Ketera Benton
Davison,MI
Summary
Driven Surgical Technologist offering 3 years' experience in ambulatory and hospital settings. Experienced in General surgery, Urology, ENT, Robotic, Gyn, Ortho, Podiatry, Spine and Plastic surgery procedures. Meticulous Surgical Tech bringing practiced experience assisting with diverse operating room functions. Anticipates and addresses surgeon's needs from operating room setup and sterilization to draping patient and passing instruments during surgery. Models medical teamwork and physical stamina.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Surgical Technologist
Troy Beaumont Hospital
05.2022 - 12.2022
- Anticipated surgeons needs and handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
- Gathered and set up equipment, tools and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
- Created safe operating environments for invasive and non-invasive procedures.
- Collected, prepared, and disposed of medical specimens.
- Performed and documented pre-surgery and post-surgery sponge, instrument, and needle count.
- Worked in various specialties. General, pediatrics, GYN, Ortho, Robotics, Plastics, ENT, Vascular.
Surgical Technologist
St. John Macomb-Oakland Hospital, Warren
08.2021 - 05.2022
- Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
- Maintained high infection control standards.
- Evaluated procedure needs and set up equipment, tools, supplies and instruments.
- Delivered exemplary assistance and support to surgeons during general, gynecological, orthopedic, neurological and plastic surgery procedures.
- Managed operating room setup by cleaning and sterilizing instruments and surfaces, maintaining supply inventories and organizing surgical tools.
- Worked in various specialties, General, Vascular, Thoracic, GYN, Robotic, spine, Ortho, Pediatric, Plastics.
Certified Surgical Technologist
HCA North Cypress Surgery Center
02.2022 - Current
- Anticipated surgeons needs and handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
- Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
- Gathered and set up equipment, tools, and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
- Maintained high infection control standards.
- Prepared instruments for terminal sterilization and reset surgical suites for next procedure.
- Delivered exemplary assistance and support to surgeons during general, gynecological, orthopedic, neurological, and plastic surgery procedures.
- Used sutures, staples, clips and other tools to close wounds.
Labor and Delivery Surgical Technologist
Corewell Health
03.2024 - Current
- Streamlined workflow efficiency within the operating room team, resulting in shorter surgery times without compromising patient safety.
- Enhanced surgeon satisfaction levels with well-prepared operating suites that featured properly arranged instruments based on specific preferences.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Surgical Technology
Macomb Community College
Warren, MI08.2018
Skills
- Equipment Operation
- Collecting Medical Specimens
- Biohazardous Waste Disposal
- Operating Room Procedures
- Sterile Field Preparation
- Surgical Technology
- Passing Surgical Tools
Certification
- CST - Certified Surgical Technologist
- IASCHMM certified
- NBSTSA 5/10/2022-5/10/2024
- BLS 10/2023- 10/2025
Timeline
Labor and Delivery Surgical Technologist
Corewell Health
03.2024 - Current
Certified Surgical Technologist
Troy Beaumont Hospital
05.2022 - 12.2022
Certified Surgical Technologist
HCA North Cypress Surgery Center
02.2022 - Current
Surgical Technologist
St. John Macomb-Oakland Hospital, Warren
08.2021 - 05.2022
Associate of Applied Science - Surgical Technology
Macomb Community College