CURTRON BALLARD
Chicago,IL
Summary
Dedicated Surgical Technologist with 20 years of hospital experience. Certified Surgical Technologist since March 2026, skilled in delivering quality patient care in fast-paced environments. Committed to following safety standards and procedures while adapting to diverse situations. Focused on continuous education and expanding surgical expertise, with aspirations of advancing to Registered Nurse.
Overview
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Certification
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Surgical Technologist/Surgical OB Technician
Mount Sinai Health System
Chicago, IL
08.2026 - Current
- Prepare operating rooms and sterile tables by reviewing surgeon preference cards, gathering instruments, and ensuring equipment and supplies are ready for scheduled and emergency procedures.
- Maintain strict sterile technique, surgical conscience, infection control, and patient safety standards throughout surgical procedures.
- Assist with cesarean sections, tubal ligations, D&Cs, hysterectomies, cervical cerclage procedures, and obstetric trauma cases.
- Perform surgical gowning and gloving, assist with patient prepping and draping, and anticipate surgeons’ needs by passing instruments, sutures, and supplies.
- Collaborate with circulating nurses, residents, attending physicians, and surgical team members to maintain efficient workflow and patient safety.
- Participate in surgical time-outs and perform sponge, sharp, and instrument counts according to facility policy.
- Managed specimens and medications per established protocols in clinical settings.
- Stock operating rooms and delivery rooms, maintain equipment and warming supplies, complete required logs, and coordinate instrument transport and tracking with Sterile Processing.
- Demonstrate dependability, flexibility, attention to detail, compassion, and the ability to remain calm and effective in fast-paced and emergency situations.
Environmental Services Housekeeper
Ulhealth
Chicago, Illinois
03.2005 - 08.2026
- Sanitized patient rooms, common areas, and operating rooms to uphold hygiene standards.
- Ensured cleanliness and order in healthcare areas to enhance patient safety and comfort.
- Operated cleaning equipment efficiently while adhering to safety protocols.
- Disposed of hazardous materials following established safety guidelines.
- Trained new staff on effective cleaning techniques and safety procedures, fostering a knowledgeable team.
- Prevented spread of infections by sanitizing surfaces, furniture, and equipment regularly.
- Reviewed daily schedules to plan cleaning routines and gather necessary supplies.
- Collaborated with team members to identify challenges and streamline workflow for improved operations.
Surgical Technologist Student (clinical rotation)
Insight hospital
Chicago, Illinois
06.2025 - 12.2025
- Completed in over 600 hours in various specialties, including general surgery, orthopedics,GYN, ophthalmology, and a few Neurosurgeries.
- Prepared surgical instruments and equipment to ensure operational readiness for procedures.
- Maintained sterile environment by adhering to infection control protocols.
- Managed surgical supplies to guarantee availability during operations, minimizing delays.
- Communicated effectively with surgeons, nurses, anesthesiologists, and scrub techs in operating room.
- Assisted in positioning patients and draping with sterile covers for optimal safety.
- Gowned and gloved surgical team
- Donned gowns and gloves for all surgical team members to ensure sterile conditions.
- Completed in over 600 hours in various specialties, including general surgery, orthopedics,GYN, ophthalmology, and few Neurosurgeries.
Education
Diploma - Surgical Technology
Stellar Career College
Chicago, ILSkills
- Instrument setup Aseptic technique Specimen management Attention to detail Infection prevention
- Aseptic technique
- Sterile maintenance
- Infection prevention
- Specimen management
- Patient safety
- Basic life support
- Basic life support
Certification
- NCCT Certification 2026-03
- BLS - Certification 2024-10
Languages
English
Timeline
Certified Surgical Technologist/Surgical OB Technician
Mount Sinai Health System
08.2026 - Current
Surgical Technologist Student (clinical rotation)
Insight hospital
06.2025 - 12.2025
Environmental Services Housekeeper
Ulhealth
03.2005 - 08.2026
Diploma - Surgical Technology
Stellar Career College