Taiya Steele
Stonecrest
Summary
Diligent [Desired Position] with comprehensive experience in preparing and maintaining sterile surgical environments. Demonstrated proficiency in assisting surgeons during procedures and ensuring patient safety through meticulous adherence to protocols. Proven ability to collaborate effectively with surgical teams and adapt to dynamic operating room conditions.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Traveling Certified Surgical Technologist
Olaro, Wellstar Kennestone
07.2025 - Current
- Prepared and organized surgical instruments and equipment for various procedures.
- Assisted surgeons during operations by anticipating needs and providing necessary tools promptly.
- Maintained sterile environments by adhering to infection control protocols and safety standards.
- Educated new staff on proper surgical procedures, equipment handling, and safety measures.
- Evaluated procedure needs and set up equipment, tools, supplies, and instruments.
Travel Surgical Technologist
Grady Memorial Hospital
04.2024 - 02.2025
- Prepare operating rooms by setting up surgical instruments, sterile drapes, and equipment necessary for procedures
- Assist surgeons and nurses during operative procedures by passing instruments and maintaining a sterile field
- Ensure proper sterilization and handling of surgical tools and supplies
- Monitor patient safety and comfort in the operating room
- Maintain accurate counts of sponges, needles, and instruments before and after surgery
- Collaborate with the surgical team to anticipate and respond to the surgeons needs
- Adhere to infection control and hospital safety protocols
Surgical Technologist
Upstate Medical Center - Syracuse, NY
08.2023 - 11.2023
- Prepared and maintained a sterile surgical environment by setting up instruments, equipment, and sterile drapes
- Anticipated the needs of the surgical team and efficiently passed instruments during procedures
- Ensured all surgical instruments and supplies were properly sterilized and accounted for
- Maintained strict adherence to infection control and hospital safety standards
Travel Surgical / Scrub Technologist Certified
Kettering Health-Dayton, OH
01.2023 - 03.2023
- Facility Type: Short Term Acute Care | 317-Bed Hospital | Level III Trauma Center
- Worked with General GYN and Robotic Orthopedic Surgery.
- Assisted with decontamination of all equipment, instruments, and supplies as necessary.
- Served as scrub person for basic surgical procedures and participated in complex surgical procedures as needed.
- Assisted Surgeon by passing instruments and sterile supplies throughout operation.
Travel Surgical / Scrub Technologist Certified
Carson Tahoe Regional Medical Center
08.2022 - 11.2022
- Number of Hospital Beds: 211
- Facility Type- Short Term Acute Care
- Worked in General Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery, Robot, Urology and Plastic Surgery.
- Hands on with da Vinci surgical system.
- Served as scrub person for basic surgical procedures and participates in complex surgical procedures as needed.
- Assisted with monitoring and reporting blood and fluid loss during cases.
Surgical / Scrub Technologist Certified
Emory Healthcare-Atlanta, GA
07.2018 - 07.2022
- Job Type: Permanent
- Average Weekly Hours- 40hrs/Week
- Number of Hospital Beds: 690
- Facility Type- Short Term Acute Care
- Worked in Orthopedic Surgery, mostly joints and spine surgery.
- Preparing patients for surgery by washing and disinfecting incision sites.
- Tracking surgical supplies.
- Staying up-to-date on surgical technology, medical terminology, and procedures.
Surgical / Scrub Technologist Certified
Northside Hospital - Atlanta, GA
10.2014 - 01.2019
- Job Type: Permanent
- Average Weekly Hours - 40hrs/Week
- Number of Hospital Beds: 719
- Trauma Level: Level II
- Facility Type: Short Term Acute Care
- Worked in General Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery, Plastic Surgery, Urology, ENT.
- Prepared operating rooms, helped doctors, and arranged equipment.
- Sterilized equipment and instruments.
- Stocking adequate supplies for surgery.
Surgical Technologist
Dekalb Medical Center - Decatur, GA
09.2013 - 10.2014
- Assisted surgeon by passing instruments and sterile supplies throughout operation.
- Gathered and took inventory of equipment to confirm adequate supplies for surgery.
- Used retractors, sponges and suctioning and irrigating equipment to create unobstructed operating fields.
Surgical Technologist
Miami Valley Hospital - Dayton, OH
01.2010 - 12.2010
- Worked on General surgery, orthopedic surgery, urology, trauma surgery
Education
Associate Degree - Surgical Technology
Americare School Of Nursing
Winter Haven, FL06.2006
Skills
- Taiya is a Surgical Technologist with over 19 Years of experience in General, Gynecological, Urology, Robotics, Orthopedic Surgery, Trauma Surgery and Plastic Surgery Strong foundation is aseptic technique and maintaining sterility within the surgical field Rapid preoperative assemble
- RTO - July 14, 2025 to July 16, 2025 (3 Days)
- Data entry
- Customer support
- Customer satisfaction
- 11/1997-07-2005
Affiliations
NBSTA Certified 06/2027
Certification
- NBSTSA Expiration Date: 2025-04-20
- BLS CPR Expiration Date: 2026-03-28
Professional Experience
- Employment Gap - Personal Time Off 03/2025 - Present
- Personal Time off
- Employment Gap - Personal Time Off 12/2023 - 03/2024
- Personal Time Off
- Employment Gap - Personal Time Off 03/2023 - 08/2023
- Real Estate School-Atlanta, GA
- Employment Gap - Personal Time Off 11/2022 - 01/2023
- Employment Gap - Personal Time Off 07/2022 - 08/2022
- Employment Gap - Personal Time Off 01/2011 - 08/2013
- Education
Timeline
Traveling Certified Surgical Technologist
Olaro, Wellstar Kennestone
07.2025 - Current
Travel Surgical Technologist
Grady Memorial Hospital
04.2024 - 02.2025
Surgical Technologist
Upstate Medical Center - Syracuse, NY
08.2023 - 11.2023
Travel Surgical / Scrub Technologist Certified
Kettering Health-Dayton, OH
01.2023 - 03.2023
Travel Surgical / Scrub Technologist Certified
Carson Tahoe Regional Medical Center
08.2022 - 11.2022
Surgical / Scrub Technologist Certified
Emory Healthcare-Atlanta, GA
07.2018 - 07.2022
Surgical / Scrub Technologist Certified
Northside Hospital - Atlanta, GA
10.2014 - 01.2019
Surgical Technologist
Dekalb Medical Center - Decatur, GA
09.2013 - 10.2014
Surgical Technologist
Miami Valley Hospital - Dayton, OH
01.2010 - 12.2010
Associate Degree - Surgical Technology
Americare School Of Nursing