Taylor Martin
Lorain
Summary
Detail-oriented CVOR Surgical Technologist with expertise in sterile field maintenance, surgical instrument counting, and effective communication in high-pressure environments.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
CVOR Surgical Technologist
Atrium Medical Center (Aya Healthcare)
Middletown
02.2025 - Current
- Assisted surgeons during cardiovascular procedures by preparing instruments and supplies.
- Trained new employees on different cardiac procedures.
- Assisted in prepping, draping and positioning patients for cardiovascular surgery.
- Conducted surgical counts of sponges, needles, instruments and supplies.
- Maintained a sterile field during open-heart surgeries and other invasive procedures.
- Set up and operated various types of medical equipment used in cardiovascular procedures.
- Prepared sutures, clamps, forceps and other specialized equipment for use during operations.
- Ensured that all necessary supplies were available before beginning an operation.
Certified Surgical Technologist
VCU Health (Aya Healthcare)
Richmond
08.2024 - 02.2025
- Performed at a fast-paced level 1 trauma center
- Assisted in multiple specialties such as Spine, Neuro, Vascular, Orthopedics, Thoracic, ENT, GYN, GYN oncology, General, Bariatric, Oral & Maxillofacial, Urology, Robotic and Plastics.
- Precepted new employees
Certified Surgical Technologist, CVOR
OhioHealth Riverside Methodist Hospital
Columbus
01.2023 - 08.2024
- Assisted in preparing surgical instruments for cardiovascular procedures.
- Collaborated with surgeons and nurses to ensure efficient workflow.
- Reviewed surgeon preference cards prior to each case to ensure accuracy of set-up items needed for specific cases.
Certified Surgical Technologist
MetroHealth
Cleveland
04.2022 - 01.2023
- Assisted with surgical procedures by preparing and organizing instruments and supplies.
- Ensured sterile environment by adhering to infection control protocols and maintaining cleanliness.
- Collaborated with surgical team to anticipate needs during procedures and provide support.
- Performed instrument counts before, during, and after surgeries as required by hospital policy.
- Identified potential problems before they occurred by closely observing the sterile field and personnel involved in the procedure.
- Responded quickly to changes in patient status or emergency situations.
Education
Surgical Technology -
Lorain County Community College
Elyria, OH12-2021
Skills
- Pre-operative preparation
- Surgical equipment setup
- Cardiovascular procedures assistance
- Sterile field maintenance
- Surgical instrument counting
- Team collaboration
- Effective communication
- Time management
- New employee training
- Critical thinking
- Adaptability in High-stress environments
- Vascular graft handling
- Emergency response preparedness
- Dressing wounds
- Surgical counts
- Surgical instrumentation
- Specimen collection
- OR preparation
Certification
NBSTA Certified
Timeline
CVOR Surgical Technologist
Atrium Medical Center (Aya Healthcare)
02.2025 - Current
Certified Surgical Technologist
VCU Health (Aya Healthcare)
08.2024 - 02.2025
Certified Surgical Technologist, CVOR
OhioHealth Riverside Methodist Hospital
01.2023 - 08.2024
Certified Surgical Technologist
MetroHealth
04.2022 - 01.2023
Surgical Technology -
Lorain County Community College