TYREE ALLEN
Maumee
Summary
Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) with over 8 years of experience specializing in complex orthopedic procedures, including high-volume Total Joint Arthroplasty, Trauma, and Sports Medicine. Expertise in high-acuity multi-specialty environments such as Robotic General Surgery, Plastic Surgery, and Gynecology. Recognized for rapid integration into diverse surgical teams, meticulous sterile technique, and consistent efficiency, ensuring safety and procedural excellence in both staff and travel roles. Dedicated to enhancing patient outcomes through collaborative teamwork and a proactive approach to surgical support.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CERTIFIED TRAVEL ORTHOPEDIC SURGICAL TECHNOLOGIST (Travel Assignment)
Trinity Health St. Joseph Hospital
05.2025 - Current
- Serving as the primary scrub technologist for a dedicated four-surgeon group, specializing in high-volume Primary Knee and Hip Arthroplasties.
- Expertly managed and prepared full inventory sets for specific THA systems: ACTIS, Avenir, G7, Taperloc, Insignia, and Accolades.
- Maintained concurrent TKA expertise with Persona, Vanguard, Triathlon, Journey, and Legion systems, ensuring flawless instrument turnover and setup.
- Adapted quickly to new instrumentation and hospital protocols as part of a travel assignment to ensure immediate contribution to surgical flow.
- Managed sterile field and complex instrument counts for back-to-back total joint procedures with high efficiency and no safety incidents.
CERTIFIED TRAVEL SURGICAL TECHNOLOGIST (Travel Assignment)
Northside Hospital Meridian Mark
01.2025 - 05.2025
- Primary scrub role for Total Hip and Knee Arthroplasties while supporting diverse surgical services including General, Gynecology, and Plastics.
- Provided expert assistance and setup for Robotic General Surgery procedures, focusing on efficient docking and instrumentation handover.
- Specialized in scrubbing complex Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery cases (e.g., breast reconstruction).
- Mentored new surgical tech interns and provided instruction on advanced surgical techniques and sterile field management.
CERTIFIED SURGICAL TECHNOLOGIST (Multi-Specialty)
Mercy Health St. Charles Hospital (Bon Secour)
10.2023 - 12.2024
- Contributed to a high-volume operating room environment supporting multiple surgical specialties (General, Orthopedics, Urology, and ENT).
- Prepared operating rooms by organizing instrumentation, equipment, and supplies for diverse surgical procedures.
- Maintained a sterile environment, monitoring for contamination, and ensuring meticulous adherence to safety protocols.
- Participated in onboarding and training of OR staff and students, enhancing team competency.
CERTIFIED ORTHOPEDIC SURGICAL TECHNOLOGIST
University of Toledo Health
02.2019 - 02.2024
- Dedicated staff role focused on high-volume Total Joint Arthroplasty (THA and TKA) procedures.
- Specialized in scrubbing primary and revision THA and TKA, demonstrating proficiency with a high volume of implant systems across four major vendors.
- Cultivated a professional relationship with the surgical team and contributed to O.R. turnover efficiency between procedures.
SURGICAL TECHNOLOGY INSTRUCTOR
Stautzenberger College
04.2022 - 03.2023
- Prepared and delivered lecture, laboratory, and clinical instruction based on curriculum standards.
- Promoted an educational environment that valued and fostered respect for diversity and equity.
- Remediated students identified as at-risk through tutoring, workshops, and group tutorials to improve retention.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Surgical Technology
Herzing University
Toledo, Ohio01.2011
Skills
- Orthopedic Expertise: Total Joint Arthroplasty (Primary/Revision Hip & Knee), Trauma and Fracture Management (ORIF, Intramedullary Nailing), Arthroscopy (Shoulder/Knee), Sports Medicine
- Multi-Specialty Skills: Robotic Surgery (Da Vinci), Plastic/Reconstructive Surgery, Complex General Surgery, Gynecology/Urology procedures, Sterile Technique Mastery
- Equipment Proficiency: C-Arm operation, Da Vinci Robotic Assist (setup/docking), Total Joint Systems (DePuy, Zimmer Biomet, Stryker, Smith & Nephew) Specific expertise in THA (ACTIS, Avenir, G7, Taperloc, Insignia, Accolades) and TKA (Persona, Vanguard, Triathlon, Journey, Legion) systems
- Adaptability & Certs: Rapid onboarding, efficient preference card management, crisis management, Basic Life Support (BLS)
Certification
- Certified Surgical Technologist (CST)
National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting
Valid through September 2026
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
American Heart Association
Valid through November 2026
- Association of Surgical Technologist (AST)
Valid through October 2026
Timeline
CERTIFIED TRAVEL ORTHOPEDIC SURGICAL TECHNOLOGIST (Travel Assignment)
Trinity Health St. Joseph Hospital
05.2025 - Current
CERTIFIED TRAVEL SURGICAL TECHNOLOGIST (Travel Assignment)
Northside Hospital Meridian Mark
01.2025 - 05.2025
CERTIFIED SURGICAL TECHNOLOGIST (Multi-Specialty)
Mercy Health St. Charles Hospital (Bon Secour)
10.2023 - 12.2024
SURGICAL TECHNOLOGY INSTRUCTOR
Stautzenberger College
04.2022 - 03.2023
CERTIFIED ORTHOPEDIC SURGICAL TECHNOLOGIST
University of Toledo Health
02.2019 - 02.2024
Associate of Applied Science - Surgical Technology
Herzing University
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