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David Garrison

Olympia,WA

Summary

Detail-oriented Certified Surgical Technologist with exceptional skills in aseptic techniques and surgical counts. Proven ability to maintain a sterile environment and support surgical teams in various procedures, ensuring optimal patient safety.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Certified Surgical Technologist

LRS Healthcare
Pullman, Washington
03.2026 - Current
  • Prepared sterile instruments and surgical equipment, ensuring readiness for procedures.
  • Assisted surgeons by efficiently passing instruments and materials throughout operations.
  • Maintained a clean, organized surgical environment, contributing to safety and efficiency before and after procedures.
  • Managed inventory of surgical supplies, ensuring availability at all times.
  • Followed strict safety protocols to prevent contamination during surgeries. anesthesiologists, and scrub techs while performing duties in the OR environment.
  • Prepared and maintained sterile field for surgical procedures.
  • Ensured all necessary equipment was available for each procedure.
  • Observed aseptic technique and infection control protocols at all times.
  • Assisted in the application of wound dressings, casts, and other medical devices.
  • Maintained proper sterile field during surgical procedures.

Certified Surgical Technologist

LRS Healthcare
Enterprise, Oregon
12.2025 - 03.2026
  • Prepared surgical instruments and equipment for various procedures.
  • Assisted surgeons during operations by anticipating and providing necessary tools to enhance procedural efficiency.
  • Maintained sterile environment to ensure patient safety and prevent infection during surgeries.
  • Assisted surgeons during operative procedures by anticipating their needs and passing instruments.
  • Maintained aseptic technique throughout the procedure.
  • Prepared operating room for surgical procedures, including setting up sterile field.
  • Performed instrument counts before, during, and after surgeries.
  • Organized surgical supplies and instruments in the operating room to facilitate quick access and streamline workflow.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of principles of asepsis while preparing and caring for patients undergoing surgery.

Certified Surgical Technologist

First Connect Healthcare
Tillamook, Oregon
08.2025 - 11.2025
  • Prepared surgical instruments and equipment for various procedures.
  • Assisted surgeons during operations by anticipating and providing necessary tools to enhance surgical efficiency.
  • Maintained sterile environment, effectively preventing infection and ensuring patient safety during surgeries.
  • Ensured that all equipment was functioning properly prior to use in the operating room.
  • Maintained aseptic technique throughout the procedure.
  • Conducted instrument counts before, during, and after surgeries.
  • Applied principles of asepsis while preparing and caring for patients, contributing to successful surgical outcomes.

Certified Surgical Technologist

Travel Nurses Across America
Miles City, Montana
04.2025 - 07.2025
  • Prepared surgical instruments and equipment for various procedures.
  • Anticipated surgeons' needs during operations by efficiently providing necessary tools.
  • Ensured sterile environment throughout surgeries, significantly reducing risk of infection.
  • Collaborated with nurses to ensure smooth surgical workflow.
  • Streamlined organization of surgical supplies and instruments for quick access during procedures.
  • Assisted surgeons during operative procedures by anticipating their needs and passing instruments.
  • Maintained aseptic technique throughout the procedure.
  • Prepared operating room for surgical procedures, including setting up sterile field.
  • Conducted instrument counts before, during, and after surgeries.
  • Scrubbed in for surgeries, ensuring proper aseptic technique was maintained.
  • Performed various duties such as applying dressings to incision sites postoperatively.
  • Used retractors, sponges and suctioning and irrigating equipment to create unobstructed operating fields.
  • Provided assistance during cesarean sections, hysterectomies, orthopedic repairs, wound closure suturing techniques and other types of surgical procedures as needed.
  • Maintained inventory levels of medical supplies within assigned areas of responsibility.
  • Recounted surgical instruments and supplies at end of operation, eliminating chance of items left inside patient.

Certified Surgical Technologist

Travel Nurses Across America
Sidney, Montana
01.2024 - 02.2025
  • Prepared surgical instruments and equipment for various procedures.
  • Assisted surgeons during operations by anticipating needs and providing essential tools.
  • Maintained sterile environment, ensuring safety and preventing infection during surgeries.
  • Assisted surgeons during operative procedures by anticipating their needs and passing instruments.
  • Prepared operating room for surgical procedures, including setting up sterile field.
  • Executed instrument counts before, during, and after surgeries, ensuring compliance with hospital policy.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of principles of asepsis while preparing and caring for patients undergoing surgery.
  • Used retractors, sponges and suctioning and irrigating equipment to create unobstructed operating fields.
  • Assisted during cesarean sections, hysterectomies, and orthopedic repairs.
  • Recounted surgical instruments and supplies at end of operation, eliminating chance of items left inside patient.

Certified Surgical Technologist

Maximum Staffing Solutions
Florence, Oregon
09.2023 - 11.2023

Peace Health, Peace Harbor, Medical Center, Florence, Oregon

  • Scrubbed Total Joints
  • Prepared tools and equipment for various general surgery procedures, ensuring readiness for surgical teams.
  • Prepared surgical instruments and equipment for various procedures.
  • Assisted surgeons during operations by providing necessary tools.
  • Maintained sterile environment to prevent infection during surgeries.
  • Organized surgical supplies and instruments for quick access, enhancing efficiency during procedures.
  • Assisted surgeons during operative procedures by anticipating their needs and passing instruments.
  • Maintained aseptic technique throughout the procedure.
  • Prepared operating room for surgical procedures, including setting up sterile field.
  • Performed instrument counts before, during, and after surgeries.
  • Assisted during cesarean sections, hysterectomies, orthopedic repairs, and wound closure, contributing to successful surgical outcomes.

Certified Surgical Technologist

Travel Nurses Across America
Jackson, California
01.2023 - 05.2023

Amador Hospital, Jackson CA

  • Total Joints
  • General Surgery
  • Prepared surgical instruments and equipment for various procedures.
  • Assisted surgeons during operations by providing necessary tools.
  • Maintained sterile environment to prevent infection during surgeries.
  • C-Sections
  • Eye Surgery
  • Demonstrated knowledge of principles of asepsis while preparing and caring for patients undergoing surgery.
  • Performed various duties such as applying dressings to incisions sites postoperatively.
  • Provided assistance during cesarean sections, hysterectomies, orthopedic repairs, wound closure suturing techniques and other types of surgical procedures as needed.

Certified Surgical Technologist

Travel Nurses Across America
Olympia, Washington
12.2021 - 12.2022
  • Travel contract at Capital Medical center, Olympia WA
  • Six room OR
  • Scrub Urology
  • General Surgery
  • Podiatry
  • GYN, C-sections

  • Prepared surgical instruments and equipment for various procedures.
  • Assisted surgeons during operations by providing necessary tools.
  • Maintained sterile environment to prevent infection during surgeries.
  • Assisted surgeons during operative procedures by anticipating their needs and passing instruments.
  • Maintained aseptic technique throughout the procedure.
  • Provided assistance during cesarean sections, hysterectomies, orthopedic repairs, wound closure suturing techniques and other types of surgical procedures as needed.
  • Recounted surgical instruments and supplies at end of operation, eliminating chance of items left inside patient.
  • Organized and maintained unobstructed operative fields to foster immediate access to retractors and suctioning and irrigation equipment.

Certified Surgical Technologist

Fast Staff Healthcare
Colfax, Washington
05.2021 - 11.2021
  • Travel Contract Whitman Hospital, Colfax, WA
  • Endoscopy/clean scopes
  • General Surgery
  • Eyes
  • SPD
  • Urology

  • Prepared surgical instruments and equipment for various procedures.
  • Assisted surgeons during operations by providing necessary tools.
  • Maintained sterile environment to prevent infection during surgeries.
  • Organized surgical supplies and instruments for easy access.
  • Assisted surgeons during operative procedures by anticipating their needs and passing instruments.
  • Maintained aseptic technique throughout the procedure.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of principles of asepsis while preparing and caring for patients undergoing surgery.
  • Provided assistance during cesarean sections, hysterectomies, orthopedic repairs, wound closure suturing techniques and other types of surgical procedures as needed.

Certified Surgical Technologist

Onwardhealthcare
Puyallup, Washington
04.2020 - 04.2021
  • Travel contract with Onward Healthcare
  • Scrub General Surgery
  • Urology
  • Orthopedics

  • Prepared surgical instruments and equipment for various procedures.
  • Assisted surgeons during operations by providing necessary tools.
  • Maintained sterile environment to prevent infection during surgeries.
  • Assisted surgeons during operative procedures by anticipating their needs and passing instruments.
  • Ensured that all equipment was functioning properly prior to use in the operating room.
  • Performed instrument counts before, during, and after surgeries as required by hospital policy.
  • Identified potential problems before they occurred by closely observing the sterile field and personnel involved in the procedure.
  • Responded quickly to changes in patient status or emergency situations.
  • Provided assistance during cesarean sections, hysterectomies, orthopedic repairs, wound closure suturing techniques and other types of surgical procedures as needed.
  • Recounted surgical instruments and supplies at end of operation, eliminating chance of items left inside patient.
  • Organized and maintained unobstructed operative fields to foster immediate access to retractors and suctioning and irrigation equipment.
  • Maintained proper sterile field during surgical procedures.

Certified Surgical Technologist

Maxim Health Services
Tacoma, Washington
10.2018 - 12.2018

St. Joseph Medical Center, Tacoma, WA

  • Crisis assignment eight weeks.
  • Worked night shift
  • Scrub all trauma surgeries
  • Prepared surgical instruments and equipment for various procedures.
  • Maintained sterile environment to prevent infection during surgeries.
  • Ensured that all equipment was functioning properly prior to use in the operating room.
  • Maintained aseptic technique throughout the procedure.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of principles of asepsis while preparing and caring for patients undergoing surgery.
  • Performed various duties such as applying dressings to incisions sites postoperatively.
  • Responded quickly to changes in patient status or emergency situations.
  • Used retractors, sponges and suctioning and irrigating equipment to create unobstructed operating fields.
  • Organized and maintained unobstructed operative fields to foster immediate access to retractors and suctioning and irrigation equipment.
  • Assisted surgeons during operations by providing necessary tools.

Education

Diploma - Operating Room Technology

US Army Academy Health Sciences
Fort Sam Houston, Texas
12-1977

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organizational skills
  • Critical thinking
  • Anatomy and physiology
  • Aseptic and sterilization techniques
  • Surgical counts
  • Dressing wounds
  • Collecting medical specimens
  • Setting up and operating equipment
  • Preparing for surgeries
  • Safely disposing of needles
  • Passing surgical tools
  • OB/GYN procedures
  • Surgical procedures

Certification

  • Certified Surgical Technologist (NBSTSA)
  • Washington state Surgical Technologist Registration
  • BLS for Healthcare provider

Timeline

Certified Surgical Technologist

LRS Healthcare
03.2026 - Current

Certified Surgical Technologist

LRS Healthcare
12.2025 - 03.2026

Certified Surgical Technologist

First Connect Healthcare
08.2025 - 11.2025

Certified Surgical Technologist

Travel Nurses Across America
04.2025 - 07.2025

Certified Surgical Technologist

Travel Nurses Across America
01.2024 - 02.2025

Certified Surgical Technologist

Maximum Staffing Solutions
09.2023 - 11.2023

Certified Surgical Technologist

Travel Nurses Across America
01.2023 - 05.2023

Certified Surgical Technologist

Travel Nurses Across America
12.2021 - 12.2022

Certified Surgical Technologist

Fast Staff Healthcare
05.2021 - 11.2021

Certified Surgical Technologist

Onwardhealthcare
04.2020 - 04.2021

Certified Surgical Technologist

Maxim Health Services
10.2018 - 12.2018

Diploma - Operating Room Technology

US Army Academy Health Sciences
David Garrison