CHRISTY Steele
Jackson,GA
Summary
Certified Surgical Tech at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta supporting pediatric procedures by preparing sterile instruments, managing the sterile instruments, and maintaining sterile field standards in the operating room. Coordinates surgical tech assignments, collaborates with surgeons, and keeps inventory and documentation aligned with procedure demands and compliance requirements. Contributes to surgical procedures, organ transplants, and overall care through precise setup and reliable intraoperative support.
Overview
1
1
Certification
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Surgical Technologist
Children's Healthcare of Atlanta
Atlanta, Ga
07.2024 - Current
- Maintain sterile field integrity throughout procedures by anticipating team needs and responding quickly to changes.
- Prepare surgical instruments and supplies according to procedure requirements and room setup standards.
- Coordinate with surgeons, nurses, and support staff to keep case flow organized and timely.
- Monitor sterile technique during procedures and address contamination concerns promptly.
- Track instrument availability and report missing or damaged items to support uninterrupted scheduling.
- Document supply usage and restocking needs to help maintain accurate perioperative inventory records.
- Communicate procedure changes and supply needs clearly to reduce delays during active cases.
- Support workflow optimization by keeping common supplies organized and readily accessible in procedure areas.
- Maintain accurate counts of instruments and supplies during setup, use, and cleanup.
Certified Surgical Tech
Tackle Eye Group
07.2020 - 07.2024
- Support 30 cataract and glaucoma cases per shift by setting up the PHACO machine and surgical field.
- Prepare 40-45 surgical instrument sets per day, verifying sterility and functionality before ophthalmic procedures.
- Coordinate surgical tech assignments during procedures, matching staffing levels and task delegation to real-time room needs.
- Assist ophthalmic surgeons during cataract surgery, corneal transplants, and glaucoma procedures with timely instrument support.
- Enforce sterile field protocols in the operating room, reinforcing infection control and safe surgical practices.
- Manage ophthalmic inventory levels and coordinate replenishment with supply chain personnel to keep critical stock available.
- Maintain surgical records, patient information, and PHACO machine settings in line with institutional documentation and equipment standards.
Certified Surgical Tech
WellStar Spalding Regional Hospital
12.2016 - 07.2020
- Maintained 95% sterile field readiness by preparing operating rooms for hysterectomies, ovarian surgeries, and laparoscopic cases.
- Supported 10-15 gynecological procedures per shift by passing instruments, sutures, and supplies to surgeons.
- Set up surgical rooms for gynecological procedures, arranging equipment, instruments, and supplies for immediate use.
- Cleaned and sterilized delicate gynecological instruments to maintain functionality and surgical readiness.
- Performed routine instrument maintenance to preserve the condition of delicate gynecological tools.
- Monitored sterile field conditions and replenished supplies between cases to keep procedure rooms ready.
- Collaborated with surgeons, nurses, and anesthesiologists to support smooth, efficient patient care during procedures.
Certified Instrument Tech
WellStar Spalding Regional
01.2015 - 12.2016
- Cleaned, disinfected, and sterilized surgical instruments and equipment in line with hospital and regulatory standards.
- Assembled surgical trays and sets to match procedure requirements, maintaining completeness and sterility for operating room use.
- Conducted quality control checks on sterilization equipment, processes, and documentation, reporting discrepancies to the appropriate personnel.
- Supported workflow optimization by keeping instruments, trays, and storage areas organized for faster access and turnaround.
- Coordinated with staff to keep instrument sets complete, available, and ready for scheduled surgical procedures.
Education
Bachelor of Science - undefined
Devry University
01-2024
Associate Degree - Healthcare Management
Southern Crescent Technical College
01-2014
Central Sterile Processing Certificate - undefined
Southern Crescent Technical College
01-2014
Surgical Technician - undefined
Southern Crescent Technical College
01-2012
Skills
- Surgical equipment preparation
- Workflow optimization
- Staff coordination
- Inventory management
- Healthcare management
- Sterile field maintenance
- Sterilization procedures
- Quality control
- Sterile processing
- Infection control
- Sterile processing management
Certification
Central Sterile Processing Certificate - 2014
Personal Information
Title: SURGICAL TECHNICIAN
Timeline
Certified Surgical Technologist
Children's Healthcare of Atlanta
07.2024 - Current
Certified Surgical Tech
Tackle Eye Group
07.2020 - 07.2024
Certified Surgical Tech
WellStar Spalding Regional Hospital
12.2016 - 07.2020
Certified Instrument Tech
WellStar Spalding Regional
01.2015 - 12.2016
Surgical Technician - undefined
Southern Crescent Technical College
Central Sterile Processing Certificate - undefined
Southern Crescent Technical College
Associate Degree - Healthcare Management
Southern Crescent Technical College
Bachelor of Science - undefined
Devry University