KARI A. BABCOCK
Pensacola,Florida
Summary
Professional surgical technologist with comprehensive expertise in surgical procedures, sterile techniques, and patient care. Strong focus on team collaboration and delivering results, adapting seamlessly to changing needs in high-pressure environments. Proficient in instrument handling, surgical field preparation, and ensuring optimal patient outcomes. Reliable, resourceful, and prepared for pivotal roles in surgical settings.
Over 27 years of experience in surgical operations, clinical procedures and patient care, preceptorship, and leadership roles. More than 10 years of combined experience in general/trauma, ear/nose/throat, plastic surgery, neurosurgery, and urology. 18 years in Orthopedic/ Sports Medicine/Total Joint/Ortho trauma facilities with Top-rated Surgeons in Boston, Connecticut, and The Andrews Institute with renowned surgeon Dr. James Andrews. 6 years experience as a traveler at multi-specialty hospitals in Boston, Connecticut, Nashville, and Pensacola. Certified Surgical Technologist (CST). Basic Life Support Certification. B.S. in Business Management and A.S. in Business. Knowledgeable in operating room assistance, teaching, and education. Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Surgical Technologist
Baptist Medical Center
Pensacola, FL
04.2024 - Current
- Organized instrumentation for surgical procedures and maintained sterile field
- Participate in patient preparation, infection control, preceptorship
- First Assistant
- Initiated policies/procedures for sterile processing and maintained documentation
- Anticipated surgeons needs and handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
- Demonstrated adaptability when faced with emergency situations or unexpected complications during surgeries, providing prompt support to surgical teams.
Certified Surgical Technologist
Multiple Travel Assignments
Pensacola, FL, Fort Wayne, IN
05.2019 - 04.2024
- Gathered and set up equipment, tools, and supplies and arranged instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instructions.
- Evaluated procedure needs and set up equipment, tools, supplies, and instruments.
- Mentored junior staff members on proper techniques and best practices within the field of surgical technology, promoting professional growth among peers.
- Set up operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
- Anticipated surgeons' needs and handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
Certified Surgical Technologist
Andrews Institute For Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine
Gulf Breeze, FL
02.2016 - 04.2019
- First Assist
- Orthopedic Coordinator
- Set up operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
- Anticipated surgeons' needs and handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
- Expedited surgery room turnover times by swiftly preparing operating rooms for subsequent surgeries, maximizing efficiency within the department.
- Assisted surgeons in complex procedures, ensuring efficient completion and minimized complications.
Certified Surgical Technologist
North Shore Cataract and Laser Center
Stoneham, MA
01.2013 - 01.2016
- Prepared operating room, first assist, and maintain sterile environment for all cataract, retina, ocular trauma and plastic procedures
Certified Surgical Technologist
Boston Outpatient Surgical Suites
Waltham, MA
01.2008 - 01.2013
- Company Overview: Boston Celtics Training facility
- Organize instrumentation for surgical procedures and maintain sterile field
- Deliver support for Surgeon
- Participate in patient preparation, infection control and other training
- First Assistant
- Orthopedics/ Sports Medicine
- Boston Celtics Training facility
Certified Surgical Technologist
Winchester Hospital
Winchester, MA
01.2007 - 01.2008
- Prepared Operating Room for surgical procedures and sterilized instruments
- Ensured sterile operating field and selected and ordered supplies and equipment
Senior Surgical Technologist
Premier Surgery Center
Ft. Wayne, IN
01.2002 - 01.2007
- Tasked with preparing operating room for surgical procedures, producing sterile field, and organizing instruments
- Initiated policies/procedures for sterile processing and maintained documentation
- Procured all necessary supplies and equipment
- Multi-Specialty facility: General, Plastics, ENT, Urology, and Orthopedics
Instructor
Indiana Business College Surgical Technology School
- Have also taught Microbiology
Physician Extender
Indiana Surgical Specialists
Ft. Wayne, IN
01.1998 - 01.2002
- Company Overview: General Surgery
- Assisted with routine and pre-operative visits and maintained records/histories
- Scheduled pre-operative testing and surgeries and First Assistant in operating room
- Supported patients psychologically and educated them about surgeries
- General Surgery
Physician Extender
Borenstein, Randolph and Stephens Plastic Surgery
- Performing history and physicals, pre-operative preparation, assistance with routine visits and minor surgery, sterilization of surgical instrumentation and First Assistant in Operating Room, as well as pre-operative teaching and follow-up care
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
Indiana Wesleyan University
Ft. Wayne, IN01.2006
Associate of Science - Business
Indiana Wesleyan University
Ft. Wayne, IN01.2003
Certificate in Surgical Technology -
Lutheran College of Health Professions
Ft. Wayne, IN01.1995
Skills
- Strong communication skills
- Collaborative team player
- Surgical equipment operation
- Professionalism and ethics
- Pre-surgical preparation
- Sterile technique mastery
- Setting up and operating equipment
- Infection control protocols
- Suturing
- Surgical instrumentation
- Anatomy and physiology
- Aseptic and sterilization techniques
Certification
- Certified Surgical Technologist (CST)
- Basic Life Support Certified (BLS)
Timeline
Certified Surgical Technologist
Baptist Medical Center
04.2024 - Current
Certified Surgical Technologist
Multiple Travel Assignments
05.2019 - 04.2024
Certified Surgical Technologist
Andrews Institute For Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine
02.2016 - 04.2019
Certified Surgical Technologist
North Shore Cataract and Laser Center
01.2013 - 01.2016
Certified Surgical Technologist
Boston Outpatient Surgical Suites
01.2008 - 01.2013
Certified Surgical Technologist
Winchester Hospital
01.2007 - 01.2008
Senior Surgical Technologist
Premier Surgery Center
01.2002 - 01.2007
Physician Extender
Indiana Surgical Specialists
01.1998 - 01.2002
Associate of Science - Business
Indiana Wesleyan University
Certificate in Surgical Technology -
Lutheran College of Health Professions
Instructor
Indiana Business College Surgical Technology School
Physician Extender
Borenstein, Randolph and Stephens Plastic Surgery
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
Indiana Wesleyan University