary reports
• Provide training to new personnel regarding duties of a surgical technician on a routine basis
• Clean and maintain equipment in the operating room • Supply gowns to the members of the surgical team
• Responsible for adjusting lights and other machines in the operation room
• Effectively working in the following area, Plastic, ENT, Vascular, Ortho, C-Sections, Cysto, Gyn, etc
• Restore surgical specimens as per policy requirements.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Delaware County Community College - Pennocks Bridge Campus
West Grove, PA2020
Diploma - Surgical Technology
Chi Institute: Horvath Komal M DO
Broomall, PA2007
Skills
Prepared the rooms and instrumentation prior to proceduresAssisted nurses and physicians both prior to and during surgeriesSelected and handed instruments to surgeonsUsed knowledge of aseptic techniques to maintain sterility of room and instrumentsWorked well on the teamAbility to Work in Groups Possess a Calm Nature Excellent Communication SkillsExceptional Dexterity Not SqueamishExpect the Unexpected Willingness to Learn
Certification
CPR Certified 2016 to Present
Timeline
Surgical Technologist
Chester County Hospital
01.2015 - 12.2017
Surgical Technologist
Jennersville Regional Hospital
10.2007 - 02.2017
Associate of Science - Nursing
Delaware County Community College - Pennocks Bridge Campus
Diploma - Surgical Technology
Chi Institute: Horvath Komal M DO