Karington Woods
Dallas,TX
Summary
Detail-oriented Certified Surgical Technologist Student with clinical experience in a Level 1 Trauma Center. Skilled in maintaining sterile environments, handling surgical instruments, and supporting surgical teams. Knowledgeable in medical terminology and surgical procedures, with strong communication skills for high-pressure situations. Committed to upholding patient safety protocols and advancing expertise in surgical technology.
Overview
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Work History
Surgical Technologist Clinical Internship
Medical City Plano
Plano, Texas
04.2026 - 09.2026
- Specialized in various surgical fields, including general (open, laparoscopic and robotics), burn/reconstructive, plastics, OB/GYN, peripheral vascular, orthopedics, neuro/spine, and urology.
- Set up instruments and equipment before each procedure.
- Maintaining a sterile field and aseptic technique.
- Anticipating the surgeon's needs efficiently.
- Initiates surgical counts with the circulating nurse.
- Reviewing and confirming the surgeon's preference cards.
- Provides assistance in room turnovers and in other ORs as needed.
- Handling and labeling medication used on the operative field.
- Working closely with the OR materials department, assisting within the sterile core.
- Maintaining awareness of patient safety.
- Assisting in the sterile processing department.
- First scrubbing cases under surgeon, nurse and preceptor supervision.
- Collaborating with instrument/supply Vendors and Reps.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Surgical Technology
Concorde Career College
Dallas, TX09-2026
Bachelor of Science - Biological Sciences
Northwestern State University of Louisiana
Natchitoches, LASkills
- Certified Surgical Technologist (TS-C)
- Surgical instrumentation
- Aseptic and sterile technique
- OR preparation
- Surgical assistance
- Specimen and medication handling
- Patient safety
- Da Vinci experience
- BLS Certification
- HIPAA knowledge
- Interprofessional collaboration
- Communication and teamwork
Certification
- Surgical Technology Certification -- Issued by National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) -- 2026
- Basic Life Support (CPR and AED) Certification -- Issued by American Heart Association -- 2025
Timeline
Surgical Technologist Clinical Internship
Medical City Plano
04.2026 - 09.2026
Associate of Applied Science - Surgical Technology
Concorde Career College
Bachelor of Science - Biological Sciences
Northwestern State University of Louisiana