Khatra Abdi
SAINT CLOUD,MN
Summary
Seeking a full-time position at Saint Cloud Hospital as a surgical technologist. It will be a great place to grow my skills and knowledge, and contribute my experience working at this hospital as a sterile processing intern, excelling in surgical assembly and decontamination.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Front Desk Receptionist
Saint Cloud Technical and Community College
- Greeted guests at front desk and engaged in pleasant conversations while managing check-in process.
- Maintained organized and clean front office area to create professional and welcoming environment for visitors and employees.
- Scheduled, coordinated and confirmed appointments and meetings.
- Delivered outstanding first impressions by warmly greeting visitors upon arrival at the front desk.
Sterile Processing Intern
Saint Cloud Hospital
09.2023 - 01.2025
- Assessed instruments, equipment, and containers to promote cleanliness and proper functioning.
- Decontaminated surgical instruments to remove bacteria and other contaminants before sterilization.
- Ensured timely availability of surgical instruments by prioritizing urgent requests and efficiently managing workload.
- Corrected instrument sets according to current standards and established count sheets and instrument tracking systems.
- Handled and disposed of sharps, biohazards and other hazardous materials in accordance with established protocols.
- Increased operating room efficiency with organized preparation and timely delivery of sterile supplies.
Education
Associate of Science - Surgical Technology
Saint Cloud Technical And Community College
Saint Cloud,mn 05-2025
Skills
- Customer service
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Listening skills
- Problem-solving skills
- Safe sharps disposal
- Verbal and written communication
- Confidentiality handling
- Infection control
- Surgical instrument knowledge
clinical externship
saint cloud hospital, saint cloud mn March 25th-June 2025
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association. July 2024-current
- National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting
(NBSTSA) Certified Surgical Technologist, CST.
Anticipated, June 13th, 2025
Languages
English
Full Professional
somali
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Sterile Processing Intern
Saint Cloud Hospital
09.2023 - 01.2025
Front Desk Receptionist
Saint Cloud Technical and Community College
Associate of Science - Surgical Technology
Saint Cloud Technical And Community College
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