Surgical Technologist Resume Example made with Resume Star

Operating room managers look for certified surgical techs who know their specialties and keep the sterile field safe. Sterile processing technicians can use the same approach to show their instrument knowledge.

Tips for a surgical technologist resume

  • List your certification. CST from the NBSTSA for surgical techs; CRCST or CBSPD for sterile processing technicians.
  • Name your specialties. General, orthopedic, OB/GYN, cardiovascular, neuro or robotic cases.
  • Show volume. Cases per day and whether you take call or work trauma cases.
  • Highlight safety. Sterile technique, accurate counts and surgical safety checklists.
  • Coming from sterile processing? Show your instrument and tray knowledge. It is a common and respected path into the OR.

Marcus Webb

5212 N Florida Ave, Tampa, FL 33603

marcus.webb@email.com  •  (813)-555-7420

Summary

Certified Surgical Technologist with 4 years of operating room experience in general, orthopedic and OB/GYN surgery, plus 2 years in sterile processing. Skilled at setting up and maintaining the sterile field, anticipating surgeons' needs, and keeping accurate counts. Takes on call and works well under pressure.

Licenses & Certifications

Certified Surgical Technologist (CST)
Certified 2022

NBSTSA

Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST)
Certified 2020

HSPA

Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR)
Current

American Heart Association

Core Competencies

  • Sterile Field Setup & Maintenance, Instrument & Supply Counts, Passing Instruments, Case Preparation, Orthopedic & General Surgery, Aseptic Technique, Instrument Decontamination & Sterilization, Surgical Safety Checklists.

Professional Experience

Surgical Technologist
Jun 2022 - Present

St. Joseph's Hospital, Tampa, FL
  • Scrub 4-6 cases a day in general, orthopedic and OB/GYN surgery, including emergency and on-call cases.
  • Set up the sterile field, instruments and supplies, and maintain sterility throughout each procedure.
  • Perform surgical counts with the circulating nurse with no count discrepancies.
  • Precept surgical technology students from the local college program.

Sterile Processing Technician
May 2020 - May 2022

Tampa General Hospital, Tampa, FL
  • Decontaminated, inspected, assembled and sterilized surgical instrument trays.
  • Operated steam and low-temperature sterilizers and recorded biological indicator results.
  • Kept tray turnaround on schedule for 20+ operating rooms.

Education

Associate of Science in Surgical Technology
Graduated 2022

Hillsborough Community College, Tampa, FL

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