Kristi Johnson
Summary
Detail-oriented Surgical Technologist skilled in preparing surgical suites and adhering to surgeon protocols. Expertise in sterile and aseptic techniques, with board certification from the national board of surgical technology and surgical assisting. Committed to utilizing training and skills to enhance operational success in the operating room.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Surgical Technologist, Trauma OR
Regional One Hospital
Memphis
06.2025 - Current
- Executed rapid setups for critically injured patients as part of dedicated trauma/emergency response team in level 1 trauma unit, enhancing response efficiency.
- Scrubbed high-volume, high-stress cases across Ortho, Neuro, Vascular, Plastics, and General surgery, maintaining 100% sterile field integrity.
- General: Damage control laparotomies, rapid-sequence intubation setups, thoracotomies, cholecystectomies, splenectomies, and bowel resections.
- Orthopedics: Intramedullary nailings, open reduction internal fixation (ORIF).
- Neurosurgery: Craniotomies (trauma), spinal fusions, laminectomies, burr holes.
- Vascular: AV fistulas, bypass grafts, endarterectomies.
- Plastics & Reconstructive: Tissue transfers, scar revisions, wound reconstructions, and flap surgeries.
- Ensured sterile field to prevent infection and safeguard patient safety during high-stakes surgical procedures.
- Upheld strict accountability for all counts (sponges, sharps, instruments) to comply with AORN guidelines and hospital safety protocols, minimizing risk of surgical errors.
Certified Surgical Technologist/Assist/Sterile Processing Technician
Cape Surgery Center
Dyersburg
04.2022 - 06.2025
- Performed full-scope scrub tech duties for a fast-paced ophthalmic surgical environment.
- Maintained sterile field integrity to uphold patient safety standards.
- Maintained strict accountability for all counts (sponges, sharps, instruments) according to AORN guidelines and hospital safety protocol, contributing to patient safety and procedural accuracy.
- Cross-trained and worked shifts in sterile processing, overseeing decontamination, inspection, assembly, and sterilization of complex surgical trays to ensure readiness for procedures.
- Executed daily biological testing, chemical indicator checks, and detailed logging for steam and gas sterilizers to guarantee joint commission compliance.
- Precepted and mentored new surgical technology students and orientees on sterile technique and specific surgeon preferences, enhancing team competency and compliance with protocols.
- Ophthalmologic procedures: Cataract surgeries, Corneal transplants, Ahmed, Stents, blephs, and emergency lacerations.
Certified Surgical Technologist
Physicians Surgery Center
Jackson
08.2020 - 04.2022
- Anticipated surgeon needs by preparing complex specialty instrumentation, implants, and power tools ahead of incision.
- Scrubbed high-volume cases in a fast-paced surgery center in all Orthopedic surgeries, maintaining 100% sterile field integrity.
- Maintained a completely sterile environment to prevent infection during surgeries.
- Ensured accountability for all counts (sponges, sharps, instruments) per AORN guidelines and hospital safety protocols, contributing to patient safety.
- Collaborated with Sterile Processing Department (SPD) to streamline instrument turnaround and troubleshoot broken or missing items mid-shift, enhancing operational efficiency.
- Managed room turnover to facilitate seamless flow of surgeries throughout the day.
Sterile Processing Technician
West Tennessee Healthcare
Jackson
03.2017 - 08.2020
- Streamlined instrument turnaround for timely preparation.
- Troubleshot equipment issues, including broken and missing items, ensuring operational readiness.
- Conducted biological tests to ensure safety and compliance.
- Streamlined instrument turnaround for timely preparation.
- Pulled and organized instruments for surgical cases to meet specific needs.
- Instrument tray assembly.
- Pulled and organized instruments for surgical cases to meet specific needs.
- Communicated with scrub tech, circulator on needs prior to case.
- Followed all guidelines for equipment and machines per protocols.
Education
NBSTSA - Surgical Technology
Tennessee College of Applied Technology
Jackson, TN 08.2019 - 08.2020
Crockett County High School
Alamo , TNSkills
- Surgical instrumentation
- Sterile technique
- Sterile processing
- AORN compliance
- Emergency response
Certification
- NBSTSA certified since 2020
- BLS certified since 2020
Accomplishments
- Recieved Outstanding Student Award in Surgical Technology Program 2020
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Certified Surgical Technologist, Trauma OR
Regional One Hospital
06.2025 - Current
Certified Surgical Technologist/Assist/Sterile Processing Technician
Cape Surgery Center
04.2022 - 06.2025
Certified Surgical Technologist
Physicians Surgery Center
08.2020 - 04.2022
NBSTSA - Surgical Technology
Tennessee College of Applied Technology
08.2019 - 08.2020
Sterile Processing Technician
West Tennessee Healthcare
03.2017 - 08.2020
Crockett County High School