Katie Blair
Fort Worth,TX
Summary
Dedicated and highly skilled Certified Surgical Technologist with extensive experience in a Level I trauma environment. Known for exceptional collaboration, rapid problem solving, and the ability to anticipate needs in fast-paced surgical settings.
Demonstrates natural leadership through staff support, training new team members, and strengthening interdepartmental relationships. Committed to
improving workflow efficiency, optimizing equipment readiness, and ensuring the highest standard of patient care.
Seeking to transition into a Supervisor role to further contribute to operational excellence
and team performance.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Surgical Technologist
Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Fort Worth
02.2022 - Current
- Assisted surgical team in preparing and maintaining sterile environments during procedures.
- Verified operational readiness of surgical instruments and equipment before procedures.
- Collaborated with nurses to anticipate surgical needs, enhancing procedure efficiency
- As a preceptor, I trained and helped acclimate New CSTs to a fast paced environment.
- Created a specialized plastic tray for a growing service line
Certified Surgical Technologist
Texas Health Surgery Center Alliance
01.2019 - 02.2022
- Laser safety officer
- Maintained pathology reports
- Insured all specimens were picked up on time
- Helped facilitate a new service line / cataract surgery
- Trained staff on specialty lenses, equipment, and instruments
- Chart audits
- Completed full turnovers, including anesthesia machines and daily restocking.
Education
Diploma - Surgical Technology
Concorde Career College
Grand Prairie, TX08.2016
Skills
- Team, leadership and staff training
- Patient safety and sterile technique
- Communication and conflict resolution
- Equipment and supply management
Timeline
Certified Surgical Technologist
Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Fort Worth
02.2022 - Current
Certified Surgical Technologist
Texas Health Surgery Center Alliance
01.2019 - 02.2022
Diploma - Surgical Technology
Concorde Career College