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KALKIDAN BEFEKADU

Federal Way,WA

Summary

Experienced Surgical Technologist with extensive hands-on experience assisting surgical teams. Completed over 500 hours of clinical practice across various specialties, including general, gynecologic, ENT, genitourinary, orthopedic, oral-maxillofacial, cardiothoracic, neurological, plastic and reconstructive, and laparoscopic procedures. Skilled in maintaining sterile environments, handling instruments, and providing patient care.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Security Specialist

Allied Universal
Seattle, WA
08.2022 - Current
  • Assisted guests and employees with safety concerns and threat mitigation
  • Prepared detailed reports and maintained security protocols
  • Issue and deactivate employee, contractor, and visitor badges according to access level requirements.

Surgical Tech Student

SWEDISH First Hill Hospital
Seattle, WA
09.2023 - 03.2024
  • Maintained sterile field during surgical procedures by passing instruments to surgeon.
  • Assisted in prepping the operating room for surgery by setting up and organizing equipment, instruments, and supplies.
  • Followed strict safety guidelines for handling hazardous materials such as sharps containers.

Nursing Assistant Registered (NAR)

Wesley Homes
Des Moines, WA
02.2022 - 07.2022
  • Assisted patients with their activities of daily living, including eating, grooming, toileting, ambulation, and hygiene.
  • Maintained patient records accurately by documenting daily activities and changes in conditions or treatments.
  • Prepared treatment rooms for examinations by stocking them with necessary supplies and ensuring that all equipment was in proper working order.

Health Screener

Security Industry Specialists
Seattle, WA
03.2021 - 07.2021
  • Administer COVID-19 screening questionnaire to each employee/visitor
  • Monitored premises and ensured compliance with health screening protocols
  • Patrolled the area and reported incidents to security management.

Education

Associate Degree in Surgical Technology -

Renton Technical College
Renton, WA

Skills

  • Medical terminology
  • Sterile technique
  • Instrument knowledge
  • Preoperative Preparation
  • Equipment sterilization
  • Anatomy and physiology
  • Certified in CPR/BLS
  • Safety Procedures

Awards

  • Washington State Seal of Biliteracy (English and Amharic) - 06/2019
  • Honor Cord for High Academic Achievement, Renton Technical College - 06/2024

Timeline

Surgical Tech Student

SWEDISH First Hill Hospital
09.2023 - 03.2024

Security Specialist

Allied Universal
08.2022 - Current

Nursing Assistant Registered (NAR)

Wesley Homes
02.2022 - 07.2022

Health Screener

Security Industry Specialists
03.2021 - 07.2021

Associate Degree in Surgical Technology -

Renton Technical College

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