Timothy Johnson
Colville
Summary
Meticulous and detail-oriented Certified Surgical Technologist with extensive experience within the Providence Healthcare System. Proven ability to maintain sterile environments and deliver exceptional support during complex procedures. Skilled in equipment diagnostics and effective workload management, contributing to improved patient outcomes and team efficiency. Committed to upholding high infection control standards.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Traveling Certified Surgical Technologist
Providence Holy Family Hospital
05.2025 - Current
- Delivered exemplary assistance and support to surgeons during general, gynecological, orthopedic, urology, robotic, and plastic surgery procedures.
- Evaluated procedure needs and set up equipment, tools, supplies, and instruments.
- Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
- Created safe operating environments for invasive and non-invasive procedures.
- Gathered and set up equipment, tools, and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
- Maintained high infection control standards.
- Provided comprehensive support to surgeons specializing in sports medicine, total joint replacement, and orthopedic trauma treatment.
- Contributed to team-based problem-solving to resolve issues that arose during surgery and improve patient outcomes.
Traveling Certified Surgical Technician
Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital
02.2025 - 05.2025
- Created unobstructive operative fields by using retractors, sponges, and suction and irrigating equipment.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Maintained safe working environments by adhering to safety protocols and reporting hazards.
- Maintained sterile fields by following aseptic techniques and adhering to infection control protocols.
- Passed instruments and supplies to surgical team members to provide surgeons with necessary tools to complete procedures.
- Gathered and set up equipment, tools, and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
- Contributed to team-based problem-solving to resolve issues that arose during surgery and improve patient outcomes.
Traveling Certified Surgical Technologist
Eisenhower Medical Center
11.2024 - 02.2025
- Delivered exemplary assistance and support to surgeons during general, gynecological, orthopedic, neurological, and plastic surgery procedures.
- Anticipated surgeons needs and handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
- Provided comprehensive support to surgeons specializing in sports medicine, total joint replacement, spine, and orthopedic trauma treatment.
- Maintained daily workflow, coordinating with operating room staff to prepare for scheduled and emergency cases.
- Evaluated procedure needs and set up equipment, tools, supplies, and instruments.
- Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
- Maintained high infection control standards.
Traveling Certified Surgical Technologist
UofL Health - UofL Hospital
07.2024 - 10.2024
- Sterilized instruments and equipment for specific procedures and arranged for surgeons.
- Projected best-in-class care standards by achieving training initiatives for new surgical team members and aligning Orthopedic procedures for optimal efficiency.
- Completed continuing education units, staying up to date on surgical technology and meeting organizational requirements.
- Introduced new staff members to training protocols regarding operating room procedures, infection control, safety standards, and overall facility policies.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Contributed to team-based problem-solving to resolve issues that arose during surgery and improve patient outcomes.
- Positioned patients and set up drapes to create comfortable surgical environment for patients.
Traveling Certified Surgical Technologist
Owensboro Health Regional Hospital
04.2024 - 07.2024
- Projected best-in-class care standards by achieving training initiatives for new surgical team members and aligning Orthopedic procedures for optimal efficiency.
- Gathered and set up equipment, tools, and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
- Positioned patients and set up drapes to create comfortable surgical environment for patients.
- Handled and prepared specimens for laboratory analysis to provide surgeons with relevant information.
- Educated patients on expected side effects and discomfort levels post-surgery.
- Reduced infection risks and protected patients by maintaining sterile fields during procedures.
Traveling Certified Surgical Technologist
Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center
10.2023 - 03.2024
- Selected and purchased equipment for surgical procedures.
- Prepared sterile solutions to support surgical processes and helped physicians scrub in for procedures.
- Cleaned and maintained operating equipment to keep resources in good working condition and ready for use.
- Managed operating room setup by cleaning and sterilizing instruments and surfaces, maintaining supply inventories, and organizing surgical tools.
- Passed instruments and supplies to surgical team members to provide surgeons with necessary tools to complete procedures.
- Positioned patients and set up drapes to create comfortable surgical environment for patients.
- Reduced infection risks and protected patients by maintaining sterile fields during procedures.
Traveling Certified Surgical Technologist
Providence Regional Medical Center Everett
08.2022 - 03.2023
- Projected best-in-class care standards by achieving training initiatives for new surgical team members and aligning Orthopedic procedures for optimal efficiency.
- Worked with vendors for speedy procurement of services and equipment.
- Contributed to team-based problem-solving to resolve issues that arose during surgery and improve patient outcomes.
- Introduced new staff members to training protocols regarding operating room procedures, infection control, safety standards, and overall facility policies.
- Gathered and set up equipment, tools, and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
Traveling Certified Surgical Technologist
Memorial Medical Center - Modesto
02.2022 - 07.2022
- Completed continuing education units, staying up to date on surgical technology and meeting organizational requirements.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Managed operating room setup by cleaning and sterilizing instruments and surfaces, maintaining supply inventories, and organizing surgical tools.
- Passed instruments and supplies to surgical team members to provide surgeons with necessary tools to complete procedures.
- Reduced infection risks and protected patients by maintaining sterile fields during procedures.
- Contributed to team-based problem-solving to resolve issues that arose during surgery and improve patient outcomes.
- Gathered and set up equipment, tools, and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
Certified Surgical Technologist
Providence St. Joseph Hospital Eureka
06.2013 - 02.2022
- Provided comprehensive support to surgeons specializing in sports medicine, total joint replacement, spine, and orthopedic trauma treatment.
- Maintained daily workflow, coordinating with operating room staff to prepare for scheduled and emergency cases.
- Introduced new staff members to training protocols regarding operating room procedures, infection control, safety standards, and overall facility policies.
- Maintained high infection control standards.
- Worked with vendors for speedy procurement of services and equipment.
Endoscopy Technologist
Northwest Gastroenterology Clinic
04.2012 - 06.2013
- Efficiently set-up and tore down procedure rooms in preparation for upcoming procedures.
- Maintained all safety protocols and processes when cleaning, disinfecting and sterilizing endoscopes and related equipment.
- Adhered to safety procedures during cleaning, disinfecting and sterilizing endoscopes and related equipment.
- Transferred scopes to appropriate department for repairs and maintenance.
Endoscopy Technologist
Providence St. Vincent Medical Center
03.2003 - 11.2005
- Checked inventory levels and placed supply orders.
- Interviewed patients to obtain consent and record drug allergies prior to pre-procedure drug administration.
- Prepared for upcoming procedures by effectively setting up and tearing down rooms.
- Kept detailed track of inventory levels and placed orders for new supplies.
- Assisted with transportation of scopes for repairs and maintenance.
- Closely followed surgical schedules to sanitize and asses recovery rooms.
- Set up endoscopy suites with equipment and supplies needed for procedures.
- Assisted physicians and nursing staff with various tasks and responsibilities during procedures.
Endoscopy Technologist
Legacy Good Samaritan Medical Center
09.1997 - 03.2003
- Prepared patients for procedures by measuring vital statistics and applying necessary monitoring equipment.
- Verified proper stocking and readiness of day surgery and operating rooms by ordering equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
- Ambulated and assisted patients before and after procedures.
- Handled transfers of scopes to various departments for maintenance and routine repairs.
- Completed tasks to assist medical staffs during procedures.
- Handled inventory and preparation for upcoming procedures by ordering supplies and ensuring rooms were stocked and set-up for patients.
- Assisted doctors, nurses and support staff by preparing for patient procedures.
Education
High School Diploma -
Saint Helens High School
Saint Helens, ORSurgical Technician Program - Surgical Technology
Dignity College of Healthcare
Riverside, CA07-2021
Skills
- Proficient in equipment diagnostics
- Operative procedures
- Analytical reasoning
- Technical aptitude
- Effective workload management
- Emergency response
- Proficient in computer applications
- Dependable performance
- Problem-solving abilities
- Maintain sterile environment
Certification
- CST - Certified Surgical Technologist
Timeline
Traveling Certified Surgical Technologist
Providence Holy Family Hospital
05.2025 - Current
Traveling Certified Surgical Technician
Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital
02.2025 - 05.2025
Traveling Certified Surgical Technologist
Eisenhower Medical Center
11.2024 - 02.2025
Traveling Certified Surgical Technologist
UofL Health - UofL Hospital
07.2024 - 10.2024
Traveling Certified Surgical Technologist
Owensboro Health Regional Hospital
04.2024 - 07.2024
Traveling Certified Surgical Technologist
Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center
10.2023 - 03.2024
Traveling Certified Surgical Technologist
Providence Regional Medical Center Everett
08.2022 - 03.2023
Traveling Certified Surgical Technologist
Memorial Medical Center - Modesto
02.2022 - 07.2022
Certified Surgical Technologist
Providence St. Joseph Hospital Eureka
06.2013 - 02.2022
Endoscopy Technologist
Northwest Gastroenterology Clinic
04.2012 - 06.2013
Endoscopy Technologist
Providence St. Vincent Medical Center
03.2003 - 11.2005
Endoscopy Technologist
Legacy Good Samaritan Medical Center
09.1997 - 03.2003
High School Diploma -
Saint Helens High School
Surgical Technician Program - Surgical Technology
Dignity College of Healthcare