Tammi Counts
Newton,NC
Summary
Professional in healthcare with extensive experience in surgical environments. Proven ability to support complex medical procedures and maintain sterile conditions. Reliable team player, adaptable to changing needs, with strong surgical instrumentation knowledge and patient care expertise.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Travel Surgical Technologist
Aya Healthcare
08.2024 - Current
- Assisted surgeon in all specialties in a five OR setting. I also helped with pulling cases for the next day assignments also prepared rooms for upcoming cases.
- Services: Ortho, General, Urology, Plastics, GYN, XI Robots, OB
Surgical Technologist (PRN)
Viewmont Surgery Center
Hickory, NC
01.2023 - Current
- Assisted surgeon in all specialties in a three OR setting as well as two endoscopy rooms. Duties also consisted of pulling cases and preparing rooms for upcoming cases.
- Services: Ortho, General Robotics, General surgery, Endo, Urology, Ophthalmology
Travel Surgical Technologist
MSSI
Rice Lake, WI
05.2023 - 12.2023
- Assisted surgeon in all specialties in a three OR setting as well as two endoscopy rooms. Duties also consisted of pulling cases and preparing rooms for upcoming cases.
- Services: Ortho, General Robotics and General surgery, Endo, Urology, GYN, Ophthalmology
Travel Surgical Technologist
Aya Healthcare
01.2022 - 05.2023
- Assisted surgeon in all specialties in a five OR setting. I also helped with pulling cases for the next day assignments also prepared rooms for upcoming cases.
- Services: Ortho, General, Urology, Plastics, GYN
Travel Surgical Technologist
MSSI
Rice Lake, WI
04.2021 - 10.2021
- Assisted surgeon in all specialties in a three OR setting as well as two endoscopy rooms. Duties also consisted of pulling cases and preparing rooms for upcoming cases.
- Services: Ortho, General Robotics and General surgery, Endo, Urology, GYN, Opthalmology
Travel Surgical Technologist
Aya Healthcare
San Diego, CA
06.2020 - 03.2021
- Assisted surgeon in all specialties in a five OR setting. I also helped with pulling cases for the next day assignments also prepared rooms for upcoming cases.
- Services: Ortho, General, Urology, Plastics, GYN
Travel Surgical Technologist
Total Med
Appleton, WI
03.2020 - 05.2020
- Assisted surgeon in urology cases in the urology department.
- Services: Urology
Staff Surgical Technologist
Davis Regional Medical Center
Statesville, NC
10.2013 - 02.2020
- Assist surgeon in surgery while maintaining a sterile field as well as preparing operating room with equipment and supplies for procedures. Also, prepared and updated surgeon’s preference cards for each procedure as needed.
- Services: OB/GYN, vascular, orthopedics, robotics, bariatrics, general, endoscopy, urology
Surgical Technologist
Caldwell Memorial Hospital
Lenoir, NC
10.2009 - 09.2013
- Assist surgeon in surgery while maintain a sterile field as well as preparing operating room with equipment and supplies for procedures. Also, prepared and updated surgeons preference cards for each procedure as needed.
- Services: OB/GYN, vascular/Endo vascular, general, endoscopy, urology
Surgical Technologist
Frye Regional Medical Center
Hickory, NC
06.2000 - 06.2004
- Assist surgeon with surgery while maintaining a sterile field. Gathered equipment and supplies to prepare operating room for procedures.
Education
Accredited Diploma - Surgical Technology
Catawba Valley Community College
Hickory, NC01.2001
Skills
- Sterile technique expertise
- Surgical equipment handling
- Organizational growth
- Critical thinking
Accomplishments
- I became a member of the bariatric weight loss surgery team, working alongside an exceptional group of surgeons and surgical staff dedicated to positively impacting patients’ long-term health.
- NCCT Certified 10/2025
Timeline
Travel Surgical Technologist
Aya Healthcare
08.2024 - Current
Travel Surgical Technologist
MSSI
05.2023 - 12.2023
Surgical Technologist (PRN)
Viewmont Surgery Center
01.2023 - Current
Travel Surgical Technologist
Aya Healthcare
01.2022 - 05.2023
Travel Surgical Technologist
MSSI
04.2021 - 10.2021
Travel Surgical Technologist
Aya Healthcare
06.2020 - 03.2021
Travel Surgical Technologist
Total Med
03.2020 - 05.2020
Staff Surgical Technologist
Davis Regional Medical Center
10.2013 - 02.2020
Surgical Technologist
Caldwell Memorial Hospital
10.2009 - 09.2013
Surgical Technologist
Frye Regional Medical Center
06.2000 - 06.2004
Accredited Diploma - Surgical Technology
Catawba Valley Community College