Katrina Mohamed
Yukon,OK
Summary
Accomplished Certified Surgical Technologist, skilled in sterile techniques, surgical instrumentation, and infection control. Committed to maintaining patient care standards and supporting efficient surgical workflows.
Overview
1
1
Certification
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Traveling Certified Surgical Technologist
Aya Healthcare
San Diego, California
04.2022 - 10.2026
- Prepared and maintained sterile environments for surgical procedures, ensuring safety standards.
- Performed scrubbing duties by selecting appropriate sterile instruments and passing them to the surgeon during surgery.
- Ensured that all surgical instruments were properly sterilized before use in accordance with established guidelines.
- Adhered to infection control protocols during all surgical processes.
- Organized surgical instruments and supplies, enhancing operational efficiency during procedures.
- Conducted instrument counts before and after each procedure to ensure accuracy of supplies used.
- Verified functionality of all equipment before surgical procedures, ensuring readiness and safety.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to improve procedural efficiency and workflow.
- Exhibited professionalism in interactions with colleagues, physicians, nurses, and vendors, fostering a collaborative environment.
- Observed proper body mechanics while moving heavy objects or assisting with lifting patients onto tables or beds safely.
Surgical Technologist
UnityPoint Health - Allen Hospital
Waterloo, Iowa
01.2021 - 04.2022
- Assisted surgeon during operations by efficiently passing instruments and supplies, contributing to seamless procedure flow.s during procedures by preparing instruments and equipment.
- Ensured sterile environment by following strict infection control protocols.
- Collaborated with surgical team to maintain efficient workflow in the operating room.
- Managed surgical supplies and instruments, ensuring availability and readiness for timely procedures.
- Prepared and maintained sterile field for surgical procedures.
- Set up equipment, tools, and supplies for procedures and organized instruments according to surgeons' preference cards.
- Assisted surgeon by passing instruments and sterile supplies throughout the operation.
- Provided support in patient positioning and draping for surgeries.
- Monitored equipment functionality and promptly reported malfunctions, maintaining operational efficiency in the OR.
- Observed aseptic technique and infection control protocols at all times.
- Communicated effectively with surgeons, nurses, anesthesiologists, and scrub techs while performing duties in the OR environment.
- Participated in quality assurance initiatives to uphold patient care standards.
- Recounted surgical instruments and supplies at the end of operation, eliminating chance of items left inside the patient.
- Ensured all necessary equipment was available for each procedure.
Surgical Technologist
Integris Health Inc
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
09.2017 - 12.2020
- Ensured sterile environment by following strict infection control protocols.
- Prepared and maintained sterile field for surgical procedures.
- Assisted surgeons during procedures by preparing instruments and equipment.
- Assisted surgeon by passing instruments and sterile supplies throughout operation.
- Set up equipment, tools, and supplies for procedures and organized instruments according to surgeons' preference cards.
- Coordinated surgical supplies and instruments to ensure timely availability for procedures.
- Monitored equipment functionality and reported malfunctions immediately.
- Used retractors, sponges and suctioning and irrigating equipment to create unobstructed operating fields.
- Provided support in patient positioning and draping for surgeries.
- Contributed to quality assurance initiatives, supporting adherence to patient care standards.
- Educated new staff on best practices for surgical assistance and safety measures.
- Collaborated with surgical team to maintain efficient workflow in the operating room.
- Facilitated communication among surgical team members during operations to ensure seamless collaboration. with surgeons, nurses, anesthesiologists, and scrub techs while performing duties in the OR environment.
- Recounted surgical instruments and supplies at the end of operation, eliminating chance of items left inside the patient.
- Ensured all necessary equipment was available for each procedure.
- Observed aseptic technique and infection control protocols at all times.
- Verified correct identification of patient prior to any operation or procedure.
- Assisted in the application of wound dressings, casts, and other medical devices.
- Sterilized medical equipment and properly handled contaminated materials.
- Performed pre-operative skin preparation on patients prior to surgery.
- Collaborated with vendors and service providers to coordinate required services and equipment.
Surgical Technologist
Mercy Hospital Oklahoma City
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
09.2015 - 09.2017
- Assisted surgeons during procedures by preparing instruments and equipment.
- Ensured sterile environment by following strict infection control protocols.
- Prepared and maintained sterile field for surgical procedures.
- Assisted surgeon by passing instruments and sterile supplies throughout the operation.
- Monitored equipment functionality and reported malfunctions immediately.
- Organized and maintained unobstructed operative fields, ensuring immediate access to retractors and suctioning and irrigation equipment for efficient surgical procedures.
- Used retractors, sponges and suctioning and irrigating equipment to create unobstructed operating fields.
- Collaborated with surgical team to maintain efficient workflow in the operating room.
- Ensured equipment was organized to facilitate efficient workflow in the operating room. and instruments in alignment with surgical protocols and surgeon preferences.
- Managed surgical supplies and instruments to support timely procedures.
- Ensured all necessary equipment was available for each procedure.
- Recounted surgical instruments and supplies at the end of operation, eliminating chance of items left inside the patient.
- Educated new staff on best practices for surgical assistance and safety measures.
- Communicated effectively with surgeons, nurses, anesthesiologists, and scrub techs while performing duties in the OR environment.
- Participated in quality assurance initiatives, contributing to the maintenance of high patient care standards and overall surgical outcomes.
- Observed aseptic technique and infection control protocols at all times.
- Verified correct identification of patient prior to any operation or procedure.
- Sterilized medical equipment and properly handled contaminated materials.
- Collaborated with vendors and service providers to coordinate required services and equipment.
- Provided support in patient positioning and draping for surgeries.
- Laid out all instruments, supplies, and tools for surgeons.
Surgical Technologist
SSM Saint Anthony Hospital
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
10.2026 - Current
- Maintained sterile field during procedures using strict infection control practices
- Counted sponges, sharps, and instruments before and after surgery
- Set up equipment, tools, and supplies for procedures and organize instruments as directed in surgeons' preference cards.
- Recounted surgical instruments and supplies at end of operation, eliminating chance of items left inside patient.
- Ensured all necessary equipment was available for each procedure.
- Observed aseptic technique and infection control protocols at all times.
- Verified correct identification of patient prior to any operation or procedure.
- Provided support services such as stocking supplies in OR rooms or restocking carts between cases.
- Organized equipment and instruments in alignment with surgical protocols and surgeon preferences.
- Assisted in the application of wound dressings, casts, and other medical devices.
- Organized and maintained unobstructed operative fields to foster immediate access to retractors and suctioning and irrigation equipment.
- Used retractors, sponges and suctioning and irrigating equipment to create unobstructed operating fields.
- Collaborated with vendors and service providers to coordinate required services and equipment.
- Reviewed patient charts for information regarding allergies or medical conditions that could affect the outcome of surgery.
- Laid out all instruments, supplies and tools as directed by surgeons.
- Retrieved implants from storage area prior to start of procedure.
- Maintained proper sterile field during surgical procedures.
- Scrubbed arms and hands and assisted surgical team with scrubbing, masks and surgical clothing.
- Collected and labeled surgical specimens for laboratory processing
- Supported patient safety and team communication throughout surgical procedures
- Communicated effectively with surgeons, nurses, anesthesiologists, and scrub techs while performing duties in the OR environment.
- Assisted in positioning patients on operating table and covered them with sterile drapes.
- Prepared and maintained sterile field for surgical procedures.
- Assisted surgeon by passing instruments and sterile supplies throughout operation.
Education
Diploma of Surgical Technology - Surgical Technology
Platt College
Oklahoma City, OK08-2015
Skills
- Surgical procedures
- Surgical instrumentation
- Sterile techniques
- Infection control
- Operating room protocols
- Patient care standards
- Preoperative preparation
- Patient positioning
- Time management
- Cross-contamination prevention
- Critical thinking
- HIPAA proficiency
- Professional demeanor
Certification
- NBSTSA Certification
- American Heart Association BLS CPR Certification
Accomplishments
- Platt College-Director's Honor Roll 2014
Timeline
Surgical Technologist
SSM Saint Anthony Hospital
10.2026 - Current
Traveling Certified Surgical Technologist
Aya Healthcare
04.2022 - 10.2026
Surgical Technologist
UnityPoint Health - Allen Hospital
01.2021 - 04.2022
Surgical Technologist
Integris Health Inc
09.2017 - 12.2020
Surgical Technologist
Mercy Hospital Oklahoma City
09.2015 - 09.2017
Diploma of Surgical Technology - Surgical Technology
Platt College