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Caitlin Thompson

@caitlinthompson

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Certified Surgical Technologist dedicated to aseptic OR preparation, sterile field maintenance, and staff training.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking to grow as a Certified Surgical Technologist in a high-team OR where I can deliver aseptic preparation, accurate pre/post counts, and reliable surgeon support through efficient sterile and inventory practices.

I’m a Dedicated Surgical Technologist at Southern Pain and Spine, where I prepare operating rooms with the right instruments, supplies, and equipment, assist surgeons during surgery, and maintain a sterile field environment throughout procedures. I also train and supervise new staff members on proper surgical techniques and equipment handling.

Before and alongside my TS-C work, I completed supervised clinicals at Northeast Georgia Plastic (100 hours, all cases signed off), shadowing and assisting with cases, SPD, inventory, scrubbing, closing, and turnover. I also worked as a PCT at Athens Piedmont Regional, performing hourly rounds, responding to call lights, supporting activities of daily living, and reporting patient status changes to nursing staff. I’m efficient in Epic and Athena and I bring strong aseptic technique, critical thinking, and inventory/count accuracy to every shift.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Surgical Technologist

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Southern Pain and Spine

Aug 2024 - Present (1 year 10 months)

Prepared operating rooms for procedures by setting up required instruments, supplies, and equipment, and assisted surgeons by passing instruments during surgery. Maintained sterile fields, performed pre- and post-surgical counts, stocked the OR with needed supplies/medications, and trained/supervised new staff.

Aseptic Technique Sterile Field Maintenance Surgical Instrument Passing Pre And Post Surgical Counts Inventory Management Epic Athena

Surgical Tech Student

Northeast Georgia Plastic

Oct 2024 - Dec 2024 (2 months)

Shadowed the preceptor across cases and supported surgical workflows including pulling cases, SPD, inventory, scrubbing, closing, and turnover. Completed 100 hours of clinical time with all cases signed off.

Scrubbing SPD Support Inventory Management Post Procedure Turnover OR Assisting

Patient Care Technician

Athens Piedmont Regional

Jan 2023 - Aug 2024 (1 year 7 months)

Performed hourly rounds and responded to call lights, assisting patients with eating, bathing, and grooming to support activities of daily living. Reported patient status changes to nursing staff and provided direct patient care under RN/healthcare professional supervision.

Patient Care Call Light Response Hourly Rounding Care Under RN Supervision Critical Thinking