Kathryn Clarke
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Motivated and dedicated Surgical Technology graduate with strong training in sterile technique, surgical instrumentation, and operating room protocols. Seeking a surgical technologist position to apply my clinical experience along with 6+ years of prior gained (management) skill ,to support surgical teams, and contribute to safe, high-quality patient care. Recognized for reliability, strong work ethic & communication, team collaboration and commitment to patient safety.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Surgical Technologist Student
Specialty Surgical Center
12.2024 - 02.2025
Surgical Technologist Student
Huntington Park Community Hospital
05.2025 - 07.2025
Surgical Technologist Student
Los Angeles Downtown Medical Center
07.2025 - 09.2025
Behavior Health Interventionist & Coordinator
Cortica Autism and Neurodevelopment
06.2020 - 06.2022
- Implemented positive behavior strategies on patient as developed and analyzed with the Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)
- Enforced and upheld HIPAA and TJC regulations and standards for the security and privacy of patient’s medical records
- Collaborated with BCBA, occupational therapists to administer and implement strategies that reinforce neurological health.
- Communicated with clients to reschedule therapy sessions
Recreation Assistant and Coordinator
City of Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks – Expo Center
06.2017 - Current
- Planned and coordinated onboarding of new and returning program participants
- Organized and facilitated youth and community programs on a quarterly basis based on participant feedback
- Collaborated with the Los Angeles Football Club and Natural History Museum of Los Angeles on special and private events.
- Utilized and maintained annual $50,000 budget from city of Los Angeles to purchase required commodities for all youth events.
- Drafted and submitted monthly needs assessments to Parks and Recreation accounting department and Los Angeles Unified School District.
Bus operator
Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority
12.2019 - 02.2020
- Maintained order on buses while working independently with minimal supervision and does related work as required
- Performed daily vehicle inspection on buses
- Prepared required documents detailed accident and incident reports
- Exercised sound judgement within a stressful
Education
Associate of Occupational Science - Surgical Technology
American Career College
Los Angeles, CA01.2025
Psychology
West Los Angeles College
Culver City, CASkills
- Sterile technique time management
- Fast Learning and Recall
- Client Communications
- Emotional Intelligence
- Strategic Planning
- Communication Management
- Scheduling
- Customer Service and relations
- Training and Team building
- Commercial Driving Licence
- Conflict and complaint resolution
- Microsoft Teams
Certification
- TS- C - Surgical Technologist
- Hospital Fire Safety Certification (HFS)
- BCAT - Board Certified Autism Technician
- Basic Life Safety Certification (BLS)
Timeline
Surgical Technologist Student
Los Angeles Downtown Medical Center
07.2025 - 09.2025
Surgical Technologist Student
Huntington Park Community Hospital
05.2025 - 07.2025
Surgical Technologist Student
Specialty Surgical Center
12.2024 - 02.2025
Behavior Health Interventionist & Coordinator
Cortica Autism and Neurodevelopment
06.2020 - 06.2022
Bus operator
Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority
12.2019 - 02.2020
Recreation Assistant and Coordinator
City of Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks – Expo Center
06.2017 - Current
Associate of Occupational Science - Surgical Technology
American Career College
Psychology
West Los Angeles College