Mekia Cox
@mekiacox
I am an experienced surgical technician with military discipline and clinical leadership.
United StatesWhat I'm looking for
I am a surgical technician with military training and hands-on operating room experience, skilled at maintaining aseptic technique, preparing ORs, assisting surgeons, and monitoring patient vitals during procedures. I have supported emergency cesarean sections and complex gyn cases while keeping calm and professional under pressure.
I bring leadership and operational experience from roles managing teams, running a cleaning business, and performing property inspections—demonstrating strong organization, inventory control, quality assurance, and client relations. My record includes recognized military awards and successful completion of CST training and relevant certifications.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Surgical Technician
Piedmont Hospital
Apr 2025 - Present (4 months)
Maintain aseptic technique and prepare operating rooms, assist surgeons during cesarean and gynecological procedures, monitor patients pre-op, and perform OR turnover to ensure timely case flow.
Business Owner
Dust Bunnies
Nov 2022 - Sep 2024 (1 year 10 months)
Founded and operated a residential cleaning business, managing scheduling, invoicing, marketing, and client relations while ensuring consistent service quality.
Surgical Technician
US Army
Aug 2017 - Jun 2021 (3 years 10 months)
Assisted operating room teams as a surgical technician, preparing instruments, maintaining sterile fields, monitoring vital signs, and supporting procedures to improve OR efficiency and patient safety.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
CUColorado Technical University
Bachelor of Science, Business Administration
2022 - 2023
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration completed at Colorado Technical University from April 2022 to March 2023.
Northeast High School
High School Diploma, General Studies
2015 - 2017
High school diploma from Northeast High School completed in July 2017.
Army Advanced Individual Training
Surgical Technician Training, Surgical Technology
2017 -
Completed Surgical Technician training (CST exam administered by NBSTA) at Army Advanced Individual Training in San Antonio in 2017.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
United StatesAuthorized to work in
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