Destiny Bethea
Cayce,SC
Summary
Certified Surgical Technologist with extensive experience at Lexington Medical Center, recognized for maintaining a sterile environment and ensuring patient safety. Proven ability to anticipate surgeon needs and communicate effectively, enhancing surgical efficiency. Committed to professionalism and continuous learning, with a strong focus on teamwork and attention to detail.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Surgical Technologist
Lexington Medical Center
West Columbia, South Carolina
03.2025 - Current
- Prepared and maintained sterile instruments and supplies for surgical procedures, ensuring efficiency.
- Communicated effectively with the surgical team to ensure smooth workflow and coordination.
- Conducted thorough pre-operative checks of surgical instruments and supplies to prevent delays.
- Trained new surgical technologists on sterile techniques and operating room protocols.
- Prepared and organized surgical instruments for various specialties, adapting to specific needs.
- 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.
- Prepared operating room for surgical procedures, including setting up sterile field.
- Maintained aseptic technique throughout the procedure.
- Performed instrument counts before, during, and after surgeries as required by hospital policy.
- Used retractors, sponges and suctioning and irrigating equipment to create unobstructed operating fields.
- Provided assistance during robotic surgeries, gynecologic, orthopedic, neurology, general, and other types of surgical procedures as needed.
Certified Surgical Technologist
Piedmont Surgery Center
Greeneville, SC
08.2024 - 01.2025
- Executed proper sterilization techniques for surgical instruments, minimizing infection risks.
- Scrubbed arms and hands and assisted surgical team with scrubbing, masks and surgical clothing.
- Cleaned and restocked operating room, gathering and placing equipment and supplies.
- Maintained proper sterile field during surgical procedures.
- Prepared patients for surgery by positioning on operating table and covering with sterile surgical drapes to prevent exposure.
- Laid out all instruments, supplies and tools as directed by surgeons.
- Recounted surgical instruments and supplies at end of operation, eliminating chance of items left inside patient.
- Followed safety guidelines when transporting patients from one area to another inside the facility.
- Lasered the patient's eyes in preparation for cataract removal.
Certified Surgical Technologist (CST)
Lexington Medical Center
West Columbia, SC
10.2023 - 07.2024
- Assisted with patient positioning on the operating table, ensuring comfort and safety.
- Maintained a sterile field throughout surgical procedures, minimizing infection risk.
- Prepared and organized surgical supplies and instruments for efficient access during surgeries.
- Anticipates the surgeon's needs.
- Supported the surgical team by passing instruments and assisting with tissue retraction.
- Prepared operating rooms by setting up surgical instruments and equipment prior to procedures.
- Scrubbed arms and hands and assisted surgical team with scrubbing, masks and surgical clothing.
- Prepared and organized surgical instruments for various specialties, adapting to specific needs.
Student Surgical Technologist
Lexington Medical Center
West Columbia, SC
03.2023 - 10.2023
- Helping patients get ready for surgery, including positioning and prepping.
- Maintaining a sterile environment, passing tools to the surgeon and their assistant, and helping to retract tissues.
- Preparing sterile dressings, cleaning and preparing instruments for sterilization, and helping with specimen preparation.
- Provided technical assistance to surgeons, surgical nurses or anesthesiologists.
- Used retractors, sponges and suctioning and irrigating equipment to create unobstructed operating fields.
- Performed pre-operative skin preparation on patients prior to surgery.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - General Technology in Surgical Technology
Midlands Technical College
West Columbia, SC12.2023
Skills
- Patient Satisfactory
- Communication skills
- Teamwork
- Dependable
- Accountable
- Active listening
- Adaptable
- Attention to detail
- Willingness to learn
- Professionalism and ethics
Certification
• BLS
• CPR
• CPR
Timeline
Certified Surgical Technologist
Lexington Medical Center
03.2025 - Current
Certified Surgical Technologist
Piedmont Surgery Center
08.2024 - 01.2025
Certified Surgical Technologist (CST)
Lexington Medical Center
10.2023 - 07.2024
Student Surgical Technologist
Lexington Medical Center
03.2023 - 10.2023
Associate of Applied Science - General Technology in Surgical Technology
Midlands Technical College