KIWANE TARBET
Certified Surgical Technologist
York,PA
Summary
To pursue a career in the medical field in which I can grow and gain firsthand experience for a well-known well respected, company for career longevity and job security. Also, to help gain knowledge and experience that I can use in surgical tech school. Meticulous surgical technologist student with 1,000 hours of hands on clinical experience as a student. Knowledgeable in all aspects of surgery, including setting up operating rooms, preparing patients and assisting surgeons. Committed to maintaining highest standards of health and safety. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level surgical technologist position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Surgical Technologist Student
Kiwane Tarbet
York, United States
09.2022 - 07.2023
- Reduced infection risks and protected patients by maintaining sterile fields during procedures.
- Passed instruments and supplies to surgical team members to provide surgeons with necessary instruments to complete procedures.
- Contributed to team-based problem-solving to resolve issues that arose during surgery and improve patient outcomes.
- Gathered and set up equipment, instruments, and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
Registered Central Sterile Technician
Wellspan Health York Hospital
09.2020 - Current
- As an CRCST, I prepare, sterilize, install and assemble all healthcare equipment required for surgeries
- I also ensure that equipment, instruments, and supplies can be reused safely to prevent infections
- Some of my responsibilities include
- Collect used and contaminated equipment, instruments, and supplies for sorting and decontamination,
- Manually clean supplies of contaminants, removing waste matter
- Monitor and operate sterilization equipment
- Examine supplies meticulously to ensure they are properly cleaned and sanitized
- Test and report any issues or problems with the sterilization equipment
- Sterilize, prepare, wrap, and organize equipment into instrument trays for use during surgical procedures,
- Prepare and deliver all necessary equipment and instruments for surgeries
Environmental Services Aide
06.2019 - 09.2020
- As an environmental services aide 2, my responsibilities include keeping the operating rooms clean and sterile so that the next patient ready for surgery may come into a safe and comfortable environment
- I also maintain general cleanliness to ensure a clean and safe hospital for staff, patients, and visitors.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Surgical Technology
Harrisburg Area Community College
Harrisburg, PA 09.2020 - 05.2023
Associates of General Studies - undefined
Arkansas Baptist College
Skills
Leadership and teamwork skillsundefined
Additional Information
- Volunteered at Living Word doing general housekeeping and landscaping.
- Participated in charity events raising money for cystic fibrosis.
- Donated bone marrow to a patient with sickle cell anemia.
- Participated in the “Walk a Mile in Her Shoes” men’s march to stop rape, sexual assault and gender violence.
Accomplishments
- Dean’s List / Maintaining a 3.5 GPA or more in a semester. (3.8)
- Obtained a football scholarship for Arkansas Baptist College in Little Rock Arkansas.
- Obtained my CRCST certification through IAHCSMM
- Obtained my BLS certification through the American red Cross Association
Certification
Certified Registered Central Sterile Technician
Timeline
Surgical Technologist Student
Kiwane Tarbet
09.2022 - 07.2023
Basic Life Skills BLS
06-2022
Associate of Applied Science - Surgical Technology
Harrisburg Area Community College
09.2020 - 05.2023
Certified Registered Central Sterile Technician
09-2020
Registered Central Sterile Technician
Wellspan Health York Hospital
09.2020 - Current
Environmental Services Aide
06.2019 - 09.2020
Associates of General Studies - undefined
Arkansas Baptist College
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