Rebekah Wilson, CST
Sacramento,CA
Summary
Fastidious Surgical Technologist with more than 20+ years experience in the healthcare field who is excited to bring talent and expertise to the operating room. Highly adept in preparing operating rooms, testing and maintaining equipment and preparing patients for surgery. Well versed in aseptic techniques and infection control measures.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Surgical Technologist
Kaiser Permanente
Sacramento
02.2022 - Current
- Performed scrub duties, including instrumentation setup and passing instruments to the surgeon during procedures.
- Assisted in preoperative patient care activities such as positioning patients on the operating table, preparing skin surfaces for surgery, and providing appropriate supplies to surgeons.
- Provided assistance to surgeons during operative procedures by anticipating their needs and responding quickly with appropriate action or materials.
Preservation Coordinator
Sierra Donor Services
Sacramento, CA
11.2023 - Current
- Ensured compliance with institutional policies and protocols related to clinical perfusion services.
- Coordinated with transplant teams regarding patient needs for organs or tissues.
- Developed relationships with local hospitals, clinics, and other organizations involved in organ procurement activities.
- Packaged Organs per UNOS policy and protocol
- Adhered to strict safety guidelines when handling human tissue specimens for laboratory testing purposes.
- Ensured compliance with applicable laws governing the transfer of organs from deceased donors into recipients.
- Surgically first assisted surgeon in surgical organ procurement
Certified Surgical Technician II
Sutter Health
Sacramento, CA
10.2022 - 02.2024
- Scrubbed various surgical cases, including ENT, General, Eye, GYN, Pain
- Used retractors, sponges and suctioning and irrigating equipment to create unobstructed operating fields.
- Held instruments and quickly handed to surgeon during procedures.
Certified Surgical Technician
St Joseph's medical center
Stockton, CA
05.2022 - 11.2022
- Set up equipment, tools and supplies for procedures and organize instruments as directed in surgeons' preference cards.
- Handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
- Cleaned and sterilized operating rooms.
- Collaborated with operating room staff to cultivate efficiency and prepare for scheduled and emergency procedures.
Surgical Technology-Clinical Rotations
Kaiser Permanente
Sacramento, CA
07.2021 - 02.2022
- Reviewed surgical requirements and prepped operating room with appropriate tools, equipment and instruments.
- Set up equipment, tools and supplies needed for procedures and organize instruments as directed in surgeons' preference cards.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Set up equipment, tools and supplies for procedures and organize instruments as directed in surgeons' preference cards.
- Handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
- Used retractors, sponges and suctioning and irrigating equipment to create unobstructed operating fields.
Lab Assistant Phlebotomist
Kaiser Permanente
Sacramento, CA
09.2001 - 06.2023
- Obtained variety of blood samples through venipuncture or capillary puncture using syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
- Coordinated workflow based on stat, schedule, or outpatient needs.
- Handled administrative tasks for laboratory staff and overall operations.
Education
Certified Phlebotomy Technician
Regional Occupational Program
Fairfield, CA2000
Associate of Applied Science - Surgical Technology
San Joaquin Valley College
Visalia, CA02.2022
Skills
- Preparing for surgeries
- Aseptic and sterilization techniques
- Conflict resolution
- Passing surgical tools
Certification
- Certified Surgical Technologist
- Basic Life Support
- CPR
- Certified Phlebotomist
Timeline
Preservation Coordinator
Sierra Donor Services
11.2023 - Current
Certified Surgical Technician II
Sutter Health
10.2022 - 02.2024
Certified Surgical Technician
St Joseph's medical center
05.2022 - 11.2022
Senior Surgical Technologist
Kaiser Permanente
02.2022 - Current
Surgical Technology-Clinical Rotations
Kaiser Permanente
07.2021 - 02.2022
Lab Assistant Phlebotomist
Kaiser Permanente
09.2001 - 06.2023
Certified Phlebotomy Technician
Regional Occupational Program
Associate of Applied Science - Surgical Technology
San Joaquin Valley College
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