KaTara Sanford
Batesville,MS
Summary
Dynamic Travel Surgical Technologist with extensive experience at OSF Saint Francis Medical Center, adept at maintaining sterile environments and enhancing patient safety. Proven expertise in surgical equipment handling and infection control protocols, coupled with strong critical thinking and teamwork skills, ensuring optimal outcomes in high-pressure surgical settings.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Travel Surgical Technologist
OSF Saint Francis Medical Center
04.2025 - Current
- Assisted in preparation and maintenance of sterile environments for surgical procedures.
- Collaborated with surgical teams to ensure efficient instrument handling during operations.
- Maintained optimal functionality of surgical equipment by performing routine inspections, cleaning, and sterilizations.
- Provided support during emergency situations by quickly responding to critical needs and assisting in life-saving procedures.
Surgical Technologist
Baptist Memorial Hospital
08.2015 - 02.2025
- Prepared surgical instruments and sterile supplies for various procedures.
- Assisted surgeons during operations by anticipating needs and providing necessary tools.
- Maintained sterile environment by adhering to infection control protocols.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to ensure efficient workflow in the operating room.
- Minimized infection risks by strictly adhering to aseptic techniques when handling surgical supplies and equipment.
- Handled high-pressure situations calmly and efficiently, contributing to successful completion of critical surgeries.
- Assisted surgeons in complex procedures for optimal patient outcomes and reduced recovery time.
- Assisted in sterile preparation of surgical instruments and equipment for various procedures.
- Collaborated with surgical teams to ensure efficient workflow during operations.
- Maintained and organized surgical supplies, ensuring readiness for upcoming surgeries.
- Promoted a culture of learning by regularly attending workshops and training sessions related to surgical technology advancements.
- Maintained optimal functionality of surgical equipment by performing routine inspections, cleaning, and sterilizations.
Travel Surgical Technologist
Bryan Health, East Campus
10.2024 - 01.2025
- Assisted in preparation and maintenance of sterile environments for surgical procedures.
- Collaborated with surgical teams to ensure efficient instrument handling during operations.
- Monitored and restocked surgical supplies to maintain readiness for procedures.
- Maintained detailed records of surgical instruments used, ensuring compliance with regulations.
- Reduced risk of infection through diligent maintenance of a clean and sterile operating room environment.
Travel Surgical Technologist
St. Lukes Boise Medical Center
06.2024 - 09.2024
- Assisted in preparation and maintenance of sterile environments for surgical procedures.
- Enhanced patient safety by strictly adhering to aseptic techniques and sterile procedures during surgical processes.
- Collaborated closely with surgeons and nurses to ensure seamless communication and teamwork during operations.
- Educated patients on post-operative care instructions, ensuring proper healing and recovery following surgery.
- Provided thorough preoperative assessments, identifying any potential issues that could impact surgery success or patient safety.
Travel Surgical Technologist
Memorial Health Medical Center
02.2024 - 05.2024
- Assisted in preparation and maintenance of sterile environments for surgical procedures.
- Collaborated with surgical teams to ensure efficient instrument handling during operations.
- Monitored and restocked surgical supplies to maintain readiness for procedures.
- Implemented safety protocols to enhance patient care and minimize infection risks.
- Adapted quickly to changing surgical schedules and varied procedural needs.
Travel Surgical Technologist
Columbus Regional Health Physicians
06.2023 - 12.2023
- Completed continuing education units, staying up to date on surgical technology and meeting organizational requirements.
- Introduced new staff members to training protocols regarding operating room procedures, infection control, safety standards, and overall facility policies.
- Prepared sterile solutions to support surgical processes and helped physicians scrub in for procedures.
- Handled and prepared specimens for laboratory analysis to provide surgeons with relevant information.
- Cleaned and maintained operating equipment to keep resources in good working condition and ready for use.
Education
Health Care - Surgical Technology
Northwest Mississippi Community College
Senatobia, MS05.2015
All -
South Panola High School
Batesville, MS05.2004
Skills
- Sterile technique expertise
- Surgical equipment handling
- Organizational growth
- Critical thinking
- Continuous learning attitude
- Infection control protocols
- Problem-solving
- Attention to detail
- Flexible and adaptable
- Multitasking
- Basic life support
- Team collaboration
- Patient safety
- Certified surgical technologist (CST)
Certification
BLS
NCCT
DA VINCI ROBOT
Timeline
Travel Surgical Technologist
OSF Saint Francis Medical Center
04.2025 - Current
Travel Surgical Technologist
Bryan Health, East Campus
10.2024 - 01.2025
Travel Surgical Technologist
St. Lukes Boise Medical Center
06.2024 - 09.2024
Travel Surgical Technologist
Memorial Health Medical Center
02.2024 - 05.2024
Travel Surgical Technologist
Columbus Regional Health Physicians
06.2023 - 12.2023
Surgical Technologist
Baptist Memorial Hospital
08.2015 - 02.2025
Health Care - Surgical Technology
Northwest Mississippi Community College
All -
South Panola High School
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