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Shatera LaShay Howard

Locust Grove,GA

Summary

Certified surgical professional prepared to enhance surgical team efficiency and patient safety. Proven ability to assist in complex procedures and maintain sterile environments. Known for strong teamwork and adaptability in fast-paced settings, with expertise in surgical instrumentation and sterile techniques.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Certified Surgical Technologist

Randstad (Grady Memeorial Hospital)
09.2024 - Current
  • Cleaned surgical area and disposed of biohazard waste to maintain safety standards.
  • Coordinated with nursing staff to ensure smooth patient flow through surgical process.
  • Ensured sterile environment by preparing and maintaining surgical instruments

Surgical / Scrub Tech - Certified Surgical/Scrub Tech

Emory Hospital
08.2022 - 04.2024
  • Maintains supply and instrument sterility during set up of surgical procedures
  • Establishes and maintains sterile field during surgical procedures in operating room environments
  • Counts sponges, needles, and instruments pre-operatively and intra-operatively with circulating nurse
  • Assists surgeon in organ transplants surgeries
  • Agency Name: Healthcare Support
  • Job Type: Travel

Surgical / Scrub Tech - Certified Surgical/Scrub Tech

Medstar Washington Hospital Center
02.2022 - 07.2022
  • Certified Surgical Technologists involving scrubbing all specialties, including traumas
  • Maintained a proper sterile field before and during every procedure
  • Counted sponges, needles, and instruments pre-operatively and intra-operatively with the circulating nurse
  • Agency Name: AYA Healthcare
  • Job Type: Travel
  • Number of Hospital Beds:768
  • Trauma Level: Level I

Surgical / Scrub Tech - Certified Surgical/Scrub Tech

Tripler Army Medical Center / Kapi’olani Medical Center for Women & Children
06.2017 - 02.2022
  • Kapi’olani Medical Center for Women & Children
  • Certified Surgical Technologists involving scrubbing all specialties, including labor and delivery
  • Helped the surgical team scrub in for procedures, assisting with gloving and clothing
  • Handed medical tools and equipment to physicians during operation procedures
  • Agency Name: Sterling Medical Corporation
  • Job Type: Travel
  • Number of Hospital Beds:450
  • Trauma Level: Level II

Surgical / Scrub Tech - Certified Surgical/Scrub Tech

Houston Healthcare
07.2002 - 05.2017
  • Maintained a vigilant eye over conditions in the operating room, responding quickly to patients' and the surgical team needs
  • Maintained proper sterile field before and during every procedure
  • Organized Operating Rooms for new surgeries by following the specific surgeon's preference card
  • Agency Name: N/A
  • Job Type: Local
  • Number of Hospital Beds:147
  • Trauma Level: Level II

Education

Certificate of Surgical Technoloy -

Middle Georgia Technical College
Warner Robins, Georgia
05.2002

Skills

  • Fully Vaccinated NBSTA Certified Surgical Technologist with over 20 years of experience
  • Experienced traveler (2 assignments completed)
  • Strong experience in the General Surgery, Endoscopic Procedures,Gynecology and Urology
  • Proficient in working with Infants to Adults
  • Willing to acquire needed License and Certificates once offered
  • Certifications: AHA BLS, NBSTSA CST
  • Available to Start: ASAP

Certification

  • Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) - National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA). Surgical / Scrub Tech, State of Georgia -162797 Expiration 9/26/2025
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association. Expiration 09/2025

Timeline

Certified Surgical Technologist

Randstad (Grady Memeorial Hospital)
09.2024 - Current

Surgical / Scrub Tech - Certified Surgical/Scrub Tech

Emory Hospital
08.2022 - 04.2024

Surgical / Scrub Tech - Certified Surgical/Scrub Tech

Medstar Washington Hospital Center
02.2022 - 07.2022

Surgical / Scrub Tech - Certified Surgical/Scrub Tech

Tripler Army Medical Center / Kapi’olani Medical Center for Women & Children
06.2017 - 02.2022

Surgical / Scrub Tech - Certified Surgical/Scrub Tech

Houston Healthcare
07.2002 - 05.2017

Certificate of Surgical Technoloy -

Middle Georgia Technical College
Shatera LaShay Howard