Dedicated Certified Surgical Technologist with experience at Barrett Plastic Surgery, skilled in maintaining sterile fields and ensuring precise instrument counts. Known for exceptional attention to detail and effective communication within surgical teams, contributing to successful patient outcomes and efficient operating room management. Proven ability to adapt and solve problems in high-pressure environments.
Overview
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Certification
Work History
CST- Student
Redlands Community Hospital
04.2025 - 06.2025
Pre-operative Preparation: Preparing the operating room, including setting up surgical instruments, equipment, and sterile supplies.Sterilizing instruments and equipment using appropriate methods.Ensuring the availability of necessary supplies and medications. Assisting with patient positioning and draping.
Intra-operative Assistance: Providing sterile instruments and supplies to the surgical team during procedures. Anticipating the needs of the surgeon and other team members. Maintaining a sterile field to prevent infection. Assisting with retracting tissue, cutting sutures, and other tasks as needed. Performing sponge, sharps, and instrument counts.
Post-operative Responsibilities: Assisting with patient transport to the recovery area. Restocking the operating room with supplies. Cleaning and preparing the operating room for the next procedure. Participating in instrument sterilization and maintenance.
CST
Barrett Plastic Surgery
03.2025 - 05.2025
Pre-operative Preparation: Preparing the operating room, including setting up surgical instruments, equipment, and sterile supplies. Sterilizing instruments and equipment using appropriate methods. Ensuring the availability of necessary supplies and medications. Preparing patients for surgery, including washing and disinfecting incision sites. Assisting with patient positioning and draping.
Intra-operative Assistance: Providing sterile instruments and supplies to the surgical team during procedures. Anticipating the needs of the surgeon and other team members. Maintaining a sterile field to prevent infection. Assisting with retracting tissue, cutting sutures, and other tasks as needed. Performing sponge, sharps, and instrument counts.
Post-operative Responsibilities: Assisting with patient transport to the recovery area. Restocking the operating room with supplies. Cleaning and preparing the operating room for the next procedure. Participating in instrument sterilization and maintenance.
Education
Associates And CST Certification - Surgical Technology
North-West College
Long Beach, CA
07.2025
Bachelor Of Arts - Cultural Anthropology
UCSB
Santa Barbara, CA
07.2009
Skills
Technical Skills: Knowledge of surgical procedures, sterile techniques, and instrument handling
Attention to Detail: Ensuring accuracy in instrument counts and sterile field maintenance
Physical Stamina: Ability to stand for extended periods and perform physically demanding tasks
Communication Skills: Effective communication with surgeons, nurses, and other surgical team members
Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to adapt to unexpected situations and troubleshoot technical issues
Teamwork: Ability to work effectively as part of a surgical team
Certification
Certified Esthetician
Timeline
CST- Student
Redlands Community Hospital
04.2025 - 06.2025
CST
Barrett Plastic Surgery
03.2025 - 05.2025
Associates And CST Certification - Surgical Technology
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